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A look ahead to 2008

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Although it's only August 2007, Undiscovered Britain & Ireland is already planning ahead for next year.
We have several tours coming up for next year, including at least two small group accessible tours to Ireland; one in June and the other in early September. In addition, I will be checking out accommodations in Wales in early October and plan on offering another small group tour to North Wales; either alone or combined with
Ireland or Northern England.
We have been offering customized independent tours to England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for over twelve years now, and will certainly continue to do so, planning customized itineraries
based on your needs, budget, and any special interests you may have.
In addition, we will be offering small group tours of up to six persons on each in England, using an accessible van and private driver guide. We can either do one based out of London; with two nights in the city, and 5 nights
out in two "bases" in the countryside. We will also offer the same thing out of Manchester airport, with "bases" in Yorkshire and the Lake District, seeing much of the glorious Northern England countryside.
We can do a shorter version of these tours either pre or post cruise, from your ship in Southampton or Dover.

Because of our association with Virtuoso, we can now offer luxury travel literally all over the world,using colleagues who are actually living and working in each country and who know it inside and out. We recently completed
very special tours for our clients to New Zealand for three weeks; a wonderful trip to Germany including spas and a Rhine river experience, and a very special trip driving through Tuscany, Italy, staying in extraordinary hotels and visiting
vineyards and fabulous restaurants.
Let us help plan an outstanding experience for you as well.

We are able to book special cruises; from luxury 5 star ships to River cruises in Europe. And since so many ships have fully accessible cabins, they are perfect for our less mobile clients.
And finally, we can literally send you into space. With our affiliation with Park Ave. Travel, one of only 42 agencies in the entire USA handpicked to offer the Virgin Galactic space flights, you will be able to literally experience what a space flight is like.
Call for further details on this..........and start saving your spare change!

We look forward to working with our special clients in 2008, and making your travel dreams come true.

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Highlights of Ireland - Part 1- June 1-10, 2008

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3325.00 per person double occupancy

2008 Highlights of Ireland tours

Itinerary

Day 1
Upon arrival in Dublin airport you will be greeted by your driver guide in the arrivals hall. Travel into Dublin city centre and check into your hotel. This afternoon we will embark on a panoramic tour of Dublin city — taking in the beautiful Georgian Squares, the many famous monuments and points of historical interest, St. Stephen’s Green, the “left bank”, and more. The tour will finish with a guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse where there will be a complimentary pint of Guinness waiting for you in the Gravity Bar at the end of tour — this bar affords panoramic views over the entire city of Dublin. Enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel this evening.
Overnight Dublin (B,D)

Day 2
Today we will leave the city and travel southwards through Co Wicklow, “The Garden of Ireland”. We will travel by the Dublin mountains and later the Wicklow mountains as we drive towards Glendalough (meaning the valley between two lakes). This monastic site was founded by St Kevin in the 6th century and today the Round Tower still stands for us to visit. Later today we will visit Mount Usher Gardens - Laid out along the banks of the River Vartry, Mount Usher has been designed in the Robinsonian* style. Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants have been introduced from all parts of the globe and are planted in harmony with woodland and shade loving plants. We will return to Dublin this afternoon, and enjoy some free time before visiting The Merry Ploughboy Pub for an evening of traditional Irish food and entertainment this evening.
Overnight Dublin (B,D)

*Robinsonian....after William Robinson (fl. c 1890) the influential and brilliant Irish garden designer. Robinson believed in natural gardens, as opposed to the formal approach of those who preceded him.

Day 3
We will leave the capital this morning and travel Westwards towards the vibrant city of Galway. Our journey will take us through the midlands to Clonmacnoise, the monastic site which was founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century, consisting of ruins of a cathedral, seven churches, two round towers and three high crosses. The long and varied history of Clonmacnoise is recounted in an audio visual presentation shown in the visitor centre. As we continue our jounrney westwards, we will arrive at Athenry which is one of the most notable medieval walled towns surviving in Ireland. Here we may visit the heritage centre and enjoy a stroll around the town. Our destination this afternoon is Galway, “City of Tribes”, much loved for its culture and relaxed atmosphere. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner here this evening.
Overnight Galway (B,D)

Day 4
Today we will leave the hustle and bustle of Galway city behind as we tour through the rugged beauty of Connemara. Enjoy the drive through the beautiful countryside surrounded by lakes and mountains, with plenty of sheep dotted along the road side. We will stop at the village of Moycullen, where we will meet the owner of Celtic Crystal and where we will find out all about the history of the crystal factory and see the amazing craftspeople at their work. Later this afternoon we will travel through the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking area, and return to Galway city along the shores of Galway Bay. Enjoy your evening at leisure and perhaps enjoy meeting some locals in one of the many (accessible) pubs near your hotel.
Overnight Galway (B)

Day 5
We will leave Galway this morning to travel through Co. Clare and on towards Co. Kerry. We will pass through the old market town of Ennis before arriving at Bunratty Village where we will stop for a while. Here we may see Bunratty Castle and visit the adjacent folk park, which provides a fun and fascinating glimpse into local lifestyles in times gone by. You may like to have lunch outside Durty Nellies (which claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland!), or take a browse through the Bunratty Mills for fine examples of Irish crafts and gifts. Onwards then, across the River Shannon at Limerick and towards Tralee in Co. Kerry where we will be based for the next three nights. Arrive at your hotel and enjoy dinner here this evening.
Overnight Killarney (B,D)

Day 6
This morning we will travel Eastwards towards the city of Cork, Ireland’s second largest city. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, which has been built up along the banks of the River Lee. Nearby to Cork city we will also visit the Heritage town of Cobh, the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, and also the last port of call for millions of Irish people who emigrated during and after the Great Famine in the mid-19th century. A visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre provides a great insight into the history of this port, which today is still a very important port in Ireland. Return to Tralee in the late afternoon. This evening we will attend a performance at the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamse Tire.
Overnight Tralee (B)

Day 7
Today we will be touring the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Travelling from south from Tralee, we will travel along the coast through the charming villages of Inch and Annascaul to the harbor town of Dingle. Dingle is a bustling town with a variety of craft shops, pubs and restaurants. Just past the town we will enter the Gaeltacht or Irish-Speaking region, and as we continue on the road around the Peninsula you will really get a feel for the remoteness and beauty of the area. Here you may find the greatest concentration of Celtic Monastic, and older, ruins outside the Aran Islands, the most famous being Gallarus Oratory. We will complete the circle by returning to Dingle town where we will have some free time before returning to Tralee in the late afternoon. Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Overnight Tralee (B)

Day 8
We will depart the Kingdom of Kerry today to journey towards Co. Limerick for our final night. Enroute to Limerick we will stop in Adare, often called “the prettiest town in Ireland”. Here you may like to have a browse around the heritage centre followed by some free time to explore the pretty main street which is partially lined with thatched cottages housing tea rooms and antique shops. It will only be a short journey then into Limerick city where your driver guide will bring you on a panoramic tour and give you an brief outline of the history of the city. We will stop at King John’s Castle for a visit before checking into our hotel. This evening we will enjoy great company, great food and great entertainment at the ceili (traditional Irish night) at the folk park in Bunratty.
Overnight Limerick (B,D)

Day 9
Sadly it’s time to depart today. Enjoy a leisurely morning before boarding your coach for the short transfer to Shannon Airport from where you will fly homeward bound.

Slan go Foill!
(Bye for Now)

**Note: While we book the best adapted rooms for wheelchair users that are available for our tours, not every hotel will have roll-in showers every night. If they do not, the bathrooms will be fully adapted for guests with disabilities, including grab bars in bathtubs and by toilets. We can provide a transfer chair to assist, if necessary, but suggest that you bring your own toilet seat risers if you require one. We provide the best hotels available to meet the needs of the group, and they are always fully wheelchair accessible, however, it is not always possible to find hotels with several rooms with roll-in showers in Europe.

(Note: price of this tour is based on the exchange rate in effect as of September 12, 2007, and is subject to change in the event of excessive currency fluctuation by the time that final payment is due.)

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Highlights of Ireland - Part 2 - August 30th - Sept. 8th, 2008

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3225.00.00 per person, double occupancy

See itinerary for Highlights of Ireland, Part 1 for a detailed description.

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Comment from our recent Highlights of Ireland Tours

"We just returned from a trip to Ireland. What a wonderful time we had. We arrived in Dublin and joined a tour group set up by "Undiscovered Britain & Ireland". This group consisted of a total of 14 people, six of which were handicapped and in wheel chairs or scooters. We traveled in a special 55 seat bus that was outfitted with an electric wheelchair lift and a special area where the seats had been removed to accommodate the wheel chairs and scooters and each could be secured to the floor for traveling in comfort.

The coach driver was a native of Dublin and knew the history of Ireland and its landmarks in great depth. He was a great tour director and narrator who was able to guide us and explain everything we came across on the tour. His name was Phelim and was a delightful person. We had a wonderful time."
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"Ann - we had a WONDERFUL time in Ireland! We met our driver, Phelim, on Monday evening. He was fantastic. He graciously and willingly accommodated everyone's requests.
Thanks to him, we learned a great deal about Irish history, as well as comtemporary life. He answered all our questions and even gave each couple a map that he'd marked with our routes and stops. He deserves a gold
medal for outstanding customer service.
We'll be in touch in a few months to discuss the trip we want to make to Great Britain in the Fall of 2008".
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"Dear Ann - I want to say thank you so much...for the most wonderful vacation we have ever had. We have not stopped raving about the wonderful time we had in Ireland; the beauty of the country; the warmth of the people and the family-like atmosphere of our group.
Ann, to us you were like a cousin or aunt or sister who planned with great care a trip for her family. I am not exaggarating...that is truly how it felt to us. If you ever want a rave review for your website, I would feel privileged to do so.
God Bless You and keep up the great work you are doing."
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"Undiscovered Britain & Ireland is truly a great tour service company for those who are disabled, as well as those who are able bodied and enjy a smaller group that moves at less than lightning speed. Our interaction with you was very professional during setting up our trip, communication the details and in the execution of the trip. We look forward to being able to use your services again".

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Luxury Ireland

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varies

Undiscovered Britain & Ireland can plan a totally customized trip to the beautiful "Emerald Isle" using accommodations and enjoying special experiences that will exceed your every expectation.

Each trip is totally customized to your wishes. We can use a variety of accommodations; from castles, to beautiful country house hotels, upscale city hotels, and fabulous spas. We can plan golf packages, help plan family trips using wonderful privately owned castles, and cater to your every interest.

We can arrange for you to have a private chauffeur/guide who knows every inch of Ireland take you around the country, or you can do your own driving in a luxury vehicle, if you prefer.

For those less able, we will also make arrangements for a private driver/guide using a totally accessible van, should you need that service.

And for those with mobility difficulties, some of the finest hotels in the country have excellent disabled facilities that will totally meet your needs. You can even spend a few nights in a castle dating back 1000 years with a good accessible and adapted room!

Each tour is completely personalized and is planned with your unique and special tastes in mind. We use the finest accommodations in Ireland and can work with you to make this a trip that will linger in your mind and heart forever.

Call Undiscovered Britain & Ireland Ltd. at 215-969-0542 to discuss options and to start planning your very special trip to Ireland.

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Connoisseurs Scotland

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varies according to trip

Having just returned from Scotland, where Undiscovered Britain was able to experience and inspect some of the finest accommodations in the country, we now can plan a customized tour of this breathtaking country for you with lodging that will exceed your every expectation.

Each trip will be personalized to your wishes and we can suggest hotels that fit your tastes; from castle stays, fabulous resorts with world-class golf courses, as well as some of the finest spas in the world (such as The Old Course Hotel, Turnberry, and Gleneagles), luxurious townhouse hotels, and wonderful country house hotels with the best food and service in Scotland. We can design an itinerary based on the length of your trip and any special interests you may have. We can arrange for you to have a private chauffeur/guide take you around in a luxury vehicle or you can do the tour as a self-drive, if you prefer. We can also make arrangements for a driver using an accessible van, should you need that service.

And for those with mobility difficulties, some of the finest hotels in the country have excellent disabled facilities that will totally meet your needs.

Each tour is personalized and totally planned with your interests and tastes in mind. Call Undiscovered Britain Ltd. at 215-969-0542 to discuss options and see Scotland in a way that few others have ever had the opportunity to experience.



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New England and the Beautiful Hudson Valley

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$2349.00 per person double occupancy

This lovely small group tour begins on September 3rd, 2008, with individual arrivals at Newark Airport (flights not included).
The next morning, a scenic drive along the lovely Hudson Valley, with a stop at West Point. You will spend the next two nights in Albany New York.
While there, you will visit the Vanderbult Mansion and other sites of interest, before leaving New York and heading up to the Bershires, visiting the Norman Rockwell Museum and the towns of Williamsburg, the home of Williams College. You will base in Pittsfield, MA, and visit Old Sturbridge Village; a living museum that recreates life from 1790 - 1840.
You will continue on to Newport Rhode Island, where you will spend two nights. While there, you will visit two of the "summer Cottages" which are actually beautiful mansions constructed by the rich and famous of the 19th century.
You finish up with three nights in Boston and while there, enjoy a city sightseeing tour; a visit to Salem, MA, and enjoy some free time to visit museums, or do some shopping independently.

The tour ends on Saturday, Sept. 11th after a transfer to Logan Airport in Boston for your trip home.

Price includes 9 nights accommodations, including taxes, deluxe continental breakfast (often with cooked items), deluxe motorcoach with wheelchair accessible lift, admissions to the sightseeing described above, as well as dinner in Boston one night and a local Boston guide.

A minimum of fifteen people is necessary to run the tour.

The per person price is $2349.00 with a single supplement of $649.00.

Please contact Undiscovered Britain Ltd. to reserve your place on this delightful tour of some of the most beautiful parts of New England.

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Beautiful Northern California - San Francisco; Wine Country & Monterey

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$2999.00 per person

We invite you to join this wonderful accessible group tour to Northern California this November 3-12, 2008.
The tour starts at San Francisco airport (airfare not included) with three nights at Fisherman's Wharf.
You will enjoy a private city tour, and a day at leisure for shopping and discovering this great city.

You will then spend three nights in Santa Rosa in the wine country, with visits to Napa Valley (including wine tasting); Sonoma, and Buona Vista Winery.
The next three nights will be spent in Monterey, with stops along the way at San Juan Bautista, a lovely small town built around the Mission. You will visit the famous Monterey Aquarium and Cannary Row.
The final day is a drive on the famous 17-mile drive, passing goegeous scenery and famous golf courses such as Pebble Beach. You finish up in the charming town of Carmel with time to explore and shop.
You have a Farewell dinner at the Monterey Fisherman's Wharf, before a final drive to San Francisco airport the next day for your flight home.

Included are 9 nights accommodations includes taes, full breakfast daily, air conditioned coach that is accessible for wheelchair users, admissions, wine tastings in two wineries in Napa and two in Sonoma; local guides in San Francisco and Monterey, and most admissions.
Three dinners are also included.
A minimum of fifteen people is necessary for the tour to operate.

If desired, the single supplement is $699.00.

Please contact Undiscovered Britain to hold a spot on this most delightful small group tour.

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Riverboating through America

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varies depending on cruise

Undiscovered Britain & Ireland is delighted to be able to offer our clients a wonderful and unique travel opportunity. Experience 4 to 10 day cruising excursions on America's Inland Waterways, on the R/B River Explorer. You will appreciate it's unhurried pace,
as you explore America on its rivers and inland waterways, on many varied itineraries ranging from 4-10 days.
All fares include accommodations, all meals, soft drinks, coffee and tea (unlimited), onboard entertainment, all activities and scheduled shor excursions as outlined in each itinerary; all port charges, taxes, and tips to the crew. Alcoholic beverages and gift shop items are on board and available onboard for purchase.
There are also three wheelchair accessible staterooms, two of which can be connected to other staterooms, for family travel. All public areas on the R/B River Explorer are wheelchair accessible, as are shore excursions and tours.
This is a different, and very special type of cruise on a different kind of vessel from the huge "mega ships", and it offers a special way of looking at the rivers; the land, the sky and the people you will meet along the way.
Contact Undiscovered Britain for further information on this wonderful experience, suitable for our able bodied clients as well as those with special needs.

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North Wales and Dublin - July 13 - 21, 2008

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$3100.00 per person, double occupancy

This NEW tour combines 3 nights exploring the enchanting North Wales, staying in a very special castle-hotel, as well as four days in the exciting city of Dublin.
The tour starts in Ireland, where you fly into Dublin and enjoy a panoramic tour of this wonderful city; as well as a tour of the Guinness Storehouse (with a complimentary pint!), and a visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
There will also be a tour to Co. Wicklow, known as "the Garden of Ireland", where you will visit the ancient round tower and mystical Glendalough, as well as the lovely Powerscourt Gardens, which will be at their most beautiful and colorful.
There is also another day tour to Newgrange, North of Dublin. A visit to Kildare, home of the Irish National Stud, and the Japanese Gardens, is a delightful treat. And, there will be a half day free in Dublin city center for shopping; visits to the various museums, and
perhaps a stroll through the lovely St. Stephen's Green, one of the most beautiful civic parks in all of Europe.
You will spend four nights in a four-star hotel in Dublin's city center, close to all shopping and sightseeing, with excellent accessible rooms, and a pub with a great atmosphere right next door!

Next, you'll take a trip on a high speed luxury ferry for the short (90 minutes) crossing to Holyhead, North Wales. There will be a visit to the Isle of Anglesey, with a photostop at the rail station with the longest place name in the world (58 letters in all!)
Once on the mainland of Wales, there will be so much to see; Gardens, magical castles, the delightful village of Portmierion, the famous Slate Caverns, and some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe as you drive through Snowdonia National Park. You will visit the charming Victorian town of Llandudno, on
the North Coast of Wales, with it's wonderful curved promenade over the sea and it's Victorian Pier.

You'll spend three nights in a unique accommodation, parts of which date back to the 15th century and now is a lovely castle/hotel with good accessible rooms.

All transport will be in a luxury wheelchair accessible motorcoach with lift, and all guiding services are included.

It truly combines the best of two wonderful countries; one an exciting city in Ireland with day tours into the surrounding countryside, and the other, a magical country with a fascinating history and so many unique places to visit.

Your tour includes full Irish / Welsh breakfasts each day, four 3-course dinners, and a Welcome Reception at hotel on the first evening in Dublin.
All taxes and service charges are includes, as is airport transfers and porterage of bags.

Join Undiscovered Britain & Ireland for this unique and special tour, and see two wonderful countries on an itinerary that you will greatly enjoy.

Please call 215-969-0542 for further information, or email:
Ann@undiscoveredbritain.com.

**Note: While we book the best adapted rooms for wheelchair users that are available for our tours, not every hotel will have roll-in showers every night. If they do not, the bathrooms will be fully adapted for guests with disabilities, including grab bars in bathtubs and by toilets. We can provide a transfer chair to assist, if necessary, but suggest that you bring your own toilet seat risers if you require one. We provide the best hotels available to meet the needs of the group, and they are always fully wheelchair accessible, however, it is not always possible to find hotels with several rooms with roll-in showers in Europe.

(Note: price of this tour is based on the exchange rate in effect as of September 12, 2007, and is subject to change in the event of excessive currency fluctuation by the time that final payment is due.)


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A Taste of Wales

$3480.00 pp

This enchanting tour of Wales takes in some of the most beautiful parts of this delightful country. It is a small group tour with no more than ten participants, led by a professional Wales driver guide.

Some of the places you will see are:
Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey, Caerleon Roman amphitheater, Cardiff (the capital city), the Museum of Welsh Life at St. Fagan's, Hay on Wye, which is the second-hand book capital of the world, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carreg Cennen Castle, the Pembrokeshire Coast path, Tregwynt Woolen Mill, St. David's Cathedral, Portmierion Italianate village, Snowdonia National Park, Caernarfon and Conwy Castles, Bodnant Gardens, and on and on. Along the way, there are special lecturers on various topics of Welsh interest, including Arthurian legends, the history of music in Wales, a demonstration of sheepdog handling and shearing, and much more.

All accommodations, in delightful family owned country house hotels, are included (double occupancy), as well as full Welsh breakfast daily, five Welsh dinners, Sunday brunch, all entry fees, taxes, and service included.

This is a very special tour of a country that will capture your heart with its beauty and wonderful people.

Call Undiscovered Britain Ltd. for further information at 215-969-0542 or email:
Ann@undiscoveredbritain.com

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Royal Scotsman luxury train

varies according to date of travel

For the discerning traveler nothing can compare to a tour aboard The Royal Scotsman - whether you have a special occasion to celebrate, want to explore the history and culture of Scotland or are simply looking for a unique and relaxing short break.

This exclusive country house hotel on wheels provides a private haven for just 36 passengers, offering a revival of the romantic age of railway travel, combining Edwardian style with modern luxury. From the moment a kilted bagpiper welcomes you aboard to the steward who brings an early morning cup of coffee or tea, the attentive crew takes pride in making certain that your every need is met. The food and wine is considered to be among the best in Britain, with formal dining on board, which is the epitome of elegance and style. The luxurious state-cabins each have their own private bathroom facilities, and at night the train is always stationary, ensuring a good night's sleep.

A trip on board the Royal Scotsman is one of the most special travel experiences you can have. Please call or email us for further details.

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Virtuoso***Specialists in the Art of Travel

Undiscovered Britain & Ireland Ltd. is delighted to announce that it is now affiliated with Virtuoso, regarded as the #1 travel consortium in the world, which allows us to utilize their vast resources to plan extraordinary trips to the top destinations and hotels all over the world for our clients.

Although our first love is the United Kingdom and Ireland, we have "expanded our horizons" for those who have already been to these destinations, and who wish to experience some other special places using our expertise and excellent service.

We urge you to contact us to discuss your special requirements and to make your travel dreams come true!

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Celtic Kingdoms cruise on ms Prinsendam (Holland America Line)

from $3699.00 for oceanview or $4399.00 for Deluxe Verandah cabin

This 14 day cruise departs August 25, 2007 from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, taking in some of the most wonderful ports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Some stops include: Edinburgh, Aberdeen, the Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye, (all in Scotland) Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Dublin, Waterford, South Wales, Channel Islands, and Dover, returning to Amsterdam, where pre or post cruise extensions can be taken. As a Virtuoso client, we can offer you complimentary shore events, a private onboard cocktail reception, complimentary champagne and on-board credit, and a special complimentary dinner for two at the wonderful (reservation only) Pinnacle Grille restaurant on board the ship.

The itinerary is wonderful, allowing you to see the highlights of the UK and Ireland and only having to unpack once! Call Undiscovered Britain & Ireland, Ltd. for further details on this very special cruise.

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London Experience

from $1048.00 per person, double occupancy, land only

This London-based tour gives you plenty of time to explore this exciting city, as well as including visits to many wonderful sites in the surrounding area. It also offers you the opportunity to stay in one hotel for the entire trip, and take day trips out of the city, rather than changing hotels each day.

You arrive into London, and after you transfer to your conveniently located Kensington hotel, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. The hotel is within easy walking distance from several major museums and Hyde Park.

The next morning, you will have a visit to the Tower of London. Your tour will take you past the Beefeaters, the White Tower and the magnificent Crown Jewels. You will have a tour through the city of London with your guide pointing out famous sites and telling you the history of what you are seeing. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for independent sightseeing and dinner; perhaps at a local pub.

The following morning you leave for a full day tour through the English countryside to Stonehenge, which dates from approx. 3000 BC. Continuing on, you will visit the spa town of Bath, known for its natural hot springs since the Roman occupation of Britain. You will have time to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, and see Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, and many of the attractions and shops that make Bath so delightful.

The following day, you will be driven to Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, the official residence of the Queen and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Following that, a visit to the famous Hampton Court Palace near the River Thames. Special attractions include the gardens, the Tudor Kitchens, the maze (laid out in the time of William III) and the Palace interior itself. This evening you will have a pre-theatre drink at a popular West End restaurant, and a performance of a popular show.

Your final day in London is at leisure for independent sightseeing or shopping. You can visit the British Museum, take a ride on the London Eye, or spend time exploring Harrods, which is almost a day trip in itself.

This trip can be taken any week between May and November, 2007, subject to availability. The price will vary slightly depending on your departure date.

Please contact Undiscovered Britain for details and prices.

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Deluxe London & Paris

from $3295.00 per person double occupancy ( land only)

This 7 night tour of London and Paris combines 4 nights in London and 3 nights in Paris, with a first class trip on the Eurostar train between these two cities.

Your accommodation in London is the historic Langham Hotel, where you will have time to rest after your journey before a short sightseeing tour of London's most famous sights. This evening you will take a dinner cruise in a private boat on the River Thames.

The next morning, a journey to Windsor Castle, and a guided visit to Westminster Abbey in the afternoon. The remainder of the day is free for shopping or perhaps afternoon tea at one of London's top hotels.

The next morning you will visit the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels exhibit; as well as a ride on the London Eye,with panoramic views of the city. You will have high tea at the Savoy hotel before attending a performance of "Wicked" or another top West End show.

Your last day in London will include a guided visit to the British museum, with some free time in the afternoon for shopping.

You will then take the Eurostar arriving in the city of Paris just three hours later. There will be a sightseeing excursion prior to dinner at a wonderful Parisian restaurant. Your hotel is the wonderful InterContinental Paris or Le Grand Hotel in Paris.

The next morning, you will travel to Versailles and Montmartre, with lunch served at a charming Parisian restaurant where you will be hosted by the granddaughter of Gaston Leroux, famed author of "The Phantom of the Opera".

Your last day in Paris includes a guided tour of the Louvre Museum, with the trip ending at a farewell dinner cruise along the River Seine on a private boat.

Transfers from Heathrow airport in London and to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris are included, as are all visits and excursions mentioned above; accommodations (double occupancy although a single supplement is available), breakfast daily, three lunches, and four dinners.

Please call Undiscovered Britain at 215-969-0542 for information on this exceptional tour of two of the worlds greatest cities.

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Traditional Italy

from $2558.00 per person, double occupancy (land only)

This special 9 night, 11 day tour takes in some of the most special areas of Italy.
You spend two nights in Venice; two nights in Florence; three nights in Rome; and two nights in Sorrento. Your tour includes half-day guided walking tours of Venice, Florence, Siena, Assisa, and Roma; a half day tour of the Vatican Museums; round trip ferries to Capri, and a cable car ride to Anacapri with guide; 9 breakfasts; 6 dinners including dinner in a local restaurant in Rome and Sorrento, and 4 table d'hote dinners in your hotels, and visits to Basilla San Marco, Doges' Palace, Accademia Gallery, Siena Cathedral, St. Francis Basillca, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Monte Cassino and Pompeii. A full day excursion by boat to Capri is included, as well a a guided visit to The Vatican.

Please call Undiscovered Britain for further information on this wonderful tour of Italy.

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Undiscovered Britain & Ireland, Ltd. is delighted, now as ever, to work directly with retail travel agents in arranging specialized travel or booking any of our tours for their clients. We can offer either net rates or commissionable tours and will be happy to discuss any special requests you may have. Please call our toll free number; 1-866-508-8804, or fax a request to 215-969-9251.

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Sightseeing; Shopping; and Spa trip to Britain

This trip begins at Manchester airport in North England, where you will land in the morning after flying overnight from your home city. We will arrange for an automatic transmission rental car to be waiting for you, and you will then drive into North Wales, which is only about an hour from the airport.

You will drive along the north coast, arriving in Conwy, where you will check in to The Castle Hotel, a delightful hotel standing in the heart of medieval Conwy, within the towns ancient walls, and right down the street from the mighty 13th century Conwy Castle. Here you will stay for the next four nights, exploring all of North Wales, within an easy drive from your base. You can either have dinner in their renowned restaurant or have a casual meal in one of the many restaurants in and around Conwy. In the mornings, you'll enjoy a full Welsh breakfast (a hearty meal indeed) before heading off for a day of sightseeing and Welsh hospitality.

On the fifth day, you'll drive to the delightful town of Chester, where you will spend two nights in a luxurious 5 star hotel right in the center of town, 100 yards from the Roman town walls and "the Rows". Chester is known for it's "black and white" architecture, and the town has wonderful shopping; restaurants; and attractions. Your hotel, The Chester Grosvenor, has extremely comfortable and luxurious rooms, and for those so inclined, there is a fabulous spa for a massage; facial; or any one of dozens of treatments to make you look and feel your very best. There are two excellent restaurants in the hotel, and many smaller restaurants within a few blocks as well. Many of the better known stores in London have branches in Chester, and it's a true shopping mecca without dealing with the traffic, crowds, and noise of getting around London. When you're done, just return with your packages, and have afternoon tea by a roaring fire, and relax.

On the 7th morning, you will drive the short distance (less than 40 minutes) back to Manchester airport, where you will return your rental car, and fly home, having enjoyed the magnificent scenery of North Wales with excellent sightseeing; the sights in a medieval English town, wonderful shopping and dining and a few spa treatments to relax you before your trip ends.

Please call Undiscovered Britain Ltd. at 215-969-0542 for details on this wonderful trip. s

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Refund Policy:

Tour Participants may cancel for any reason up to 180 days (6 months) prior to tour departure and receive their deposit back, less $100.00 per person processing charge.

From 180 days to 60 days prior to tour departure, the amount of deposit paid is non refundable.

From 60 days prior to departure, which is the date the final payment is due, up to and including the day of departure, the entire amount is non-refundable. Therefore, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TOUR PARTICIPANTS TAKE TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, which will cover them for any medical conditions which may prevent them from taking the tour.

For information on trip cancellation insurance, contact Undiscovered Britain, Ltd. by phone (215-969-0542) or email at:
Ann@undiscoveredbritain.com

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Our Privacy Policy:

Privacy:
Undiscovered Britain, Ltd. is highly sensitive to the privacy interests of consumers and believes that the protection of those interests is one of its most significant responsibilities. In acknowledgment of its obligations, Undiscovered Britain Ltd. has adopted the following Privacy Policy applicable to information about it's clients that it acquires in the course of planning your trip:
1. Acquisition of Information. We do not acquire any more information than is required by law or is otherwise necessary in order to provide a high level of service efficiently and securely.
2. Our Employees and Privacy. We train all of our employees about the importance of privacy. We give access to information about clients only to those employees who require it to perform their jobs.
3. Security Measures. We make access to privacy-sensitive information subject to rigorous procedural and technological controls, consistent with legal requirements and the demands of customer service.
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Questions. If you have questions about this privacy policy, please send an e-mail to:
Ann@undiscoveredbritain.com

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Irish Pub and Folk Tour

from $798.00 per person - land only

This wonderful 8 day tour, called "The Irish Pub & Folk" escorted tour, runs all through 2007, from Friday to Friday. It includes accommodations (based on double occupancy)in the following places in Ireland:
2 nights in Dublin
1 night in Kinsale
2 nights in Killarney
1 night in Galway

It also includes the following:

- Abbey Tavern Dinner & Music
- Bunratty Irish Ceili (full dinner with Irish folk entertainment) on 9 day tour option only
- Kinsale GhostTour
- Jameson Whiskey tour and tasting in Dublin
- Tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse
- Kinsale Brewing Company; tour and tasting
- Rock of Cashel
- Blarney Castle
- Blarney Woollen Mills
- Cliffs of Moher
- Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory

Included in the tour is all transport within Ireland on a luxury coach, First class hotels with private bath for 6 nights, full Irish breakfast daily, All dinners except one in Dublin; including one traditional Irish evening with dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern, and dinner and show at Bunratty Folk Park (on 9 day tour only); Tour and tasting at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin; the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin and Kinsale Brewing Company in Kinsale; a walking tour of Kinsale with a local guide; and all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.

Not included are round trip flights to and from Ireland, lunches, any alcoholic beverages; gratuities to driver and guide; and any items of a personal nature. Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended.

As this tour includes walking tours and accommodations that are not necessarily wheelchair accessible, it is, unfortunately, not recommended for those with physical mobility problems.

Please call Undiscovered Britain & Ireland, Ltd. at 215-969-0542 for further details on itinerary and to book this delightful tour.

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Accessible Cruises

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Undiscovered Britain has obtained group space on several cruises, and each ship has cabins that are adapted for use by a wheelchair user. The cruises are on Celebrity Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean, and have varied itineraries, including Bermuda, Alaska, Eastern Caribbean, and Canada. Please call or email Undiscovered Britain for further information and prices.

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Accessibility Consulting

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In addition to our small group tours and customized itineraries for independent travelers, Undiscovered Britain & Ireland, Ltd., is happy to provide consulting services at reasonable costs for those wishing to book their own trips, but who need assistance with regard to what is and is not accessible for their particular requirements. We can provide up-to-date information on accessible accommodation, transport, attractions, etc. for the whole of the U.K. (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) as well as the Republic of Ireland. Call for further information:
215-969-0542

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England at Leisure

$1450.00 per person

This 10-day tour to England provides the "best of both worlds", with some days touring various areas on a deluxe motorcoach, and also plenty of time for independent sightseeing, with some attraction passes provided and free time to visit on your own. This tour is perfect for the more mature traveler who is looking for a slower-paced tour with some independent time, but who doesn't want to do their own driving for sightseeing in various parts of England. However, the motorcoach does not have a wheelchair lift, nor are the hotel rooms specifically adapted for wheelchair users, therefore, some degree of mobility is needed.

Visits include major sightseeing in London with a local guide, as well as a full day of independent sightseeing. You will also visit Oxford; Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
A day in Stratford-on-Avon, with entrance to all four major historic sites, will be followed by a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
You will also visit some of the loveliest villages in the Cotswolds.

A visit to Winchester(home of the famous Winchester Cathedral) will be followed by time in Portsmouth at the Naval Dockyard's Maritime Museum and the HMS Victory tour with a Royal Navy expert leading the way.

You will visit Brighton, and see the Royal Pavilion, the lavish oriental palace built for the Prince Regent in the early 1800's. Finishing up back in London, you will visit the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, with a free afternoon for last-minute shopping. Finishing up the tour is a special dinner at Simpsons-in-the-Strand,one of London's most famous restaurants, followed by an evening performance of Disney's "Lion King" or another top West End show.

The tour includes 4 nights in London, 3 nights in Stratford-on-Avon, and 2 nights in Brighton, in twin-bedded rooms with private bathroom. (single supplement available at $330.00). All hotel taxes; service charges; 9 breakfasts, 4 three-course dinners with choice of menus, including a Grand Divan Farewell dinner with wine at Simpson's-in-the Strand are also included. All transport on private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, services of a professional tour manager, sightseeing with local guides, entrance fees to most attractions, and baggage handling are also included. Lunches and travel insurance (highly recommended) are not included, nor are items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc. Departure dates are from May through September 2007. Please call for information on specific date availability and further questions. Airfare to and from London from your departure city is not included, but can be booked for you at the time of booking your tour.

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Special Gardens & Flower Shows

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We can now offer our clients with a passion for gardens some of the best tours available, several of which include a visit to the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show on the "Members Only" day.

Some tour choices are: Spring Gardens of Cornwall & Devon; English Country Gardens with Chelsea Flower Show; The Great Gardens of England; The Best Gardens of Southern England; and Private Gardens of England. The tours include deluxe accommodations, all breakfasts, most dinners, all ground transportation, all admissions to gardens, private (not open to the public) garden visits; professional garden guides, and where applicable, admission to the "Members Only" day at the Chelsea Flower Show. Accommodations are at some of the most special hotels in Britain.

In addition, we offer packages of London that also include the Hampton Court Flower Show, with day tours to the Cotswolds and to Kent, often called "The Garden of England".

Please contact Undiscovered Britain for information on these special tours.

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Walking Tours of Britain

Undiscovered Britain is pleased to be able to offer a selection of excellent walking tours , covering such areas as the Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District, The Welsh Borderlands, Scotland, and Lancashire and the Forest of Bowland.

These wonderful tours, with dates available from April through the end of October, include full English breakfast daily, a generous lunch or outdoor picnic (weather permitting), a 3 or 4 course evening meal with wine each night, six nights accommodation with private bathroom, baggage transportation between hotels, and the services of an excellent local guide. It also offers transport back-up, should you not wish to walk one day, and refreshments during the walks.

Although the walking tours are for a week each, additional independent nights can be added on either before or after the tour to London or elsewhere in Britain.

Undiscovered Britain can also book your international air, and any additional features, such as extra nights, airport transfers, rail tickets, etc.

Please call at 215-969-0542, or fill out our inquiry form on this site for prompt attention to your request.

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Accessible villas & cottages in England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

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Undiscovered Britain is pleased to be able to offer a selection of self-catering cottages sleeping from two to six persons, located all over the U.K. and Ireland.

They provide a wonderful way to visit an area and "base" for a week or more, taking day trips out and having a special accommodation to return to each night that feels like a "home away from home" rather than a hotel room. Most have kitchen facilities, allowing one to purchase excellent local food and eat in, thus saving money on restaurant meals. Accessible bathrooms and sleeping accommodations are available. Many cottages have lovely drawing rooms, gardens, and fireplaces for cooler weather. Nearby pubs, shops, and villages allow one to enjoy the company of the local people, and to partake of a slower-paced vacation. Many of these cottages or villas are accessible for wheelchair users, and two or more can be rented in different places, allowing an extended visit at a fraction of the cost of expensive hotels.

Please call and let us know what your needs are.


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Independent London

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This is a 7 night stay in London that can be taken at any time during the year, subject to room availability. It is suitable for both able-bodied or disabled travelers, with the only difference being the hotel that is used and the vehicle for sightseeing tours. It combines an independent stay with a half-day city tour of London with private driver; a half-day sightseeing tour with private driver to either Windsor or Hampton Court Palace; round-trip airport transfers to and from Heathrow or Gatwick airport to your hotel, and a full-day sightseeing tour into the countryside, with private driver, visiting either Bath & Stonehenge; Stratford on Avon and Warwick Castle; or Leeds Castle. Hotel accommodations at a lovely city-center hotel in London, double occupancy, including Value Added Tax and breakfast daily for seven nights, are also included. Additional options, such as extra tours; theatre tickets; upgrade to luxury hotel, or any additional nights, can all be added on, if desired. A day trip to Paris on the Eurostar train, with private sightseeing tour, can also be taken as an additional option.

Please contact Undiscovered Britain for any additional information .

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London and South Wales

This 8 night tour begins in London, where you will spend three nights independently, in a 4-star hotel with full English breakfast included each morning. You will fly over from the USA on Saturday evening, arriving on Sunday morning, and spend all day Sunday, Monday and Tuesday exploring all the sights that London has to offer; shopping, and perhaps attending a theatre production or two.

On Wednesday morning, you will depart London on a mini-coach with driver/guide and no more than 10 other people on the tour to South Wales. En-route the first morning, you will stop in Laycock and Bath, taking a tour around the city and stopping for lunch. Crossing the Severn River into Wales, the first stop is Roman Caerleon, reputed to be the home of King Arthur, where you will see the original amphitheatre. You will overnight for the next 3 nights at either a 17th century Welsh traditional farmhouse, or a picturesque vineyard with accommodations.

The next morning, after a hearty Welsh breakfast, you will take a panoramic tour of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and visit St. Fagans, the outdoor national folk museum of Wales with scores of rebuilt ancient properties, including houses, churches, a mill, bakery, pub and even a one-room schoolhouse. Next, a drive through the Vale of Glamorgan, stopping in the market town where Sir Anthony Hopkins went to school, and along the beautiful and rugged coastline. Tonight, a visit to Cardiff Castle where you will experience a "cultural night" in the dungeons!

Friday morning, a visit to the famous Rhondda Valley, visiting the old mining villages clinging to the hills, followed by the Monmouth home of Mr. Rolls of Rolls Royce fame, as well as the birthplace of Henry IV, and an interesting museum featuring Admiral Horation Nelson. Lunch is in Wales's oldest pub, then a ride through the breathtaking Blak Mountains to an 11th century priory or ancient "hidden" church. The afternoon finishes up with a ride through the magnificent Wye Valley, and a visit to Tintern Abbey and the oldest stone-built castle in Wales, Chepstow Castle. After a pub supper, you will attend a Male Voice Choir practice (except in August). Wales is known as "The Land of Song" and its' Male Voice Choirs are known all over the world, so this is a special treat.

Saturday morning, you will leave Wales, driving through the Wales/England border to the lovely city of Gloucester. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the beautiful cathedral; a tour of Gloucester's restored Victorian docks and a visit to the shop used by Beatrix Potter as a model for one of her famous tales. Leaving Gloucester, a drive through the honey-colored villages of the Cotswolds, one of England's most picturesque areas. Late that afternoon, you will arrive back in London, where you will spend another independent evening and overnight before flying home the next day (Sunday).

If desired, this tour can be extended with an optional independent stay elsewhere in Britain.

This can be taken any week of the year.


The Wales tour portion includes all transportation, accommodations in lodgings as described, with private bathrooms., and full English or Welsh breakfasts daily. Three course dinners are included each evening on the Wales tour. All tips and taxes other than to the driver/guide. The London portion includes 4 nights in a central London hotel with private bath, value added tax, and breakfast daily.


Not included is round-trip air from your departure city to London; airport transfers (which can be pre-arranged at an additional cost); dinners in London; transportation within London; travel insurance (highly recommended); gratuities to the driver/guide on the Wales tour; alcoholic beverages; or any item of a personal nature.

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England's North Country

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This 7 night, 8 day tour takes in some of the
spectacular parts of England, both in scenic beauty and wonderful attractions.

This is an independent tour, traveling in a luxury private van with wheelchair lift, if required. You will be escorted throughout by your personal driver/guide, from the time you arrive at Manchester airport in North England, to your departure at the same airport for your trip home.

Leaving Manchester, you will spend the first two nights in North Yorkshire, in a lovely country inn, with beautiful rooms,one being accessible if needed.

Using this hotel as a base for two nights, you will explore the medieval city of York, visiting York Minster, the Shambles, the Jorvik Viking Museum and/or the National Railway Museum.

A visit to the magnificent Rievlaux Abbey and Terraces, as well as Castle Howard is also included.

A journey over the North Yorkshire moors to Northumberland follows, and two more nights in a country house hotel, with accessible rooms, with stops at several villages on the sea, en-route, and a visit to Bamburgh Castle and Hadrian's Wall the following day.

A ride to the lovely Lake District, celebrated in poetry. Two more nights in a lovely hotel in the heart of this beautiful area, overlooking the lake. Excellent wheelchair accessible facilities, if required. Sightseeing through the area, with a boat ride on the lake (depending on weather conditions) will add to the enjoyment of the beautiful scenery.

The last day, a drive South staying at a beautiful country-house hotel, again with excellent accessible facilities if necessary, with stops en-route to Skipton Castle, Fountains Abbey (A World Heritage Site) and a scenic drive through the Dales.

A short drive back to the airport the following morning for your return flight home.

Price includes private driver guide in luxury wheelchair accessible (if required) van for the entire length of the tour; 7 nights accommodations (double occupancy) in hotels as stated, with private baths; full English breakfast and 3-4 course dinner each night; porterage of luggage; value added tax.

Not included: airfare from your departure city to Manchester Airport, England.
Any meals other than stated above; gratuities to driver/guide; entrance fee to attractions on day excursions; travel insurance (highly recommended) alcoholic beverages, and any items of a personal nature, such as phone and laundry charges.

This price is for two people sharing a twin room; additional people will bring the cost on a per person basis down, so please call or e-mail for a price quote for 4 or 6 persons.

This trip can be taken anytime, as it is an independent tour.

E-mail or call 215-969-0542 for further info.

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