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Explore the best of England, Wales, and Ireland on this fabulous vacation. Begin with free time in London, then head out to see Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, majestic Salisbury, enigmatic Stonehenge, and the Roman relics of Bath. Cross into Wales and arrive in Cardiff for an overnight and an ...
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Cardiff, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland; Ennis, Ireland; Killarney, Ireland; London, United Kingdom; Wales, United Kingdom
- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Recommended for:
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(15-18), (18-24), (25-30), (31-35), (36-40), (41-50), (51-55)
Detailed Trip Description
Explore the best of England, Wales, and Ireland on this fabulous vacation. Begin with free time in London, then head out to see Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, majestic Salisbury, enigmatic Stonehenge, and the Roman relics of Bath. Cross into Wales and arrive in Cardiff for an overnight and an orientation drive. Ferry across St. George's Channel to Ireland with a stop in Waterford, famous for its fine crystal, and an overnight in the seaside resort of Tramore. Enjoy stops in Cork and Blarney, well-known for the legendary “Blarney Stone." Spend the night in Killarney, then enjoy a scenic coastal drive along the “Ring of Kerry." Pause in Adare, with its remarkable thatched cottages, and see the sights on an orientation tour of Limerick. East to Dublin for a city drive that shows you statue-lined O'Connell Street and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey, then motor through scenic Snowdonia National Park and Llanberis Pass to pretty Betws-y-Coed and Llangollen. Spend the night in Wrexham, then head south to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and back to London, the finale of your grand adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
FLIGHT TO LONDON.
Commercial Flights
Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Day 2 - London, United Kingdom
ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND.
Hotels
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon there’s time to rest or explore the lively British capital; uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your day.
Day 3 - Wales, United Kingdom
LONDON-BATH-CARDIFF, WALES.
Sightseeing
Meet your tour director and traveling companions and depart at 8 a.m. for a day of memorable sightseeing: a photo opportunity at Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s sumptuous Tudor palace on the River Thames; Salisbury, the “City of the Soaring Spire”; and Stonehenge, one of England’s most intriguing mysteries. Stop in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Then cross the Severn Bridge, a tribute to modern engineering, into Wales and Cardiff. (B,D)
Day 4 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
CARDIFF-TRAMORE, IRELAND.
Sightseeing
An orientation drive in the Welsh capital introduces you to the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Vistas of rich dairy farmland can be seen on the way to the departure point for the ferry across St. George’s Channel to Ireland, arriving at Rosslare in just under four hours. Via Waterford, famed for its fine crystal, for an overnight in the seaside resort of Tramore. (FB,D)
Day 5 - Killarney, Ireland
TRAMORE-KILLARNEY.
Sightseeing
Discover why Ireland is called the “Emerald Isle.” Dungarvan, Youghal, and Cork, the country’s second-largest city, are milestones on the way to Blarney, renowned for its Stone of Eloquence. Time at your leisure to see the castle, and shop for Irish crafts and handmade crystal. After lunch head through the Cork and Kerry mountains for the resort town of Killarney. (FB,D)
Day 6 - Ennis, Ireland
KILLARNEY-LIMERICK-ENNIS.
Sightseeing
This morning take a 100-mile coastal panoramic drive known as the “Ring of Kerry”: sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View. Drive via Adare, a village well known throughout Ireland for its prize-winning thatched cottages, to Limerick. An orientation drive here features King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone of 1691.
Hotels
Tonight, an optional banquet at Knappogue Castle is recommended. (FB)
Day 7 - Dublin, Ireland
ENNIS-DUBLIN.
Sightseeing
Head east for the Irish capital via Kildare and horse-racing country. Your afternoon in the “Fair City” starts off with an orientation drive along statue-lined O’Connell Street. Then admire elegant Georgian squares and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Shopping
Later, time to browse and shop, take your Tour Director’s dining recommendation for this evening. (FB)
Day 8 - Wales, United Kingdom
DUBLIN-WREXHAM, WALES.
Sightseeing
Across the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey with its tongue-twisting place names.
National Parks
Enjoy the best of North Wales on a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, including spectacular Llanberis Pass and pretty Betws-y-Coed.
Performing Arts
Visit Llangollen, home of an annual international competition for poets and musicians, before arriving in Wrexham. (FB,D)
Day 9 - London, United Kingdom
WREXHAM-STRATFORD, ENGLAND-LONDON.
Sightseeing
Take your photos this morning at Ironbridge, cradle of the Industrial Revolution. More scenic highlights follow on the last leg of your journey. In Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon take your pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and explore the town at your own pace.
Nightlife
After returning to London around 5 p.m., how about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? (FB)
Day 10 - London, United Kingdom
Fly back home.
Airport Transfers
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in London if Cosmos issues the tickets. Private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Round-trip Irish Sea crossings by day ferry. Meals: 2 buffet breakfasts (B); 6 full English breakfasts (FB); 4 three course dinners (D) with choice of menus and coffee. Accommodation for 8 nights. Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
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