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16 Day Britain & Ireland Panorama
Premium Coach Tour starting in London and finishing in London
Countries Visited: England  Scotland  Ireland  Wales 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 16 Days (15 Nights)
From: London to London
Tour Code: BPAN
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $2,985 pp
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Tour Description

Experience Britain and Ireland's spectacular landscapes and cities. From London to York, Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, Glasgow to Grasmere, Dublin to the Ring of Kerry and Cardiff to Cornwall, discover a wealth of natural and man-made marvels!

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Drink in a traditional pub in York.
  • 15 full breakfasts.
  • 3 three-course dinners.
  • Scottish Highlight Dinner complete with bagpipes.
  • Be My Guest dinner in Kenmare.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Plymouth.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • A qualified Local Guide in Dublin and Edinburgh.
  • Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
  • Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Ireland and return.
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace.
  • Coventry View the Cathedrals and see the statue of Lady Godiva.
  • York Walking orientation includes views of the Minster and the Shambles.
  • Hadrian's Wall View the ancient Roman fortifications.
  • Edinburgh Visit the castle on your guided sightseeing tour.
  • St. Andrews View the famous golf course.
  • Culloden Visit the battle site.
  • Isle of Skye Visit the island made famous by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
  • Glencoe See the Vale of Weeping.
  • Glasgow Orientation of this historic city.
  • Gretna Green Visit the town of romantic elopers!
  • Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth's village.
  • Chester Orientation walk of this Roman town. See the famous 'rows'.
  • Wales Visit the station with the longest name in the world.
  • Dublin Marvel at the Book of Kells at Trinity College and view St. Patrick's Cathedral.
  • Galway Orientation of the town.
  • Ring of Kerry Admire the spectacular scenery.
  • Blarney Kiss the Blarney Stone at the Castle.
  • Waterford Visit the Waterford Crystal showroom.
  • Cardiff View the castle.
  • Bath Orientation of this Georgian city and a visit to the Roman Baths.
  • Glastonbury Visit the Abbey of legendary King Arthur.
  • Cornish Highlights Excursion to see St. Michael's Mount and St. Ives.
  • Bodmin Moor See Jamaica Inn.
  • Plymouth Sightseeing includes the Mayflower Steps and Plymouth Hoe.
  • Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.
  • Salisbury View the cathedral.

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Day
1
London - Stratford - Coventry - York
Welcome to England. After a scenic drive through the Cotswolds visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and see Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage. View the two cathedrals in Coventry, and the statue of Lady Godiva, who reputedly rode naked through the city streets. Later, your Travel Director takes you on a walking orientation through the narrow cobbled streets of York, giving you a fascinating historical insight into this ancient Roman town. Stop for a Welcome Drink in a traditional local pub before enjoying dinner at your hotel.
Stay: Novotel / Holiday Inn (RW)
Day
2
York - Northumberland - Edinburgh (2 Nights)
Rugged, dramatic and spectacular - the Northumberland National Park is all these things and more! View Hadrian's Wall, built to protect the northernmost extent of Roman Britain from the troublesome Picts to the North. Marvel at the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey on your way to the beautiful Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Stay: Novotel City (FB)
Day
3
Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time
Your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and Arthur's Seat. Enjoy a guided visit of the apartments at Edinburgh Castle. During the Edinburgh Festival, your stay includes tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo, see price panel. Tonight, consider a traditional Scottish night out with haggis, dancing and bagpipes! (FB)
Day
4
Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Scottish Highlands
Drive across the magnificent Forth Bridge to St. Andrews to view the celebrated ancient university and the home of golf. Take a photograph of the famous 18th hole. North across the Tay at Dundee, see Pitlochry, a charming fishing village famous for salmon. See the heather-clad Scottish Highlands and Blair Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Atholl, on the way to your hotel. Join your companions this evening for a Highlight Dinner.
Stay: Four Seasons / Aviemore Highland (FB/HD)
Day
5
Scottish Highlands - Loch Ness - Isle Of Skye
Visit Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie's army was brutally crushed. Stop for photographs on the shores of Loch Ness, renowned for the elusive monster. At the Kyle of Lochalsh cross the sea to Skye and witness the amazing scenery on the Trotternish Peninsula. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Stay: Kings Arms (FB/D)
Day
6
Isle Of Skye - Loch Lomond - Glasgow
At Fort William, see Glencoe - 'the Vale of Weeping' - site of the infamous massacre of the Macdonald clan by the Campbells in 1692. Through picturesque landscapes of Loch Lomond continue south to Glasgow, where your orientation includes George Square, the Cathedral and the River Clyde. This evening, you might like to experience typical Scottish hospitality at a city restaurant.
Stay: Jurys Inn (FB)
Day
7
Glasgow - Lake District - Manchester
Stop in Gretna Green, where eloping couples marry without their parents' consent, on your way to the Lake District. Visit Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is laid to rest. Travel to Manchester where you will visit the Imperial War Museum North before checking into your hotel. This museum was designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and makes for a fascinating visit.
Stay: Park Inn Victoria (FB/D)
Day
8
Manchester - Dublin (2 Nights)
Drive along the North Wales coast to the Island of Anglesey. Visit the Welsh railway station with the longest place name in the world, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on your way to Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin.
Stay: Camden Court Hotel (FB)
Day
9
Dublin Sightseeing And Free Time
See St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and examine the beautiful Book of Kells at Trinity College during your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Enjoy an included visit to the Guinness Brewery for a Storehouse tour and pint-pulling demonstration. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice. This evening, consider joining your companions for an evening of unique Irish entertainment. (FB)
Day
10
Dublin - Galway - Limerick
Travel to the West coast and cross the mighty Shannon River, past Athlone and Ballinasloe to Galway Bay. In Limerick, don't miss the opportunity to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, a living museum dedicated to life in Ireland during the 19th century.
Stay: Radisson Blu (FB)
Day
11
Limerick - Ring Of Kerry - Killarney
Experience the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's most scenic coastal drive. The county's largest peninsula, the landscape here is truly spectacular - a photographer's delight! Join your fellow travellers this evening for a very special Irish Be My Guest dinner.
Stay: Scotts (FB/HD)
Day
12
Killarney/kenmare - Waterford
Admire the dramatic Kerry Mountains in Cork. Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone - it will give you the 'gift of the gab'! Visit the famous Waterford Crystal Showroom and maybe buy some beautiful crystal glass souvenirs!
Stay: Waterford Marina/Fitzwilton (FB/D)
Day
13
Waterford - Cardiff
Cross the Irish Sea from Rosslare. See Pembroke, where Henry VII was born. In the capital, Cardiff, view the famous Castle on the way to your hotel.
Stay: Maldron Cardiff Lane (FB)
Day
14
Cardiff - Bath - Plymouth (2 Nights)
Drive east over the Severn Bridge to Bath, and visit the famous Roman Baths, which are built around the country's only hot springs. Explore mystical Glastonbury Abbey and see King Arthur's tomb. Arrive later in the historic maritime city of Plymouth.
Stay: Jurys Inn / Copthorne Plymouth (FB)
Day
15
St. Michael's Mount And St. Ives Excursion
Drive west to the beaches near Penzance for spectacular views of St. Michaels Mount. Enjoy lunch and free time in St. Ives, a community popular with artists and one of the most famous holiday towns in Cornwall. Visit Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, the coaching inn immortalised in Daphne du Maurier's novel. Join your companions and Travel Director this evening for a special Farewell Dinner. (FB/HD)
Day
16
Plymouth - Stonehenge - Salisbury - London
Visit Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, a mysterious ancient site of pagan worship. Stop for free time for lunch and view the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral which has the tallest church spire in the UK. Your fantastic holiday ends later in London. (FB)
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Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials.

Note: London Olympics 2012 - Departure point is from the London Reception Centre. Pre & post accommodation in London will not be available for those departures maked with an * above. You will need to organise this accommodation yourself.

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General Information

The information below relates to this itinerary only.

Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours

TrafalgarOperating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.


Tour Type: Regional

Immerse yourself in your favourite European destinations, as Trafalgar takes you off the beaten track to new and exciting places. With two night stay in most cities, our First Class Regional Tours offer itineraries which delve deeply ino the very heart of Europe's many unique countries & cities.


Frequently Asked Questions

I want to tour the UK in July/August - will the Olympics in London effect my tour?

No. However pre & post accommodation in London will not be available for Trafalgar tours starting & finishing in London during the London Olympics 2012 (mid July to mid August). You will need to organise this accommodation yourself.

How is Trafalgar different from other escorted touring companies?

  • We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
  • We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
  • We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
  • We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
  • You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
  • You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
  • You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently

When will I receive my documents?

Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.

Where will my hotel be located and what will it be like?

Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:

  • Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
  • Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
  • Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
  • Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.

As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.

What are Trafalgar Tour Directors like?

Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.

What does the tour cost include?

The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.

Are tips included?

Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.

What is an 'Optional Activity'?

The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.

Do you have a share program for singles?

Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.

Where can I find out more information on Trafalgar?

We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).


Know Before You Go

Trafalgar Know Before You Go GuideDownload this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. Prepare for your journey with this handy guide. Learn more about your holiday, including pre-trip details, interesting facts, a guide to each region and information on Trafalgar's London Reception Centre. (2MB)


Airport Transfer Information

Heathrow Transfers in London

Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. Trafalgar has negotiated special group transfer rates from London's Heathrow to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel: AU $37 per person per single trip to/from Heathrow Airport. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off in time to meet all flights booked to/from London's Heathrow Airport.

Trafalgar's Transfer Terms & Conditions

  1. Global Journeys provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  2. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
  3. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  4. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  5. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  6. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Gatwick Transfers in London

For passengers flying into London's Gatwick Airport, Global Journeys & Trafalgar recommend the Gatwick Express, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com


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