| 20 Sept |
Cardiff
- Pembroke - Tramore
A chance to view Cardiff's imposing Castle before driving across
South Wales via Carmarthen, Merlin the Wizard's birthplace. Next
we head to Pembroke where we board our ferry to Rosslare in Ireland.
On arrival our coach brings us to the ancient town of Tramore. |
| 21 Sept |
Tramore
- Killarney
After a morning visit to the Waterford Crystal showroom, we drive
along the beautiful coast through Youghal and Cork. Nearby, we visit
Blarney
Castle - a chance to kiss the stone and acquire the 'gift of
the gab'. Over the mountains to Killarney in the heart of County
Kerry. |
| 22 Sept |
Killarney
- Ring of Kerry - Limerick
Today our scenic coastal drive around the 'Ring of Kerry' - County
Kerry's largest peninsula - is a photographer's delight. Then north
to County Limerick, through Adare, set in some of Ireland's richest
farmland. Perhaps visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park en route to
Limerick on the River Shannon. Why not enjoy an Irish Ceilidh tonight? |
| 23 Sept |
Limerick
- Dublin
This morning, enjoy
a full Irish breakfast before we drive across County Clare en
route to Galway Bay. We stop in Galway then head east across Ireland's
rich farmland to reach the nation's capital city - Dublin. |
| 24 Sept |
 Dublin
Sightseeing
Today's sightseeing
tour of Dublin's
'fair city' shows us Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral,
Phoenix Park and the beautiful Georgian Squares. The rest of the
day is at leisure. You may wish to take an optional excursion
and still have time to shop for Irish tweeds and linen in O'Connell
or Henry Streets. Perhaps join us at an Irish cabaret this evening.
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| 25 Sept |
Dublin
- Liverpool
From Dublin Bay we cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh
island of Anglesey. Next across the Britannia Bridge, we reach the
mainland and continue through North Wales, visit Caernarvon Castle
and past Snowdonia National Park. Then we make our way to Roman
Chester to see its Tudor architecture and galleried shops known
as the 'Rows'. Later we arrive in Liverpool for the night. |
| 26 Sept |
Liverpool
- Lakes - Edinburgh
Today's highlight is a drive through the beautiful English Lake
District to visit Grasmere. From here we cross the Scottish border
to Moffat Woollens and then to Roslyn Chapel before heading to the
Scottish capital - Edinburgh. This evening, we enjoy Scottish hospitality
at dinner in a local restaurant. |
| 27 Sept |
 Edinburgh
sightseeing
Our morning sightseeing tour where we visit the Castle and view
Holyrood
House, former residence of Mary Queen of Scots will whet your
appetite for more exploration on your own. Tonight, why not enjoy
a Scottish night out?
If there is enough
interest, we will arrange a side trip to visit the famous Rosslyn
Chapel. |
| 28 Sept |
Edinburgh
- Harrogate
This morning we drive through the Scottish Borderlands, and stop
to see the ruined Jedburgh Abbey. On into England, through the
rugged landscape of Northumberland National Park for a photo stop
at Hadrian's Wall. Next on to Viking York where our Tour Director
walks us through he 'Shambles' with time to admire the Minster.
Tonight, we'll enjoy typical Yorkshire hospitality at dinner in
a local pub before reaching our hotel at Harrogate.
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| 29 Sept |
Harrogate
- Coventry
Time to enjoy the elegant town of Harrogate before we head to The
Potteries to visit the famous Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Later, we
continue to Coventry, seeing its two Cathedrals before arriving
at our Hotel. |
| 30 Sept |
Coventry
- London
Today we view Blenheim Palace and then a scenic drive through the
Cotswolds en route to the little churchyard at Bladon to see Sir
Winston Churchill's grave. Later, at Oxford we visit one of the
famous Colleges. Finally, we return to London. |
| 1 Oct |
London
- Canada
Bid farewell this morning as we transfer to the airport for our
return flight to Canada. |
