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Day 1 London - Leeds
Greetings as we drive through Oxfordshire countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Here an orientation reveals the charms of the town where Shakespeare
was born. Next on to Viking York where we enjoy a walking tour before
reaching Leeds for the night. D
Day 2 Leeds - Glasgow (2)
A beautiful drive today takes us through the Yorkshire Dales National
Park to the quaint villages and scenic glory of the Lake District. From
here we drive along the shores of Lake Windermere before we cross the
border into Bonnie Scotland to Glasgow. B
Day 3 Edinburgh Excursion
We make our way to Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. Here sightseeing shows
us Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and views of Edinburgh Castle and
Holyrood House. Then time at leisure before we head back to Glasgow.
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Day 4 Glasgow - Belfast - Dublin
(2)
An early start as we drive into Robert Burns country to Stranraer for
our ferry to Belfast. Here an orientation shows us the City Hall and
Queen's University. Then we cross the River Boyne at Drogheda and on
to Dublin. B
Day 5 Dublin sightseeing
Morning sightseeing shows us Trinity College, the Bank of Ireland, St.
Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the Georgian Squares. B
Day 6 Dublin - Waterford
We travel through horse-breeding country in County Kildare on our way
to medieval Kilkenny to see its ancient castle. Then off to Waterford,
home of the world renowned crystal. B D
Day 7 Waterford - Newport
This morning we drive to Rosslare Harbour where we board our ferry to
Pembroke in South Wales. On to Cardiff, capital of Wales, to view its
historic castle, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park before
reaching our hotel in Newport. B D
Day 8 Newport - Bath - London
Today we cross the Severn Bridge into England en route to Bath. Here
orientation shows us its graceful terraces before free time. Later,
on to Stonehenge to see the ancient stone circle. Then on to Salisbury
to view its impressive Cathedral before returning to London. B
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