Day 8: Charles Fort & Historic Kinsale DINING EXPERIENCES
Travel along the coast to view Timoleague
Franciscan Friary, founded in 1240, with 8 dinners (D) including a Merry Ploughboy
picturesque ruins of the church and living Pub dinner and show, and Rozzers Restaurant
quarters. Head to Kinsale, renowned for at The Killeen House, 1 lunch (L), and 9 daily
medieval sea trade. Join a local guide at hot breakfasts (B)
Charles Fort before taking a gentle stroll
through town. (B, D) AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Day 9: Blarney Stone & Dunboyne Castle
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone
or enjoy the grounds. Shop for quality
Irish-made products at the Blarney Woollen
Mills. Head north, stopping for photos at the
Rock of Cashel. Arrive at your luxurious castle
hotel near Dublin and enjoy a farewell dinner.
(B, D)
Day 10: Tour Ends at Dunboyne Castle
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Trinity College, Dublin lyssa_711
Dublin’s oldest pub! The Brazen
Discover the rich history of Dublin’s Head fun fact: we learned from
Trinity College as you embark on a our bus driver if a pub has flowers
walking tour with a local guide. outside, then they are serving
food!
Immerse yourself in country life #brazenhead #irelandvacation
as you watch a farmer work with #mycietour
highly skilled dogs to herd sheep
and sit down to tea or coffee with Every day was planned perfectly,
some home baking. from stops in villages for walking
tours with a local guide, to castles
Galway Street
and museums.
– Luanne Flood, MA
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9:00 am or 12:00 noon.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: LIA18
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 Kinsale, Co. Cork www.cietours.com/ireland
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GUIDED IRISH SUPREMEExclusive Luxury Guided Vacation 10 Days | 9 Nights | 16 Meals
TOUR
From$4350
Land Only
For the trip of a lifetime indulge in this leisurely tour of the most
sought-after sights with luxurious 5-star hotels and castle stays
including Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Hotel, Cong, Co. Mayo
Kylemore CONG Tullamore DUBLIN the Killarney National Park to scenic Ross
Kildare Castle, set on the shores of Lough Leane,
Cliffs of Galway DAILY ITINERARY Killarney’s largest lake. Immerse yourself
Moher in farm life at the Kissane Sheep Farm and
Listowel Craggaunowen Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Book of Kells watch a sheep herding demonstration as you
Tour begins 2.00 PM at your hotel. Set out learn about traditional farming. Enjoy leisure
NEWMARKET- Kilkenny to see central Dublin’s highlights including time back in Killarney before dinner. (B, D)
ON-FERGUS tranquil parks, bustling shopping streets,
or ADARE Leinster House, the seat of government, Day 4: Cliffs of Moher & Ashford Castle
and St. Stephen’s Green. Take a guided Stop in a pub in Listowel, associated with
Ring KILLARNEY tour through Trinity College and visit the the writer J. B. Keane, to enjoy tea and
of Kerry Old Library where the priceless 8th century scones. Take a ferry ride across the wide
Start City manuscript of the Book of Kells is housed. River Shannon Estuary and drive along the
Overnight Stops Enjoy a welcome drink with your group coast. Take a guided tour of the Cliffs of
End City before dining independently. Moher, majestic walls of rock, which extend
five miles along the coast. Walk to O’Brien’s
HOTELS – 9 NIGHTS Day 2: Irish National Stud, Kilkenny & Tower at the highest point for panoramic
Rozzers at The Killeen House views of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay.
Shelbourne Hotel | Dublin (1) Visit the home of equine royalty, The Irish Admire the scenery on a Lough Corrib cruise
The Europe Hotel & Resort | Killarney (2) National Stud, to see some of the magnificent as you approach Ashford Castle from the
Ashford Castle | Cong (2) thoroughbred horses. Take a walk around the water. Unwind in luxurious surroundings and
Dromoland Castle | Newmarket-on-Fergus delightful grounds including the miniature enjoy a sumptuous dinner in Ashford Castle’s
or Adare Manor | Adare (2) Japanese Gardens. Visit the Kilkenny Design restaurant. (B, D)
The Westbury Hotel | Dublin (2) Centre, built in 1760 as a coach house and
stables for Kilkenny Castle, built in 1192 and Day 5: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS added to over the centuries. Tour Kilkenny The breathtaking and scenic Connemara
Castle, home of the Butlers, Earls and Dukes region is sparsely-inhabited due to the poor
• Cliffs of Moher with a Ranger of Ormonde. Continue to Killarney, a town farming conditions. Visit Kylemore Abbey,
• Cnoc Suain settled beside three lakes in the shadow of a stately 19th century mansion in a tranquil
• Dublin open tour bus tour and a visit to a Ireland’s highest mountains. Enjoy a warm lakeside setting, owned by an order of
welcome and delicious cuisine at award Irish Benedictine nuns. Walk along the lake
prime attraction winning restaurant Rozzers at The Killeen shore to see the fine reception rooms and
• Craggaunowen – The Living Past Experience House. (B, D) the elaborate church. Stop for a drink at a
• Galway Walking Tour traditional pub before returning to Ashford
• Irish National Stud & Gardens Day 3: Jaunting Car & Kissane Castle in the early afternoon. Dine in another
• Guided walk through Trinity College and Sheep Farm of the castle’s restaurants this evening. (B, D)
Travel around the Ring of Kerry, one of
the Book of Kells Ireland’s most popular scenic routes. Take a www.cietours.com/ireland
• Jaunting car ride to Ross Castle traditional horse-drawn jaunting car through
• Kissane Sheep Farm
• Kilkenny Castle 52
• Kylemore Abbey
• River Shannon Ferry
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687
Day 6: Gaelic Ireland DINING EXPERIENCES patrickjclarke
Head to Spiddal to visit Cnoc Suain, a restored
17th century hill-village set in a beautiful 7 dinners (D) plus tea and scones in the family Books on books on books
landscape. Enjoy fascinating insights into pub of a prominent Irish playwright, and a
indigenous Irish culture through traditional Curious Tasters Journey at Tullamore Dew #Dublin #Trinity College #LongRoom
music, song, storytelling, Céilí dancing and Distillery, and 9 daily hot breakfasts (B) #MyCIETour
food. In Galway take a walking tour with a local
guide to see Eyre Square, Galway Cathedral, AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Craggaunowen Park, Co. Clare
the Spanish Arch and parts of the medieval
city walls. Journey through part of the Burren, Enjoy a cocktail reception with 10 DAY IRISH SUPREME
a region of rounded limestone hills. In the your fellow travelers.
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hotel’s elegant dining room. (B, D) on the majestic Lough Corrib.
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Visit Craggaunowen, an award-winning Each hotel in which we stayed was
pre-historic park and open-air museum, which a gem...excellent food and
has replicated the living conditions of Irish impeccable, hospitable service.
settlers in the early Iron Age. Explore the – Linda Long, CA
roots, traditions and dwellings of the Crannog
people as well as artifacts from over 1,000 years Fri May 18 Sun May 27 $4570
ago. View the 16th century Craggaunowen Fri Jun 29 Sun Jul 08 4990
Castle overlooking the lake and marvel at Fri Jul 13 Sun Jul 22 4990
the magnificent countryside views. Enjoy a Fri Jul 27 Sun Aug 05 4990
walking tour of your hotel estate, and then a Fri Aug 10 Sun Aug 19 4990
drink before dining in the fine restaurant. Fri Aug 17 Sun Aug 26 4990
(B, D) Fri Aug 24 Sun Sep 02 4990
Fri Sep 07 Sun Sep 16 4990
Day 8: Tullamore Distillery & Fri Sep 21 Sun Sep 30 4990
Dublin Fine Dining Fri Sep 28 Sun Oct 07 4750
Take in the scenery of central Ireland on your Fri Oct 05 Sun Oct 14 4350
way to Tullamore Dew Distillery. Learn about
the area’s history of canals, merchant classes
and go behind the scenes to learn about
whiskey production, along with tastings. In
Dublin you will have some time to relax and
enjoy the hotel’s facilities. You will be treated
to dinner at one of Dublin’s fine restaurants.
(B, D)
Day 9: Independent Dublin
Today use your included voucher for an
open-top bus tour around the main sights of
Dublin. You will also have vouchers to visit two
featured attractions – Guinness Storehouse,
Teeling Whiskey Distillery, EPIC Ireland or the
General Post Office Museum. The evening is
free for individual pursuits and dining. (B)
Day 10: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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River Nore and Kilkenny Castle, Co. Kilkenny Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
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6WDUW GDWH RI WRXU Transfers leave Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 at
7:00 am, 9:30 am or 12:00 noon.
(QG GDWH RI WRXU Clients will have vouchers for taxi service to
Dublin Airport.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: SUA18
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 www.cietours.com/ireland
GUIDED IRISH 12 Days | 11 Nights | 21 Meals
TOUR
From$2045
ODYSSEY Land Only
Giant’s Experience our most comprehensive tour of Ireland where
Causeway you’ll explore the historic cities, sights, and rolling countryside at
a medium pace and enjoy a castle stay
2 Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
DERRY Belfast
Donegal
DAILY ITINERARY Eloquence” or stroll through the lovely gardens.
Belleek Treat yourself to quality Irish-made goods at
Day 1: Dublin Tour & Kilmainham Gaol Blarney Woollen Mills. Enjoy the scenery in
Kylemore Cong KINGSCOURT 1 DROGHEDA Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Counties Cork and Kerry as you head to the
Connemara Claremorris Set out on a tour of highlights to view colorful town of Kenmare. Stop at Moll’s Gap
Boyne Valley 1 Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and for great views of part of the Ring of Kerry
the General Post Office. Visit Kilmainham and watch trained dogs herding sheep. (B, D)
2 GALWAY DUBLIN 2 Gaol where many of Ireland’s leaders were
imprisoned during the 19th and early 20th Day 5: Jaunting Car Ride &
Cliffs of Burren Kildare centuries. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Dingle Peninsula
Moher Blessington group before dining independently. Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car
ride to Ross Castle to view Lough Leane,
Listowel Waterford Day 2: Russborough House & largest of Killarney’s lakes. Travel to the
Dingle 2 KILLARNEY 1 CORK Taylor’s Three Rock Pub scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery
Start City Take in the scenery of the Wicklow Mountains mountains, sandy stretches of beach, and
Kenmare Blarney Overnight Stops as you head to Blessington for a guided tour rocky headlands. There will be frequent
End City of stately Russborough House, a Palladian stops to admire the views and take photos.
mansion filled with art and photography. This Enjoy an early dinner in the charming town of
HOTELS – 11 NIGHTS afternoon is free for independent activities Dingle before returning to Killarney. (B, D)
and to explore on your own. In the evening,
Herbert Park Hotel | Dublin (2) head to Taylor’s Three Rock Pub for dinner Day 6: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
The River Lee Hotel | Cork (1) with traditional music, songs, and step- Sample tea and scones in a pub in Listowel
Killarney Plaza Hotel | Killarney (2) dancing. (B, D) associated with the writer J. B. Keane.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa | Galway (2) Embark on a ferry ride across River Shannon
City Hotel | Derry (2) Day 3: Farmhouse Visit & Estuary and drive along the coast of County
Cabra Castle Hotel | Kingscourt (1) House of Waterford Crystal Clare. View the famous Cliffs of Moher, which
The D Hotel | Drogheda (1) Travel through Kildare to Kilkenny to visit soar 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Walk
a traditional farmhouse and learn about to O’Brien’s Tower for views of Connemara
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS country living while enjoying tea and scones. and the Aran Islands. Join a local guide for a
At the House of Waterford Crystal watch walking tour of Galway. (B, D)
• Ballintubber Abbey experienced craftspeople blow glass and cut
• Belleek Pottery crystal. Continue along the south coast to Day 7: “The Quiet Man” & Connemara
• Newgrange or Knowth Megalithic Tombs Cork for dinner. (B, D) Enjoy a guided walking tour of Cong where
• Cliffs of Moher “The Quiet Man” was filmed. Travel through
• Giant’s Causeway Day 4: Blarney Castle & Killarney Connemara for sweeping views of misty
• Kilmainham Gaol Start your day with a local guide on a brief mountains and shimmering lakes. Stop at
• Kylemore Abbey walking tour of Cork and the English Market. Kylemore Abbey for a walk through the
• Titanic Belfast Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of elegant mansion set beside a tranquil lake.
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 Enjoy a casual lunch before returning to
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Galway, where the rest of the day is free for Ha’Penny Bridge, Dublin
independent sightseeing and dining. (B, L)
DINING EXPERIENCES 12 DAY IRISH ODYSSEY
Day 8: Ballintubber Abbey
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Abbey, which has been in continuous use for
more than 780 years. Visit Belleek Pottery, AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Fri Mar 09 Tue Mar 20 $2050
then follow the Atlantic shoreline of Donegal Fri Mar 16 Tue Mar 27 2050
Bay to the town of Donegal for some free Fri Mar 23 Tue Apr 03 2165
time. Continue your drive through the Fri Mar 30 Tue Apr 10 2165
majestic Barnesmore Gap to Derry. (B, D) Fri Apr 06 Tue Apr 17 2280
Fri Apr 13 Tue Apr 24 2280
Day 9: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walk Fri Apr 20 Tue May 01 2515
Visit the Causeway Coast Discovery Centre Fri Apr 27 Tue May 08 2515
for tea with scones and a turf-cutting Fri May 04 Tue May 15 2830
demonstration. Then explore the Giant’s Fri May 11 Tue May 22 2750
Causeway, huge hexagonal basalt columns Fri May 18 Tue May 29 2830
formed over 60 million years ago. Back in Fri May 25 Tue Jun 05 2825
Derry, join a local guide for a short walk Fri Jun 01 Tue Jun 12 2900
around the medieval city walls. Complete Fri Jun 08 Tue Jun 19 2900
your tour at the Walled City Brewery Fri Jun 15 Tue Jun 26 2900
Restaurant for dinner. (B, D) Fri Jun 22 Tue Jul 03 2900
Fri Jun 29 Tue Jul 10 2900
Day 10: Titanic Belfast & Fri Jul 06 Tue Jul 17 2990
Cabra Castle Stay Fri Jul 13 Tue Jul 24 2900
Head to Belfast for a panoramic city tour Fri Jul 20 Tue Jul 31 2900
followed by a visit to Titanic Belfast. Travel Fri Jul 27 Tue Aug 07 2900
to Kingscourt and your castle hotel, built in Fri Aug 03 Tue Aug 14 2900
1760. Arrive mid-afternoon to enjoy this lovely Fri Aug 10 Tue Aug 21 2900
property and perhaps play the 9-hole golf Fri Aug 17 Tue Aug 28 2900
course. After dinner in the Court Restaurant, Fri Aug 24 Tue Sep 04 2900
enjoy a display of Irish step-dancing. (B, D) Fri Aug 31 Tue Sep 11 2900
Fri Sep 07 Tue Sep 18 2900
Day 11: Megalithic Tombs & Fri Sep 14 Tue Sep 25 2900
Historic Drogheda Walk Fri Sep 21 Tue Oct 02 2750
Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn Fri Sep 28 Tue Oct 09 2645
about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Fri Oct 05 Tue Oct 16 2390
Newgrange and Knowth. See how primitive Fri Oct 12 Tue Oct 23 2390
people managed to align huge boulders Fri Oct 19 Tue Oct 30 2390
precisely. Continue to the historic town of Fri Oct 26 Tue Nov 06 2215
Drogheda for a leisurely stroll and sample Fri Nov 02 Tue Nov 13 2045
locally-brewed beer in a traditional pub. In Fri Nov 09 Tue Nov 20 2045
the evening enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 12: Tour Ends in Drogheda
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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Newgrange, Co. Meath Discover local lore on a walking Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
tour of Cong (“The Quiet Man”
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Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 Relax as you take in a special step 9:00 am or 12 noon.
dancing display at the Cabra See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
Castle Hotel. post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED IRISH 13 Days | 12 Nights | 22 Meals
TOUR
From$2420
CLASSIC Land Only
Giant’s If you’d like to see all of Ireland at a medium-pace, choose this
Causeway tour to discover the must-see attractions in the north and
south including 2 nights in Belfast and the Titanic Experience
1 Antrim
DERRY Coast
Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry
BELFAST 2
Donegal Downpatrick volcanic activity 60 million years ago. Stop
for photos at the ruins of Dunluce Castle, and
Sligo DAILY ITINERARY in Derry join a local guide for a short walking
tour around the defensive walls that encircle
2 WESTPORT Mourne Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dublin Castle the compact old city. (B, D)
Leenane Mountains Tour begins 2:00 PM at your hotel. Tour Dublin
to see elegant Georgian townhouses, pass Day 5: Donegal Castle & Westport
Connemara Galway 1 +2 St. Stephen’s Green and Trinity College, and Travel through the rugged countryside of
Cliffs of 1 BUNRATTY cross the River Liffey to drive along O’Connell Donegal, renowned for heathery hills, sheep,
Moher DUBLIN Street. Take a guided tour through Dublin and the many tweeds made from their wool.
Castle, the seat of power and government for Stop in Donegal for a tour of Donegal Castle,
Listowel New Ross many centuries. Enjoy a welcome drink with built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th
1 WATERFORD your group and before dinner. (D) century. Drive around Donegal Bay and
Dingle through Counties Sligo and Mayo. Head to
Day 2: St. Patrick’s Grave & Westport for a gentle walking tour of this
2 KILLARNEY Dungarvan Crumlin Road Gaol historic town with a local guide. (B, D)
Visit Down Cathedral with St. Patrick’s
Kenmare Start City historical burial site marked by a huge Day 6: Sheep Herding & Westport House
Overnight Stops boulder. Immerse yourself in his work, life, Enjoy views of the pilgrimage mountain of
Blarney End City and times in the nearby St. Patrick Centre. Croaghpatrick as you head to a local farm
Explore the Crumlin Road Gaol to see what to watch skilled dogs herding sheep. View
HOTELS – 12 NIGHTS prison life was like through the ages. Head Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord. After a
to central Belfast with time to relax before light lunch take a guided tour of Westport
City North Hotel | near Dublin (1) dinner at your hotel. (B, D) House, which overlooks the ocean and
Hilton Belfast Hotel | Belfast (2) contains a wealth of interesting portraits,
City Hotel | Derry (1) Day 3: Titanic Belfast & Walking Tour furniture, silver, and porcelain. Enjoy free time
Hotel Westport | Westport (2) Tour around central Belfast to see Victorian in Westport. (B, L)
Bunratty Castle Hotel | Bunratty (1) buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall
Killarney Plaza Hotel | Killarney (2) Square, and the shipyards where RMS Titanic Day 7: Ballintubber Abbey &
Granville Hotel | Waterford (1) was built in 1912. Visit Titanic Belfast to learn Cliffs of Moher
Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire | Dublin (2) about this ill-fated liner. In the afternoon, Visit Ballintubber Abbey, known as “the
join a local guide for a walking tour of Belfast Abbey that refused to die,” Ireland’s only
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS before spending time on your own. (B) royal Abbey, in continuous use for more than
780 years. Travel to Galway for some free
• Blarney Castle Day 4: Giant’s Causeway & Derry Walk time to explore the city. Head out to see
• Cliffs of Moher Drive north along the Nine Glens of Antrim the majestic Cliffs of Moher, which soar 700
• Crumlin Road Gaol for views of mountains, valleys, and coastline. feet above the Atlantic. Enjoy an evening at
• Down Cathedral This scenic region is the location for “Game Bunratty or Knappogue Castle for a
• Dunbrody Famine Ship of Thrones.” Explore the Giant’s Causeway, medieval-style banquet. (B, D)
• Giant’s Causeway enormous hexagonal columns formed by
• Titanic Belfast www.cietours.com/ireland
• Westport House 56
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687
Day 8: Literary Tea with Scones DINING EXPERIENCES 13 DAY IRISH CLASSIC
& Dingle Peninsula
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writer, J. B. Keane. Journey along the Dingle Three Rock, 2 lunches (L), and 12 daily hot 'XEOLQ 'XEOLQ /DQG RQO\
Peninsula to Slea Head for glorious scenic breakfasts (B)
views of hills and coastline. Stop in Dingle for Sat Mar 10 Wed Mar 21 $2420
refreshment or a look around before heading AAUUTTHHEENNTTIICC LLOOCCAALL EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEESS Sat Mar 17 Wed Mar 28 2420
to Killarney. (B, D) Sat Mar 24 Wed Apr 04 2465
Walking tour of Waterford Sat Mar 31 Wed Apr 11 2510
Day 9: Killarney’s Lakes & Sat Apr 07 Wed Apr 18 2510
Jaunting Car Ride Visit the iconic John B Keane’s Pub Sat Apr 14 Wed Apr 25 2510
Enjoy a scenic traditional horse-drawn in the heart of Listowel. See where Sat Apr 21 Wed May 02 2510
jaunting car ride for views of Lough Leane, he penned some of his most Sat Apr 28 Wed May 09 2805
Killarney’s largest lake. Head to Kenmare for a famous works sitting by a blazing Sat May 05 Wed May 16 3105
look around and a casual lunch. Travel along fire in a room behind the bar. Sat May 12 Wed May 23 3105
part of the Ring of Kerry to view spectacular Sip a creamy Irish coffee as you Thu May 17 Mon May 28 3105
mountain scenery at Moll’s Gap and at Ladies’ enjoy a music session at the Marine Sat May 19 Wed May 30 3105
View. Return to Killarney where the evening Bar in Dungarvan. Sat May 26 Wed Jun 06 3105
is free for independent dining and perhaps a Discover the colorful histories Thu May 31 Mon Jun 11 3200
visit to a local pub with live music. (B, L) of Belfast, Derry, Westport, and Sat Jun 02 Wed Jun 13 3200
Waterford on walking tours with Sat Jun 09 Wed Jun 20 3200
Day 10: Blarney Castle & local guides. Thu Jun 14 Mon Jun 25 3200
Traditional Music Sat Jun 16 Wed Jun 27 3200
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone Sat Jun 23 Wed Jul 04 3200
of Eloquence” or stroll the lovely gardens. Thu Jun 28 Mon Jul 09 3200
Treat yourself to Irish goods at the Blarney Sat Jun 30 Wed Jul 11 3215
Woollen Mills. In Dungarvan, enjoy an Irish Sat Jul 07 Wed Jul 18 3215
coffee and traditional music at the Marine Thu Jul 12 Mon Jul 23 3215
Bar. Continue to Waterford where a local Sat Jul 14 Wed Jul 25 3215
guide will lead a stroll around the historic old Sat Jul 21 Wed Aug 01 3215
port city. (B, D) Thu Jul 26 Mon Aug 06 3215
Sat Jul 28 Wed Aug 08 3215
Day 11: Waterford & Dunbrody’s Sat Aug 04 Wed Aug 15 3215
Famine Ship Thu Aug 09 Mon Aug 20 3215
Witness the creation of crystal masterpieces Sat Aug 11 Wed Aug 22 3215
at the House of Waterford Crystal. In New Sat Aug 18 Wed Aug 29 3215
Ross explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship Thu Aug 23 Mon Sep 03 3215
which transported people to North America Sat Aug 25 Wed Sep 05 3215
during the 1840’s Famine. In Dublin, enjoy Sat Sep 01 Wed Sep 12 3200
dinner at Taylor’s Three Rock Pub with Thu Sep 06 Mon Sep 17 3200
traditional Irish songs and step-dancing. Sat Sep 08 Wed Sep 19 3200
(B, D) Sat Sep 15 Wed Sep 26 3200
Thu Sep 20 Mon Oct 01 3200
Day 12: Dublin Sightseeing Sat Sep 22 Wed Oct 03 3200
Spend your day with an independent Sat Sep 29 Wed Oct 10 2885
Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to Thu Oct 04 Mon Oct 15 2570
one of Dublin’s top attractions -- Guinness Sat Oct 06 Wed Oct 17 2570
Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Ireland, Sat Oct 13 Wed Oct 24 2570
or the General Post Office Museum. Enjoy Sat Oct 20 Wed Oct 31 2570
dinner on your own at one of Dublin’s many
pubs or restaurants. (B) 6LQJOH URRP VXSSOHPHQW 13 Day $670
Day 13: Tour Ends in Dublin Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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to land only bookings.
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7:00 am, 9:30 am or 12:00 noon.
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9:00 am, or 12 noon.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: CLA18
“First of all, let me say that this pinkiria Westport, Co. Mayo
was an excellent tour! It was Titanic Belfast www.cietours.com/ireland
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GUIDED JEWELS OF 14 Days | 13 Nights | 24 Meals
TOUR IRELAND 15 Days | 14 Nights | 25 Meals
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Giant’s Relax and enjoy the best of Ireland and Northern Ireland on
Causeway this medium-paced tour with mostly 2-night stays and plenty of
free time to immerse yourself in the local culture
Slieve Ardara Derry BELFAST 1
League 2 DONEGAL
Belleek
Leenane Lissadell 1 DROGHEDA Dunluce Castle, Co. Antrim
DUBLIN
KINGSCOURT Day 4: West Cork Coastal Drive
2 +1 & Killarney
1 Journey along the rugged western coastline
of Cork via Clonakilty and Skibbereen,
Connemara Boyne Valley DAILY ITINERARY passing picturesque coves and beaches.
Travel to Killarney for some free time and
Spiddal 2 GALWAY a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through
Killarney National Park to view Ross Castle.
Cliffs of Caherconnell Blessington Day 1: Dublin Castle & City Tour Enjoy dinner at your hotel and a free evening
Moher 1 ENNIS Cashel Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. Tour in Killarney. (B, D)
central Dublin. Take a guided tour of Dublin
Dingle Foynes Castle, the seat of power and government for Day 5: Scenic Dingle Peninsula
many centuries, and see the State Apartments. & Blasket Centre
2 KILLARNEY Start City Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before Explore the Dingle Peninsula and embark
Blarney 1 KINSALE Overnight Stops dining independently this evening. on a scenic boat trip of Dingle Harbor and
End City Bay to view heathery mountains, sandy
Skibbereen Day 2: Russborough House & beaches, and green landscapes of the Dingle
Taylors Three Rock Peninsula. Visit the Blasket Centre in Dunquin
HOTELS – 13 or 14 NIGHTS Head to Blessington for a guided tour around to learn about the offshore Blasket Islands.
Russborough House, a Palladian mansion Enjoy some free time in Dingle and sip an
The Gibson Hotel | Dublin (2) filled with interesting treasures, works of art, Irish coffee at the South Pole Inn before
Actons Hotel | Kinsale (1) and early photographic collections. Back in continuing to Killarney for a free evening and
Cahernane House Hotel | Killarney (2) Dublin, your afternoon is free to enjoy an independent dining. (B)
Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1) independent Dublin open-top bus tour and
Galway Bay Hotel | Galway (2) a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions – Day 6: Cliffs of Moher &
Mill Park Hotel | Donegal (2) Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, EPIC Medieval Castle Banquet
Radisson Blu Hotel | Belfast (1) Ireland, or the General Post Office Museum. Visit the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime
Cabra Castle Hotel | Kingscourt (1) Head to Taylors Three Rock for a dinner of Museum, which recalls air travel in the 1930s
The D Hotel | Drogheda (1) Irish specialties and a lively show. (B, D) and 1940s. Drive to the Cliffs of Moher,
Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (1-15 Day Tour) soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 3: Blarney Castle & Kinsale Walk Travel inland to Ennis. Head to Knappogue or
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Pause for photos at the Rock of Cashel as Bunratty Castle for a medieval-style banquet
you travel south to Blarney Castle to kiss with songs and stories. (B, D)
• Belleek Pottery the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or walk
• Blasket Centre through the gardens. Treat yourself to Irish- Day 7: Sheepdog Trials & Galway
• The Dark Hedges made goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Travel through the rounded limestone hills of
• Dingle Bay Cruise Head south to Kinsale, an old fishing town the Burren to Caherconnell and watch skilled
• Donegal Castle now renowned for sailing and gourmet food. dogs round up sheep. Stop in a charming
• Giant’s Causeway Join a local guide for a short walk around
• Newgrange or Knowth tombs Kinsale’s historic streets. (B, D)
• Slieve League Cliffs
• Titanic Belfast
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Burren village to explore independently. Day 13: Neolithic Tombs & Drogheda 14 OR 15 DAY JEWELS OF IRELAND
Head to Galway for a walking tour with a local Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to
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Day 8: Connemara Catamaran Cruise dinner. (B, D) Fri Mar 30 Thu Apr 12 $2915 $3065
& Homestead Visit Day 14: Independent Dublin Sightseeing Fri Apr 13 Thu Apr 26 2915 3065
Drive through Connemara to Leenane for a 14-day tour ends. Guests on 15-day tour Sun Apr 15 Sat Apr 28 2920 3070
catamaran cruise of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s enjoy a free day in Dublin or use your Fri Apr 20 Thu May 03 3270 3450
only fjord. At Dan O’Hara’s Homestead, independent Dublin sightseeing vouchers if Sun Apr 22 Sat May 05 3270 3450
experience farm life and see Connemara you did not use them on Day 2. (B) Fri May 04 Thu May 17 3625 3835
ponies, donkeys, and chickens. Savor a Day 15: Depart Dublin for Home Sun May 06 Sat May 19 3625 3835
farmhouse lunch before heading to Standun Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Fri May 18 Thu May 31 3735 3950
of Spiddal for an Irish coffee and a talk on Irish Sun May 20 Sat Jun 02 3645 3855
crafts. Spend a free evening in Galway. (B, L) DINING EXPERIENCES Fri May 25 Thu Jun 07 3645 3855
Sun May 27 Sat Jun 09 3645 3855
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& Donegal and a medieval castle banquet at Bunratty or Fri Jun 08 Thu Jun 21 3670 3880
Travel north through County Mayo. Visit Knappogue Castle, 1 lunch (L), and 13 or 14 Sun Jun 10 Sat Jun 23 3670 3880
Lissadell House in County Sligo, a magnificent daily hot breakfasts (B) Fri Jun 15 Thu Jun 28 3780 3995
country estate that has strong connections Sun Jun 17 Sat Jun 30 3670 3880
with the 1916 Rising. In County Fermanagh AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Fri Jun 22 Thu Jul 05 3635 3845
visit Belleek Pottery to see craftspeople Sun Jun 24 Sat Jul 07 3745 3960
create the renowned fine china. Head to Traditional Irish step dancing Sun Jul 01 Sat Jul 14 3710 3930
Donegal for some free time before departing Fri Jul 06 Thu Jul 19 3605 3815
to your hotel for dinner. (B, D) Enjoy an Irish coffee at the South Sun Jul 08 Sat Jul 21 3710 3930
Pole Inn where you’ll learn about Fri Jul 13 Thu Jul 26 3605 3815
Day 10: Slieve League Cliffs & Donegal Tom Crean, an Irish explorer who Sun Jul 15 Sat Jul 28 3605 3815
Enjoy a coastal drive to view Europe’s highest bravely journeyed to the South Pole. Fri Jul 20 Thu Aug 02 3605 3815
sea cliffs at Slieve League. Continue through Relax as you take in a special step Sun Jul 22 Sat Aug 04 3605 3815
the majestic Glengesh Pass to Ardara to visit dancing display at the Cabra Fri Jul 27 Thu Aug 09 3605 3815
Triona Design for demonstrations of spinning, Castle Hotel. Fri Aug 03 Thu Aug 16 3710 3930
weaving, and knitting. Visit Donegal Castle Sample local beer in a unique Sun Aug 05 Sat Aug 18 3605 3815
and enjoy some free time to explore before setting at Clarke’s Bar in Drogheda. Fri Aug 10 Thu Aug 23 3605 3815
returning to the hotel for dinner. (B, D) Sun Aug 12 Sat Aug 25 3605 3815
Fri Aug 17 Thu Aug 30 3605 3815
Day 11: Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway Sun Aug 19 Sat Sep 01 3635 3845
Meet with a local guide for a walking tour to Sun Aug 26 Sat Sep 08 3745 3960
see Derry’s medieval walls, the Diamond, and Fri Aug 31 Thu Sep 13 3640 3880
St. Columb’s Cathedral. Pause for photos at Sun Sep 02 Sat Sep 15 3780 3995
Dunluce Castle before exploring the Giant’s Fri Sep 07 Thu Sep 20 3780 3995
Causeway, enormous hexagonal columns Sun Sep 09 Sat Sep 22 3780 3995
formed over 60 million years ago. See where Fri Sep 14 Thu Sep 27 3780 3995
“Game of Thrones” was filmed at The Dark Sun Sep 16 Sat Sep 29 3670 3880
Hedges and travel along the scenic Nine Glens Fri Sep 21 Thu Oct 04 3470 3680
of Antrim before heading to Belfast. (B, D) Fri Sep 28 Thu Oct 11 3370 3580
Sun Sep 30 Sat Oct 13 3160 3370
Day 12: Titanic Belfast & Cabra Castle Fri Oct 05 Thu Oct 18 3160 3370
Tour Belfast to see Victorian buildings and the Sun Oct 07 Sat Oct 20 3070 3270
shipyards where RMS Titanic was built in 1912 Fri Oct 19 Thu Nov 01 3070 3270
and visit Titanic Belfast. Drive to Kingscourt Fri Oct 26 Thu Nov 08 2800 2995
to Cabra Castle Hotel, built in 1760, and
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Irish Coffee at South Pole Inn great. The places we stayed even
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entertainment from all around the globe.
This world-famous event is held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
We include tickets to this popular show on all 23 guided tours that
include an Edinburgh hotel stay during Tattoo season in August.
Eleven of these itineraries combine Scotland and Ireland.
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GUIDED New Winter Collection! 5 Days | 4 Nights | 7 Meals
TOUR
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EDINBURGH
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION!
Special Friday, December 29th
departure features Edinburgh’s
festive Hogmanay – Britain’s
largest New Year’s Eve
celebration that includes
a gala dinner and tickets
to the Hogmanay
street party!
Discover Scotland’s vibrant capital and majestic scenery with a
quick winter getaway to visit the must-see attractions without the
bustling crowds of high season
Holiday shopping in Edinburgh ©Jakub Iwanicki/VisitScotland
DAILY ITINERARY off with a local guide on a ghost walk of
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the Blair Street
St Andrews Day 1: Edinburgh Arrival & Sightseeing Underground Vaults. (B, L, D)
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your hotel in
4 EDINBURGH Edinburgh. Enjoy a tour of the Palace of Day 5: Depart from Edinburgh
2 Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official Scottish Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
residence. Sightsee and shop on your own
Roslin before joining your group for a welcome drink AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
and dinner. (D)
Start City Explore Edinburgh after dark and get
Overnight Stops Day 2: Edinburgh Castle an exclusive tour of the 18th century
End City Meet your tour director in the hotel lobby underground caverns with a historic
and embark on a sightseeing tour of perspective of the people who lived
HOTEL – 4 NIGHTS Edinburgh. Compare the wide streets and in them.
elegant mansions of the Georgian “New
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel | Edinburgh (4) Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval Tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse that
townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest Mary Queen of Scots made famous, and
DINING EXPERIENCES part of the city, and see Princes Street, the see relics of British royal history.
main shopping thoroughfare. Enjoy a guided
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TOUR 6 Days | 5 Nights | 8 Meals
SCOTLAND From$1080
Land Only
Immerse yourself in Scottish history and culture on this fast-paced
tour, perfect for first-time visitors who want to experience the
most popular sights in a short amount of time
Edinburgh Castle ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
DAILY ITINERARY Cliffs of Moher
1 NAIRN 1,000 acres with two golf courses. Get ready
for a fun Scottish evening of dinner and a
Fort Augustus Loch Day 1: Glasgow Highlights lively show with songs, stories, and traditional
Ness Tour begins 2:30 pm at your Glasgow hotel. dancing. (B, D)
Set out on a tour of central Glasgow – a
Pitlochry Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore the main sights of central Edinburgh –
city that flourished in Victorian times due to the bustling Princes Street, the wide streets
of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town,
Loch the shipbuilding industry and international and the Royal Mile where compact medieval
Lomond St Andrews trade. See George Square with its ornate houses reach 11 floors tall. Tour Edinburgh
Castle and marvel at the Scottish Crown
1 2-3 City Chambers and visit Provand’s Lordship, Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The rest
GLASGOW EDINBURGH Glasgow’s oldest house. Enjoy a welcome of the day is free to explore. The July 31 –
drink with your group before dinner. (D) August 21 departures watch the spectacular
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle
Start City Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise Esplanade in the evening. (B)
Overnight Stops Travel alongside Loch Lomond, renowned
End City for its unsurpassed beauty. Drive across Day 5: Edinburgh Sightseeing
the haunting Rannoch Moor and through 5-day tour ends. Guests on the 6-day tour
HOTELS – 4 or 5 NIGHTS Glencoe admiring the wild and spectacular spend the day on an independent hop-on
scenery. Treat yourself to Scottish goods at a hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh. Also enjoy a
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow woollen mill. Keep your camera handy as you walking tour around parts of the city’s historic
Central | Glasgow (1) embark on a Loch Ness cruise before heading areas where you will have a selection of tours
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) to Nairn. (B, D) and routes. You will receive a taxi voucher to
travel from your hotel to central Edinburgh. (B)
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews
Edinburgh (2 or 3) Go behind the scenes to see how whisky is Day 6: Tour Ends and Depart Edinburgh
distilled and enjoy a sample at Blair Athol Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Distillery. Travel to St Andrews, best known
as the “Home of Golf,” and enjoy time
• Blair Athol Distillery exploring independently. Near Edinburgh,
• Edinburgh Castle your gracious manor house hotel is set on
• Loch Ness Cruise
• Provand’s Lordship We wanted a quick getaway and got a great deal seeing the best
• St Andrews spots in Glasgow, the Highlands, and Edinburgh.
– Maria J., NY
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GUIDED ð Æɂð 10 Days | 9 Nights | 17 Meals
TOUR 11 Days | 10 Nights | 18 Meals
CLANS & From$2265
CASTLES Land Only
Get an authentic taste of Scotland on this leisurely tour of
ancestral sights, historic ruins, majestic castles, the
magnificent Isle of Skye and a classic steam train ride
Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
Isle of INVERNESS DAILY ITINERARY Day 4: Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle
Skye Explore the Isle of Skye and learn the history
Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & Doune Castle of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan
KYLE OF 2 3 Culloden Tour begins at 2:00 PM at your Drymen Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited
LOCHALSH Loch hotel, 20 miles north of Glasgow. Visit Doune castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish
Ness Castle, which has been featured in “Game of Peninsula as you travel to Kilt Rock, a 200
Thrones” and “Outlander.” Enjoy free time in foot high sea cliff with huge, vertical basalt
Road to Pitlochry Callander and a drive through the Trossachs columns. Visit Flora Macdonald’s grave in
the Isles region, often called “Scotland in Miniature” Kilmuir Graveyard and stop in Portree for free
as all aspects of delightful Scottish scenery time. (B, D)
Glencoe are found here. Enjoy a welcome drink with
your group before dinner. (D) Day 5: Clan Donald Centre &
Loch Lomond Culross Steam Train Ride
Trossachs Day 2: Stirling Castle & Bannockburn Discover the history of the Lords of the Isles
Visitor Centre at the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale
DRYMEN 2 Stirling 2-3 Visit Stirling Castle, a mighty stronghold Castle. Embark on a ferry ride to Mallaig
that dominates the surrounding plain. Tour and transfer to a steam train for a ride
Glasgow EDINBURGH the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre to through some of Scotland’s most picturesque
learn about medieval weapons and armour, scenery. The Jacobite Steam Train crosses
Start City walk the real battlefield where Scottish King the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct, which was
Overnight Stops Robert the Bruce defeated English troops, featured in some of the Harry Potter movies.
End City and enjoy a thrilling 3D battle show. (B, D) Travel from Fort William to your hotel in
Inverness. (B, D)
HOTELS – 9 or 10 NIGHTS Day 3: Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Head into the majestic Highlands and Day 6: Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle
The Winnock Hotel | Drymen (2) journey across Rannoch Moor and through Photo opportunities await as you embark on
The Balmacara Hotel | near Kyle of Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s a cruise of Loch Ness and see the picturesque
Lochalsh (2) most spectacular and beautiful places. Treat ruins of Urquhart Castle, once Scotland’s
Glen Mhor Hotel | Inverness (3) yourself to Scottish goods at a woollen largest castle. Stop at the Culloden Battlefield
Norton House Hotel & Spa | near mill and continue your journey north to the Visitor Centre to discover how British
Edinburgh (2 or 3) romantic Eilean Donan Castle. Check in to Government forces defeated the army of
your hotel near Kyle of Lochalsh. (B, D) Bonnie Prince Charlie, ending the Jacobite
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS rising. Stop at Clava Cairns, a prehistoric
64 burial place with a circle of standing stones
• Brodie Castle that inspired the “Outlander” books. Return
• Clan Donald Centre to Inverness for dinner and an evening
• Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre walking tour with a local guide. (B, D)
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• Dunvegan Castle www.cietours.com/scotland
• Eilean Donan Castle
• Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
• Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Stirling Castle
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Day 7: Whisky Tasting & Brodie Castle DINING EXPERIENCES 10 OR 11 DAY SCOTTISH
See where many Speyside distilleries are CLANS & CASTLES
based close to the pure water of the River 8 dinners (D) including a traditional Scottish
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hotel. (B, D) Expect an unforgettable evening Thu May 03 Sat May 12 2510 2800
of music, ceremony, theatre Thu May 10 Sat May 19 2510 2800
Day 8: Sheepdogs & Culross Walk and dance with reserved seats Thu May 17 Sat May 26 2510 2800
Immerse yourself in farm life and enjoy a for Royal Edinburgh Military Thu May 24 Sat Jun 02 2555 2850
demonstration where dogs obey commands Tattoo on July 26 to August 16 Thu May 31 Sat Jun 09 2605 2900
to round up sheep. In Pitlochry, explore departures. Thu Jun 07 Sat Jun 16 2605 2900
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charming 16th century town, recently used as tour and a tasting. Thu Jun 28 Sat Jul 07 2740 3045
a filming location for “Outlander.” Highlights Experience the stunning scenery Thu Jul 05 Sat Jul 14 2720 3015
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Palace of Holyroodhouse and beyond my expectations. Thu Aug 30 Sat Sep 08 2590 2880
In Edinburgh, see how the medieval – Peter & Patricia Miller, PA Thu Sep 06 Sat Sep 15 2590 2880
townhouses along the Royal Mile in the 7KX 6HS 6* 6DW 6HS
heart of the Old Town are in stark contrast Thu Sep 20 Sat Sep 29 2590 2880
to the Georgian mansions of the 200-year Thu Sep 27 Sat Oct 06 2430 2730
old New Town. Tour the impressive Palace 7KX 2FW 6* 6DW 2FW
of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish Thu Oct 11 Sat Oct 20 2265 2575
residence of The Queen, and walk through Thu Oct 18 Sat Oct 27 2265 2575
the majestically furnished chambers. The
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center, as well as a voucher to visit Edinburgh 9:00 am or 12:00 noon for 10-day tour. Clients on 11-day tour
Castle where you may explore the historic will have vouchers for taxi service to Edinburgh Airport.
buildings with great views of the city. (B) See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
Day 11: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
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GUIDED SCOTTISH 8 Days | 7 Nights | 13 Meals
TOUR 9 Days | 8 Nights | 14 Meals
DREAM From$1710
Land Only
Indulge in quintessential Scottish experiences on this medium
pace tour. Visit majestic castles, cruise on Loch Lomond and stop
off in St Andrews before ending in the capital city, Edinburgh
Atholl Highlanders at Blair Castle ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
Isle of Culloden NAIRN DAILY ITINERARY picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Keep your
Skye Loch Ness 1 camera handy as you travel the shores of
Armadale Day 1: Glasgow City Tour Loch Ness on your way to Nairn. (B, D)
Fort Blair Castle Tour begins at 2:30 PM at your Glasgow
William 2 hotel. Set out on a tour of central Glasgow’s Day 4: Culloden Battlefield &
highlights including red sandstone Victorian Sheepdog Trials
BALLACHULISH 1 PITLOCHRY Glamis buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden
Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once famous Battlefield Visitor Centre where the British
Loch St Andrews for shipbuilding. Visit extensive and varied art Government forces defeated the army of
Lomond collections in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly
Inveraray Museum. Chat with your tour director and named Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around
fellow travelers over a welcome drink before the moorland and the visitor center. Continue
1 2-3 dinner in your hotel. (D) through majestic Highland scenery to a local
GLASGOW EDINBURGH farm for a demonstration of trained dogs
Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks
Start City Inveraray Castle of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious
Overnight Stops Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. (B, D)
End City appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and
admire panoramic views. Browse around the Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
HOTELS – 7 or 8 NIGHTS town of Inveraray before taking a guided tour Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and
of Inveraray Castle, featured in the “Downton Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary,
Jurys Inn | Glasgow (1) Abbey” series. Journey across Rannoch Moor Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie and
Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1) and through Glencoe, often considered one how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful creation of Europe’s only private army, the
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2) places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel or Norton House of Loch Leven. (B, D) Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of
Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh (2 or 3) the finished product. Spend the afternoon at
Day 3: Road to the Isles & Isle of Skye leisure exploring the gardens, hotel museum,
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Take the “Road to the Isles” through some or browse around Pitlochry. (B, D)
of Scotland’s loveliest scenery, stopping for
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Board Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
• Cruise on Loch Lomond a ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the Clan Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis
• Inveraray Castle Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. Discover Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth”
• Isle of Skye the history of the Lords of the Isles and the and childhood home of the late Queen
• Culloden Battlefield most powerful clan of the Isle of Skye. Return Mother. This majestic building is filled with
• Blair Athol Distillery to the mainland, stopping for photos at the priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to
• Blair Castle St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the
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• Edinburgh Castle
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famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and DINING EXPERIENCES Lexie Rolfe
the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse
through the medieval town. In Edinburgh, 6 dinners (D) including a festive Scottish Just a shout out to my amazing
Scotland’s capital, enjoy a traditional Scottish evening in Edinburgh, and 7 or 8 daily hot sisters. We had the privilege of
evening with dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, breakfasts (B) spending 10 days together touring
and Highland dancing. (B, D) Europe and had the time of our
AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES lives! We had been planning this
Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour little adventure for over a year and it
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast Expect an unforgettable evening was a dream come true, we became
the wide streets and elegant mansions of of music, ceremony, theatre and even closer than we already were as
the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with dance with reserved seats for The we walked the grounds where our
the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on ancestors were born and raised.
along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the July 29 to August 19 departures.
city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with Immerse yourself in farm life at #mycietour #thetravelconnection
its splendid views of Edinburgh. The rest of Leault Farm to see how a farmer
the day is free for independent exploring, works with highly skilled dogs to 8 OR 9 DAY SCOTTISH DREAM
shopping, and dining. On July 29 to August herd sheep.
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historic areas where you will have a selection
of tours and routes. (B)
Day 9: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Amazing! The days were full of
sight-seeing but there was also
extra time at almost every stop, to
explore on our own.
– Todd, Janet & Tyler, KY
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Jun 17, 20, 22 2085 2315 Sep 30 1875 2080
Jun 24, 29 2085 2315 Oct 03, 05, 07 1875 2080
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(QG GDWH RI WRXU Clients on 8 or 9 Day tour will have vouchers
for a taxi or car service to Edinburgh Airport.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: DRA18
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GUIDED SCOTTISHExclusive Luxury Guided Vacation 8 Days | 7 Nights | 13 Meals
TOUR SUPREME
From$3490
Land Only
Bask in the wonders of Scotland on this leisurely vacation to
discover its picturesque castles, cathedrals and countryside,
while enjoying Luxury 5-Star accommodations throughout
Stirling Castle ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
INVERNESS Cawdor DAILY ITINERARY of Duncan, Thane of Cawdor, immortalized
2 in Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth.” Continue
through the Speyside region to Glenfiddich
Loch Ness Glamis Day 1: Gleneagles Hotel Distillery and experience all stages of the
Your tour starts at the famous Gleneagles whisky making process, ending with a “wee
Glencoe Hotel. Opened in 1924, this lush 850-acre dram.” Enjoy leisure time before joining
your group for a 4-course gala dinner at
estate offers 5-star luxury, three championship Achnagairn Castle. (B, D)
GLENEAGLES 2 1 ST golf courses, an elite spa, and four superb Day 5: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
ANDREWS restaurants. You’ll be treated to afternoon tea Travel through lush countryside to enjoy
a Special Access Tour of Glamis Castle,
Stirling 2 EDINBURGH at the hotel. In the evening meet your tour childhood home of the late Queen Mother.
director and fellow travelers for a welcome Pull up front like it’s your house, be greeted
GLASGOW and shown rooms the general public can’t see
in this majestic building filled with priceless
drink before dinner. (D) artifacts and furnishings, and enjoy tea and
shortbread in the parlor. Drive across the Tay
Start City Day 2: Stirling Castle and The Trossachs Bridge to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.”
Overnight Stops Travel to the historic town of Stirling to visit Upon arrival check into your hotel and enjoy
End City some free time to settle in before dining with
your fellow travelers. (B, D)
Stirling Castle, which has been prominent
Day 6: St Andrews & Edinburgh
HOTELS – 7 NIGHTS throughout Scottish history. Drive through the Embark on a guided walking tour to see
stunning scenery of The Trossachs National the highlights of St Andrews, including the
famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the
Gleneagles Hotel | Auchterarder (2) Park before returning to your hotel for some British Golf Museum. Take the tour and visit
leisure time before dinner. (B, D) St Andrews Castle and St Andrews Cathedral
and see the collection of medieval sculptures,
Achnagairn Castle | Inverness (2) Day 3: Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness Cruise carved stones, and other relics. You may
Old Course Hotel | St Andrews (1) Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor also choose to pursue your own interests
Glasshouse Hotel | Edinburgh (2) and through Glencoe, often considered one with a free morning to tee off or explore
of Scotland’s most beautiful places. Drive on your own. Drive across the Forth Bridge
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS along the scenic shore of Loch Ness and into Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital
visit Urquhart Castle, once the largest in city. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular
• Cawdor Castle Scotland. Leave the castle and embark on a Edinburgh restaurant. (B, D)
• Edinburgh Castle cruise on Loch Ness to admire enchanting
• Glamis Castle Special Access Tour scenic views and enjoy a cocktail. Continue www.cietours.com/scotland
• Loch Ness Cruise north to Inverness and check in to your
accommodation on the Achnagairn Estate.
(B, D)
• St Andrews Castle & Cathedral walking tour Day 4: Cawdor Castle & Whisky Tasting
• Stirling Castle Discover the beauty of Cawdor Castle with its
• Urquhart Castle extensive gardens. This family home for over
600 years is the reputed place of the murder
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Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour DINING EXPERIENCES
Explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour.
Compare and contrast the wide streets and 6 dinners (D) including a gala dinner at
elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year- Achnagairn Castle, and a farewell dinner in
old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and Edinburgh, plus afternoon tea at Gleneagles
medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, Hotel, and 7 daily hot breakfasts (B)
the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing
Edinburgh Castle where you can see historic AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
buildings and enjoy splendid views of
Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for
independent exploring, shopping and dining.
The August 3 –17 departures watch the
spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
Day 8: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Sampling Glenfiddich ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland eannehope
At Glenfiddich Distillery, with the Getting serenaded by a traditional
help of an expert guide, experience Scotsman while admiring the view
all stages of the whisky making
process from mashing and #bagpipes #nature #mycietour
fermenting to distilling and #hopefortheoutlanders #scotland
maturing – and sample a dram.
The Trossachs ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
Enjoy special access to majestic
This tour exceeded our expectations! Glamis Castle, explore rooms
From all the places we visited, to unavailable to the public, and have
the hotels, to the entertainment, tea and shortbread in the parlor.
everything was wonderful.
– Louise & Kristen Partyka Expect an unforgettable evening
of music, ceremony, theatre and
dance with reserved seats for The
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
on August 3 –17 departures.
St Andrews, Home of Golf
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post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED SCOTTISHNEW for 2018 – Family Collection! 8 Days | 7 Nights | 17 Meals
TOUR LOCHS
Fro$m 2290
& CASTLES Land Only
Your whole family will enjoy this medium-paced Scotland
adventure with a speedboat voyage, a ride on the Harry Potter
train, a Highland Safari, and a haunted tour of Edinburgh
NAIRN Enjoying an awesome Highlands view
1
Day 4: Loch Ness Cruise &
Blair Castle Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on a cruise on Loch Ness to admire
Mallaig Loch Ness DAILY ITINERARY enchanting scenic views and perhaps spot
the famous monster before arriving at
2 PITLOCHRY Day 1: Glasgow, Speedboat & Tall Ship Urquhart Castle. Visit the ruins of what was
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Glasgow hotel. once the largest castle in Scotland, then
1 Stirling St Set out on a panoramic tour of central continue your journey through majestic
BALLACHULISH Andrews Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Highland scenery to Aviemore. Visit Leault
Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Farm for a demonstration of trained dogs
12 Cathedral and the River Clyde, once famous herding sheep. Travel past the high peaks
GLASGOW EDINBURGH for shipbuilding. Enjoy a speedboat tour on of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious
the River Clyde and set foot on a Victorian tall manor-style hotel near Pitlochry. Enjoy some
Start City ship. Enjoy a welcome drink with your tour free time before dinner at the hotel. (B, L, D)
Overnight Stops director and fellow travelers before dinner at
End City your hotel. (D) Day 5: Blair Castle & Highland Safaris
This morning take a garden tour with the
HOTELS – 7 NIGHTS hotel gardener and touch a massive Redwood
Tree. Then an interactive nature experience
Radisson Blu | Glasgow (1) Day 2: Stirling Castle & Trossachs with Highland Safaris will introduce you to
Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1) Drive to the historic Stirling Castle, once the local wildlife and habitat of the region. At
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) home to Mary, Queen of Scots, where history the Red Deer Encounter learn about Britain’s
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2) comes to life with a tour for the whole family. largest native land mammal. You will have an
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel | Edinburgh (2) Enjoy lunch at the castle before embarking on opportunity to pet, feed, and photograph
a scenic drive through the Trossachs National the experience and take a trail into the forest
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Park and Glencoe before arriving at your with a ranger. After lunch encounter 700 years
hotel in Ballachulish. The remainder of the of history at Blair Castle, the only castle in
• Blair Castle day is free to relax or enjoy the hotel facilities Britain with a private army. This evening enjoy
• Dynamic Earth Natural History Museum before dinner. (B, L, D) a BBQ dinner at the hotel. (B, L, D)
• Edinburgh Castle
• Loch Ness Cruise Day 3: Highland Train Ride & Nairn Day 6: St Andrews &
• Royal Yacht Britannia Travel along the scenic shores of Loch Linnhe. Royal Yacht Britannia
• Sheepdog demonstration Board the Jacobite Steam Train for a ride Tour the medieval town of St Andrews, the
• St. Andrews through some of Scotland’s most picturesque “Home of Golf” and see the famous Royal
• Stirling Castle scenery, including crossing the 21-arched and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course,
• Urquhart Castle Glenfinnan Viaduct, which was featured then savour a traditional Scottish morning
in some of the Harry Potter movies. Stop
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 for free time in the fishing port of Mallaig. www.cietours.com/family
Continue your drive along the banks of Loch
Ness to Nairn and check into your hotel for
dinner. (B, D)
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visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, a former
floating home of The Queen. Learn about the 7 dinners (D) including a traditional Scottish Hoo are you looking at? Two of my
history of Royal Yachts and see exhibits and evening in Edinburgh and tea and cakes at favourite things, a castle and an owl!
photographs of Britannia’s intriguing history. St Andrews, 3 lunches (L), and 7 daily hot
Enjoy a Scottish evening with dinner, haggis, breakfasts (B) #mycietour #scotspirit
bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing. (B, D)
AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore Edinburgh on a panoramic Jacobite Steam Train
sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
wide streets and elegant mansions of the
200-year-old Georgian “New Town” with Enjoy a fun, fast speedboat ride
the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses on Glasgow’s Clyde River and a tour
along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the of an historic, authentic Tall Ship
city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle Take a breathtaking journey on the
with its splendid views of Edinburgh. This Jacobite Steam Train featured in
afternoon is all about choice: discover the Harry Potter movies
city independently, take a hike for stunning Come face to face with Britain’s
views of the capital city and surrounding largest land mammal, the Red
countryside, or experience Dynamic Earth Deer, at Highland Safaris
Natural History Museum to learn the story of Hear ghost stories of the
our planet. After dinner in a local restaurant, haunted side of Edinburgh on an
enjoy a walking ghost tour to explore spooky evening tour
hidden courtyards and gardens that bring Reserved seats for The Royal
Edinburgh’s glorious past to life. The August Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
departures watch the spectacular Royal August departures
Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle
Esplanade. (B, D)
Day 8: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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& CASTLES FAMILY TOUR
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For all hotels, connecting room or adjoining rooms may be
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Guaranteed tour departure dates are listed on cietours.com
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Edinburgh Airport.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: DRF18
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NEW for 2018!
THE OUTER HEBRIDES:
GUIDED 11 Days | 10 Nights | 17 Meals
SCOTLAND’STOUR From$3510
GAELIC WEST Land Only
STORNOWAY
Tarbert Ullapool
ISLE OF 1 INVERNESS Discover the real, off-the-beaten-path Scotland on this light
BENBECULA adventure through the Outer Hebrides – experience island life
and the dramatic scenery very few get to see
Mallaig
Barra Fort William
1 OBAN Lochmaddy, North Uist ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
1 2 EDINBURGH DAILY ITINERARY Day 4: Tour to the Isle of Barra
GLASGOW Drive through scenic South Uist and board
Day 1: Glasgow City Tour the ferry to Ardmhòr on Barra to admire
Start City Tour begins 2:00 p.m. at your Glasgow hotel. the beautiful white sand beaches. Stop in
Overnight Stops Tour the highlights of Glasgow and discover Castlebay, the main town of the isle, and
End City its unique history with a visit to the oldest browse independently before continuing to
house in the city, Provand’s Lordship. In the Vatersay, an island just south of Castlebay. After
HOTELS – 10 NIGHTS evening join your group for a welcome drink a drive around, take the return ferry to Eriskay.
before dinner. (D) Enjoy a drink with your group at The Politician
The Westerwood Hotel | Glasgow (1) Pub before returning to your hotel. (B, D)
Perle Oban Hotel | Oban (1) Day 2: Inveraray Castle & Oban Distillery
Dark Island Hotel | Isle of Benbecula (2) Drive along the famous Loch Lomond, Day 5: North Uist & Stornoway
Cabarfeidh Hotel | Stornoway (3) renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Visit Explore the island of North Uist, a stunning
Glen Mhor Hotel | Inverness (1) Inveraray Castle, home of the 12th Duke of landscape with fresh and saltwater lochs.
The Principal Hotel | Edinburgh (2) Argyll. Tour the elaborately decorated castle Visit the Hebridean Smokehouse to see one
containing an armory, many historic relics, of the island’s key industries from smoking
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS and its portrait collection. In the seaside town to packing and shipping, and enjoy a taste.
of Oban, visit Oban Distillery, one of the few Head to Taigh Chearsabhagh museum and
• Bosta Beach and the Iron Age House distilleries to be built before the town itself. arts center to see the work of local artists
• Oban Distillery Learn about whisky production and savor a and enjoy some free time for lunch. Continue
• Hebridean Smokehouse sample of the finished product. (B, D) north to Berneray and board the ferry to
• Taigh Chearsabagh Museum of Arts Leverburgh on Harris. Travel on to Stornoway,
• Harris Tweed Day 3: Jacobite Steam Train & the largest town in the Outer Hebrides. (B, D)
• Dun Carloway Broch Isle of Benbecula
• Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre Drive along the scenic shores of Loch Linnhe Day 6: Harris Tweed &
• Edinburgh Castle to Fort William, the largest town in the Isle of Harris Distillery
• Gearannan Blackhouse Village Highlands. Board the Jacobite Steam Train Enjoy a scenic tour of Harris, which boasts a
• Inveraray Castle and enjoy a spectacular railway journey across wide range of landscapes. Visit Horgabost
• Isle of Harris Distillery the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as featured in the and Luskentyre beaches, then head to
• Jacobite Steam Train Harry Potter movies, to the fishing port of Tarbert. Go behind the scenes at the Isle of
• Scone Palace Mallaig. Spend some free time exploring on Harris Distillery to witness the gin and whisky
your own, then embark on a scenic ferry ride distilling operation and enjoy a sample. See a
to Lochboisdale on South Uist. Travel to your Harris Tweed weaving demonstration, and take
hotel on the Isle of Benbecula. Enjoy dinner a tour of Stornoway. Dinner is at your hotel in
in the hotel restaurant. (B, D) Stornoway. (B, D)
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Visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, a former with live entertainment and traditional foods,
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Callanish Standing Stones. Enjoy free time for
lunch and see an exhibition about this Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis
monument. Visit a reconstructed Iron Age house ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
at Bosta Beach. Return to Stornoway for a free
evening to dine and explore on your own. (B) Learn about local gin and whisky
production at the Isle of Harris
Day 8: Ferry to Ullapool & Inverness Distillery.
Enjoy some free time to explore Stornoway Visit Luskentyre Beach, voted one
independently this morning. You may choose of the best in Britain, with its white
to visit An Lanntair, an arts and exhibition sands and clear blue water.
center, or Lews Castle, which boasts an Marvel at the Neolithic Callanish
interactive museum including the 900-year- Standing Stones on the Isle of
old Lewis Chessmen. In the afternoon board Lewis.
the ferry to Ullapool on the mainland. Travel Reserved seats for The Royal
to Inverness for dinner then join a local guide Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
for a walking tour around the city. (B, D) August 3 and 10 departures.
Day 9: Culloden Battlefield & Scone Palace Harris Tweed Weaver, Isle of Harris
Head to Culloden Battlefield to tour the ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
Visitor Centre, where, on April 16, 1746,
British Government forces defeated the army
of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie
Prince Charlie). Visit Scone Palace and see the
fine collections of antiques before heading
to Edinburgh. Enjoy an evening of dinner
and traditional Scottish song and dance.
On August 3 and 10 departures enjoy the
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle
esplanade in the evening. (B)
Day 10: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of
Edinburgh, comparing the wide streets and
elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-
old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and
medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile,
the oldest part of the city. Tour Edinburgh
Castle’s historic buildings with splendid views
of Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free to
explore, shop, and dine on your own. (B)
Day 11: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED SCOTTISH 12 Days | 11 Nights | 20 Meals
TOUR 13 Days | 12 Nights | 21 Meals
ISLES & GLENS Fro$m 2800
Land Only
Orkney 2 Experience our most comprehensive tour of Scotland at a
leisurely pace exploring the remote Highlands, spectacular
KIRKWALL Orkney and the Isle of Skye
Durness John O’Groats
1 ULLAPOOL Eilean Donan Castle ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
Isle of Inverewe DAILY ITINERARY castle in Scotland and former stronghold of
Skye INVERNESS the Chiefs of MacLeod. Stop in picturesque
2 Culloden Day 1: Glasgow Arrival & Portree with its brightly painted houses
KYLE OF 2 Loch Katrine Cruise clustered around the bay. Enjoy free time
LOCHALSH Loch Tour begins 3:00 PM at your Drymen hotel, before dinner. (B, D)
Ness 20 miles north of Glasgow. Set out for a short
drive through the Trossachs, often called Day 5: Inverewe Gardens & Ullapool
Glencoe Pitlochry “The Highlands in Miniature.” Embark on the Take in the Highland scenery as you head to
Steamship Sir Walter Scott for a short cruise Inverewe Gardens, where a haven of tropical
Isle of Loch 2-3 on Loch Katrine to admire lovely scenery. trees and shrubs has been created. Continue
Bute Lomond Enjoy a welcome drink with your group to Ullapool, an active fishing and ferry port.
EDINBURGH before dinner. (D) Check in to your hotel near the harbour. (B, D)
Start City 2 DRYMEN
Overnight Stops Day 2: Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House Day 6: Highland Scenery & Orkney
End City Glasgow Journey across a scenic Highland route Admire the rugged mountains, coastline,
and over the mountain pass of “Rest & and vast areas of open land of the sparsely
HOTELS – 11 or 12 NIGHTS Be Thankful.” Ferry to the Isle of Bute for populated northernmost section of the
stunning island scenery and a guided tour of Highlands. Learn about the Highland
The Winnock Hotel | Drymen (2) the 19th-century Mount Stuart House. Spend Clearances, a tragic period of history when
The Balmacara Hotel | near Kyle of Lochalsh (2) some time in Rothesay, the main town on the many peasants were forced off the land and
The Royal Hotel | Ullapool (1) island. Enjoy free time before dinner. (B, D) emigrated to the United States, Australia, and
Ayre Hotel | Kirkwall (2) other countries. Continue to John O’Groats,
Columba Hotel | Inverness (2) Day 3: Loch Lomond & the most northern place on the British
Apex Grassmarket Hotel | Edinburgh (2 or 3) Eilean Donan Castle mainland and take a ferry to Orkney,
Travel along the famous Loch Lomond, enjoying dinner on board. (B, D)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Journey
through Glencoe, often considered one of Day 7: Orkney Sights & Skara Brae
• Blair Athol Distillery Scotland’s most beautiful regions. Travel Discover Orkney, starting with a drive
• Dunrobin Castle through Fort William and stop at a woollen mill across the Churchill Barriers, created during
• Edinburgh Castle for refreshments and shop for Scottish goods. World War II to deter German submarines.
• Inverewe Gardens Visit the romantic Eilean Donan Castle before Next, explore the tiny Italian Chapel, with
• Isle of Skye heading to your hotel. (B, D) its elaborate paintings. Visit Skara Brae,
• Loch Ness Cruise a 5,000-year-old village with remains of
• Mount Stuart House Day 4: Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle dwellings and return to Kirkwall to see St
• Ring of Brodgar Explore the Isle of Skye and its associations Magnus Cathedral. Enjoy free time in the
• Skara Brae with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Tour Dunvegan afternoon and evening to browse around the
• Urquhart Castle Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited town and dine independently. (B)
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Day 8: Dunrobin Castle & Inverness DINING EXPERIENCES Dunrobin Castle’s Resident Falconer
Board a ferry back to the mainland and ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
head to Dunrobin Castle, dating to 1275 9 dinners (D) including a fun Scottish
and renovated in the mid-1800s. With 189 evening in Edinburgh with traditional songs, 12 OR 13 DAY SCOTTISH
rooms, this is the largest mansion in northern stories and dancing, and 11 or 12 daily hot ISLES & GLENS
Scotland. Continue south to Inverness, the breakfasts (B)
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Loch Ness and visit the picturesque ruins Sat Apr 14 Wed Apr 25 $2925 $3140
of Urquhart Castle. Stop at the Culloden Expect an unforgettable evening Sat Apr 21 Wed May 02 2840 3050
Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the of music, ceremony, theatre and Sat Apr 28 Wed May 09 2840 3050
conflict that led to the end of the clan system dance with reserved seats for Sat May 05 Wed May 16 2885 3100
in Scotland. Walk around the moor and see The Royal Edinburgh Military Sat May 12 Wed May 23 2885 3100
monuments to the various regiments who Tattoo on July 28 to August 13 Sat May 19 Wed May 30 2885 3100
lost men. Stop at Clava Cairns, a prehistoric departures. Sat May 26 Wed Jun 06 2885 3100
burial place with a circle of standing stones Relax and enjoy dinner on board a Sat Jun 02 Wed Jun 13 3100 3350
that inspired the “Outlander” books. Return ferry as you cruise to Orkney. Mon Jun 04 Fri Jun 15 3100 3350
to Inverness with time to relax, shop, or walk Board a classic and elegant Sat Jun 09 Wed Jun 20 3100 3350
alongside the river. (B, D) steamship for a picturesque cruise Sat Jun 16 Wed Jun 27 3100 3350
of Loch Katrine. Mon Jun 18 Fri Jun 29 3100 3350
Day 10: Sheep Herding & Whisky Tasting Sat Jun 23 Wed Jul 04 3100 3350
Immerse yourself in farm life and watch as Sat Jun 30 Wed Jul 11 3155 3400
skilled dogs round up sheep. Visit Blair Athol Mon Jul 02 Fri Jul 13 3155 3400
Distillery to see how whisky is produced Sat Jul 07 Wed Jul 18 3155 3400
and enjoy a tasting. Head to Edinburgh for Sat Jul 14 Wed Jul 25 3155 3400
a traditional Scottish evening of dinner and Mon Jul 16 Fri Jul 27 3155 3400
entertainment. (B, D) Sat Jul 21 Wed Aug 01 3250 3500
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the Stone of Scone and the Scottish Crown Sat Aug 25 Wed Sep 05 3265 3515
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The July 28 – August 13 departures watch the Mon Sep 03 Fri Sep 14 3155 3400
spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sat Sep 08 Wed Sep 19 3155 3400
on the Castle Esplanade. (B) Sat Sep 15 Wed Sep 26 3155 3400
Mon Sep 17 Fri Sep 28 3155 3400
Day 12: Tour Ends or Sat Sep 22 Wed Oct 03 3155 3400
Edinburgh Sightseeing Sat Sep 29 Wed Oct 10 2800 3000
12-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests Sat Oct 06 Wed Oct 17 2800 3000
on the 13-day tour spend the day on an Sat Oct 13 Wed Oct 24 2800 3000
independent hop-on hop-off bus tour of
Edinburgh. Also enjoy a walking tour around
parts of the city’s historic areas where you will
have a selection of tours and routes. (B)
Day 13: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED IRISH & 8 Days | 7 Nights | 13 Meals
TOUR 9 Days | 8 Nights | 14 Meals
SCOTTISH From$1865
SAMPLER Land Only
Immerse yourself in the best of Ireland and Scotland at a medium
pace to enjoy scenic Giant’s Causeway and exciting stops in three
capital cities; Dublin, Belfast and Edinburgh
1 PITLOCHRY St Andrews ©Kenny Lam/VisitScotland
St Andrews DAILY ITINERARY Visit Crumlin Road Gaol to explore over
150 years of Northern Ireland’s dark history
Giant’s Glasgow Day 1: Dublin Arrival & Dalkey Village from political prisoners to everyday citizens
Causeway 2-3 Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Dublin hotel. imprisoned during “the Troubles.” (B, D)
Set off for a guided walking tour of Dalkey
EDINBURGH Village, an upmarket suburb filled with Day 4: Giant’s Causeway &
interesting shops, restaurants, and bars. Visit Belfast Tasting Tour
Glens of Cairnryan the imposing Dalkey Castle where history will Travel along part of the Nine Glens of
The Dark Antrim come alive. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Antrim, a scenic region with lovely views of
group before dinner. (D) mountains, valleys, and coastline. Discover
Hedges the Giant’s Causeway, a natural wonder
Day 2: Dublin Tour & formed over 60 million years ago by cooling
BELFAST Taylor’s Three Rock Pub lava that has given rise to many legends.
Tour central Dublin to see rows of stately Stop for photos at the ruins of Dunluce
Brú na Georgian houses lining elegant squares. Pass Castle before enjoying an additional photo
Bóinne Trinity College and Leinster House, where opportunity at The Dark Hedges, where
both houses of the government convene. scenes from “Game of Thrones” were filmed.
2 Visit St Michan’s Church to admire the fine In the evening, join a guide for a fun and
DUBLIN interior woodwork and an organ on which food-filled walk and tasting to some top food
Handel is said to have played his Messiah. and drink spots around Belfast City Centre.
Start City The afternoon is free to use your vouchers for (B, D)
Overnight Stops an independent open-top bus tour around the
End City city and a visit to one attraction – Guinness Day 5: Ferry to Scotland & Pitlochry
Storehouse, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, EPIC Take a ferry ride to Scotland and head to
HOTELS – 7 or 8 NIGHTS Ireland or General Post Office Museum. In the the outskirts of Glasgow. Enjoy a guided
evening head to Taylor’s Three Rock for an Irish tour of Pollok House, a grand country house
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel | Dublin (2) night of dinner and lively show. (B, D) which gives a real flavor of life in the 1930s.
Maldron Hotel | Belfast (2) Continue northwards into the magnificent
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (1) scenery of the Scottish Highlands to your
Apex Grassmarket Hotel | Edinburgh (2 or 3) historic hotel in Pitlochry. This hotel still
retains many original features, with unique
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS guest rooms and spacious grounds. (B, D)
• Blair Athol Distillery Day 6: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews
Tour Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky is
• Dalkey Castle Day 3: Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre distilled and sample a “wee dram.” Continue
• Edinburgh Castle & Belfast to St Andrews on the east coast. This town
• Giant’s Causeway Visit the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre to is renowned as the “Home of Golf” and for
• Pollok House learn about the nearby passage tombs of
• Scenic Glens of Antrim Newgrange and Knowth, constructed over www.cietours.com/is
• St Andrews 5,000 years ago. Embark on a panoramic
• St. Michan’s Church Dublin tour of Belfast to see Victorian buildings, the
• Crumlin Road Gaol imposing City Hall in Donegall Square, and
the shipyards where RMS Titanic was built.
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its university, Scotland’s oldest. Take a short DINING EXPERIENCES ciesamantha
walking tour and spend some time exploring
on your own. Enjoy a Scottish evening with 6 dinners (D) including Taylor’s Three Rock Pub A gorgeous and festive day
traditional Scottish cuisine followed by a lively dinner and traditional show, a tasting tour in spent in Galway, thanks to
show of Highland dancing and bagpipes. The Belfast, and a Scottish evening in Edinburgh, @GalwayWalks
July 30 – August 20 departures watch the and 7 or 8 daily hot breakfasts (B)
spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo #mycietour #ciesamantha
on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D) AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
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See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED TASTE OF 10 Days | 9 Nights | 17 Meals
TOUR 11 Days | 10 Nights | 18 Meals
SCOTLAND & From$2180
IRELAND Land Only
Experience the hotspots of Scotland and Ireland – Edinburgh
and Glasgow, over to Belfast and south to Dublin and Killarney –
on a short jaunt at a quick pace, all for a great value
1 NAIRN Glencoe, Highlands ©Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland
Loch Ness Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore the principal sights of central
Fort Augustus Pitlochry Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street
and through the gracious, wide streets of the
Lo ch St Andrews DAILY ITINERARY 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk
Lo mond along part of the Royal Mile where compact
medieval houses reach 11 floors tall. Visit
GLASGOW 1 2 Edinburgh Castle perched high above the
EDINBURGH city on volcanic rock. The castle contains
Day 1: Glasgow Highlights the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of
Cairnryan Tour begins 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Scone. The balance of the day is free. The
Set out on an introductory tour of central July 31 – August 21 departures watch the
Belfast Glasgow -- a city that flourished in Victorian spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
times due to the shipbuilding industry and on the Castle Esplanade in the evening. (B)
Galway Clonmacnoise 21 international trade. Drive around George
Square with its ornate City Chambers, and Day 5: Ferry to Ireland & Titanic Belfast
Cliffs of DUBLIN visit Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest Depart Edinburgh and travel through Ayrshire
Moher house. Enjoy a welcome drink with your and along the coast. Embark on a ferry ride
1 BUNRATTY Start City group before dinner. (D) to Belfast with a casual lunch on board. At
Cashel Overnight Stops Titanic Belfast, immerse yourself in the history
Shannon End City Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise of this famous liner through state-of-the-art
Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, displays. Head to Dublin for a free evening in
2 KILLARNEY renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Drive this lively city. (B, L)
Ring across the haunting Rannoch Moor and
of Kerry Blarney through Glencoe, admiring the wild and Day 6: Dublin Sightseeing &
spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort Canal Dinner Cruise
HOTELS – 9 or 10 NIGHTS William and stop at a woollen mill to shop Discover central Dublin with a local guide.
for quality Scottish goods. Embark on a short See the shopping areas around Grafton and
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central cruise on Loch Ness before heading to Nairn. Nassau Streets, elegant Georgian squares,
Glasgow (1) (B, D) and the General Post Office, where the 1916
Uprising started. Take a guided walk through
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) Trinity College to view the illuminated
manuscript of the 8th century Book of Kells.
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club Board a former Guinness barge for a canal
near Edinburgh (2) dinner cruise complete with traditional Irish
music. (B, D)
Trinity City Hotel | Dublin (2)
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Killarney Avenue Hotel | Killarney (2) Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews
Bunratty Castle Hotel | Bunratty (1) Visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whisky
Maldron Hotel Pearse Street is distilled and enjoy a sample. Travel to
Dublin (1 on 11 Day Tour) St Andrews, best known as the “home of
golf.” Take a panoramic drive around and
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS spend some time exploring independently.
Continue to Edinburgh to your gracious
• Blair Athol Distillery manor house hotel, set on 1,000 acres with
• Blarney Castle two golf courses. Enjoy a Scottish evening
• Cliffs of Moher with traditional cuisine, a lively show of songs,
• Edinburgh Castle stories, and dancing. (B, D)
• Loch Ness cruise
• Skellig Experience
• Titanic Belfast
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Day 7: Farmhouse Tea with Sheepdog DINING EXPERIENCES 2hazeleyes
Demonstration & Blarney Castle
Travel through the midlands of Ireland, 6 dinners (D) including a Scottish Evening in Nothing quite like tasting Single
stopping for photos at the stately Rock of Edinburgh, a canal Dinner Cruise in Dublin, Malt Scotch Whisky first thing in
Cashel. Immerse yourself in farm life with and a medieval castle banquet, 2 lunches (L), the morning!
tea and scones at a farmhouse visit and and 9 or 10 daily hot breakfasts (B)
watch skilled dogs herd sheep. Head to #blairatholdistillery #scottishbreakfast
Blarney Castle and kiss the famous “Stone of AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES #mycietour
Eloquence.” Treat yourself to Irish goods at
the Blarney Woollen Mills before heading to Galway 10 OR 11 DAY TASTE OF
Killarney, picturesquely set beside lakes and SCOTLAND & IRELAND
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on Skellig Michael, a rocky offshore island and Dublin’s Trinity College with Mar 18, 23 2245 2405 Jul 29 2975 3175
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a casual lunch and later stop in the pretty Mar 25, 30 2295 2450 $XJ
village of Sneem. Pause at Moll’s Gap for Apr 01, 15, 17 2480 2635 $XJ
panoramic mountain views and return to Apr 20, 24 2480 2635 $XJ
Killarney where the evening is free. (B, L) Apr 03, 06, 08 2410 2560 $XJ
Apr 10, 13, 22 2410 2560 $XJ
Day 9: Cliffs of Moher & Apr 27 2685 2870 Aug 24, 26 3025 3230
Medieval Castle Banquet Apr 29 2610 2785 Aug 28 3025 3230
Enjoy a ferry ride across the River Shannon. May 01, 06, 08 2890 3095 Aug 31 2935 3140
Take in the enormity of the Cliffs of Moher, May 15, 27, 29 2890 3095 Sep 02, 07 2905 3120
a spectacular wall of sandstone that reaches May 04, 11, 13 2810 3005 Sep 18, 25 2905 3120
700 feet above the Atlantic, and walk along May 18, 20 2810 3005 Sep 04, 09, 11 2995 3215
the Cliffs for stunning views. Later, at Bunratty May 22, 25 2810 3005 Sep 14, 16 2995 3215
Castle Hotel, you’ll have free time to visit the Jun 01, 12, 22 2810 3005 Sep 21, 23 2995 3215
Folk Park, or have a drink in the 200-year-old Jun 24, 26, 29 2810 3005 Sep 28 2830 3035
Durty Nelly’s Pub, or shop at the Bunratty Jun 03, 05, 08 2890 3095 Sep 30 2750 2950
Mills independently. In the evening head out Jun 10, 15 2890 3095 Oct 02, 05, 14 2670 2855
for a memorable medieval-style feast where Jun 17, 19 2890 3095 Oct 07, 09 2590 2775
the lords and ladies will serenade you with Jul 01, 03 2890 3095 Oct 12, 16 2590 2775
song and harp music evocative of the Middle Jul 06, 08 2890 3095 Oct 19, 21, 23 2590 2775
Ages. (B, D) Jul 10, 17, 24 2890 3095 Oct 26, 28 2430 2600
Jul 13, 15 2810 3005 Nov 02 2330 2495
Day 10: Shannon or Dublin Extension
via Galway
10-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests on
the 11-day tour head to Galway for a walking
tour with a local guide around the central part
of the city. Visit Clonmacnoise Monastic Site,
founded in 546 AD by Saint Ciaran. Back in
Dublin, your evening is free to explore. (B)
Day 11: Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
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(QG GDWH RI WRXU Transfers arrive Shannon Airport at 6:00 am or
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 9:00 am for 10-Day tour. Clients on 11-Day tour will have
vouchers for taxi service to Dublin Airport.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED THE SCOTS 11 Days | 10 Nights | 20 Meals
TOUR 15 Days | 14 Nights | 27 Meals
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INVERNESS
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Ness Trace ancestral roots and take in the history and scenery of
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland on this comprehensive
BALLACHULISH Pitlochry fast-paced tour that packs in all the major sights
1
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Cairnryan
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DAILY ITINERARY to the Isle of Skye by bridge and visit the
Galway 2 Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle.
DUBLIN Day 1: Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia Return to the mainland by ferry and take the
Cliffs of 1 ENNIS Start City Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Edinburgh hotel. “Road to the Isles” through some majestic
Moher Shannon Cashel Overnight Stops Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former Highland scenery, stopping for photos at the
Dingle End City floating home of The Queen on many of Glenfinnan Monument. (B, D)
Peninsula her travels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your
group before dinner. (D) Day 5: Glencoe & Rabbie Burns
2 KILLARNEY Enjoy views of the magnificent Highlands as
Day 2: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour you travel through Glencoe and along the
Kenmare Blarney See the highlights of central Edinburgh shore of Loch Lomond. Stop in Alloway to visit
including the bustling Princes Street and the poet Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
HOTELS – 10 or 14 NIGHTS the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Embark on a short ferry ride to Belfast. (B, D)
Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club | near Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Day 6: Titanic Belfast &
Edinburgh (2) Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The remainder Ulster Folk Museum
Columba Hotel | Inverness or of the day is free to relax or explore. Enjoy a At Titanic Belfast delve into the history of the
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) Scottish evening with dining and a lively show famous liner. Walk with a local guide to see
Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1) with bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing. the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square
Europa Hotel | Belfast (2) The August 5-21 departures watch the and Victorian buildings, including the Opera
Station House Hotel | Letterkenny (1) spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on House and the Crown Liquor Saloon. Your
Kilronan Castle | Ballyfarnon (2) the Castle Esplanade. (B, D) afternoon is free to explore. In the evening
Temple Gate Hotel | Ennis (1) visit the Ulster Folk Museum for a fun country-
Killarney Towers Hotel or Day 3: Blair Castle & Highlands style dinner and traditional music. (B, D)
Killarney Plaza Hotel | Killarney (2)* Head through the scenic countryside of
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road | Dublin (2)* Perthshire to visit Blair Castle. Enjoy a tour of Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Derry’s Walls
Blair Athol Distillery to see whisky production Enjoy the scenic route of the Nine Glens of
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS and sample a dram. In Pitlochry spend Antrim, known for views of mountains, valleys,
some free time exploring and have lunch and coastline. Discover the Giant’s Causeway,
• Arigna Mining Experience independently. Continue through majestic enormous hexagonal columns, and pause
• Blarney Castle* Highland scenery to Inverness (Sunday for photos at ruined Dunluce Castle. Head
• Cliffs of Moher departures) or Nairn (Tuesday departures). to Derry for a walking tour with a local guide
• Edinburgh Castle (B, D) to see the 17th century city walls and the
• Giant’s Causeway Diamond, the main central square. (B, D)
• Glenveagh Castle & National Park Day 4: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre
• Isle of Skye Travel alongside Loch Ness and through Day 8: Glenveagh National Park &
• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum the Highlands, pausing for photos at the Kilronan Castle
• Royal Yacht Britannia picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Cross Visit Glenveagh National Park where Captain
• Titanic Belfast Adair built Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Enjoy a
80 guided tour and stroll the extensive gardens.
*only on the 15-day tour
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Spend free time in Donegal and have lunch DINING EXPERIENCES 11 OR 15 DAY SCOTS IRISH TOUR
independently, then head to the Belleek
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Sun Apr 01 Wed Apr 11 $2250 $3055
Day 9: Arigna Mining & Carrick on AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Sun Apr 08 Wed Apr 18 2250 3055
Shannon Sun Apr 15 Wed Apr 25 2315 3145
Visit the Arigna Mining Centre to experience Expect an unforgettable evening Sun Apr 22 Wed May 02 2250 3055
what life was like for a coal miner in the of music, ceremony, theatre and Tue Apr 24 Fri May 04 2250 3055
Arigna Valley. Then enjoy some free time dance with reserved seats for The Sun Apr 29 Wed May 09 2475 3350
in the historic town of Carrick on Shannon, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sun May 06 Wed May 16 2700 3650
situated on the River Shannon, and relax in on August 5-21 departures. Tue May 08 Fri May 18 2780 3755
your castle hotel before dinner. (B, D) Step aboard the Royal Yacht Sun May 13 Wed May 23 2700 3650
Britannia and see behind the Sun May 20 Wed May 30 2700 3650
Day 10: Cliffs of Moher & scenes of The Queen’s former Tue May 22 Fri Jun 01 2700 3650
Medieval Castle Banquet floating home. Sun May 27 Wed Jun 06 2700 3650
Head to Galway and join a local guide for Sip an Irish coffee at the South Sun Jun 03 Wed Jun 13 2700 3650
a gentle walking tour. See the medieval Pole Inn where you’ll learn about Tue Jun 05 Fri Jun 15 2700 3650
city walls, Lynch’s Castle, and the narrow Tom Crean, an Irish explorer who Sun Jun 10 Wed Jun 20 2780 3755
streets. Travel through the Burren, an area of bravely journeyed to the South Pole. Sun Jun 17 Wed Jun 27 2780 3755
limestone hills which supports a wide range Tue Jun 19 Fri Jun 29 2700 3650
of flora. View the Cliffs of Moher, soaring high abigailharpe Sun Jun 24 Wed Jul 04 2700 3650
above the Atlantic. In the evening head to alleyways in Belfast, Ireland Sun Jul 01 Wed Jul 11 2780 3755
either Bunratty or Knappogue Castle for a #ireland #history #festive #mycietour Tue Jul 03 Fri Jul 13 2700 3650
medieval-style banquet. (B, D) Sun Jul 08 Wed Jul 18 2700 3650
81 Tue Jul 10 Fri Jul 20 2700 3650
Day 11: Dingle Peninsula & Killarney Sun Jul 15 Wed Jul 25 2700 3650
11-day tour ends after breakfast. Guests on Tue Jul 17 Fri Jul 27 2700 3650
the 15-day tour take a ferry across the River Sun Jul 22 Wed Aug 01 2700 3650
Shannon Estuary to discover the Dingle Tue Jul 24 Fri Aug 03 2700 3650
Peninsula. Take in views from Slea Head Sun Jul 29 Wed Aug 08 2850 3810
at the westernmost tip. Stop in Dingle to Tue Jul 31 Fri Aug 10 2850 3810
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Enjoy a horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Sun Aug 26 Wed Sep 05 2850 3810
Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney’s Sun Sep 02 Wed Sep 12 2780 3755
largest lake. Head to Kenmare for lunch. Travel Tue Sep 04 Fri Sep 14 2700 3650
along part of the Ring of Kerry for breath Sun Sep 09 Wed Sep 19 2780 3755
taking vistas of mountains, cliffs, and beaches. Tue Sep 11 Fri Sep 21 2700 3650
Immerse yourself in farm life at Kissane Sheep Sun Sep 16 Wed Sep 26 2780 3755
Farm and see dogs herding sheep. Return to Tue Sep 18 Fri Sep 28 2700 3650
Killarney for a free evening. (B, L) Sun Sep 23 Wed Oct 03 2780 3755
Tue Sep 25 Fri Oct 05 2510 3405
Day 13: Blarney Castle & Abbey Tavern Sun Sep 30 Wed Oct 10 2510 3405
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone Tue Oct 02 Fri Oct 12 2395 3260
or stroll through the gardens. Treat yourself Sun Oct 07 Wed Oct 17 2325 3165
to Irish goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills. Tue Oct 09 Fri Oct 19 2325 3165
Travel through the rich dairy country of Cork Sun Oct 14 Wed Oct 24 2325 3165
and Tipperary, past the gentle slopes of the Sun Oct 21 Wed Oct 31 2325 3165
Galtee Mountains, stopping for photos at the
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Day 15: Tour Ends in Dublin (QG GDWH RI WRXU Transfers arrive Shannon Airport at 6:00 am
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) or 9:00 am for 11 Day tour. Clients on a 15 Day tour will have
vouchers for taxi service to Dublin Airport.
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: SNA18
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me for years. I highly recommend
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cannot wait to go again!
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Explore high and low across majestic Scotland and the favorite
Isle of Skye Culloden 1 NAIRN hotspots of Ireland to enjoy traditional castles, countryside,
whiskey tastings, and music at a medium pace
Armadale Loch Ness
Fort William 2 Glamis
BALLACHULISH 1 PITLOCHRY
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Lomond 2 commemorating the troops. Immerse yourself
in farm life at a local farm as you watch dogs
GLASGOW 1 EDINBURGH
Cairnryan DAILY ITINERARY
Belfast herd sheep. Travel to your gracious manor-
Day 1: Glasgow City Tour style hotel near Pitlochry. (B, D)
Connemara Galway DUBLIN 1 Tour begins 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
2 Your guide will lead you on an introductory Visit Blair Castle, dating back to 1269, which
Cliffs of Shannon Start City tour of central Glasgow. See the main has been transformed through the ages from
Moher 1 Cashel Overnight Stops attractions including parks and squares a medieval fortress to a Victorian castle in
End City and view extensive art collections at the the baronial style. Tour Blair Athol Distillery
BUNRATTY Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Join to learn about whisky making and sample a
your group for a welcome drink before “wee dram.” Spend the afternoon at leisure
2 KILLARNEY dinner. (D) exploring the hotel gardens, museum, and
Ring Blarney
of Kerry
HOTELS – 12 or 13 NIGHTS Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle facilities, or stroll around Pitlochry. (B, D)
Jurys Inn | Glasgow (1) Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1) with views of Highland peaks. Stroll Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) through Inveraray before touring Inveraray Macbeth, then drive across the modern Tay
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2) Castle, which you may recognize from Bridge to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.”
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel or the Downton Abbey series. Drive through See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse
Norton House Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh (2) Glencoe, considered one of Scotland’s most and the Old Course on a panoramic drive.
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge | Dublin (2) beautiful places, and on to the loch shore in Browse through the medieval town with its
Killarney Towers Hotel | Killarney (2) Ballachulish. (B, D) ruined cathedral and castle. In Edinburgh,
Bunratty Castle Hotel | Bunratty (1) enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with
Academy Plaza Hotel | Dublin (1 on 14-day Tour) Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre dinner, haggis, bagpipes, and kilts. (B, D)
Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles,”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Discover the wide streets and elegant
• Blarney Castle the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New
• Cliffs of Moher Back on the mainland stop for photos at the Town” and the narrow lanes and medieval
• Connemara Marble Factory famous Eilean Donan Castle, and travel along townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest
• Edinburgh Castle the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your part of the city on a tour of Edinburgh. Visit
• Inveraray Castle hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set in the imposing Edinburgh Castle and admire
• Isle of Skye spacious grounds near the North Sea. (B, D) splendid views. Spend the afternoon and
• Skellig Experience evening at leisure. The July 29 - August
• St Andrews Day 4: Culloden & Sheepdogs 19 departures watch the spectacular Royal
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle
learn about the historic battle. Walk around Esplanade. (B)
the serene moorland to see monuments
• Titanic Belfast
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Day 8: Belfast & Dublin DINING EXPERIENCES 13 OR 14 DAY SCOTTISH
Embark on a ferry ride to Belfast and enjoy & IRISH DREAM
lunch on board. Immerse yourself in the history 9 dinners (D) including a Scottish evening in
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Belfast. In Dublin, check out local pubs or dinner with traditional entertainment at Merry
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The morning is yours to explore Dublin. The AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES Sun Mar 18 Fri Mar 30 $2550 $2850
open-top bus tour is a great option – use Sun Mar 25 Fri Apr 06 2760 2965
your included vouchers to see the sites and Loch Lomond Sun Apr 01 Fri Apr 13 2970 3080
visit one attraction. At 2:00 PM meet your Sun Apr 08 Fri Apr 20 2970 3080
local guide in the hotel lobby and set off to Expect an unforgettable evening Sun Apr 15 Fri Apr 27 2970 3080
see Trinity College, public buildings, tranquil of music, ceremony, theatre and Fri Apr 20 Wed May 02 2970 3080
parks, and rows of Georgian houses. Take dance with reserved seats for The Sun Apr 22 Fri May 04 2970 3080
a guided tour through Dublin Castle, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Fri Apr 27 Wed May 09 3135 3255
historic heart of Dublin. This evening enjoy on July 29 to August 19 departures. Sun Apr 29 Fri May 11 3135 3255
a traditional Irish dinner and show at Merry Relax on a cruise of Loch Lomond Fri May 04 Wed May 16 3295 3430
Ploughboy Pub. (B, D) and experience the magic of Sun May 06 Fri May 18 3295 3430
Scotland’s magnificent scenery. Fri May 11 Wed May 23 3295 3430
Day 10: Blarney Castle & Killarney Watch as a farmer directs his highly Sun May 13 Fri May 25 3295 3430
Head to the stately Rock of Cashel for skilled dogs in a sheep herding Fri May 18 Wed May 30 3295 3430
memorable photos. Gain the gift of gab when demonstration. Sun May 20 Fri Jun 01 3295 3430
you kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” at Fri May 25 Wed Jun 06 3335 3465
Blarney Castle. Treat yourself to quality Irish Sun May 27 Fri Jun 08 3335 3465
goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills before Fri Jun 01 Wed Jun 13 3370 3500
heading to Killarney, picturesquely set beside Sun Jun 03 Fri Jun 15 3370 3500
lakes and mountains. After dinner, you may Fri Jun 08 Wed Jun 20 3370 3500
like to head to a “singing pub.” (B, D) Sun Jun 10 Fri Jun 22 3370 3500
Sun Jun 17 Fri Jun 29 3370 3500
Day 11: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Experience Fri Jun 22 Wed Jul 04 3370 3500
The Ring of Kerry drive – a winding route with Sun Jun 24 Fri Jul 06 3370 3500
awesome mountain and coastline views – will Fri Jun 29 Wed Jul 11 3370 3500
provide you many photo opportunities. Sun Jul 01 Fri Jul 13 3370 3500
Enjoy lunch before crossing to Valentia Island Fri Jul 06 Wed Jul 18 3370 3500
and the Skellig Experience, which describes Sun Jul 08 Fri Jul 20 3370 3500
nearby islands. Watch a demonstration of Fri Jul 13 Wed Jul 25 3370 3500
highly skilled dogs herding flocks of sheep. Sun Jul 15 Fri Jul 27 3370 3500
Spend a free evening in Killarney. (B, L) Fri Jul 20 Wed Aug 01 3370 3500
Sun Jul 22 Fri Aug 03 3370 3500
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heading out for a memorable medieval-style Fri Aug 24 Wed Sep 05 3490 3625
feast complete with songs and harp music Sun Aug 26 Fri Sep 07 3490 3625
evocative of the Middle Ages. (B, D) Fri Aug 31 Wed Sep 12 3490 3625
Sun Sep 02 Fri Sep 14 3375 3500
Day 13: Tour Ends or Galway & Dublin Fri Sep 07 Wed Sep 19 3375 3500
13-day tour ends. Guests on the 14-day tour Sun Sep 09 Fri Sep 21 3375 3500
take a panoramic tour around Galway and Fri Sep 14 Wed Sep 26 3375 3500
drive to the Connemara Marble Factory to Sun Sep 16 Fri Sep 28 3375 3500
see locally-quarried marble. Travel to Dublin Fri Sep 21 Wed Oct 03 3375 3500
where the night is free to enjoy your last night Sun Sep 23 Fri Oct 05 3375 3500
in Ireland. (B) Fri Sep 28 Wed Oct 10 3225 3330
Sun Sep 30 Fri Oct 12 3225 3330
Day 14: Tour Ends in Dublin Fri Oct 05 Wed Oct 17 3055 3165
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) Sun Oct 07 Fri Oct 19 3055 3165
Fri Oct 12 Wed Oct 24 3055 3165
Sun Oct 14 Fri Oct 26 3055 3165
Fri Oct 19 Wed Oct 31 3055 3165
Sun Oct 21 Fri Nov 02 3055 3165
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– Chris and Judy, TN 6WDUW GDWH RI WRXU Transfers leave Glasgow Airport’s International
83 Arrivals at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12 noon.
Contact your travel agent or call 1-800-243-8687 (QG GDWH RI WRXU Transfers arrive Shannon Airport at 6:00 am
and 9:00 am for 13-day tour. Transfers arrive Dublin Airport at
6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12 noon for clients on 14-day tour.
See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
post-tour hotel stays.
All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: DRA/TAA18
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NAIRN Enjoy a grand tour of Scotland and Ireland with plenty of free
time and stops to admire the vistas, take photos, hear music, and
Isle of 1 sip an Irish coffee
Skye
Armadale Culloden
Loch Ness
Fort William 2 Glamis
BALLACHULISH 1 PITLOCHRY Muckross House and Gardens, Co. Kerry
St Andrews
Inveraray Loch
Lomond
2
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Day 5: Blair Castle & Whisky Tasting
Cairnryan DAILY ITINERARY Tour Blair Castle, then visit Blair Athol
Distillery to learn about whisky making and
Belfast Day 1: Glasgow City Tour sample a “wee dram.” Spend the afternoon
Tour begins 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. at leisure exploring the hotel gardens,
Leenane Tour central Glasgow’s main attractions museum, and facilities, or browse around
Kylemore Clonmacnoise DUBLIN including parks, squares, and Kelvingrove Art Pitlochry town. (B, D)
1 1-2 Gallery and Museum. Enjoy a welcome drink
Connemara 2 with your group before dinner. (D) Day 6: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting
Cliffs of GALWAY Kilkenny Start City Day 2: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Castle of Macbeth, then travel to St Andrews,
Moher Overnight Stops Embark on a cruise of Loch Lomond for views the “Home of Golf.” See the famous
End City of Highland peaks. Stroll through Inveraray Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the
KILLARNEY 1 WATERFORD before touring Inveraray Castle, which you Old Course on a panoramic drive. Browse
may recognize from the Downton Abbey through the medieval town with its ruined
2 Dungarvan series. Travel through Glencoe, considered cathedral and castle. In Edinburgh, enjoy a
one of Scotland’s most beautiful places, and traditional Scottish evening with dinner and
Ring of Blarney then to your hotel in Ballachulish. (B, D) entertainment. (B, D)
Kerry
Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
HOTELS – 14 or 15 NIGHTS Travel the scenic “Road to the Isles,” Take a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh to see
stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan the wide streets and elegant mansions of
Jurys Inn | Glasgow (1) Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” and
Isles of Glencoe Hotel | Ballachulish (1) the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses
Newton Hotel | Nairn (1) Journey along the beautiful shores of Loch along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2) Ness to Nairn to stay in a manor house near city. Visit the imposing Edinburgh Castle and
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel or Norton House the North Sea coast. (B, D) admire splendid views. Spend the afternoon
Hotel & Spa | Edinburgh (2) and evening at leisure. The July 29 - August
Royal Marine Hotel | outside Dublin (1) Day 4: Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdogs 19 departures watch the spectacular Royal
Radisson Blu Hotel | Galway (2) Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle
Great Southern Killarney Hotel | Killarney (2) to learn about the historic battle. Stroll the Esplanade. (B)
Granville Hotel | Waterford (1) moorland to see monuments commemorating
troops. Immerse yourself in farm life and Day 8: Titanic Belfast & Vibrant Dublin
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road | Dublin (1 or 2) enjoy a sheepdog demonstration. Spend the Say farewell to Scotland and hello to Ireland!
evening in a gracious manor-style hotel near Enjoy a ferry ride to Belfast with lunch on
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Pitlochry. (B, D) board. Immerse yourself in the history of the
Titanic at Titanic Belfast. Head to Dublin and
• Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre 84 the seaside town of Dun Laoghaire for a free
• Glamis Castle evening in this bustling town. (B, L)
• St Andrews
• Edinburgh Castle www.cietours.com/is
• Titanic Belfast
• Blarney Castle
• House of Waterford Crystal
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Day 9: Clonmacnoise & Galway DINING EXPERIENCES 15 OR 16 DAY SCOTTISH
Elaborate high crosses, church ruins, and & IRISH GOLD
round towers are the highlights of your visit to 10 dinners (D) including a Scottish evening
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Explore Kylemore Abbey and gardens, and Sun Mar 25 Sun Apr 08 3105 3375
enjoy a casual lunch. Embark on a cruise The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sun Apr 01 Sun Apr 15 3155 3415
of Killary Harbour, a 9-mile fjord (March Sun Apr 08 Sun Apr 22 3155 3145
18 - October 21 departures), and enjoy views Expect an unforgettable evening Wed Apr 11 Wed Apr 25 3155 3415
of hills where traces of “lazy beds” of potato of music, ceremony, theatre and Sun Apr 15 Sun Apr 29 3155 3415
ridges from the 19th century can still be seen. dance with reserved seats for The Wed Apr 18 Wed May 02 3155 3415
Spend a free evening in Galway. (B, L) Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sun Apr 22 Sun May 06 3155 3415
on July 29 to August 19 departures. Wed Apr 25 Wed May 09 3340 3565
Day 11: Cliffs of Moher & Irish Night Relax and enjoy the majestic scenery Sun Apr 29 Sun May 13 3340 3565
Visit a farm to enjoy a demonstration of as you cruise Loch Lomond. Wed May 02 Wed May 16 3520 3715
dogs herding sheep. See the Cliffs of Moher, Sip an Irish coffee as you enjoy Sun May 06 Sun May 20 3520 3715
soaring almost 700 feet above the Atlantic. a traditional Irish music session at Wed May 09 Wed May 23 3520 3715
Ferry across the River Shannon and head to the Marine Bar in Dungarvan. Sun May 13 Sun May 27 3520 3715
picturesque Killarney. Enjoy an Irish evening Wed May 16 Wed May 30 3520 3715
featuring a lively show and dinner. (B, D) Traditional Irish music session Sun May 20 Sun Jun 03 3520 3715
Wed May 23 Wed Jun 06 3520 3715
Day 12: Jaunting Car, Muckross House & I enjoyed every moment whether it Sun May 27 Sun Jun 10 3850 3775
Ring of Kerry be a scenic vista, historical landmark Wed May 30 Wed Jun 13 3580 3775
A traditional jaunting car will drive you Sun Jun 03 Sun Jun 17 3635 3830
along the shores of Lough Leane to view or castle. The accommodations Wed Jun 06 Wed Jun 20 3635 3830
Ross Castle. At Muckross House see period were exquisite and the meals Sun Jun 10 Sun Jun 24 3635 3830
furnishings and hear local history on a guided Wed Jun 13 Wed Jun 27 3635 3830
tour. Take in the views as you travel the were delicious. Sun Jun 17 Sun Jul 01 3635 3830
famous Ring of Kerry and stop for a casual – William Smeaton, PA Wed Jun 20 Wed Jul 04 3635 3830
lunch. Cross to Valentia Island by bridge to Sun Jun 24 Sun Jul 08 3635 3830
Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky Sun Jul 01 Sun Jul 15 3635 3830
offshore islands. Take a break in the colorful Wed Jul 04 Wed Jul 18 3635 3830
village of Sneem before returning to Killarney Sun Jul 08 Sun Jul 22 3635 3830
for a free evening. (B, L) Sun Jul 15 Sun Jul 29 3635 3830
Wed Jul 18 Wed Aug 01 3635 3830
Day 13: Blarney Castle & Sun Jul 22 Sun Aug 05 3635 3830
Waterford Crystal Wed Jul 25 Wed Aug 08 3635 3830
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Day 14: Waterford Walk & Dublin Sun Aug 26 Sun Sep 09 3765 3950
Take a walking tour to discover Waterford’s Wed Aug 29 Wed Sep 12 3765 3950
long history. Then visit the Medieval Museum, Sun Sep 02 Sun Sep 16 3630 3830
which incorporates a 13th century Choristers’ Wed Sep 05 Wed Sep 19 3630 3830
Hall. Stop in Kilkenny for a look around Sun Sep 09 Sun Sep 23 3630 3830
before heading to Dublin, where you’ll savor Wed Sep 12 Wed Sep 26 3630 3830
an elegant farewell dinner at O’Connell’s Sun Sep 16 Sun Sep 30 3630 3830
Restaurant. (B, D) Wed Sep 19 Wed Oct 03 3630 3830
Sun Sep 23 Sun Oct 07 3630 3830
Day 15: Independent Day in Dublin Wed Sep 26 Wed Oct 10 3505 3665
15-day tour ends. Guests on the 16-day Sun Sep 30 Sun Oct 14 3505 3665
tour enjoy an independent Dublin open-top Wed Oct 03 Wed Oct 17 3380 3500
bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top Sun Oct 07 Sun Oct 21 3380 3500
attractions -- Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Sun Oct 14 Sun Oct 28 3380 3500
Distillery, EPIC Ireland, or the General Post Sun Oct 21 Sun Nov 04 3380 3500
Office Museum. (B)
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have vouchers for taxi service to Dublin Airport.
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GUIDED HEART OF 8 Days | 7 Nights | 13 Meals
TOUR
From$2175
WALES & Land Only
ENGLAND
Take in iconic views of authentic England & Wales as you relax
and enjoy the rolling countryside, striking cityscapes, and
See Pg. 8 for complethe tirasntsoferrinifcormtartaioninandrPigd. 6efotr hprer-ough spectacular Snowdonia National Park
and post-tour hotel stays.
Conwy Castle, North Wales
Conwy DAILY ITINERARY Day 4: Train Ride & Welsh Scenery
2 Llangollen Enjoy a panoramic drive around Cardiff
Bridgnorth Day 1: London Arrival & to view the principal features. Continue
CAERNARFON Snowdonia STRATFORD- St. Paul’s Cathedral through the Brecon Beacons National Park
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your London hotel. and through rural Wales with its picturesque
1 UPON-AVON Take a panoramic tour of central London countryside. Take in the beauty of the
to see famous landmarks. Stop at St Paul’s Snowdonia National Park. A narrow-gauge
Brecon Cotswolds Cathedral to tour the awe-inspiring interior. train ride will take you through the heart of
Enjoy a welcome drink with your group the region to admire mountain scenery. Head
WALES Beacons ENGLAND before dinner. (D) to your hotel in Caernarfon where you might
choose to take a gentle walk through the
CARDIFF 1 Oxford WINDSOR Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights ancient streets after dinner. (B, D)
Explore London at your own pace on an
12 open-top bus tour to see the Houses of Day 5: North Wales & Snowdonia
Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Visit the National Slate Museum, which tells
Bath Stonehenge LONDON Square, and more. You may also take a about the region’s former slate industry at its
walking tour and a cruise on the River height in Victorian times Pause for photos of
Start City Thames. Visit the Tower of London to view Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.
Overnight Stops the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by Stop in Conwy to view its imposing castle
End City Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms. Or and take a walk through the narrow medieval
you might choose to visit Kensington Palace, streets to see the smallest house in Britain.
HOTELS – 7 NIGHTS former home of Princess Diana. The evening Tour the walls and battlements of
is free for dining on your own. (B) 13th century Caernarfon Castle. (B, D)
Park Plaza London Waterloo | London (2)
Clayton Hotel | Cardiff (1) Day 3: Stonehenge, Bath & Day 6: Llangollen & Shakespeare’s
Celtic Royal Hotel | Caernarfon (2) Cardiff Castle Banquet Stratford-upon-Avon
The Stratford Hotel | Stratford-upon-Avon (1) Head to Salisbury Plain to view the huge Head to the charming village of Llangollen
Macdonald Windsor Hotel | Windsor (1) monoliths of Stonehenge and, in the and take a look around this typical Welsh
interpretive visitor center, learn about how settlement with many quaint tearooms and
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS they were built over 4,500 years ago. Visit the shops. Then head across the English border
Roman Baths, hot mineral-rich springs that to enjoy the picturesque town of Bridgnorth,
• Caernarfon Castle have been popular since Roman times. Travel with attractive black and white houses. Take
• Cardiff Castle into Wales to tour Cardiff Castle, then enjoy a a panoramic tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
• Roman Baths fun Welsh banquet with entertainment. (B, D) and visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, with an
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace exhibition about his life and work, before
• Snowdonia Train Ride 86 walking through the house where he was
• Stonehenge born. (B, D)
• St Paul’s Cathedral, London
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Day 7: Cotswolds & Windsor Castle We had the best time on this tour! We felt very well taken care of at all times.
Take in the gentle hills of the Cotswolds, We toured some amazing places!
renowned for its pretty cottages and colorful – Kathryn & Heather, ME
gardens. Stop in Broadway, typical of the
lovely old villages in the region. Take a Ffestiniog Railway, North Wales
walking tour through Oxford to learn about
the famous colleges. Tour Windsor Castle, 8 DAY HEART OF
one of The Queen’s official residences, to WALES & ENGLAND
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GUIDED ENGLISHNEW for 2018 – Family Collection! 8 Days | 7 Nights | 17 Meals
TOUR KNIGHTS &
WIZARDS From$2490
Land Only
Embark on a family adventure in England and Wales as you
experience the Tower of London, Stonehenge, a falconer at work,
Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the magic of Harry Potter, and more
LLANDUDNO DAILY ITINERARY Explore the English countryside
2 Chester Day 1: London City Tour bring the history to life, and the costumed
Your vacation starts at your London hotel. Roman characters provide insight into Roman
Caernarfon STRATFORD- See the highlights of London including the Britain. Travel to Wales to tour Cardiff Castle,
Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, built up over centuries, before enjoying a fun
Snowdonia UPON-AVON Trafalgar Square and more on your private Welsh banquet with entertainment. (B, D)
1 double decker bus tour. Take a ride in a
private capsule on the London Eye, which Day 4: Welsh Scenery &
Start City CARDIFF 1 WINDSOR 1 2 offers 360-degree views of the city and Caernarfon Castle
Overnight Stops Bath LONDON surrounding areas; on a clear day, you can Drive through the lovely scenery of the
see as far as Heathrow Airport and Windsor Brecon Beacons National Park and continue
End City Stonehenge Castle. In the evening join your fellow north through the picturesque countryside
travelers for a welcome drink before dinner of rural Wales. Stop to explore the historic
HOTELS – 7 NIGHTS in your hotel. (D) market town of Machynlleth, and continue
to Caernarfon and tour the massive walls
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel (or similar) Day 2: Tower of London and and battlements of 13th century Caernarfon
London (2) London Bike Tour Castle. Head to the coastal town of
Clayton Hotel | Cardiff (1) Enter the Tower of London before it opens Llandudno and check in to your hotel before
St George’s Hotel | Llandudno (2) to the public and enjoy a private viewing dinner. (B, L, D)
Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe of the Crown Jewels. Before lunch, see
Stratford-upon-Avon (1) London through the eyes of Harry Potter on Day 5: Train Ride, Slate Caverns &
Macdonald Windsor Hotel or a walking tour. After lunch, explore the city Nant Gwrtheyrn
MGallery Castle Hotel | Windsor (1) on a guided bike ride through Kensington Tour North Wales, starting with a train ride on
Park. This evening enjoy dinner at a popular a narrow-gauge steam train from Porthmadog
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS London restaurant followed by a musical in to Blaenau Ffestiniog and admire the
the Theatre District. (B, L, D) beautiful scenery of the Snowdonia National
• Caernarfon Castle Park. Next, visit Llechwedd Slate Caverns
• Guided bike ride through Kensington Park Day 3: Stonehenge, Bath & to explore the living history of Welsh slate
• London Musical Cardiff Castle Banquet mining where you will take a deep mine tour
• Nant Gwrtheyrn Welsh Language & Drive to Salisbury Plain to view the huge 500 feet underground with an expert guide.
monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about You can also visit the workshop for a slate
Heritage Centre how they were built over 4,500 years ago. splitting demonstration. In the afternoon, visit
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace Next head to Bath to visit the Roman Baths, the Nant Gwrtheyrn Welsh Heritage Centre
• Slate Caverns Tour hot mineral-rich springs that have been for a fun language lesson and a guided tour
• Roman Baths popular since Roman times. Audioguides of the village. At the end of your visit, sample
• Stonehenge a traditional Welsh afternoon tea and cakes
• Themed London Walking Tour 88 with your fellow travelers before returning to
• Tower of London for private viewing of the your hotel. (B, D)
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• Windsor Castle
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private falconry experience. Enjoy lunch at Banquet, plus a Welsh afternoon tea, The Queen’s Guard
a local venue before traveling to Stratford- 3 lunches (L), and 7 daily hot breakfasts (B)
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Bros Studio’s “The Making of Harry Potter” Take a ride in a private capsule on
and see original movie sets and some of the London Eye, with panoramic
the props and costumes. In the afternoon, London views
head to Windsor Castle, the largest Experience magnificent scenery
inhabited castle in the world, and one of The on one of the world’s great steam
Queen’s official residences, to see the State railway journeys through the
Apartments and St George’s Chapel. In the glorious Snowdonia National Park
evening take a stroll around historic Windsor Go behind the scenes and relive
with a local guide. (B, D) the magic of the Harry Potter
film series, at the Warner Bros
Day 8: Tour Ends in Windsor studio, where it all began
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GUIDED ROCKIN’ BRITAIN a traditional dinner and ceilidh at your hotel
TOUR near Edinburgh. (B, D)
8 Days | 7 Nights | 12 Meals
Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Fro$m 2000 Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the
Land Only 200-year-old “New Town” with planned
streets and elegant Georgian houses. See
INVERNESS Pitlochry See many of the major cities and top attractions in the Royal Mile where medieval houses are
Loch 1 Britain and Scotland at a medium pace, including clustered, and tour Edinburgh Castle to see
a Beatles tour of Liverpool, mythical Loch Ness, the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone
Ness and Beatrix Potter’s charming Lake District of Destiny. The afternoon is free to explore.
The August 3 – 17 departures watch the
Loch spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Lomond on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
GLASGOW 1 2 EDINBURGH Day 6: Scone Palace & Pitlochry
At Scone Palace see outstanding antiques,
Gretna Green Tower Bridge, London paintings, rare artifacts, and world-renowned
grounds. Head into Pitlochry for lunch and
Start City Lake DAILY ITINERARY free time to explore. Visit a distillery to see
Overnight Stops District how whisky is produced and enjoy a tasting.
End City 1 LIVERPOOL Day 1: London Arrival & Tour Continue to Inverness where the evening is
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your London hotel. free to check out local pubs with traditional
Tour central London’s famous landmarks music and food. (B, L)
including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square,
Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Day 7: Loch Ness & Loch Lomond Cruise
Your guide will highlight London’s famous Travel south through Highland scenery,
rock-and-roll history. Enjoy a welcome drink passing the shoreline of Loch Ness. See Ben
with your group before dinner. (D) Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, and continue
through the towering mountains around
Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights Glencoe. Embark on a cruise of Loch Lomond,
Discover London’s attractions on your own Britain’s largest lake. Enjoy a drive around
with an open-top bus tour. Choose your Glasgow before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
route, a walking tour in the footsteps of
London’s rock-and-roll legends, or a scenic Day 8: Tour Ends in Glasgow
River Thames cruise. Visit the Tower of Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
London to view the Crown Jewels guarded by
Cotswolds Beefeaters in Tudor uniforms, or Kensington AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
2 Palace, former home of Princess Diana. Dine
independently this evening. (B) Expect an unforgettable evening of
LONDON music, ceremony, theatre and dance at
Day 3: British Music Experience The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
HOTELS – 7 NIGHTS & Beatles’ Liverpool August 3 to August 17 departures.
Travel to Liverpool, stopping at a pub for
Park Plaza London Riverbank | London (2) lunch along the way. A local guide will show Get an insider’s perspective on the lives of
Hilton Hotel | Liverpool (1) you around the city focusing on places the “Fab Four” as a local guide shows you
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel associated with the “Fab Four.” Explore around Liverpool, home of The Beatles.
Uphall, near Edinburgh (2) Britain’s rich pop music history at the British
Columba Hotel | Inverness (1) Music Experience in Liverpool. The evening is 8 DAY ENGLISH &
Glasgow Marriott Hotel | Glasgow (1) free. You might want to check out live music SCOTTISH DISCOVERY
at the world famous Cavern Club. (B, L)
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Windermere Famous Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, May 04, 18 2320 Aug 24 2420
• Edinburgh Castle before traveling towards Edinburgh. Enjoy Jun 01, 08, 15 2320 Aug 31 2320
• Scone Palace Jun 22, 29 2320 Sep 07, 14, 21 2320
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Jul 27 2420 Oct 05, 12, 19 2000
DINING EXPERIENCES
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GUIDED GREAT BRITISH CITIES Railway by vintage locomotive. In Whitby, take
TOUR a guided stroll around the picturesque harbor,
9 Days | 8 Nights | 12 Meals winding streets, and quaint buildings. Tour
the elaborate Castle Howard, an imposing
From$2110 18th century mansion where “Brideshead
Land Only Revisited” was filmed. (B, D)
Enjoy a leisurely tour of London, York, and Day 6: Shakespeare’s Birthplace & London
Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon and visit
Edinburgh to immerse yourself in historic ruins, Shakespeare’s birthplace to enjoy an
exhibition about his life and work. Drive
castles, manors, and a magical train from Harry through the scenic Cotswolds, renowned for
picturesque villages built of honey-colored
St Andrews Potter’s “Hogsmeade” station stone with charming gardens. Arrive in
London where the evening is free. (B)
EDINBURGH York Minster, York
3 Day 7: Tower of London & City Sightseeing
Scottish Tour London to see some famous landmarks
Borders including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square,
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses
Jedburgh Whitby of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of
London to see the fortresses, Beefeaters in
Start City YORK 2 DAILY ITINERARY elaborate uniforms, and the dazzling Crown
Overnight Stops Jewels. The afternoon and evening are free
End City for exploring and dining. (B)
Sutproantf-oArvdo- n Day 1: Edinburgh & Scottish Evening Day 8: London Sightseeing
Tour begins 6:30 PM at your Edinburgh hotel. Enjoy a free day on an open-top bus tour
LONDON Meet your tour director and fellow travelers around London’s famous landmarks. Choose
3 and enjoy a lively Scottish evening with from a number of routes including a walking
dinner and entertainment. (D) tour or a River Thames cruise. (B)
HOTELS – 8 NIGHTS
Day 2: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour Day 9: Tour Ends in London
Norton House Hotel & Spa | near Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Edinburgh (3) 200-year-old “New Town” with planned streets
York Marriott | York (2) and elegant Georgian houses. See the Royal AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Mile with narrow medieval houses, and tour
Victoria | London (3) Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Expect an unforgettable evening of
Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The rest music, ceremony, theatre and dance at
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS of the day is free. The August 5-19 departures the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military August 5 to 19 departures.
• Castle Howard Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
• Edinburgh Castle Step back in time when you visit a North
• Glamis Castle Day 3: Glamis Castle & St Andrews Yorkshire Moors Railway Station – each
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of station represents a different steam era.
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and childhood home See Yorkshire’s amazing scenery as you
• St Andrews of the Queen Mother. Cross the modern Tay travel by vintage locomotive.
• Tower of London Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews,
• York Minster “the home of golf.” Enjoy a panoramic tour Visit Abbotsford, the former home of
and free time exploring. Back in Edinburgh, Sir Walter Scott, located in the Scottish
DINING EXPERIENCES head to a nearby pub for dinner. (B, D) Borders
4 dinners (D) including a Scottish evening in Day 4: Abbotsford House & York Minster 9 DAY GREAT BRITISH CITIES
Edinburgh, a cozy tavern dinner in Edinburgh, Visit Abbotsford House, the former home of
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Jun 03, 17 2380 Sep 16, 23 2380
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BRITAIN From$2085
Land Only
Embark on an introductory tour of England, Scotland and Wales,
perfect for first-timers looking for a taste of the great cities in
Britain in just 9 or 10 days
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
EDINBURGH DAILY ITINERARY streets and elegant Georgian houses. View
2 Princes Street, the city’s premier shopping
Day 1: Windsor Castle street, and see the Royal Mile where medieval
Gretna Bamburgh Tour begins 2:30 PM at your Windsor hotel. houses are clustered closely together. Tour
Green Visit Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the
1 YORK and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone
Grasmere Lake In the evening, join your group for a welcome of Destiny. The afternoon is free to explore
drink before dinner. After dinner take a walk on your own. The August 5 –19 departures
Start City District around this compact and historic town with a watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh
local guide. (D) Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade in the
Overnight Stops evening. (B)
Day 2: Oxford & York Minster
End City Stroll through central Oxford to see some Day 5: Lake District &
LIVERPOOL 1 of the most famous colleges and impressive British Music Experience
buildings. Head to York to tour the Gothic Travel through the Lake District, a region
Ludlow York Minster, which is renowned for that inspired Beatrix Potter’s many children’s
magnificent medieval stained glass windows. books. Stop in the peaceful village of
Tintern Oxford Enjoy a walking tour – the only way to access Grasmere before continuing to Liverpool.
the medieval streets including the Shambles, Visit the British Music Experience to see the
WINDSOR one of the city’s narrowest alleyways. (B, D) exhibition dedicated to the history of popular
music in Britain, and admire the priceless
CARDIFF 1 Bath 1 2-3 Day 3: Bamburgh Castle & collection of music memorabilia. After dinner
Scottish Evening head to the world-famous Cavern Club to
Stonehenge LONDON As you head north, stop for photos at a enjoy live music. (B, D)
section of Hadrian’s Wall. Visit Bamburgh
HOTELS – 8 or 9 NIGHTS Castle, an imposing medieval fortress that is Day 6: Tintern Abbey &
one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain. Welsh Evening in Cardiff
Macdonald Windsor Hotel | Windsor (1) This magical castle is set high on a rocky Travel through scenic Shropshire, one of the
York Marriott | York (1) plateau affording wonderful views along most unspoiled parts of rural England. Stop
Dalhousie Castle Hotel | near Edinburgh (2) the coast. Continue to Edinburgh and enjoy in Ludlow, a quintessentially English town to
Hilton Hotel | Liverpool (1) a lively Scottish evening with dinner and see the castle and quaint old black-and-white
Clayton Hotel | Cardiff (1) entertainment. (B, D) houses. Continue through the lovely Welsh
Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel | countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of
London (2 or 3) Day 4: Guided City Tour & Tintern Abbey close to the River Wye. Head
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff and tour Cardiff Castle before
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the enjoying a Welsh evening of dinner and lively
200-year-old “New Town” with its planned music and entertainment. (B, D)
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• Cardiff Castle 92 www.cietours.com/britain
• Edinburgh Castle
• Roman Baths
• Stonehenge
• Tower of London
• Windsor Castle
• York Minster
• Tintern Abbey
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Take a walking tour of Cardiff to see the
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London, the evening is free to explore and Apr 29 2285 2610 Sep 09 2370 2685
dine in one of the city’s many restaurants. (B) May 06, 13 2370 2685 Sep 16 2440 2765
May 20 2440 2765 Sep 23 2370 2685
Jun 03, 17 2370 2685 Sep 30 2285 2600
Jul 01, 29 2440 2765 Oct 07, 21 2200 2510
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Set out on a panoramic tour of central Apr 22, May 27, Jun 10, 24,
London with a local guide to see famous Jul 08, 22, $XJ
landmarks including Piccadilly Circus with its Sep 02, Oct 14 9 Day from $2650, 10 Day from $3010
statue of Eros, Nelson’s Column flanked by
huge lions in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Single room supplement: 9 Day $680, 10 Day $915
Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the
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routes to choose from including a walking See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
tour and a cruise on the River Thames. (B) Discover the rich history of post-tour hotel stays.
Windsor, Oxford and York on
Day 10: Tour Ends in London guided walking tours of these All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: BEA18
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) charming old towns.
What a wonderful tour.
Visit the medieval Bamburgh If anyone wants to do a tour
Castle and enjoy views of the of England with a wee bit of
beach below.
Scotland, this is the tour.
– Richard and Marilyn Stewart, MO
justinburt1 93 The Queen’s Guard, London
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Time travelled today across the
ancient Roman ruins of Bath, the
Abbey, Stonehenge and Tate
Museum of Modern Art
#england #bath #london #mycietour
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TOUR
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WALES Land Only
Explore magnificent Wales on your 9-day journey from north to
south – discover coasts and castles, Snowdonia National Park
and the capital city of Cardiff
Harlech Castle
Start City DAILY ITINERARY Day 4: Harlech Castle & Tenby
Walking Tour
Overnight Stops Manchester Day 1: Manchester Arrival & Chester Experience the magnificent Welsh coastline.
End City Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Chester hotel. Visit the mighty Harlech Castle, one of the
Conwy Chester is about 30 miles from Manchester “Iron Ring Castles” that were built along
Airport; you’ll need to arrange a transfer. Set the coast by the English in the 13th century.
CAERNARFON 2 1 CHESTER out on a walking tour to see medieval streets Browse the attractive Georgian town of
Snowdonia with lovely half-timbered houses and shops. Aberaeron. Continue to picturesque Tenby,
Walk along part of the city walls and view featuring a harbor, castle ruins, and defensive
Harlech Roman ruins. Also visit Chester Cathedral, town walls. After dinner, join a local guide
which dates back to 660 AD. Enjoy a welcome for a walk around town to hear tales and
Pembroke CARDIFF drink with your group before dinner. (D) traditions associated with Tenby. (B, D)
2
2 WINDSOR Day 2: Sheepdogs & Conwy Day 5: Lovespoon Workshop &
1 Cross into Wales and travel across the scenic Pembroke Castle
TENBY Horseshoe Pass. Immerse yourself in farm life Drive around scenic Pembrokeshire, a
as you watch trained dogs herding sheep. region of gentle rolling hills and indented
Stonehenge Stop for photos of St Asaph’s Cathedral, coastline. Watch the ancient Welsh tradition
built in the 13th century. In Conwy, a town of carving at the Lovespoon Workshop.
HOTELS – 8 NIGHTS dominated by its huge castle, take a walk Tour the imposing Pembroke Castle, a 12th
around the narrow streets and see Britain’s century fortress, to explore the labyrinth
Hallmark Hotel The Queen | Chester (1) smallest house. Drive to Caernarfon for some of passageways and towers. Head to the
Celtic Royal Hotel | Caernarfon (2) free time before dinner. (B, D) magnificent St David’s Cathedral before
Fourcroft Hotel | Tenby (2) returning to Tenby for a free evening to
Clayton Hotel | Cardiff (2) Day 3: North Wales & Snowdonia explore and dine on your own. (B)
MGallery Castle Hotel | Windsor (1) Train Ride
Start the day with a ride on a narrow-gauge Day 6: Penderyn Distillery & Cardiff
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS steam train to admire the scenery of the Journey to Penderyn Distillery to see the
Snowdonia National Park. Pause for photos process of Welsh whisky production and
• Cardiff Castle of Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in sample the finished product. Take in views of
• Chester Cathedral Wales, and take a look around the typical Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsula, and
• Harlech Castle Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed. Tour the then enjoy some free time to shop and have
• National Slate Museum National Slate Museum, which relates the lunch in the Mumbles. Head to Cardiff for a
• Pembroke Castle tough working conditions of this region’s slate guided tour of Cardiff Castle followed by an
• Penderyn Distillery industry, developed in Victorian times. Enjoy unforgettable evening of Welsh hospitality
• St David’s Cathedral dinner at your hotel. (B, D) at a traditional banquet with entertainment.
• St Fagans National Museum of History (B, D)
• Snowdonia Train Ride
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• Windsor Castle
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Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Welsh capital
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St David’s Cathedral, Pembrokeshire
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales redlegmeg
This morning we took a train ride.
The choice of activities presented a beautiful picture of Wales. #mycietour #wales #wanderlust
The hotels and meals were outstanding! #steamengine #travel
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GUIDED SCENIC 11 Days | 10 Nights | 18 Meals
TOUR
From$2790
BRITAIN Land Only
Immerse yourself in the British countryside for incredible vistas
and fabulous photo ops as you tour Stonehenge, Cornwall,
Beatrix Potter’s Lake District, and more
Lake District, England
St Andrews DAILY ITINERARY Day 4: Cornwall & St Michael’s Mount
Visit the coastal village of Marazion to see
3 EDINBURGH Day 1: London Arrival & Windsor Castle the majestic outline of St Michael’s Mount, an
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Windsor hotel. important pilgrimage destination. In St. Ives
Start City Gretna Visit Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen enjoy a walking tour of the main sights and
Overnight Stops Green and the largest inhabited castle in the world. admire the array of beautiful sandy beaches
Lake Enjoy a welcome drink with your group surrounding the town. Enjoy some free time
District before dinner. Then take a brief evening walk to browse around before returning to your
around this compact and historic town with a hotel in Tavistock. (B, D)
End City Conwy local guide. (D)
Day 5: Roman Baths & Cardiff Castle
2 CHESTER Day 2: Stonehenge & Salisbury Explore Bath and tour the wonderfully
Marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast preserved Roman Baths renowned for its
Shrewsbury monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about mineral-rich hot springs, popular 2,000 years
the primitive builders who managed to ago. Head to Cardiff for a sightseeing tour
CARDIFF WINDSOR create such an enduring monument. Stop around the city center. Tour Cardiff Castle
1 Bath 1 in Salisbury, a charming old city where the before sitting down for a Welsh banquet with
cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. dinner and lively entertainment. (B, D)
Devon Stonehenge Arrive in Tavistock, a market town on the
edge of the Dartmoor National Park. (B, D) Day 6: Hay-on-Wye & Shrewsbury
Cornwall 3 TAVISTOCK Travel through the Brecon Beacons National
Day 3: Bodmin Moor & Lanhydrock House Park to Hay-on-Wye, a town famous for
Plymouth Travel through Bodmin Moor, an area of books. Continue to Shrewsbury, a picturesque
unspoiled natural beauty, stopping for photos town near the English/Welsh border. Take
St Michael’s at Jamaica Inn, made famous by Daphne a walking tour with the town crier to see
Mount du Maurier’s tale of smugglers. Explore black-and-white buildings that line the narrow
Lanhydrock House, a late-Victorian country streets. Travel through Cheshire to your hotel
HOTELS – 10 NIGHTS house with grand rooms and servants’ in Chester. (B, D)
quarters. In Plymouth see the Mayflower
MGallery Castle Hotel | Windsor (1) Steps and enjoy a short cruise around the Day 7: North Wales & Chester
The Bedford Hotel | Tavistock (3) harbor. Spend the evening independently Drive across the Horseshoe Pass for
Radisson Blu Hotel | Cardiff (1) in Royal William Yard, former Royal Navy wonderful vistas. Visit a farm to see trained
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa | Chester (2) buildings that now host a range of restaurants dogs herding sheep, then travel to Conwy, a
Norton House Hotel & Spa | and bars. (B) medieval town dominated by a huge castle.
near Edinburgh (3) Enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque
96 streets and see the smallest house in Britain.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS In Chester, another walking tour will reveal
medieval buildings and Roman walls. (B, D)
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• Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green www.cietours.com/britain
• Lanhydrock House
• Plymouth Harbour Cruise
• Roman Baths
• Stonehenge
• St Andrews
• Windsor Castle
• Edinburgh Castle
• St Michaels Mount
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Day 8: Lake District & Scottish Evening DINING EXPERIENCES ji11y
Travel through the glorious Lake District, Hit a ball at St Andrews!!
which inspired many of Beatrix Potter’s 8 dinners (D) including a Cardiff Castle Welsh #standrews #golf #mycietour
children’s books. Stop in the village of banquet, a Scottish evening in Edinburgh,
Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is and a cozy tavern dinner in Edinburgh, and 11 DAY SCENIC BRITAIN
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Day 9: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour of music, ceremony, theatre and
Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the dance at The Royal Edinburgh
200-year-old “New Town” with planned Military Tattoo on July 29 to
streets and elegant Georgian houses where August 12 departures.
many famous writers and inventors lived. Take a walking tour with the local
See the Royal Mile with its narrow medieval town crier in the quaint English
houses, and tour Edinburgh Castle to see town of Shrewsbury.
the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone
of Destiny. The rest of the day is free. The
July 29 – August 12 departures watch the
spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
on the Castle Esplanade in the evening. (B)
Day 10: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting
of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and childhood
home of the Queen Mother. Cross the
modern Tay Bridge to the medieval town
of St Andrews, ”the home of golf.” Enjoy a
panoramic tour and spend some free time
browsing on your own. Back in Edinburgh,
head to a nearby pub for dinner with your
group. (B, D)
Day 11: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Sun Apr 15 Wed Apr 25 $2790
Sun Apr 29 Wed May 09 2970
Sun May 13 Wed May 23 2970
Sun May 27 Wed Jun 06 2970
Sun Jun 10 Wed Jun 20 2970
Sun Jun 24 Wed Jul 04 2970
Sun Jul 08 Wed Jul 18 2970
Sun Jul 22 Wed Aug 01 2970
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Sun Sep 09 Wed Sep 19 2970
Sun Sep 16 Wed Sep 26 2970
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Sun Oct 21 Wed Oct 31 2790
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Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland
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post-tour hotel stays.
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GUIDED HIGHLIGHTS 15 Days | 14 Nights | 24 Meals
TOUR OF BRITAIN 16 Days | 15 Nights | 25 Meals
From$3870
Land Only
St Andrews Explore Britain’s great cities with time to take in all the sights including
Yorkshire’s amazing scenery on a vintage locomotive on this
EDINBURGH 3 comprehensive tour of England, Wales, and Scotland
Scottish
Borders
Gretna Jedburgh
Green
Lake Whitby
District
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire
2
YORK
Conwy 2 CHESTER DAILY ITINERARY Day 5: Roman Baths & Cardiff Castle
Explore Bath and tour the wonderfully
Start City Shrewsbury Stratford- Day 1: London Arrival & Windsor Castle preserved Roman Baths, popular 2,000 years
upon-Avon Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Windsor hotel. ago and renowned for its mineral-rich hot
Overnight Stops Visit Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen springs. Head to Cardiff for a tour around the
and the largest inhabited castle in the world. city center. Visit Cardiff Castle before a Welsh
End City LONDON Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before banquet with dinner and lively entertainment.
1 2-3 dinner. Take a brief evening walk around this (B, D)
CARDIFF 1 Bath compact historic town with a local guide. (D)
Day 6: Hay-on-Wye & Shrewsbury
Devon WINDSOR Day 2: Stonehenge & Salisbury Travel through the Brecon Beacons National
Stonehenge Marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast Park to Hay-on-Wye. Continue to Shrewsbury,
monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the a picturesque town near the English/Welsh
Cornwall 3 TAVISTOCK primitive builders who created the enduring border. Take a walking tour with the town
St Michael’s Plymouth monument. Stop in Salisbury, a charming old crier to see black-and-white buildings that
city where the cathedral boasts the tallest line the narrow streets. Travel through
Mount spire in England. Arrive in Tavistock, a market Cheshire to your hotel in Chester. (B, D)
town on the edge of the Dartmoor National
HOTELS – 14 or 15 NIGHTS Park. (B, D) Day 7: North Wales & Chester
Drive across the Horseshoe Pass for
MGallery Castle Hotel | Windsor (1) Day 3: Bodmin Moor & Lanhydrock House wonderful vistas. Visit a farm to see trained
The Bedford Hotel | Tavistock (3) Travel through the unspoiled beauty of dogs herding sheep. Travel to Conwy, a
Radisson Blu Hotel | Cardiff (1) Bodmin Moor, stopping for photos at medieval town dominated by a huge castle.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa | Chester (2) Jamaica Inn. Explore Lanhydrock House, Enjoy a walking tour of picturesque streets
Norton House Hotel & Spa | a late-Victorian country house with grand and see the smallest house in Britain. In
near Edinburgh (3) rooms and servants’ quarters. In Plymouth Chester take a walking tour of medieval
York Marriott | York (2) see the Mayflower Steps and enjoy a short buildings and Roman walls. (B, D)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – cruise around the harbor. Spend the evening
Victoria | London (2 or 3) independently in Royal William Yard, with Day 8: Lake District & Scottish Evening
former Royal Navy buildings that now host a Travel through the glorious Lake District,
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS range of restaurants and bars. (B) which inspired many of Beatrix Potter’s
children’s books. Stop in Grasmere, where
• Abbotsford Day 4: Cornwall & St Michael’s Mount Wordsworth lived and is buried, and the
• Castle Howard Visit the coastal village of Marazion to see Famous Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green to
• Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green the majestic outline of St Michael’s Mount. In shop for quality Scottish goods. At your hotel,
• Lanhydrock House St. Ives enjoy a walking tour and admire the enjoy a drink with your group before a lively
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway beautiful sandy beaches. Enjoy free time before Scottish dinner and entertainment. (B, D)
• Plymouth Harbour Cruise returning to your hotel in Tavistock. (B, D)
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• Stonehenge
• Edinburgh Castle
• Glamis Castle
• St Andrews
• Tower of London
• Windsor Castle
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Day 9: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour Day 15: London Sightseeing croush
Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the 15-day tour ends. Guests on the 16-day tour St Andrews Cathedral
200-year-old “New Town” with planned enjoy an independent day of sightseeing in
streets and elegant Georgian houses. See the London by open-top bus tour around the A short stop in the burgh of
Royal Mile with its narrow medieval houses, many famous landmarks. There are a number St Andrews. Some of the ruins
and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown of different routes to choose from including a of the Cathedral are behind me.
Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. walking tour and a cruise on the River Built in 1158 was once said to hold
The rest of the day is free. On July 29 - Thames. (B) some bones of St. Andrew.
August 12 departures, experience the Royal
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writer Sir Walter Scott. Continue to Hadrian’s Sun Jun 10 Sun Jun 24 4165 4340
Wall, a World Heritage Site. In York, visit York Expect an unforgettable evening Sun Jun 24 Sun Jul 08 4165 4340
Minster, famous for its stained glass windows. of music, ceremony, theatre and Sun Jul 08 Sun Jul 22 4165 4340
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Moors Railway by vintage locomotive. Station – each station represents a Sun Sep 16 Sun Sep 30 4165 4340
In Whitby, take a guided stroll around different steam era. See Yorkshire’s Sun Sep 23 Sun Oct 07 4165 4340
the harbor, winding streets, and quaint amazing scenery as you travel by Sun Oct 07 Sun Oct 21 3870 4035
buildings. Tour Castle Howard, an imposing vintage locomotive Sun Oct 21 Sun Nov 04 3870 4035
18th century mansion where “Brideshead
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City Sightseeing See Pg. 8 for complete transfer information and Pg. 6 for pre- and
Tour London with a local guide to see some post-tour hotel stays.
of the famous landmarks including Piccadilly
Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, All prices per person sharing in U.S. Dollars Tour Code: HBA18
Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
Visit the Tower of London to see the many
fortresses, Beefeaters in elaborate uniforms,
and the Crown Jewels. The afternoon and
evening are free to explore and dine on your
own. (B)
From cities to countryside, Stonehenge to Harry Potter’s
“Hogsmeade” station, we saw it all!
– Natalie K., ME
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GUIDED BRITISH & IRISH DELIGHT to explore and dine on your own. The August
TOUR 5-19 departures attend the spectacular Royal
9 Days | 8 Nights | 13 Meals Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle
Esplanade in the evening. (B)
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Land Only Day 6: Ferry to Ireland & Ulster Folk &
Transport Museum
See highlights of England, Scotland and Ireland Head to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride
with visits to Hampton Court Palace, Alnwick to Belfast. Tour the city to see Victorian
Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Giant’s Causeway, and buildings, City Hall, and the shipyards where
Trinity College to see The Book of Kells RMS Titanic was built. At the Ulster Folk &
Transport Museum discover cottages, farms,
Giant’s EDINBURGH 2 River Cam, Cambridge schools, and shops as you wander through
Causeway the beautiful parkland of the museum,
Scottish where you can chat with costumed guides
Borders demonstrating traditional crafts. Enjoy a pub
dinner at the Cultra Inn on the grounds of
1 Cairnryan Alnwick Culloden Estate. (B, D)
BELFAST York 1 DAILY ITINERARY Day 7: Giant’s Causeway & Dublin
Travel through part of the scenic Glens of
2 DUBLIN Day 1: London Arrival & Tour Antrim to the Giant’s Causeway, an impressive
area of hexagonal columns formed over
Start City Cambridge Tour begins 2:00 PM at your London hotel. 60 million years ago. Head to your hotel in
Overnight Stops Dublin and enjoy a free evening to explore
End City Tour London to see famous landmarks and dine on your own. (B)
LONDON 2 including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Day 8: Dublin Tour & Taylors Three Rock Pub
Tour Dublin’s spacious Georgian squares
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the and streets, landmark public buildings, and
graceful townhouses. Take a guided walking
Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a welcome drink tour of Trinity College and view the priceless
Book of Kells. The afternoon is free to
with your group before dinner. (D) sightsee. Enjoy dinner at Taylors Three Rock
Pub followed by Irish music and dance. (B, D)
HOTELS – 8 NIGHTS Day 2: Hampton Court Palace & London
Sightseeing Day 9: Tour Ends in Dublin
Park Plaza London Riverbank | London (2) Discover magnificent Hampton Court Palace, Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
York Marriott | York (1) Henry VIII’s royal residence. The afternoon and
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel evening are free to explore and dine on your AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Uphall, Near Edinburgh (2) own; you may use your included Oyster card
Culloden Estate and Spa | Belfast (1) to travel around London by public transport. (B) Expect an unforgettable evening of
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House music, ceremony, theatre and dance at
Dublin (2) Day 3: Cambridge & York Minster The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
Stroll around Cambridge to view the famous August 5 to August 19 departures.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS university colleges, and the Mathematical
Bridge over the River Cam. In York tour Step back in time and uncover a
• Alnwick Castle & Garden the stately York Minster, and take a guided way of life from 100 years ago at the
• Book of Kells at Trinity College walking tour through narrow streets and Ulster Folk & Transport Museum.
• Edinburgh Castle medieval houses. (B, D) Interact with costumed guides, wander
• Giant’s Causeway through the beautiful parkland, and see
• Hampton Court Palace Day 4: Alnwick Castle & Edinburgh Evening demonstrations of traditional crafts.
• York Minster Visit Alnwick Castle to view the lavish artifacts,
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