Day : 1
Arrive London (2 Nights)
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Welcome to London. After checking in to your hotel the rest of your day is free to explore this magical city.
Day : 2
London Free Time
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Today is yours to see the sights of London, one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world! Perhaps visit Harrods or one of the many incredible museums the city has to offer.
Day : 3
London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York – Bradford
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This morning meet your Travel Director and travelling companions to board your Costsaver coach and set off from London. Stop to visit the picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon. In your free time why not visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre for an in-depth look at the great man's life? This afternoon, we travel to York and see the sights including the Minster and picturesque ‘Shambles'. Later arrive at your hotel in Bradford.
Day : 4
Bradford – Near Edinburgh (Airth) (2 Nights)
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Head north, stopping to view Hadrian's Wall and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, to your hotel in Airth. Tickets are included on departures that coincide with the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Day : 5
Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time
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This morning's sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist includes views of the Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Tonight why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes?
Day : 6
Edinburgh – St. Andrews – Scottish Highlands (2 Nights)
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Crossing into the ancient Kingdom of Fife, we head for the coastal town of St. Andrews, the home of golf. Later, we stop in the town of Pitlochry before heading to your Highland hotel for a two-night stay.
Day : 7
Scottish Highlands Excursion
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Today is dedicated to the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Visit Loch Ness, and keep a look out for the famous monster. Visit Inverness - the capital of the Highlands. Later visit the battlefield of Culloden where Bonnie Prince Charlie fought the English. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Day : 8
Scottish Highlands – Glasgow
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Drive in the shadow of Ben Nevis to Fort William then follow the shores of Loch Linnhe to Glencoe - the Glen of the Weeping. Travel along the 'banks and braes of Loch Lomond' before continuing your journey to Glasgow. View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square during your orientation tour.
Day : 9
Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District – Haydock (Near Liverpool)
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Visit Gretna Green, where eloping lovers famously went to marry. Continue south through breathtaking scenery in the English Lake District to your hotel.
Day : 10
Haydock (near Liverpool) – Chester – Dublin (2 Nights)
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On arrival in Chester, view the medieval city walls and the half-timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'. Later cross the Irish Sea to Dublin.
Day : 11
Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time
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Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of this historic city, with views of Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city.
Day : 12
Dublin – Boyle – Donegal (2 Nights)
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View the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Boyle and stop at Yeats' grave in Drumcliff. Continue through lush countryside to Donegal, your home for the next two nights.
Day : 13
County Donegal Excursion
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View the 15th-century castle this morning in Donegal town, followed by an excursion to explore the County Donegal region, famed for its rugged beauty and as part of the Wild Atlantic Way west coast touring route. Visit the Belleek Pottery centre in Northern Ireland.
Day : 14
Donegal – Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Shannon
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This morning, travel to Galway on the banks of the Corrib River. View the cathedral and stroll around Eyre Square. At the Cliffs of Moher, view the dramatic cliffs and visit the Atlantic Edge exhibition. Later arrive at your hotel.
Day : 15
Shannon – Dingle Peninsula – Tralee
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Leave Shannon and take a drive to enjoy the scenic landscape along the Dingle Peninsula. See the unspoilt and colourful villages and fishing harbours. Later, arrive in the town of Tralee, famed for its annual 'Rose of Tralee' festival and beauty pageant.
Day : 16
Tralee – Blarney – Waterford
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Explore Blarney Castle, where you can kiss the Blarney Stone and acquire the 'gift of the gab'. Continue through Cork to Waterford, famous for its crystal ware. Visit the Waterford Crystal Showroom (when open).
Day : 17
Waterford – Cardiff
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Travel from Waterford to Rosslare, then by ferry to Wales. Arrive in Pembroke and drive on to Cardiff and see the Principality Stadium and Castle during your orientation.
Day : 18
Cardiff – Bath – Windsor – London
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Cross the Severn Estuary to Georgian Bath. Admire the Georgian architecture and enjoy free time to visit the Roman Baths. Visit Windsor and view the castle en route to London where your amazing holiday comes to an end.
Day : 19
Depart London
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Say goodbye to your travelling companions before your return flight home.
