September 8-23, 2021 Featuring England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland - Personalized Tours
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Featuring England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
September 8-23, 2021
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 over-
night cities allow for an in-depth focus on the many high-
lights. 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 al Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town. With many unique attractions
such as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, Writer’s
Hop aboard transportation to the Milwaukee Airport. Take time
Museum, Gladstone’s Land and many others, we will find great
to relax on your transatlantic flight with that assurance that all
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 Warwick-
Green was well known for “run-away weddings” performed by
shire, we make a brief stop in Oxford where Henry II established
the blacksmith. Starting in 1754, English couples would cross the
the first university of Britain in 1167. Tonight at our hotel, we
border to be married under liberal terms of Scottish laws. After
meet our fellow travelers for a welcoming dinner. (D)
our visit to Gretna Green, we cross back into England and con-
Day 3—ENGLAND; Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-Upon-Avon tinue 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 build- Tour which highlights landmarks famous to the Beatles. Dinner
ings characterize this region. The first stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, is independent tonight. (B)
offering antique shops and a chance to get a souvenir photo Day 8—WALES; Snowdonia, Caernarfon & IRELAND; Dublin
with your hands in the village’s authentic stocks. Then it’s on to
This day is devoted to the sweeping landscape of Northern
Stratford-Upon-Avon, where half-timbered houses and thatched
Wales. After a morning stop in Betwsy-Coed, we continue
roof cottages create a truly English setting. Enjoy some free time
through the thick pine forest of Snowdonia National Park, a
in the village or join the optional *Warwick Castle excursion to
mountainous region with rough but beautiful terrain. Once in
the 1,000 year old castle. We return to our hotel in Warwick-
Caernarfon, we can view one of the castles built by Prince Ed-
shire for dinner. (B, D)
ward 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 pictur- on your own. Choose to dine while we ferry from Wales to the
esque streets in Britain with unique shops, cafes and restau- Republic of Ireland or wait to eat until arrival in Dublin for a true
rants. York also boasts the most complete example of medieval Irish dinner. (B)
city walls still standing in England today. In late afternoon, we Day 9—IRELAND; Dublin
travel through North Yorkshire to Darlington for hotel check-in
The capital city of the Republic of Ireland offers much to keep us
and dinner. (B, D)
busy and entertained. A local guide joins us this morning to pro-
Day 5—ENGLAND; Hadrian’s Wall & SCOTLAND; Jedburgh vide insight into the city’s history and to point out the popular
Our morning drive takes us to Hadrian's Wall, a fascinating Ro- landmarks including Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and the Guin-
man monument nearly 2,000 years old. We will visit one section ness Brewery. Entrance into St. Patrick’s Cathedral is included.
of the 70-plus mile structure. Located there is Chester’s Roman Following our city tour the afternoon is free for individual pur-
Fort. Shortly after crossing the border into Scotland, stop at Jed- suits. A popular attraction is a tour of the Guinness Brewery
burgh where we are treated to an English Tea with cakes and (£20.00). Tonight’s dinner is independent, or join the optional
finger sandwiches. Following tea, we enjoy some free time in *Irish Dinner Show. (B)
Jedburgh to visit the Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Ab- Day 10—IRELAND; Dublin, Kildare, County Kerry
bey 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 Kil-
your own, or join the optional *Scottish Dinner Show. (B)
dare National Stud Farm, we visit the Japanese Gardens of Tully
Day 6—SCOTLAND; Edinburgh House. We continue towards western Ireland and enjoy the sce-
We start the day with a guided tour of Edinburgh. After our tour, nic landscape. Our hotel is in County Kerry, hosting us for a din-
enjoy free time to explore Edinburgh. Spend time along the Roy- ner and two-night stay.
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 har-
include photo stops as well as lunch in one of the seaside villag- nessed the natural hot springs 2,000 years ago. An included visit
es. Before arriving in Killarney, we make a stop at one of the to the Roman Baths Museum reveals the advanced engineering
sheep farms to experience a sheep dog demonstration. Killarney developed by the Romans. Then it is on to the mysterious Stone-
offers everything from excellent restaurants to local pubs for an henge. Dating back to about 1500B.C., one can only speculate
independent dinner. After dinner, we return to our County Kerry how the stones reached this site and how they were moved into
hotel. (B, L) place—some weighing 45 tons! Upon arrival in London, we
check in to our hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner. (B, D)
Day 12—IRELAND; Blarney Castle and Waterford
Day 15—ENGLAND; London
One of the highlights of our trip is the visit to Blarney Castle. We
will see the thickly constructed (18 feet thick) 17th century forti- Today begins with a guided bus tour of London’s famous land-
fications, and have time to walk the impressive grounds. Enjoy marks such as the Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, the House of
lunch on your own at one of the charming restaurants in the city Parliament with Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Aq-
of Blarney. An afternoon arrival in Waterford allows time for us uare. Following the city tour, we will have a few hours to our-
to explore the town on foot or participate in the optional selves for exploring. In the evening, London offers many choices
*Waterford Crystal Experience before enjoying dinner at our for dining or join the optional *London Dinner and Theatre ex-
hotel. (B, D) cursion. (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 Transfer to London airport for our flight home. We look back on
in Rosslare. As we ferry from Ireland to Wales, there will be time the great time we had, the friends we made, and all the memo-
for an independent lunch on board. Leaving the ferry, we can ries we bring home. Transportation is provided to our pick-up
view the varied scenery along the coastal road between Pem- location. (B, In-Flight Meals)
brokshire National Park and Wye Valley. Mid-afternoon, we ar-
rive in Cardiff, the capitol city of Wales. Take a stroll through the
MEAL CODE: B-Breakfast
56-acre Bute Park, relax over afternoon tea at a café or partici-
L-Lunch
pate in the optional *Cardiff Castle excursion. Our hotel tonight
D-Dinner
is in Cardiff and will host us for dinner. (B, D)
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