IRELAND & THE BRITISH ISLES ITINERARY 5/11-23, Magazine

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1 IRELAND & THE BRITISH ISLES ITINERARY 5/11-23, 2016 Magazine

2 Ireland & British Isles 2016 Experience springtime in Ireland, the Isle of Man and England by steam train! Day 1 May 11th Special Interest Tours is happy to offer a direct group flight, leaving from New York (JFK) to Dublin, and then back to NY upon conclusion of the tour. Upon registering please let us know if you would like to purchase the direct group flight. (Round trip cost per person at $1250. Including Paris Extension flight: $1350). Flight available whether purchasing extension (departs Paris) or regular tour package (departs London). Alternatively, guests may take their own flights on this day.

3 Day 2 May 12th Arrive in Dublin in the early A.M., and spend the day sightseeing throughout this capital city. Day 3 May 13th Before heading out for our weekend of steam, we ll join the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland for a day of diesel, on a GM 071 locomotive, celebrating the 40th anniversary of its introduction. We ride along the main Cork line, one of the longest in Ireland, returning that evening for our final night in Dublin.

4 Day 4 May 14th March, 11th Once We rejoin aboard our friends coach bus, with we the will depart RPSI, this Chena and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will time to travel behind steam from Dublin stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great to Westport, a picture-perfect, bayside architectural feat in the harshest of climates. Irish town just off the Atlantic. Once here, we ll have a two-night stay to Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob explore Berman s the major vast, illustrated green scenery presentation of the Light and Color in the Universe. northwest. Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove fair, we will charter Day a coach 5to transport our group to a special remote location, in an attempt to May 15th experience the impressive aurora lights! We will explore the mountainous oasts of Westport and return to our charming village late in the day. Day 6 May 16th A new day means a return venture to Dublin, before journeying by steam train to Belfast. Alongside the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, our group will enjoy the oldworld steam travel experience, and spend a night in this charming city.

5 Day 7 & 8 Day 4 May 17th & 18th March, 11th Once Our aboard adventure our coach continues bus, we with will depart a flight Chena and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will to the Isle of Man. For train stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great enthusiasts, the Isle is a destination of architectural feat in the harshest of climates. particular note, as three different forms of power build the basis for public Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob transport: Berman s major the famed illustrated steam presentation train Light and Color in the Universe. (operating since the 1800s and still in everyday use), the electric train which Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove ascends over the mountain into the fair, we will charter a coach to transport our group north, and the trolley car, powered by to a special remote location, in an attempt to experience an old brown the impressive mare! This aurora beautiful lights! island offers spectacular views of the Irish Sea, and from its highest summit, glimpses of surrounding England, Ireland, and Wales. Day 9, 10, 11 May 19th, 20th, 21st A ferry will take us from the Isle of Man to Liverpool, England, from where a modern train will take us to York for a 3-night stay. The famous National Railway Museum, located just off the train station, is a must-see in this historic and delightful part of the British Isles. Additionally, we will continue with steam trains on journey via the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

6 Guests looking to spend an extra 3 days in Paris will join us aboard a modern train, and travel through the Chunnel. Upon arrival in Paris, spend three full days traveling at your leisure. * Please see below for full extension breakdown. * Day Day 12 4 March, 11th May 22nd Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great architectural feat in the harshest of climates. After exploring the walled city of York, our day finds us London-bound by way Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob of Berman s electric train. major illustrated Upon arrival, presentation guests Light and will Color enjoy in the a guided Universe. tour of this international metropolis, with free time remaining for individual Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove fair, excursions. we will charter Only a coach a few to blocks transport fromour group to our a special hotel, remote the famed location, British in an Museum attempt to is experience the impressive aurora lights! a large-scale tourist favorite, not to be missed. Day 13 May 23rd In the morning, guests who choose to complete their tour at this time (declining the extension), can make the brief journey from our hotel to Heathrow for their departure flights. Guests looking to spend an extra 3 days in Paris will join us aboard a modern train, and travel through the Chunnel (Channel Tunnel), a famous and lengthy railway system which connects France and England underwater. Paris Extension

7 Day 4 March, 11th Ext Day 1 We ll ride the Chunnel from London to Paris where we board a chartered bus Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena and for return a tour to of Fairbanks. the City Along of Light. the way, After we will stop checking briefly at in the at our Alaskan hotel, Pipeline, the rest a great of architectural feat in the harshest of climates. the day is open to exploration. Guests may dine where they please. Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob Berman s major illustrated presentation Light and Color in the Universe. Ext Day 2 Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove fair, we will charter a coach to transport our group to a special remote location, in an attempt to experience the impressive aurora lights! Today we ll take the 3 hour train ride out to the walled city of St Malo where you can see the tides rise 43 feet twice a day. Upon our return, guests may continue to discover Paris and dine as they please. Ext Day 3 We will head to the Louvre where you can explore at your own pace, joining the group for a beautiful dinner on our last evening in Paris. Ext Day 4 On our final day in Paris, guests may spend their time sightseeing, dining, and souvenir shopping, before catching a late evening group flight to NY.

8 Hotels Please see the list below for hotels we will be staying at. Dublin Airport Hilton Westport Plaza Hotel Belfast Hilton Isle of Man Chesterhouse Hotel York Pavilion Hotel Best Western London Royal National Hotel Paris Opera Holiday Inn

9 Included in Price of Tour 11 Nights Hotel Ground transport Group activities as mentioned above Flight to the Isle of Man Ferry ride to Liverpool Entrance to National Railway Museum 2 meals per day Not Included in Price of Tour Airfare to Dublin/from London (Please contact SIT if interested in joining direct group flight from NY to Dublin, as offered. Group flight currently priced at $1250 round trip, per person/$1350 per person, with Paris extension ) Meals not included above Items of a personal nature Travel Insurance is available for purchase Total Cost of Tour Per person, based on double occupancy: $4724 Singles Supplement: $1147 Per person, deposit required upon registration: $500 Paris Extension: $1651 Extension Singles Supplement: $521 Full payments due: March 1st Registrations can be accepted after March 1st on a case by case basis and per availability. Please note: Deposits are fully refundable before final payment deadline.

10 Included in Price of Extension 11 Nights Hotel 3 Nights Hotel Breakfast Daily Dinner On the Final Night Bus Tour of Paris Train Ride To/From St. Malo Entrance to Louvre Not Included in Price of Extension Additional meals not listed above Items of a personal nature Total Cost of Extension Per person, based on double occupancy: $1651 Extension Singles Supplement: $521 Full payments due: March 1st Registrations can be accepted after March 1st on a case by case basis and per availability. Please note: Deposits are fully refundable before final payment deadline.