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DISCOVER THE RACING WORLD
AMBASSADOR TRAVEL
Royal Ascot
Racing Tour
June 2020
Including
The Irish Derby Extension
2 An Invitation
It is with great pleasure that As well as Royal Ascot no doubt another of the
I invite you to join us on our highlights will be our visit to Newmarket. Renowned
Royal Ascot Racing Tour. This is as the horse racing capital of Europe with a history
undoubtedly one of the greatest dating as far back as 1174.
race meetings in the world as
It is also the European base to two of the largest
well as being the most celebrated
racing and breeding conglomerates in the world –
social events of the year.
Darley and Juddmonte Farms, and during our stay we
In the past Australian horses have met with success will experience a stallion parade at both Dalham Hall
at Royal Ascot and I have no doubt that we will once and Banstead Manor.
again have a strong representation in 2020.
At our welcome dinner at the Bedford Lodge in
There are few sporting events that can match the Newmarket, enjoy an informal dinner in the company
rich history of racing at Royal Ascot with champion of special guests including English and Australian
thoroughbreds from across the globe including Hong racing identities who will share their insight on the
Kong, the USA, New Zealand and of course, Australia forthcoming races.
competing.
At the completion of the tour you have the option of
The tour includes the first and final day of this extending your stay and joining us on the Irish Derby
prestigious race week, highlighted by the King’s Tour or further travel throughout England and Europe.
Stand and Golden Jubilee Stakes, and you will have
the opportunity to attend any of the other race days. Peter Harney
Managing Director
Ambassador Travel
Welcome Dinner Index
Newmarket, Saturday 13th June
An Invitation 2
The Newmarket, Saturday 15th June
The Bedford Hotel at Newmarket will play Royal Ascot Information 3
host to our Royal Ascot Welcome Dinner. Newmarket Information 4
What better way is there to start the tour
and meet with your fellow travellers at an Hotels5
informal event. The Garden Club 6
The evening will include both English and Queen Anne Enclosure
Australian racing identities who will share & Fine Dining Upgrade Options 7
some of their stories and insight into
forthcoming races at Royal Ascot Royal Ascot & Newmarket Tour 8-9
Royal Ascot Tour 10
Ireland, The Emerald Isle & Irish Derby 11
Irish Derby & The New Curragh 12
The Stud Farms of Ireland 13
Irish Derby Tour 14
Belfast Extension 15
Optional Day Tours 16
Royal Ascot 3 Royal Ascot is one of the most famous race meetings in the world with over 300 years of history and is a sporting venue rich in heritage and culture and attended by members of the British Royal Family as they arrive in a horse-drawn carriage. Royal Ascot A national institution, Royal Ascot is the centrepiece of the British social calendar. Each year, the tradition, pageantry and fashion combine at one of the most beautiful settings in the country and the fashion holds no bounds. There are few sporting events that can match the rich history of racing at Ascot. Over 300,000 visitors attend the event over the 5 day racing carnival. The quality of the racing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with nearly £4 million in prize money on offer and a total of eighteen ‘Group’ races over the five days. At least one group race is run every day of the carnival. The Kings Stand Stakes on the first day and the Golden Jubilee Stakes is run on the last day. Australian horses have been successful in these events in the past and no doubt they will have a strong representation in these events again in 2020.
4 Newmarket
Headquarters of British Racing
Newmarket is the headquarters of the British Racing Board and has a history dating as far back as 1174
making it the earliest known racing venue of post classical times. It is also the European base of the largest
racing and breeding conglomerate in the world – Darley.
Your accommodation is centrally located and is in walking distance to some of the leading English trainer’s
stables which house many of the contenders for Royal Ascot including the Australian contingency.
During your stay in Newmarket you will mix with racing’s elite in this quaint English town as everything gears
towards Royal Ascot. Visit stables, watch horses train on the heath and take in the National Thoroughbred
Museum. You will visit two of the world’s leading stud farms including Dalham Hall owned by Sheik Mohammed
Maktoum of Dubai, and Banstead Manor Stud owned by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
Dalham Hall -Darley Juddmonte Farms
Darley is HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Owned by Prince Khalid bin Abdullah of Saudi Arabia,
Maktoum’s global thoroughbred breeding operation, Juddmonte Farms consists of a variety of individual
which currently stands stallions in six countries around farms: three in England, two in Ireland, and three in
the world. Its headquarters are at Dalham Hall Stud, Kentucky and is renowned as one of the leading
located within the historic home of racing, Newmarket. breeders in the world.
DUBAWI FRANKEL
Currently heading the line-up of eight thoroughbred Banstead Manor is the headquarters of Juddmonte
stallions is Dubawi, one of the world’s most successful European breeding operation and has an impressive list
stallions and a son of one of the most famous stallions of stallions headlined by the unbeaten Frankel as well
to stand at Dalham Hall – Dubai Millennium. as Dansili, Oasis Dream, Bated Breath and Kingman.
Hotels 5 Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Newmarket Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa was originally a Georgian hunting lodge built for the Sixth Duke of Bedford in the 18th century and was converted into a hotel in the 1940’s. Nestled in three acres of secluded rose gardens and adjacent to some of the most famous paddocks and training stables in the world. The Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa provides the perfect blend between old and new, retaining the charm and character of a country house but with the modern luxury and comfort of an exquisite boutique hotel. Royal Garden Hotel London The Royal Garden Hotel is a first class hotel situated in the heart of Kensington on high street. Perfectly situated within walking distance to the Natural History Museum & Royal Albert Hall. Additionally, Knightsbridge & Harrods are located nearby. Regarded as one of the most contemporary hotels in Kensington, London, you will enjoy a combination of superb, facilities and modern design.
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Queen Anne Enclosure 7 Watch the world’s most famous race meeting from the epicentre of Royal Ascot, the Queen Anne Enclosure is named in honour of the racecourse’s founding monarch. Situated close to the Parade Ring and the Winners’ As the Queens Anne Enclosure is and upmarket venue Enclosure, you are right at the heart of the action. at Royal Ascot a dress code is required. Ladies within With elegant Champagne bars and tea rooms of the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to the beautifully manicured Queen Anne Lawns, the dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion and a atmospheric raised terraces from where to watch the headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times. Royal Procession and world-class racing followed by Gentleman are required to wear a matching full-length the uplifting tradition of singing around the Bandstand. suit with a collared shirt and tie. This enclosure allows you to tailor your ideal day. Fine Dining Panoramic Restaurant, Royal Enclosure Upgrade Options Fine Dining at the Royal Meeting offers exclusivity and unsurpassed service, an opportunity to make an exciting occasion unforgettable. An array of the finest Michelin - Starred and a la carte menus, the latter designed by Ascot’s award-winning team, are presented harmoniously on each plate in beautifully dressed surroundings. For further details and costings, please contact our office at your earliest convenience.
8 Royal Ascot & Newmarket Tour
It is my great pleasure Day 5, Monday 15 June
to be your tour host for NEWMARKET – LONDON Stud Farm
Ambassador Travel’s Royal This morning you have another opportunity to watch
Ascot & Newmarket Racing the horses have their last workout before they head to
Tour once again in 2020. Royal Ascot. This will be followed by a visit to Dalham
Hall, the operational headquarters of Darley Stud, the
I extend a warm welcome global thoroughbred breeding operation owned by the
to past and new participants Sheikh of Dubai, then continue on to London arriving
to join us on what is mid-afternoon.
undoubtedly one of the Accommodation: London
greatest race meetings in
the world. Day 6, Tuesday 16 June
Bryan Martin OAM LONDON Race Day
Bryan Martin Racing Club Transfer to the race track for opening day of Royal Ascot
with three group one races run today. No doubt the
highlight will be the King’s Stand Stakes which is the first
leg of the British global sprint. Australian horses have
a great record in this event with Choisir in 2003, Take
Day 1, Thursday 11 June Over Target 2006, Miss Andretti 2007 and Scenic
AUSTRALIA – LONDON Blast 2010 being successful.
Make your way to your respective airport to join your Accommodation:London
early morning flight to London via Dubai. Arrive London
early evening and transfer to your nearby airport hotel. Day 7, Wednesday 17 June
Evening at leisure. LONDON
Accommodation:Heathrow After breakfast, join a half day sightseeing tour of
London taking in all of London’s most renowned
Day 2, Friday 12 June landmarks and major attractions which may include
LONDON – NEWMARKET Stud Farm the Tower of London, Big Ben, St. Pauls Cathedral and
After breakfast transfer by coach direct to Newmarket a many others. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
town with a rich, royal history where the thoroughbred Accommodation:London
race horse is king. Upon arrival check into your centrally
located hotel and mid afternoon you will visit Banstead Day 8, Thursday 18 June
Manor for a stallion parade where the unbeaten Frankel LONDON
headlines an impressive list of stallions. You have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth
Accommodation: Newmarket of attractions at your own pace. You might want to join
an optional tour to Stonehenge a 3500 year old circle
Day 3, Saturday 13 June of gigantic stones. Ponder at its astronomical, spiritual,
NEWMARKET or even supernatural meaning before continuing on to
Early morning start and watch the horses exercising on the Georgian city of Bath. Alternatively return to Ascot
the heath before returning to your hotel for breakfast. racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot
Begin your tour of Newmarket and surrounding areas for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race
including racetracks, leading trainer’s stables and then that celebrated its 200th running in 2007 with a second
finishing at the National Thoroughbred Racing Museum. consecutive win by Yeats.
This evening enjoy a Royal Ascot Welcome Dinner at the Accommodation:London
Bedford Lodge Hotel.
Accommodation: Newmarket Day 9, Friday 19 June
LONDON
Day 4, Sunday 14 June With no scheduled program today, you may attend
NEWMARKET racing at Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1
Morning is at leisure before departing on a tour to visit race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million,
the historical city of Cambridge which is famous for its there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot.
majestic university as well as its beautiful architecture, Alternatively, join an optional tour to Stratford Upon
art galleries and museums. Return to Newmarket in Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and walk through
the afternoon, with the evening is at leisure. the cobbled streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: Newmarket Accommodation:London
Royal Ascot & Newmarket Tour 9
Day 10, Saturday 20 June
LONDON Race Day
Cost Per Person
The exciting racing action comes to a close today and Twin Share Single Supp.
you will attend the final day of Royal Ascot. Today’s
$10,695 $2,395
highlights include the group one Golden Jubilee Stakes
which was won by the Australian horse Choisir in 2003, Tour Includes
again by his son Star Spangled Banner in 2010 and of
»» Economy class airfares
course by Black Caviar in 2012. At the conclusion of the »» Airline Fuel Surcharges
day you will be transferred back to your hotel. »» Return group transfers from airport / hotel
Accommodation: London »» All travel in luxury coach
»» First class accommodation on a twin share basis
Day 11, Sunday 21 June »» Breakfast daily
LONDON – AUSTRALIA »» Tour of Newmarket
Later this afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight »» Admission to National Thoroughbred Museum
bound for Australia. Alternatively you may extend your »» Welcome dinner in Newmarket
stay to anywhere in Europe or further explore London »» Stable & stud farm visits as listed
and all that this fascinating city has to offer its visitors. »» Return group transfers from hotel / racecourse
As the famous English 17th century author and poet on included race days
Samuel Johnson once said “When a man is tired of »» Admission to Queen Anne Enclosure & Garden
London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that Club* on days 6 & 10
life can afford.” »» Sightseeing tour in London
Accommodation: In Flight »» Hotel porterage of one bag per person
»» Assistance throughout
Day 12 Monday 22 June
IN FLIGHT Not Included
»» Items of a personal nature
Day 13 Tuesday 23 June »» Airline Airport Taxes (approximately $395)
AUSTRALIA »» Passport / visa fees (if applicable)
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with »» Travel insurance
Ambassador Travel. »» Meals other than listed
»» Gratuities
Cost based on minimum of 20 passengers departing from Brisbane,
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth. Other ports of travel &
business / first class airfares available on request.
Racedays at Royal Ascot
For avid race goers who would like to attend race days Thursday 18 June
other than listed on the itinerary we can assist with Thursday’s highlight is the Group 1 Gold Cup, a battle
procuring the necessary admission. Please refer to of stamina and determination over two miles and
listing below for all race days: four furlongs - this undisputed long distance world
Tuesday 16 June (Included in Itinerary) championship is not for the faint hearted.
The opening day of what is sure to be a flying start with Friday 19 June
three Group 1 races; the Queen Anne Stakes, the King’s The feature race on Friday is the Coronation Stakes,
Stand Stakes - the first British leg of the Global Sprint which traditionally brings together the leading three-
Challenge – and the St James’s Palace Stakes. year-old fillies in Europe. Also on the card is the King
Wednesday 17 June Edward VII Stakes, colloquially called the ‘Ascot Derby,’
as the conditions mirror those of the Epsom Classic.
The highlight of the second day is the Group 1 Prince of
Wales’s Stakes, arguably the most important race with Saturday 20 June (Included in Itinerary)
£400,000 prize money on offer. Also on the card are the The final day of the meeting always provides a dramatic
Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes, for older female milers climax and features one of the world’s most important
and the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, for the best up international races, the Golden Jubilee Stakes, the
and coming two year old fillies. second British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge.
10 Royal Ascot
Day 1, Sunday 14 June Day 7, Saturday 20 June
AUSTRALIA – LONDON LONDON Race Day
Make your way to the airport for your flight to London. The exciting racing action comes to a close today and
Accommodation: In Flight you will attend the final day of Royal Ascot. Today’s
highlights include the group one Golden Jubilee Stakes
Day 2, Monday 15 June which was won by the Australian horse Choisir in 2003,
LONDON again by his son Star Spangled Banner in 2010 and of
Upon arrival in London, you will transfer to your centrally course by Black Caviar in 2012. At the conclusion of the
located hotel where you will meet the balance of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel.
group. Afternoon and evening is at leisure. Accommodation: London
Accommodation: London
Day 8, Sunday 21 June
Day 3, Tuesday 16 June LONDON – AUSTRALIA
LONDON Race Day Later this afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight
Transfer to the race track for opening day of Royal Ascot bound for Australia. Alternatively you may extend your
with three group one races run today. No doubt the stay to anywhere in Europe or further explore London
highlight will be the King’s Stand Stakes which is the first and all that this fascinating city has to offer its visitors. As
leg of the British global sprint. Australian horses have the famous English 17th century author and poet Samuel
a great record in this event with Choisir in 2003, Take Johnson once said “When a man is tired of London, he is
Over Target 2006, Miss Andretti 2007 and Scenic tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.”
Accommodation: In Flight
Blast 2010 being successful.
Accommodation:London
Day 9 Monday 22 June
IN FLIGHT
Day 4, Wednesday 17 June
LONDON Day 10, Tuesday 23 June
After breakfast, join a half day sightseeing tour of AUSTRALIA
London taking in all of London’s most renowned Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour.
landmarks and major attractions which may include
the Tower of London, Big Ben, St. Pauls Cathedral and Cost Per Person
many others. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation:London Twin Share Single Supp.
$8,395 $1,695
Day 5, Thursday 18 June
LONDON Tour Includes
You have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth »» Economy class airfares
of attractions. You might want to join an optional tour to »» Airline Fuel Surcharges
»» Return group transfers from airport / hotel
Stonehenge a 3500 year old circle of gigantic stones. »» All travel in luxury coach
Ponder at its astronomical, spiritual, or even supernatural »» First class accommodation on a twin share basis
meaning before continuing on to the Georgian city of »» Breakfast daily
Bath. Alternatively return to Ascot racecourse for the »» Return group transfers from hotel / racecourse
popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the on included race days
»» Admission to Queen Anne Enclosure and Garden
Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race that celebrated its 200th
Club* on days 3 & 7
running in 2007 with a second consecutive win by Yeats. »» Sightseeing tour in London
Accommodation:London »» Hotel porterage of one bag per person
»» Assistance throughout
Day 6, Friday 19 June
LONDON Not Included
With no scheduled program today, you may attend »» Items of a personal nature
racing at Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 »» Airline Airport Taxes (approximately $395)
»» Passport / visa fees (if applicable)
race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, »» Meals other than listed
there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot. »» Travel insurance
Alternatively, join an optional tour to Stratford Upon »» Gratuities
Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and walk through Cost based on minimum of 20 passengers departing from Brisbane,
the cobbled streets of Oxford. Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth. Other ports of travel &
Accommodation:London business / first class airfares available on request.Ireland, The Emerald Isle 11
Ireland is one of Europe’s gems, a scenic extravaganza of lakes, mountains, sea and castles which is enough
to make your jaw drop. From lonely wind lashed wilderness to picture postcard villages and endless roaming
hillsides, Ireland is certainly the Emerald Isle.
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Irish Derby
We invite you to join us for the 2020 Irish Derby Festival and experience
racing like no other at Ireland’s flagship racecourse The Curragh.
Over 1000 years of racing history have been merged to deliver a unique
guest experience in our brand new grandstand and landscape where state
of the art hospitality, betting and guest facilities will welcome you to what
is Ireland’s premier racecourse.
The home of all 5 classic races The Curragh has long been regarded as
one of the world’s best racecourses, now we have the facilities to match.
We look forward to welcoming all returning and new guests to what will be
the finest spectacle of thoroughbred racing ever held on the Emerald Isle
in June 2020. Don’t Miss It!
Martyn Pipe | Curragh Hospitality12 Irish Derby
THE NEW CURRAGH
The new Curragh has seen the creation of world class facilities on a par with the best anywhere in the world.
The centrepiece of the redevelopment is a major new grandstand which incorporates five star corporate
facilities, restaurants, bars and superb viewing facilities.
The arrivals and reception area incorporates a museum to celebrate the history of racing in Ireland and the
contribution Ireland has made to the sport worldwide.
A new parade ring ensures that more patrons can share in the excitement and build up to the racing and all this
while retaining the unrivalled atmosphere and unique spirit of the Curragh is retained.The Stud Farms of Ireland 13
Coolmore Stud*
Coolmore is the world’s largest breeding operation
of thoroughbred racehorses and reputed as being
obsessed with breeding the right horses, hence the
quality of stallions that have stood and stand there
now. Champions litter the honour board with names
like Sadler’s Wells, Danehill, Gallileo, Montjeu and
Choisir just to name a few.
Established by the Magnier family in County Tipperary,
Coolmore (also known as the Home of Champions) has
been breeding and training champion horses since
1975. Today, the name Coolmore is synonymous with
breeding and training, with branches in both the USA
and Australia.
Kildangan Stud*
Darley’s Irish operation Kildangan is a stud with
magnificent history and distinctly Irish beauty and is
located in County Kildare. Birthplace of two Epsom
Derby winners as well as 11 Classic winners over five
decades. It now operates with 12 separate yards and
has accommodation for over 300 horses.
Kildangan is home of many stallions, including sires
such as Exceed and Excel, Dawn Approach and
Shamardal. This is a prolific farm not to be missed.
* Subject to onfirmation.
The Heritage Hotel & Spa, Killenard
The Heritage Hotel and Spa combines sophisticated elegance with impeccable hospitality set in the pastoral
Laois Countryside. This Property includes a World Class Hotel, an Award Winning Spa, and all the other
amenities one would expect from a hotel of this statue.14 Irish Derby Tour
Day 1, Sunday 21 June Day 6, Friday 26 June
LONDON – DUBLIN KILLENARD Race Day
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Dublin this This morning, visit the showpiece of Irish racing – The Irish
morning. Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to National Stud and Japanese Gardens, which stands some
your centrally located hotel. This afternoon is free to of Ireland’s leading stallions. The iconic Japanese Garden
explore Dublin at your leisure. are renowned throughout the world as one of the finest
Accommodation: Dublin of its kind in Europe. Enjoy a great evening of racing at
the Curragh, which will feature some excellent racing on a
Day 2, Monday 22 June seven race card before returning to the hotel late evening.
DUBLIN Accommodation: Killenard
Acquaint yourself with the city on a sightseeing tour
today. Your sights may include Dublin Castle and St Day 7, Saturday 27 June
Patrick’s Cathedral, the O’Connell Bridge, the famous KILLENARD Race Day
Guinness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery. On After breakfast enjoy the Curragh hospitality for the
conclusion of your tour you will return to your hotel, with Morning Line, where a panel of racing personalities will
your afternoon and evening at leisure. mark your card for the day’s racing. Travel a short distance
Accommodation: Dublin to the Curragh for the running of the Irish Derby, a Group 1
race for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. After
Day 3, Tuesday 23 June this exciting race day, you will be transferred back to your
DUBLIN – LIMERICK accommodation and enjoy the exclusive and informal
After breakfast depart for Limerick via Galway. You will be Après Derby Gala Dinner and show at the hotel.
travelling south along Galway Bay and down the Atlantic Accommodation: Killenard
Way to County Clare. Here you will see the Burren, which
is Galic for rocky land. On the Atlantic coast you can Day 8, Sunday 28 June
stand on the 214 metres high and 8 kilometres long Cliffs KILLENARD – DUBLIN
of Moher and gaze out at the vastness of the Atlantic This morning your Irish tour concludes – you will be
Ocean before continuing on to Limerick. transferred to Dublin for your homeward bound flight.
Accommodation: Limerick Alternatively, you may choose to extend your stay to
include the 3rd day of the racing Carnival.
Day 4, Wednesday 24 June
LIMERICK – KILLARNEY Cost Per Person
Today embark on Ireland’s most popular scenic
Twin Share Single Supp.
drive – the Ring of Kerry. This winding route reveals
breathtaking views of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks as well $4,995 $1,195
as the scenic coast of beaches and cliffs. As you travel
along, there will be plenty of stops for photos at the
Tour Includes
»» Return economy class airfares London / Dublin
best vantage points. Cross to Valentia Island by bridge
»» Return transfers airport / hotel
and stroll around Sneem, with its brightly painted »» First class accommodation on a twin share basis
houses, and again at Moll’s Gap for panoramic views »» Breakfast daily
of Ireland’s highest mountains and deep valleys. Your »» Sightseeing tour of Dublin
evening is at leisure. »» Lunch on day 4
Accommodation: Killarney »» BBQ dinners on days 5 & 7
»» Tour of Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher
»» Visit to Irish National Stud & Japanes Gardens
Day 5, Thursday 25 June »» Stud farm visits as listed
KILLARNEY – KILLENARD Stud Farm »» Return transfers hotel / racecourse on racedays
After breakfast travel to Tipperary to visit Coolmore Stud*, »» General admission to racecourse on racedays
the world’s largest thoroughbred breeding operation. »» All travel and sightseeing as listed
Established in 1975 with just the original Coolmore Ireland,
the operation now has three additional operations in Not Included
Kentucky, the Hunter Valley and the National Hunt in »» Items of a personal nature
»» Airline Airport Taxes (approximately $225)
Ireland. Continue on to Kildagan Stud*, the Irish stud of
»» Passport / visa fees (if applicable)
the international Darley operation, prior to arriving at your »» Travel insurance
hotel, where you will enjoy a welcome canape reception »» Meals other than listed
and entertainment in the bar this evening. »» Gratuities
Accommodation: Killenard Cost based on minimum of 20 passengers.
* Subject to confirmation.
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Day 2, Monday 28 June Day 4, Wednesday 01 July
DUBLIN - BELFAST BELFAST
Travel by train from Belfast to Dublin. Upon arrival make Your morning is at leisure. Mid-afternoon transfer to the
your way to your centrally located hotel for check-in from airport for your homeward bound flight. Alternatively you
15:00 hrs. Your evening is at leisure. may choose to extend your stay in Europe.
Accommodation:Belfast
Day 2 Monday 29 June
BELFAST
After breakfast depart for the spectacular Antrim Coast
where you will visit Giant’s Causeway, the subject of many
legends and where an estimated 37,000 basalt columns
extend from cliffs down into the sea. Visit Old Bushmills
Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world for a
whiskey tasting. Its Grant to Distil was given in 1608 but it Cost Per Person
is believed that spirit was probably made here 200 years
before that. After your excursion you will be returned to
Twin Share Single Supp.
your hotel. $1,995 $395
Accommodation:Belfast
Tour Includes
Day 3, Tuesday 30 June »» First class accommodation on a twin share basis
BELFAST »» Breakfast daily
After breakfast embark on a Belfast City Tour including »» Rail travel Dublin - Belfast
the murals of the Loyalist Shankill Road & Nationalist Falls »» Economy class airfare Belfast - London
Road. Belfast was the only city in Ireland to experience the »» Transfers Rail Station / Hotel / Airport
»» Full day tour to Giants Causeway including
full force of the Industrial revolution. Linen, rope making,
Bushmills Distillery
tobacco and most famously ship building including the
»» Half day tour of Belfast including Titanic Museum
building of the Titanic on the Harland & Wolff shipyard
were the main industries. The troubles took their toll on Not Included
the economic life of Belfast but the past ten years of »» Items of a personal nature
peace have returned much prosperity while the genuine »» Airline Airport Taxes (approximately $145)
friendliness of the city never left. Afternoon visit to Titanic »» Passport / visa fees (if applicable)
Belfast the world’s largest Titanic-themed visitor attraction »» Travel insurance
located on the very slipways where she was built at the »» Meals other than listed
heart of Belfast. Your evening is at leisure.
Cost based on minimum of 15 passengers.
Accommodation:BelfastThe Championships, Wimbledon
29 June - 12 July
The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known as “Wimbledon”, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and
is widely considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877.
It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the
US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon is the only major still played on grass.
Why not take the opportunity to extend
your stay after Royal Ascot tour or Irish
Derby and take in Wimbledon.
We can assist you with packages which
include accommodation, reserve seating
for centre court, No. 1 and No. 2 courts
depending upon your requirements.
For further details and costings please
contact our office at your earliest
convenience.
Optional Day Tours
Stonehenge & Bath Oxford & Stratford
Thursday 18 June* $195 Friday 19 June* $185
Visit Stonehenge the most important prehistoric site in Gain a fascinating insight into the life of famous
England linked to the legend of Merlin and King Arthur. playwright, William Shakespeare by visiting Stratford
We will also visit the beautiful Georgian City of Bath to upon Avon, followed by a drive through one of the most
view some of the country’s finest architecture. scenic areas of England, the Cotswolds. Arrive in Oxford
and embark on a walking tour through its cobbled streets
* Subject to availability at time of booking. and centuries-old colleges.
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