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Britain and Ireland
16 Days starting from $2,550

Countries Visited:
England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland

 

Length: 16 Days
Type: Budget Tour
Category: SuperSaver European Essentials 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: S303
   
 
About This Tour


Tour highlights include: Guided tours of Dublin and Edinburgh. Orientation tours of Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Limerick, Chester, Glasgow, York, Coventry, Stratford.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
  • Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
  • Luxury, jet-air ventilated coach with 49 reclining seats.
  • Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
  • Return ferry transportation between Wales & Ireland.

Professional Service

  • Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
  • Qualified local city guides on major city sightseeing tours.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 14 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London, Dublin and Edinburgh;
  • Orientation tours of Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Limerick, Chester, Glasgow, York, Coventry, Stratford

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben
  • See the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge
  • See Salisbury Cathedral
  • Visit Georgian Bath
  • See Chester’s Cathedral & walk the Rows
  • Visit Wordsworth’s grave, Grasmere
  • See York Minster and the Shambles
  • Visit Coventry’s Cathedral
  • See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford
  • Scenic drives through the Cotswolds, Lake District and Northumberland Moors

Wales

  • See Cardiff’s Civic Buildings & Millennium Stadium
  • Visit the village with Britain’s longest name

Ireland

  • See Reginald’s Tower and Waterford’s City walls and Visit a Waterford Crystal display
  • Drive through Dungarvan Visit Blarney Woollen Mill
  • Cross the Derrynasaggart Mountains
  • Tour the scenic Ring of Kerry
  • See the three lakes of Killarney
  • Visit picturesque Adare
  • See King John’s Castle & St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick
  • See the Rock of Cashel
  • Pass the Curragh Racecourse
  • See Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, Trinity Collegeand Customs House

Scotland

  • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
  • In Edinburgh see the Castle, drive the Royal Mile, see the 18th century New Town & see Walter Scott’s Memorial
  • See Jedburgh Abbey
  • Scenic drive through the Cheviot Hills

VISITING ENGLAND, WALES, IRELAND AND SCOTLAND

Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 – Arrive London
Welcome to London! On arrival you are transfered to your London tour hotel where you are at leisure.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury.

Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Your half day London sightseeing tour shows you all the major sights. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 4 – London – Cardiff
Meet your Tour Director and head west to see Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Bath. Arrive in Cardiff, Wales in time for an orientation tour before settling into your hotel.
Hotel: Premier Travel Inn. (B,D)

Day 5 – Cardiff – Waterford
Travel through South Wales to Pembroke and set sail for Ireland and your hotel. Hotel: Days. (B,D)

Day 6 – Waterford – Killarney
See Reginald’s Tower and the Waterford city walls before visiting the Waterford Crystal showroom. A scenic drive leads you to Blarney, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone to get the ‘gift of the ‘gab’, before taking you on to your hotel in Killarney.
Hotel: Killarney Heights. (B,D)

Day 7 – Ring of Kerry Excursion
See some of the finest scenery in Ireland as you travel the Ring of Kerry, discovering a world of seascapes, towering cliffs and lush lakelands. (B)

Day 8 – Killarney – Dublin
Travel via Adare to Limerick, and take an orientation tour of the city. See the Rock of Cashel as you journey on to the Irish capital, Dublin.
Hotel: Montrose. (B)

Day 9 – Dublin Sightseeing
A guided city tour shows you the elegant Georgian squares and the impressive Dublin Castle. Later, see the home of the Irish President in Phoenix Park, Customs House, statue-lined O’Connell Street and Trinity College. Spend an afternoon at leisure shopping or simply getting to know the locals. (B)

Day 10 – Dublin – Chester Area
Take the ferry across to Wales, and drive back into England to see Chester’s black and white ‘Rows’, the fabulous city walls and the cathedral before settling into your hotel for the night.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Runcorn. (B,D)

Day 11 – Chester Area – Edinburgh
Drive through the Lake District, an area so beautiful it has inspired a host of writers, including children’s author Beatrix Potter and the poet William Wordsworth, whose grave you will visit in the village of Grasmere. Cross the border into Scotland, a land of tartan and bagpipes, and travel to the Scottish capital - Edinburgh for our two night stay.
Hotel: Ellersly House. (B,D)

Day 12 – Edinburgh at Leisure
After a local guide shows you the highlights of the city, including the castle, you will have free time to relax and explore the city on your own. (B)

Day 13 – Edinburgh – Glasgow
This morning a short journey brings you to the thriving commercial city of Glasgow with time to explore this afternoon.
Hotel: Erskine Bridge. (B)

Day 14 – Glasgow – Leeds
Pass ruined Jedburgh Abbey on your way to the ancient city of York, where you will see the Shambles and York Minster before continuing to Leeds. Hotel: Jurys Inn. (B,D)

Day 15 – Leeds – London
Visit Coventry Cathedral before reaching Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon en route to London. Hotel: Holiday Inn Kings Cross/Bloomsbury. (B)

Day 16 – Return to USA
Your memorable tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. (B)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
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Single
(Land + Air)


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Essentials Inclusions

Superior Touring

  • Arrival & departure transfers between the airport & your Insight London hotel (see savings page).
  • Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure.
  • Luxury, jet-air ventilated coach with 49 reclining seats.
  • Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack.
  • Return ferry transportation between Wales & Ireland.

Professional Service

  • Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
  • Qualified local city guides on major city sightseeing tours.
  • Helpful staff on hand at our London Service Centre to assist you with sightseeing, theatre tickets etc.

More Included Meals

  • 14 Breakfasts (B) 6 three course evening meals (D)

Highlights & Sightseeing

  • Guided tours of London, Dublin and Edinburgh;
  • Orientation tours of Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Limerick, Chester, Glasgow, York, Coventry, Stratford

England

  • See the sights of London including Big Ben
  • See the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge
  • See Salisbury Cathedral
  • Visit Georgian Bath
  • See Chester’s Cathedral & walk the Rows
  • Visit Wordsworth’s grave, Grasmere
  • See York Minster and the Shambles
  • Visit Coventry’s Cathedral
  • See Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford
  • Scenic drives through the Cotswolds, Lake District and Northumberland Moors

Wales

  • See Cardiff’s Civic Buildings & Millennium Stadium
  • Visit the village with Britain’s longest name

Ireland

  • See Reginald’s Tower and Waterford’s City walls and Visit a Waterford Crystal display
  • Drive through Dungarvan Visit Blarney Woollen Mill
  • Cross the Derrynasaggart Mountains
  • Tour the scenic Ring of Kerry
  • See the three lakes of Killarney
  • Visit picturesque Adare
  • See King John’s Castle & St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick
  • See the Rock of Cashel
  • Pass the Curragh Racecourse
  • See Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, Trinity Collegeand Customs House

Scotland

  • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
  • In Edinburgh see the Castle, drive the Royal Mile, see the 18th century New Town & see Walter Scott’s Memorial
  • See Jedburgh Abbey
  • Scenic drive through the Cheviot Hills

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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