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Best of the Neighboring Isles -
17 Day Tour England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
GUARANTEED SMALL GROUP - LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS
Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales in one small group escorted tour! There are so many special experiences that make your Lynott Tours vacation unique, and you simply can't match them by traveling on your own. When you join us on this fully escorted small group motor-coach tour, you'll see glorious Britain, Scotland and Ireland with a congenial group of travelers, a more personalized experience than a large bus tour.
Thursday - DEPART HOME Board your overnight transatlantic flight to London, England.
Friday - ARRIVE LONDON Afternoon black taxi tour of the London film locations used in all 6 Harry Potter films. OR Our 'Royal London' Tour will take you to the very heartbeat of the Royal Family - see the home of the Queen of England.
Saturday - LONDON DAY FREE You will have a Big Bus pass for a panoramic tour of London, plus a London cruise. We suggest the London Eye. One of the newest and most popular attractions in London, this 135-meter tall Ferris wheel along the banks of the Thames River is one of several landmarks that can be seen, including Big Ben, Parliament, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace. (CB)
Sunday - STONEHENGE/BATH/WALES Today we drive through the English countryside to see the mysterious circle of standing stones at Stonehenge and the medieval village of Lacock, which inspired the image of Potter's Gordric's Hollow, Emma and Pride and Prejudice We continue to Bath to visit the excavations of the Roman baths, and the Pultney Bridge, which is totally covered with houses. Nearby is Tintern Abbey, one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. Wales has its own language, its own Prince, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain. Stay in Cheltenham. (CB)
Monday - COTSWOLDS/STRATFORD/CHESTER Drive up through the pretty villages of the Cotswolds. Some of the loveliest towns in all England are located in the Cotswolds, with houses of honey-colored stone along winding lanes You visit Anne Hathaway's birthplace - a quaint thatched cottage visit Anne Hathway's thatched cottage in the market town of Stratford. We end our day in the Roman city of Chester. See the medieval city walls. The historic center of the city is the Cross, the intersection of four principal thoroughfares - Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge. The town crier, colorfully garbed, appears at the Cross to proclaim that all is well and he has some announcements to shout. This takes you back in time when the Cross featured a pillory, whipping post and stocks. Countless writers have lived in the city or stayed here - Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Dr. Samuel Johnson and Henry James among them. (B)
Tuesday - LAKE DISTRICT/EDINBURGH Drive through the Lake District for stunning views of lakes, gentle hills and valleys. Perfectly kept cottages trimmed with fuschia hedges, black and white cows and bulls, and butter-golden gorse dot the hillsides. Continue into Scotland and stop to the Moffat Woollen Mills. Drive to Edinburgh (B)
Wednesday - ALNWICK CASTLE & GARDENS Your choice of: Take a hop-on-hop-off panoramic sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. ake a hop-on-hop-off panoramic sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. From the grandeur and pomp of its 12th century castle, the Royal Mile leading down through medieval Old Town and the gardens and squares of New Town to Holyrood, a royal palace, the city blends history, entertainment and sophistication. Learn the tale of Greyfriar's Bobby, who reportedly spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner. Some intriguing characters got there start here, including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. OR Enjoy an all-day excursion to the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Set in a stunning Capability Brown landscape, Alnwick Castle (pronounced Annick) is the second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor Castle). Their particularly noteworthy gardens have been extensively restored. Return to Edinburgh for a traditional Scottish Music Show. (CB,D)
Thursday - INVERNESS/LOCH NESS MONSTER Drive alongside Loch Ness, where we enjoy monster hunting at the ruined Urquhart Castle. Keep your camera at the ready -just in case "Nessie" makes an appearance. Nearby, the native Caledonian Pine Forest landscape will take you back in time to how Scotland would have looked 500 years ago. Overnight in a bed and breakfast. (B)
Friday - RIDE THE HARRY POTTER TRAIN/ISLE OF SKYE Ride the Jacobite "Hogwarts Express" steam locomotives. We head by ferry to Skye, and up to Portree, where pastel houses line the harbor. Inner Hebredian Isle of Skye, With nearly a thousand miles of dramatic coastline of coral beaches and sheer cliffs, and an interior of wild peat bogs, the Isle of Skye is a compelling destination. It seems a world away in time. The pace of life is slow and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Get your cameras ready for romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed spot in Scotland (B)
Saturday - GLEN COE/EDINBURGH Enjoy the mystical mountains of Glencoe. In the 1692 battle here, 40 members of the MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you can still hear their cries! Our hotel is an authentic 13th century Scottish castle hotel set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the river Esk. All the bedchambers, tastefully furnished in period style. gray-stone walls. (B)
Sunday- EDINBURGH/DUBLIN Book your flight to rrive in Dublin by 10AM. Ireland's capital has retained its Georgian elegance.Our afternoon of Dublin takes you to Trinity College to see the monk's manuscripts - the Book of Kells, and St. Patrick's, Ireland's national cathedral. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of old Dublin, where you sample Ireland's most famous creamy stout. Optional: Storytelling, dinner and traditional music in a candelit Dublin pub. (B)
Monday - DUBLIN/WICKLOW DAY TRIP Offering an unrivalled variety unique flowers and plants, Wicklow is aptly known as "The Garden of Ireland". The hills and valleys yield quaint villages, and classical mansions. Travel to Powerscourt Estate, with its extensive Italianate garden. The, we are off to Glendalough, the monastery founded by St. Kevin. Its round tower is one of the best preserved in Europe. Return to Dublin to explore the ambience of busy streets in the city center. (B)
Tuesday -KILKENNY HOMESTAY Enjoy the relaxed pace of Ireland, known for its bogs and turf fires, rich farmlands and scenic countryside. Travel through the Curragh, the horse breeding center of Ireland. Kilkenny, with its cobbled streets, is one of the finest examples of an Irish medieval town. You visit Kilkenny Castle, followed by a pub lunch. Tonight, "Meet the Irish" by staying as a welcome guest in a local home. (B,L)
Wednesday - BLARNEY/COBH/KILLARNEY If your family emigrated from Ireland, they probably left from Cobh. The village is closely associated with the loss of the Titanic, too. Visit Blarney, with a chance to kiss "The Stone". The place has an aura of magic and mystique with many other delights, telling a story of centuries past. Travel through landscapes of the rarest green, where herds of black and white cows peek from every hill on the way to Killarney. (B, D)
Thursday - RING OF KERRY EXCURSION An incredible day awaits! The scenic and spectacular Ring of Kerry offers unrivaled views of County Kerry's magnificent shoreline, one of nature's masterpieces. Traveling via Killorglin you see beautiful mountain vistas and rugged landscapes along the way. Travel through Killarney by pony and trap. Have your camera ready! A musical pub evening is in store for us tonight, complete with local entertainment. (B,D)
Friday - ADARE/SHANNON Visit Muckross Traditional Farm for tea and scones, where you will see villagers practicing ancient farming techniques. Next, Adare is a quaint picturesque village lined with traditional thatched-roof cottages, and ruins. Optional upgrade to Adare Manor. Optional and highly recommended: A night like no other. Medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. You'll be transported back in time as you sip the traditional mead in the great banquet hall and don bibs to eat authentic recipes with your fingers! Madrigal singers, and musicians bring the era to life.(B)
Saturday - HOMEWARD The tour ends with a transfer to Shannon Airport. (B) Transfers and hotels available to Dublin available at added cost.
Includes:
- *Minibus or motorcoach with driver/guide
- *First-class accommodations for 15 nights; room with private bath.
- *15 hearty breakfasts ( CB & B), 1 dinner with Scottish music (D)
- *Baggage handling at hotels.
- *All taxes and service charges.
- *All sightseeing and entrance fees. Some highlights: London - Black taxi tour, hop on hop off tour, Thames cruise England - Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Anne Hathaways House, Chester Roman walls Wales - Tintern Abbey Edinburgh - hop on hop off tour voucher Borders - Alnwick Castle Highlands - Ride the Hogwarts Express, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle Skye - Ferry to the Isle of Skye Scenic Drives - Cotswolds, Lake District, Royal Mile, Princes Street, magnificent Glen Coe, the road to Skye, Braveheart Country, searching for the Loch Ness Monster, Scottish Highlands Book of Kells at Trinity College Guinness Brewery & Pub visit Kilkenny Castle Blarney Castle Killarney by pony and trap and Ring of Kerry tour Muckross Traditional Farm
- Passport Case with "What You Need To Know Before You Go"
- Lynott Tours Irish song-sheet for our on board sing alongs
- Lynott Tours Baggage Strap
Your Accommodations:
Your 3* & 4* B&B's/hotels/castles:
London Jurys Chelsea 2 nights
Cheltenham Queens Hotel 1 night
Chester Westminster Hotel 1 night
Edinburgh Apex European Hotel 2 nights
Fort William/Skye/Inverness Bed and breakfast 2 nights
Edinburgh Dalhousie Castle 1 night
Dublin Academy Plaza 2 nights
Kilkenny - Homestay 1 night Killarney
Killarney Plaza Hotel 2 nights
Shannon Oakwood Arms or Dromoland Castle 1 night
Departs to London
Thursday |
Returns From
Shannon Saturdays |
AIR/LAND* |
LAND ONLY |
| 10-May |
26-May |
6,801 |
5901 |
| 24-May |
9-Jun |
6,815 |
5915 |
| 7-Jun |
23-Jun |
7,009 |
5915 |
| 21-Jun |
7-Jul |
7,009 |
5915 |
| 5-Jul |
21-Jul |
7,009 |
5915 |
| 19-Jul |
4-Aug |
7,009 |
5915 |
| 13-Sep |
29-Sep |
6,815 |
5915 |
No other departures in July/August due to the London Olympics. Price per person in a twin room Discount child 5-11 sharing with 2 adults: All Year $450; sharing with another child $50. Triple reduction (or child 12-17) $24; Single supplement $1542. Twin supplement for Dromoland Castle $233. Twin supplement for Dromoland Castle $233
Note: Land only tour starts in London one day later than departure date shown. If you purchase land only, your flight between Edinburgh and Dublin IS NOT INCLUDED. Land with air price, if shown, is inclusive of air taxes. The air inclusive prices from New York above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Airfare is available from many cities. Just ask.
This tour is operated by Lynott Tours
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