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Ladies: Hope you can join me on this small group trip to the
British Isles. Please see itinerary below. Looks to be a
fabulous trip! I look forward to traveling with you. Please give me
a call or email if you would like additional information. (Space is
limited to 15 Ladies)
Sheila O'Brien Egan (508-228-3201)
email:
travel@nantucket.net
British Isles Gutsy Women Trip
Explore England and Scotland in more depth. This tour gives you
enough time to see the wide variety of landscapes and experience
regional culture. You will discover ever changing scenery, palaces,
ancient cathedral cities and delightful villages. At every turn
there are echoes of history. Train trips, gardens and music are all
part of the fun.
Monday, September 12- DEPART HOME Board your overnight
transatlantic flight to London, England.
TUESDAY, September 13-
IN LONDON Afternoon black taxi tour of 'Royal London' Tour,
which will take you to the very heartbeat of the Royal Family - see
the home of the Queen of England OR the London film locations used
in all 6 Harry Potter films. Welcome Dinner this evening at local
English Pub.
(D)Hotel-London Jurys Chelsea
Wednesday, September 14-You
will have a Big Bus pass for a panoramic tour of London, plus an
unforgettable London cruise. We suggest visiting the London Eye. One
of the newest and most popular attractions in London, this 400 foot
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) Hotel-London Jurys Chelsea
Thursday, September 15- LONDON DAY FREE.
(CB) Hotel-London Jury's Chelsea
Friday,Sepetmber 16 - 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 images of Potter's Godric's Hollow, Emma,
and Pride and Prejudice. Lacockis a delightful medieval wool
village, where most of the buildings dating 13th -16th century. We
continue to the beautiful Georgian city of 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. Stay in Cheltenham.
(CB) Hotel- Cheltenham Queens Hotel
Saturday, September 17 - 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, and every churchyard has a
story to tell. You visit Anne Hathaway's birthplace - a quaint
thatched cottage in the market town of Stratford. We end our day in
the Roman city of Chester. See the medieval city walls.
(B) Hotel-Chester Westminster Hotel
Sunday, September 18 - LAKE DISTRICT/EDINBURGH Drive through
the Lake District, a favorite haunt of writers and painters,
including Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth, for stunning views of
lakes, gentle hills and valleys. Perfectly kept cottages trimmed
with fuschia hedges, black and white cows, and the butter-golden
gorse shrubs dot the hillsides. Drive to Scotland's capital -
Edinburgh.
(B). Hotel-Edinburgh Apex European Hotel
Monday, September 19 - ISLE OF SKYE. FULL DAY TOUR OF SCOTTISH
HIGHLANDS
Highlights also include Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle.
(B). Hotel-Edinburgh Apex Europen Hotel
Tuesday, September 20 - DAY FREE IN EDINBURGH
(B). Hotel- Edinburgh Apex European Hotel
Wednesday, September 21 - EDINBURGH/HOME
Board your return flight. Return home with great memories of the new
friends you've made.
(B)
Includes:
* Private sightseeing and touring for our group only
*Minibus or motorcoach with driver/guide
*First-class accommodations for 9 nights; room with private bath.
*8 hearty breakfasts ( CB-Continental Breakfast & B-Full Breakfast),
1 Welcome Dinner (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 - Isle of Skye
Scenic Drives - Cotswolds, Lake District, Royal Mile, Princes
Street, magnificent Glen Coe, the road to Skye, Braveheart Country,
Scottish Highlands
Your 3* & 4* hotels:
London Jurys Chelsea 3 nights
Cheltenham Queens Hotel 1 night
Chester Westminster Hotel 1 night
Edinburgh Apex European Hotel 3 nights
*NOT INCLUDED
Driver gratuities *Suggested amount $50.00 per person for entire
tour
Airport Transfers. (Pricing to be determined)
Round Trip Airfare from Boston
PRICING
Pricing per person based on double occupancy is $2199.00
* additional $998.00 for single supplement
A $250.00 non refundable per person deposit due to secure your
reservation. Final balance due August 1, 2011.
Looking forward to traveling with you on this exciting trip!
Sheila O'Brien Egan
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