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THE BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES - 2010

21 days incl. air, or 20 days from London to London (GL)

Vacation Overview

Discover the best of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland on this getaway that features five 2-night stays. Your journey begins in England with visits of London, Oxford, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, and medieval York. Heading north, it’s on to the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands for visits of Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Braemar, Inverness, Glasgow, Gretna Green, and a cruise on Loch Lomond. Return to England to take in the serene Lake District before passing through Snowdonia National Park in Wales en route to Ireland. The “Fair City” of Dublin, the Irish National Stud at Kildare, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, and Waterford are just some of the Irish highlights. Ferry across St. George’s Channel and drive to Bath to see the amazing Roman excavations. Enjoy two nights in the seaside resort of Torquay, including an excursion to Cornwall and to see the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth. Return to London via prehistoric Stonehenge and Salisbury.

Special Departures:
Tickets for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for tours departing July 31st through Aug 21st.

Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Enjoy the beautiful campus of the renowned Trinity College
  • The prehistoric Stonehenge located in England
  • Visit Stonehenge and see one of Englands engineering marvels
  • Tower of London on a sunny day
  • Big Ben at night in London
  • The Salisbury Cathedral in England
  • Enjoy the beautiful views along the Ring of Kerry in Ireland
  • Atop the famous Edinburgh rock, the Edinburgh Castle provides panoramic views
  • Visit the Cliffs of Moher and see some of Ireland’s most spectacular views
  A Vacation Story  Changing of the Guard

"Changing the Guard dates to Henry VII (reigned 1485-1509) and was designed to show military discipline as well as ceremony. The tall bearskin hats were introduced in the 18th century to make the soldiers look taller and thus more frightening, and they were adopted for ceremonial use in 1832. The ceremony we know today started in the late 1800s and involves real soldiers who fulfill all military duties, guarding the Queen being just part of their service."

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