Pitmar Tours presents Exploring London, Scotland & Ireland featuring Northern Ireland Join Bob and Teresa Marshall August 1 17, 2015 Book Now & Save $ 200 Per Person For more information contact Teresa Marshall Pitmar Tours (604) 596-9670 teresa@pitmartours.com
17 Days 21 Meals: 15 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Book Now & Save $200 Per Person : Double $6,999 * Single $8,564; Triple $6,904 Regular rates (without Book Now & Save): Double $7,199 Single $8,764; Triple $7,104 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Vancouver Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $590 per person (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers for groups of 10 or more Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $4,490 Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change and based on a minimum number of 15 passengers traveling in your group 661166
Highlights Edinburgh, Scone Palace*, Whisky Distillery, Inverness, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Belfast, Titanic Experience, Giant s Causeway, Derry, Glenveagh National Park, Ulster American Folk Park, Dublin, Irish Night Day 1: Saturday, August 1, 2015 Overnight Flight From rugged natural beauty to vibrant and historical cities, the diverse charms of London, Scotland and Ireland await. Day 2: Sunday, August 2, 2015 London, England Your tour opens in London, the cosmopolitan and historic capital of Britain. Enjoy a full day of leisure. Day 3: Monday, August 3, 2015 London This morning, see the quintessential sights of London with your local guide. View the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard (if held)*. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore this iconic city. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner at Simpson s-in-the-strand, followed by one of the city s spectacular theatre performances. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 London - Stonehenge - Bath - London Your journey this morning takes you to Stonehenge, the mysterious formation that dates back to the Stone Age. Explore various theories on how the colossal stones arrived at the location and their purpose. Continue to the elegant Georgian town of Bath to visit the Roman Bath Museum s 2,000-year-old elaborate spas. Enjoy some time to stroll through its cobblestone streets and soak in its old-world atmosphere. This evening return to London. (B) Day 5: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 London, England - Edinburgh, Scotland Depart London today and travel by train to Edinburgh, Scotland. Upon arrival enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening join your fellow travellers for dinner in Edinburgh. (B, D)
Day 6: Thursday, August 6, 2015 Edinburgh - Begin your Exploring Ireland and Scotland tour Your customized tour comes to an end today and your Ireland and Scotland tour begins. (B) Day 7: Friday, August 7, 2015 Edinburgh A locally-guided tour of the city begins with a visit to the famous Palace of Holyroodhouse*, once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, explore the famous Royal Yacht Britannia which sailed more than a million miles in service to the Queen. Embrace the culture of Edinburgh as you enjoy an afternoon to explore independently. (B) Day 8: Saturday, August 8, 2015 Edinburgh - Scone Palace - Inverness Leave Edinburgh for Scone Palace**, the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce. This afternoon, visit a Scottish whisky distillery and taste one of the world s most well-known whiskies. Next, enter the Highlands en route to Inverness where we overnight. (B, D) Day 9: Sunday, August 9, 2015 Inverness - Loch Ness - Ft. William - Loch Lomond - Glasgow This morning, drive through Scotland s stunning Great Glen. Keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready for sightings of Nessie when driving along the shores of Loch Ness. See Urquhart Castle and make a stop in the former garrison town of Ft. William. Later, take a scenic cruise on Loch Lomond, Britain s largest lake. (B) Day 10: Monday, August 10, 2015 Glasgow - Ferry Crossing - Belfast, Northern Ireland Enjoy a morning at leisure and get to know bustling Glasgow before you travel along the scenic Ayrshire coast to your ferry. Cross the famed Irish Sea as we head for Northern Ireland s capital city of Belfast. Upon arrival, settle into your city-centre hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy dinner on the town at a traditional public house. (B, D) Day 11: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Belfast Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland s largest
city. Learn about the struggles in this great city s history as you pass through its distinctive neighbourhoods. See Samson and Goliath, the massive cranes of the shipyard that built the legendary Titanic. We complete the experience with a visit to the new, award-winning Titanic Experience museum. The afternoon is yours to explore the many attractions that this dynamic capital offers. (B) Day 12: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Belfast - Glens of Antrim - Giant's Causeway - Derry Venture along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route, stopping at the wondrous Giant s Causeway. Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles an old cobbled road leading mystically into the sea. Continue to the walled city of Derry, situated on the banks of the River Foyle. Set out on a walking tour featuring the medieval city walls, St. Augustine's Cathedral and the Guildhall. (B, D) Day 13: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Derry - County Donegal - Glenveagh National Park - Derry Today s journey showcases the rugged beauty of County Donegal. Visit spectacular Glenveagh National Park, a natural wonderland covering 40,000 acres of mountains, lakes and woodland. Enjoy a guided visit to stately Glenveagh Castle, set amidst the colourful splendour of one of the finest gardens in Ireland. Return to Derry with time to explore the town on your own and enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) Day 14: Friday, August 14, 2015 Derry - Ulster American Folk Park - Dublin, Republic of Ireland Travel to the Ulster American Folk Park where you will find collected buildings and artifacts from generations past. As you walk through the museum, learn how the Irish used to live and about the tragic and triumphant experiences that awaited them in America after emigration. Pass through the scenic countryside and cross into the Republic of Ireland. We finish the day in the Fair City of Dublin. (B)
Day 15: Saturday, August 15, 2015 Dublin A locally-guided tour of Dublin highlights the world-renowned St. Patrick s Cathedral, O Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park, and the city s magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes. Spend the rest of your day at leisure as you delve further into Dublin's cultural treasures. This evening, partake in an Irish Night, a memorable experience featuring great local cuisine and traditional Irish entertainment. (B, D) Day 16: Sunday, August 16, 2015 Dublin Enjoy your day of leisure. (B) Day 17: Monday, August 17, 2015 Dublin - Tour Ends Depart for home with many wonderful memories (B) Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2 4 DoubleTree by Hilton - Hyde Park, London Day 5 Days 6, 7 Day 8 Day 9 Crowne Plaza Roxburghe (was Macdonald), Edinburgh The George Hotel, Edinburgh Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow Days 10, 11 Europa Hotel Belfast, Belfast Days 12, 13 City Hotel Derry, Derry Days 14 16 Gresham Hotel, Dublin On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Titanic Experience in Belfast Perhaps the greatest moment to mark your time in Belfast will be your visit to the Titanic Experience museum. Belfast is, after all, the birthplace of the Titanic. Before you even enter the doors of this great museum, see Samson and Goliath, the massive cranes of the shipyard that built the legendary vessel. As you make your way into the award-winning Titanic Experience museum, prepare to be amazed; the museum extends over nine galleries and combines special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and interactive features to tell the Titanic s tragic and unbelievable story in a truly fresh way. From her turn-of-thecentury conception in Belfast to the discovery of the wreck trace the ship s full journey. It is an experience that will undoubtedly be a highlight of your tour. For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/661166. You can also find this information on your tour documents.
Please Note: To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Days of features are interchangeable. *The Palace of Holyroodhouse may occasionally be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official province functions. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Passengers arriving in Edinburgh from August 7-29, 2015 will receive tickets to Edinburgh's famous Military Tattoo show. **Scone palace is open from April 1 October 31. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more travelling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of January 30, 2015 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 06, 2015. Please note: deposits are fully refundable up until February 06, 2015, after that date certain charges apply. BC Reg. #23337; Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405 NOTES: Please Note: Book Now rates valid until Feb 06, 2015, valid on air inclusive packages only. For more information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/661166