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Fabulous Tour incorporating Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Edinburgh, Chester, Dublin, Cork and Bath.

Name of Tour:Britain & Ireland Experience
Duration: 12 Days
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Itinerary

Day 1- London - Shakespeare Country (Coventry)
Our first stop today is the University town of Oxford. You’ll have time here to explore the wonderful old bookshops, perhaps visit one of the colleges and admire the wonderful architecture of the various college buildings. Then through rolling Cotswold Hills dotted with charming small villages, until we reach the half-timbered town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the town of Shakespeare's birthplace. Finally we arrive in our hotel in Coventry. (Dinner)

Hotel: Novotel

Day 2- Shakespeare Country ( Coventry) - Leeds
Our day begins seeing Coventry's two Cathedrals, learning of the horrific World War II bombing raids. Next we continue to Viking York where an orientation tour shows us the gothic Minster and the 11th century 'Shambles', the narrow cobbled streets. Then we head to our hotel in Leeds where we dine tonight. (Full Breakfast /Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 3- Leeds - Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)
After breakfast we travel to the city of Durham built on a peninsula on the River Wear. We’ll visit Palace Green where the ancient Castle with its Keep are located opposite the Romanesque Cathedral - one of the most beautiful in Europe. We have time for coffee in one of the charming cafés of the city before we continue through the Northumberland National Park and into Scotland, stopping to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Airth Castle.. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Airth Castle (2 nights)

Day 4- Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure
We drive to nearby Edinburgh where our sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the castle. Then free time to perhaps potter around the Grass Market or visit Holyrood House. Alternatively you may wish to venture outside the city and visit the Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by Dan Brown’s ‘Da Vinci Code’. Later, you have the option of a night out with Highland dancing, bagpipes and regional specialities such as Haggis. (Full Breakfast)

Day 5- Edinburgh (Falkirk) – Chester (Runcorn)
Today, we drive through the Southern Uplands to Moffat Woollens en route back into England. Then we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District stopping in Grasmere. Along the shores of Windermere and through pastures, reminiscent of Wordsworth's great poetry, to Haydock, near Chester, for dinner and overnight stay.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn

Day 6- Chester (Runcorn) – Dublin (2 nights)
We're off to the centre of Roman Chester this morning, with a chance to admire its Tudor architecture and galleried shops known as the 'Rows'. Time to walk the Roman walls and perhaps visit the Cathedral or simply shop for souvenirs before we return to our coach. Then we skirt the Snowdonia National Park in Wales and drive to Holyhead where we board our ferry and cruise to Ireland. On arrival we take our coach and continue to Dublin for our two-night stay.(Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Montrose (2 nights)

Day 7- Dublin sightseeing & at leisure
Trinity College, Phoenix Park and more will feature on our morning sightseeing tour in this 'fair city'. With time at leisure you may wish to visit an Irish stately home or shop for fine linens and tweeds in O'Connell Street. (Full Breakfast)

Day 8- Dublin - Ennis
Today our journey takes us across rich farmland to Galway. Here there's time to view the Cathedral before we continue our drive alongside Galway Bay. From here we continue to Ennis where we spend the night. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

Hotel: Queens

Day 9- Ennis - Limerick - Waterville (Kerry)
This morning we drive to nearby Limerick, where a short orientation shows us St. Mary's Cathedral and King John's Castle. Then there's time perhaps to visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park before we begin our drive via the prettiest village in Ireland, Adare, en route to Killarney. We drive around the 'Ring of Kerry' with magnificent scenery including plunging cliffs, granite mountains and enthralling seascapes. Later on to Waterville for the night. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Waterville Lake

Day 10- Waterville (Kerry) - Cork - Waterford
Today we travel into County Cork, stopping at Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. From here it's on to Cork, where an orientation tour shows us the City Hall and St. Anne's Shandon Church. Finally on to Waterford, home of the world-renowned crystal, where we visit the showroom. Then onto our hotel in time for dinner (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Days

Day 11- Waterford - Cardiff
In the morning we travel to Rosslare to board our ferry to Fishguard in South Wales. On arrival we make our way to Tenby, where there's time to stroll along the front in this attractive seaside resort. Next we drive to our hotel in Cardiff. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Quality

Day 12- Cardiff - Bath - London
Orientation in the Welsh capital, Cardiff, shows us the Millenium Stadium and the historic castle. Then we cross the River Severn into England and the city of Bath. Here we see the Royal Crescent with time to walk the Georgian streets and admire the architecture. Next we continue our journey to Salisbury Plain and the mysterious Stone Circle, Stonehenge. Then to Salisbury where we view its impressive Cathedral before finally returning to London and the end of our tour. (Full Breakfast)

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