Package Description
This comprehensive vacation gives you an insight into all five countries of the British Isles. Start with visits to prehistoric Stonehenge and the extraordinary excavations of the Roman Baths. Then travel viaCardiff and through South Wales to board the ferry for the crossing to Ireland. Join a guided tour of the newly opened House of Waterford Crystal, admire the stallions at the Irish National Stud, and relax in Dublin, before heading north past the Mountains of Mourne to vibrant Belfast. Another ferry crossing takes you to Scotland, and its capital city Edinburgh, where a guided city tour includes a visit to the castle. The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe’s magnificent Floors Castle, a walking tour through York, and Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon are the final highlights of this journey.
Note: Tickets for the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for the following departures: July 30 - August 15.
Available Dates & Base Rate
| Departure date from US | Air/land price from New York (JFK) |
| June 6 |
$3189 |
| June 13 |
$3259 |
| June 25 |
$3219 |
| June 27 |
$3489 |
| Aug 20 |
$3189 |
| Aug 27 |
$3419 |
| Aug 29 |
$3409 |
| Sep 3 |
$3239 |
| Sep 5 |
$3269 |
| Sep 10 |
$3239 |
| Sep 24,26 |
$3279 |
| Oct 1, 8, 15 |
$3239 |
| Oct 22 |
$3139 |
| Oct 29 |
$3119 |
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Pricing from other US cities available and may be operated by our interline/codeshare partners. Great rates also available from San Francisco, Washington, DC (IAD/DCA), Buffalo, Pittsburgh and others!
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement $478. Triple room* reduction of $45 per person. Extra nights in London: Mar - April.: in a single room $152; in twin room $87 pp; in triple room* $82 pp. May - Oct.: in a single room $244; in a twin $151 pp; in a triple room* $143 pp; Olympic period July 27 - Aug 12: in a single room $370; in a twin $230 pp; in a triple room* $220 pp. Nov.: in a single room $172; in a twin room $97 pp; in a triple room* $92. *Triple room size is often the same as a double with an additional rollaway bed. Three separate beds cannot be guaranted. Airport transfers are included if you purchase air from Aer Lingus Vacation Store.
* Terms & Conditions Advertised Package prices are based on select departures and were available via the Aer Lingus Vacation Store website on March 26, 2012 and may not represent current prices.
Escorted tour package prices are per person based on two people traveling together (unless specified otherwise) based on 7 day advance purchase and include round trip economy class airfare including carrier and government-imposed fees and taxes including the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. Fluctuations in exchange rates may affect some taxes or fees. All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage of one (1) suitcase per person, due to limited capacity on motorcoaches, are included. Tour packages are subject to availability and are capacity controlled and may not be available on every date or on all flights and may be restricted to certain hotel room categories. Fares are based on select Monday through Thursday travel; fares may be higher when traveling Friday through Sunday. There is an additional $25 per person concierge fee for bookings made through call centre (800-495-1632). Fares apply to North American originating passengers only. Full payment is made at the time of reservation. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Higher fares may also be available throughout travel period. Cannot be combined with any other discount/promotion. Not eligible for accrual of frequent flyer points/mileage. Travelers who are under 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the vacation and must share an adult’s accommodation. If a child will be traveling with adults other than parents, or with only one parent, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact the appropriate consulates and the applicable airlines to ensure children have the required documentation for traveling outside the U.S. Child/infant discounts not available and children under 8 are not allowed on any escorted tour. If purchasing air separately, in order to coordinate with the tour dates, please depart from North America on departure date shown as land start date is ONE DAY later. Stopovers are not permitted. Valid for new bookings only. Offers may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice.
Cancellations/Changes:
Packages are nonrefundable. Substantial restrictions apply for cancellation/change and depend upon the package type.
Optional Travel Trip Protection will be offered during the booking process and if purchased you will be allowed to cancel for covered reasons up to the day of departure and receive a refund for the amount paid, less the amount paid for insurance and fees. Additional coverage for trip interruption; trip delay; accident and sickness medical expense; emergency evacuation/repatriation; baggage/personal effects; baggage delay; and 24 hr assistance services are also included. If you have not purchased Travel Trip Protection, all bookings are non refundable. Go to http://www.aerlingusvacationstore.com/legal/ or call 800-495-1632 for full details on change/cancellation policy.
Package Inclusions: Roundtrip airfare from New York (JFK) to London, England (LHR) via connections in Dublin, Ireland
1 night Hilton London Metrople, London
1 night Hilton Hotel, Newport
1 night Tower Hotel, Waterford
2 nights Clarion IFSC, Dublin
2 nights The George Hotel, Edinburgh
1 night Novotel York, York
1 night Hilton London Metropole, London
Private luxury motorcoach with services of a professional driver/guide
Full Irish breakfast daily except day of arrival
3 three course dinners
Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary
All local taxes & service charges, carrier and govennment-imposed taxes/fees/facility charges. Gratuities are NOT included. Transfers are included if you purchase air from Aer Lingus Vacation Store.
Optional Bag and Service Fees: Click here http://www.aerlingus.com/help/legal/optionalservicefees/
Aer Lingus Vacation Store is managed by Global Consolidated Services USA Inc. (Tax ID #61-1452112), the Tour Operator, is responsible for fulfillment of all products and services purchased regardless of affiliates used. Purchaser's credit card will be charged by GCS and will appear as follows on credit card statement: "GCS Travel Services."
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Package Includes
Accommodations 9 nights hotel stays throughout Britain and Ireland: - 1 night Hilton London Metropole, London
- 1 night Hilton Hotel, Newport
- 1 night Tower Hotel, Waterford
- 2 nights Clarion IFSC, Dublin
- 2 nights The George Hotel, Edinburgh
- 1 night Novotel Hotel, York
- 1 night Hilton London Metropole, London
Transportation - Transfers from the airport to your hotel and back to airport at the end of tour with purchase of air/land package
- Private luxury motorcoach with services of a professional driver/guide
- Roundtrip airfare New York (JFK) to London (LHR)
Other Inclusions -
Full breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus, including a Welcome Dinner in Newport -
Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary including: Stonehenge; Salisbury; Bath; Cardiff Castle; Ferry across St. George's Channel; Waterford - guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal; Kilkenny; Kildare; Dublin; Belfast; ferry across North Channel; Edinburgh; Jedburgh; York; Stratford Note: Tickets for the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for the following departures: July 30 - August 15. -
All local taxes, hotel service chages, government taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare, and porterage of one suitcase per person. Gratuities are NOT included.
Additional Offers & Information
Airport transfers are included if you purchase air from Aer Lingus Vacation Store. Transfer times: London Heathrow: 24 hours; London Gatwick: 6am – 3pm.
Operated in cooperation with Globus
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