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Featuring England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
September 5-20, 2022
Join Personalized Tours as we partner with Image Tours
for this trip of a lifetime. A showcase tour of Britain and
Ireland awaits you! Ancient castles, glorious cathedrals,
royal venues, and the majestic countryside make this an
enchanting journey. Two-night stays in five of the
overnight cities allow for an in-depth focus on the many
highlights. This tour is perfect for any adventurer!
Activity Level: Active—Walking long distances should be expected, often at least three miles
per day including uneven surfaces, steps and inclines.
Day 1—Overnight Flight to Great Britain Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town. With many unique
attractions such as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Hop aboard transportation to the Milwaukee Airport. Take time
Castle, Writer’s Museum, Gladstone’s Land and many others, we
to relax on your transatlantic flight with that assurance that all
will find great ways to spend the day. (B)
the details have been taken care of. (In-Flight Meals)
Day 7—SCOTLAND; Gretna Green & ENGLAND; Liverpool
Day 2—ENGLAND; Oxford and Warwickshire
We arise today and head Southeast towards the border town of
Upon arrival at the London Airport, you will meet your local
Gretna Green for a visit to the Old Blacksmith Shop. Gretna
guide. During the motorcoach transfer to our hotel in
Green was well known for “run-away weddings” performed by
Warwickshire, we make a brief stop in Oxford where Henry II
the blacksmith. Starting in 1754, English couples would cross the
established the first university of Britain in 1167. Tonight at our
border to be married under liberal terms of Scottish laws. After
hotel, we meet our fellow travelers for a welcoming dinner. (D)
our visit to Gretna Green, we cross back into England and
Day 3—ENGLAND; Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-Upon-Avon continue on to Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles. An early
Views of the unspoiled countryside known as the Cotswolds afternoon arrival at our hotel allows plenty of time to discover
clearly confirm we have arrived in England. Gentle hillsides, this historic city. Or, take part in the optional *Magical Mystery
peaceful meadows, and charming villages with old stone Tour which highlights landmarks famous to the Beatles. Dinner
buildings characterize this region. The first stop is Stow-on-the- is independent tonight. (B)
Wold, offering antique shops and a chance to get a souvenir Day 8—WALES; Snowdonia, Caernarfon & IRELAND; Dublin
photo with your hands in the village’s authentic stocks. Then it’s
This day is devoted to the sweeping landscape of Northern
on to Stratford-Upon-Avon, where half-timbered houses and
Wales. After a morning stop in Betwsy-Coed, we continue
thatched roof cottages create a truly English setting. Enjoy some
through the thick pine forest of Snowdonia National Park, a
free time in the village or join the optional *Warwick Castle
mountainous region with rough but beautiful terrain. Once in
excursion to the 1,000 year old castle. We return to our hotel in
Caernarfon, we can view one of the castles built by Prince
Warwickshire for dinner. (B, D)
Edward I. A quick independent lunch will allow time to climb the
Day 4—ENGLAND; York and Darlington castle’s tower (£10.00 Admission Fee). After crossing the Menai
Today we drive north through the Nottingham area. Around Bridge onto the Isle of Anglesey, take a picture of the town with
lunchtime, we arrive at the historic city of York and spend the the longest name, which is abbreviated as Llanfair P.G. Dinner is
afternoon exploring. “The Shambles” is one of the most on your own. Choose to dine while we ferry from Wales to the
picturesque streets in Britain with unique shops, cafes and Republic of Ireland or wait to eat until arrival in Dublin for a true
restaurants. York also boasts the most complete example of Irish dinner. (B)
medieval city walls still standing in England today. In late Day 9—IRELAND; Dublin
afternoon, we travel through North Yorkshire to Darlington for
The capital city of the Republic of Ireland offers much to keep us
hotel check-in and dinner. (B, D)
busy and entertained. A local guide joins us this morning to
Day 5—ENGLAND; Hadrian’s Wall & SCOTLAND; Jedburgh provide insight into the city’s history and to point out the
Our morning drive takes us to Hadrian's Wall, a fascinating popular landmarks including Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and
Roman monument nearly 2,000 years old. We will visit one the Guinness Brewery. Entrance into St. Patrick’s Cathedral is
section of the 70-plus mile structure. Located there is Chester’s included. Following our city tour the afternoon is free for
Roman Fort. Shortly after crossing the border into Scotland, stop individual pursuits. A popular attraction is a tour of the Guinness
at Jedburgh where we are treated to an English Tea with cakes Brewery (£20.00). Tonight’s dinner is independent, or join the
and finger sandwiches. Following tea, we enjoy some free time optional *Irish Dinner Show. (B)
in Jedburgh to visit the Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Day 10—IRELAND; Dublin, Kildare, County Kerry
Abbey or do some shopping at the Woolen Mill. We arrive at our
The area west of Dublin has become known as the center of the
hotel in late afternoon to freshen up and relax. Dinner will be on
Irish horse breeding and training industry. After touring the
your own, or join the optional *Scottish Dinner Show. (B)
Kildare National Stud Farm, we visit the Japanese Gardens of
Day 6—SCOTLAND; Edinburgh Tully House. We continue towards western Ireland and enjoy
We start the day with a guided tour of Edinburgh. After our tour, the scenic landscape. Our hotel is in County Kerry, hosting us for
enjoy free time to explore Edinburgh. Spend time along the a dinner and two-night stay. (B, D)
Day 11—IRELAND; Ring of Kerry, Killarney, County Kerry Day 14—ENGLAND; Bath, Stonehenge, London
We travel to the Iveragh Peninsula, also known as the “Ring of Crossing the mouth of the River Severn, we return to England
Kerry,” for a day of spectacular coastal landscapes. The day will for a tour of Bath, the elegant spa town where the Romans
include photo stops as well as lunch in one of the seaside harnessed the natural hot springs 2,000 years ago. An included
villages. Before arriving in Killarney, we make a stop at one of visit to the Roman Baths Museum reveals the advanced
the sheep farms to experience a sheep dog demonstration. engineering developed by the Romans. Then it is on to the
Killarney offers everything from excellent restaurants to local mysterious Stonehenge. Dating back to about 1500B.C., one can
pubs for an independent dinner. After dinner, we return to our only speculate how the stones reached this site and how they
County Kerry hotel. (B, L) were moved into place—some weighing 45 tons! Upon arrival in
London, we check in to our hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Day 12—IRELAND; Blarney Castle and Waterford
We look forward to our sights in this exciting city! (B, D)
One of the highlights of our trip is the visit to Blarney Castle. We
Day 15—ENGLAND; London
will see the thickly constructed (18 feet thick) 17th century
fortifications, and have time to walk the impressive grounds. Today begins with a guided bus tour of London’s famous
Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the charming restaurants in landmarks such as the Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, the
the city of Blarney. An afternoon arrival in Waterford allows House of Parliament with Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and
time for us to explore the town on foot or participate in the Trafalgar Aquare. Following the city tour, we will have a few
optional *Waterford Crystal Experience before enjoying dinner hours to ourselves for exploring. In the evening, London offers
at our hotel. (B, D) many choices for dining or join the optional *London Dinner and
Theatre excursion. (B)
Day 13—IRELAND; Waterford, & WALES; Pembroke and Cardiff
Day 16—Daytime Flight Home
We have an early morning departure in order to reach our ferry
in Rosslare. As we ferry from Ireland to Wales, there will be time Transfer to London airport for our flight home. We look back on
for an independent lunch on board. Leaving the ferry, we can the great time we had, the friends we made, and all the
view the varied scenery along the coastal road between memories we bring home. Transportation is provided to our pick
Pembrokshire National Park and Wye Valley. Mid-afternoon, we -up location. (B, In-Flight Meals)
arrive in Cardiff, the capitol city of Wales. Take a stroll through
MEAL CODE: B-Breakfast
the 56-acre Bute Park, relax over afternoon tea at a café or
L-Lunch
participate in the optional *Cardiff Castle excursion. Our hotel
D-Dinner
tonight is in Cardiff and will host us for dinner. (B, D)
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