England, Scotland & Ireland 14-Day Tour

Summer 2019

Tour Highlights:

* Windsor Castle: One of the largest castles in the world.
* Stonehenge: UNESCO World Heritage Site 1986
* Bath: One of the oldest Roman baths with elegant architecture such as crescents and terraces
* Visit Waterford Crystal Shop and learn about glass blowing & cutting technique
* Killarney National Park: Beautiful landscape of woodland, waterfalls and lakes
* Limerick: the 2nd largest city lies on the River Shannon with lively music scene and arts
* Cliffs of Moher: A spectacular coastline in Ireland. It rises 231 meters above the Atlantic Ocean
* Dublin: A vibrant city with rich history & green lush landscape
* Guinness Storehouse: A famous beer brand in the world. You can witness how beer is made
* Giant’s Causeway is made up of 40,000 symmetrical basalt columns, result of volcanic eruption
* Belfast located among mountains & coastline in Northern Ireland. You will see Victorian buildings, glittering waterfront and City Hall
* Edinburgh is located in northern part of UK with charming scenery, also known as “Athens of the North”
* Unique dinner show with Scottish bagpipe performance in Edinburgh
* Windermere: The largest natural lake in England. Enjoy boat ride with stunning view
* Stratford upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s birthplace, a picturesque town lies on the River Avon
* Oxford: The oldest university town
* London: Visit Tower of London, British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Parliament & the Big Ben
* Provide one bottle of water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service if group size is 15 and more people for better sightseeing experience

★ Entrance Fee & Transportation included

Day 1 USA /London, UK

Today, we will take overnight flight to London, UK, arrive the next day.

Day 2 London-16km-Windsor Castle-68km-Oxford

Upon arrival, we will take you to ★Windsor Castle, a medieval castle and royal residence in the English county of Berkshire. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. In 1936 Edward VIII, adopting the title of Duke of Windsor, following his abdication, and he married Wallis Simpson, an American socialite. They remained married until his death 35 years later. Continue to Oxford, the oldest university town, dinner and overnight.

Meal: Dinner / Hotel Western 3 courses
Hotel: Oxford Belfry Hoel

Day 3 Oxford-112km-Stonehenge-62km-Bath-95km-Cardiff

This morning brief city tour Oxford, we will then travel to ★Stonehenge, a prehistoric & mysterious circle of upright stones. These stone are aligned almost perfectly with the sunrise and was built as a place of worship. Continue to Bath, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit ★ Roman Bath Museum. Tonight, we will spend the night in Cardiff.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Radisson Blu Cardiff or similar

Day 4 Cardiff-170km-Fishguard -177km-Rosslare, Ireland-73km- Waterford

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and chief commercial center. We will tour the city: Cardiff Bay area, Millennium Stadium. After lunch, depart for Fishguard port to take ★ferry to Ireland (about 3.5 hours). Upon arrival in Rosslare, we will drive to Waterford and spend the night here.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                 Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: The Majestic Hotel or similar

Day 5 Waterford -195km-Killarney National Park

Waterford city was founded by Viking traders in 914 with medieval flavor. After breakfast, city tour will follow: To ★Waterford Crystal Factory that has exquisite crystal, you will have opportunity to choose from many beautiful Waterford Crystal (If they are not opened, we will replace with other site). Continue to Regnald’s Tower, a circular defense tower set in the historic Viking Triangle. Then we will drive to Killarney–named Ireland’s cleanest town in the country. ★Enjoy jaunting car ride, wondering through Lough Leane, Middle Lake and Upper Lake.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Killarney Riverside Hote or similar

Day 6 Killarney National Park-111km- Limerick- 78km-Cliffs of Moher - 78km-Galway

Today, we will travel along southwestern coastline via Limerick take you to ★Cliffs of Moher that rises 200 meters above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head. We will visit O’Brien’s Tower, built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien a descendant of Brian Boru, Kings of Thomond. After lunch, to Galway, the fourth largest city. It has experienced very rapid growth in recent years. Start from Eyre Square and you will find many pubs, restaurants. Continue to St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, the largest medieval parish church in Ireland and still used as a place of worship.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                 Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Clayton Hotel Galway or similar

Day 7 Galway-255km-Dublin

After breakfast, depart for Dublin, one of the literary capitals and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit ★Trinity College to view the Book of Kells, an illuminated Gospel book created by Celtic Monks centuries ago and ★Trinity College Library. Continue to Phoenix Park, located west of the city center and north of River Liffey. One of the largest walled city park in Europe, occupying 707 hectares with grassland and tree-lined avenues. It has been home to wild fallow deer since century ago. Then to ★Guinness Storehouse, their beer is the most successful beer brands in the world.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                 Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Grand Canal Hotel Dublin or similar

Day 8 Dublin-237km-Londonderry, UK-62km-Giant’s Causeway-112km-Belfast

This morning we will travel to Londonderry, an old walled city in Northern Ireland. Continue to ★Giant’s Causeway–An area of 40,000 perfectly symmetrical basalt columns, result of volcanic eruption. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Later, travel through scenic coastline to Belfast.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Europa Hotel Belfast or similar

Day 9 Belfast-100km-Cairnryan-202km-Edinburgh

After breakfast, city tour will follow: City Hall, Titanic Belfast, you will relive the fateful voyage of the Titanic. Then travel to Scotland by ★ferry. Upon arrival in Cairnryan, we will transfer you to Edinburgh (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1995).

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                 Dinner / Western Cuisine with Scottish show
Hotel: Marriott Edinburgh or similar

Day 10 Edinburgh-250km-Lake District

Edinburgh is a city steeped in history and its stunning rich architectural heritage is now recognized as a World Heritage Site. This morning, we will visit ★Edinburgh Castle located at the top of the volcanic Castle Rock and dominates the skyline of the city. Later, we will drive to Lake District–a mountainous region. We will take ★ferry to tour Lake District and enjoy beautiful scenery. Famous children’s book “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” was written & illustrated by Beatrix Potter. She discovered her love of nature & animals while spending holidays in Lake District. The beauty of Lake District inspired another English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, who   lived in Lake District as well.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Macdonald Old England Hotel and SPA Windermere or similar

Day 11 Lake District-159km-York-222km-Coventry

This morning, depart for York, an ancient walled city, founded by the Romans in 71 AD. York is full of ancient history, romantic ambiance, exquisite architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. We’ll visit ★York Minster, a Gothic cathedral with beautiful stained glass. Continue to walk around city walls with amazing views. Later, depart for Coventry and overnight here.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon or similar

Day 12 Coventry-31km- Stratford-Upon-Avon-82km-Oxford-96km-London

After breakfast, depart for Stratford-Upon-Avon, steeped in culture and history, set in the beautiful countryside. We will visit ★Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Later, depart for London, and visit ★British Museum contains vast collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Chinese 8 Dish 1 Soup
Hotel: Millenium Copthorne Hotel At Chelsea London or similar

Day 13 London

Today, start with full day tour: Buckingham Palace, where we have a chance to see the “Changing of the Guard” ceremony, the Queen’s residence, ★Westminster Abbey, where England’s kings & queens have been crowned & buried since 1066. ★Tower of London is steeped in history, served as both a castle and a prison in the past; they also have priceless treasures including the British Crown Jewels. Continue to House of Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square and London Bridge. Then visit and ride the landmark ferris wheel-★London Eye.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel               Dinner / Farewell Steak or Lobster Dinner
Hotel: Millenium Copthorne Hotel At Chelsea London or similar

Day 14 London-USA

This morning, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel

Fares TOUR FARES (LAND ONLY)

Departure Date 2019 Adult Child Single Supplement Reserve Now
4/23 $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
5/07 $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
5/26*可延伸冰島/*Extend Iceland $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
6/25 $3,599 $3,299 $1,100
7/16 $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
8/20 $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
9/01*可延伸冰島/*Extend Iceland $3,499 $3,199 $1,100
9/17 $3,599 $3,299 $1,100
10/01 $3,499 $3,199 $1,100

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Tour Fare include: 4-star Hotel, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Breakfast(12), Dinner(12)

Tour Fare excludes: Airfare, Personal expense, Any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips: 8 GBP per day, Visa Fee, Travel Insurance(If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer medical travel insurance for US residents only)

** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **

Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed