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Share the wonderful scenery on this remarkable tour of Ireland. Visiting many villages that have not changed over hundreds of years. Delightful back lanes, magnificent horses and fine Irish music in the local pub. The Blarney stone, with a beautiful drive around Galway Bay. Followed by visits to the Ring of Kerry and Skelling.

Accommodation are in local first class hotels with limited single rooms at no additional cost.

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Inclusions

• Accommodation – Single en-suite rooms at no additional cost.
• Return airfare.
• Entrance fees.
• Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
• Dublin open top bus included followed by
• A visit to Guinness with free drink.
• Professional tout director.
• Superior first class hotels all ensuite rooms.
• Catamaran cruise of Killary Fjord.
• Sheepdog trails on Ring of Kerry.
• 9 full Irish breakfasts
• 8 dinners
• Farewell dinner at Contarf Castle Hotel
• All local taxes, hotel service charges and
• Portage for one suitcase per room.

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The romantic city of Verona has been celebrating the pageantry and passion of opera since 1913. The wonderful setting in this stunning Roman amphitheater provides a magnificent backdrop. As night falls, a dazzling canopy of stars unfolds overhead, candles flicker and the atmosphere becomes with the audience hushed in anticipation. During your visit you will be seeing three different operas. Carmen by Bizet, Turandot by Puccini and Aida by Verdi. As an option you can stay on a few extra days to see Tosca by Puccini.

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• Accommodation – Single en-suite rooms at no additional cost.
• Return airfare.
• Entrance fees.

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A fully escorted tour of these two fascinating and historical countries. Visiting medieval villages and cities rich in history. How wonderful to be staying at the Parrados that were once palaces, castles and other historical buildings that have been converted to luxurious hotels. Providing modern comfort while keeping the decor of the period.

Tours & Special Experiences

The 20 day Luxury tour is packed with exciting and special experiences that will kick off with an afternoon’s private tour of Oporto. followed by a Full day of private touring along the River Douro. En Route to Lisbon, will be the Tour of Obidos and a Full day of private tour of Lisbon. Then a Full day private excursion to Sintra will be followed by a Half day private walking tour of Evora.

The Tapas Tour of Seville with tour leader will not be missed of course. as well as the Half day private walking tour of Seville and half of the day will be spent with a private walking tour of Cordoba.The next two days will see the Tour of Ronda (with tour leader) and the Full day of Touring and sightseeing in and around the Pueblos Blancos.

Next stop will be a Private stroll through the Albaycin (with tour leader)and  the ever famous Special tastings experience at La Oliva followed by a Half day walking tour of the Alhambra & Generalife. Touring of Consuegra en route to Toledo, (with tour leader) will surely be a blast and a leisurely Informal stroll through Toledo (with tour leader). Another Half-day will be spent with walking tour of Toledo,as well as another Half-day of private walking tour of Madrid, (with expert local guide) and will be capped off with a Full-day private tour of Barcelona (combines Walking tour with Gaudi tour), (with expert local guide).

All admissions to all tours are included. Oh, did we forgot to mention the Buffet Breakfasts every Day at your hotel is also included as well as some wine tastings, picnic lunches as well as a traditional lunch on one of the excursions.

Tour Details

Inclusions

• Accommodation – Single en-suite rooms at no additional cost.
• Return airfare.
• Entrance fees.
• Expert Escort Spanish, Portuguese and English speaking guide throughout the trip.

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This year is the Queen’s Jubilee Year. To be part of this historic event our group will have a private evening tour of Windsor Castle including a glass of champagne and a tour of Buckingham Palace with its magnificent state rooms and beautiful 39 acre garden and lake. The rest of the tour will be seeing the natural beauty of the countryside as well as visiting many historic sights and staying at two of the world’s greatest universities, Oxford and Cambridge. The tour will have an historical emphasis.

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Inclusions

• Accommodation – Single en-suite rooms at no additional cost.
• Return airfare.
• Entrance fees.
• Visit at the Canterbury Cathedral.
• Walking tour of Canterbury.
• Trip to Leeds Castle.
• Walking tour of Oxford.
• Roman Baths at Bath.
• Rothschild Estate and Gardens.
• Walking tour of Chester.
• Edinburgh Castle.
• Holyrood Castle.
• Coach tour of Edinburgh.
• Attendance to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
• Walking tour Cambridge.
• Stirling Castle.
• Private viewing of Windsor Castle.
• Tour of Buckingham Palace.
• London Hop on-Hop off Bus.
• Free Oyster Card.
• Royal Yacht Britannia.

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This is a wonderful opportunity to live in France while attending French lessons at the Angers University situated in the magnificent Loire Valley.

Enjoy this leisurely and enjoyable time staying in the Loire Valley, followed by four nights in Paris. With the final night in Paris dining at Restaurant One at the Eiffel Tower taking in the night lights of Paris.

During your stay in the Loire Valley you will be attending private morning French classes, while the afternoon, weekends and evenings you will be visiting the main points of interest in this Valley of History, Royalty and its many magnificent Chateaux. The opportunity to enjoy the local fresh produce and wines. Your class work will become practical as you converse with the local people, perhaps ordering a morning cafe and croissant.

There will be local tours taking in the sights of medieval villages and seeing where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life and his grave site..

Tour Details

Inclusions

Six(6) days with three hours of French Language course at the prestigious Centre de Langue Francois pour Estrange at the University of Angers Loire Valley.

• All breakfasts. 4 Lunches and 4 dinners.
• Accommodation in centrally located hotel.
• Whilst on tour all transport.
• Excursions include admission to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of a Tour Leader.
• Services of local guides.
• All tipping.
• Minimum 20 passengers.
• No single supplement for a single room.
• Pre-departure briefing and afternoon tea.
• Home pick-up and return in luxury chauffeur driven cars.
• Special price for upgrade to Business Class.
• Dinner at Eiffel Tower.

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This year is the Queen’s Jubilee Year. To be part of this historic event our group will have a private evening tour of Windsor Castle including a glass of champagne and a tour of Buckingham Palace with its magnificent state rooms and beautiful 39 acre garden and lake. The rest of the tour will be seeing the natural beauty of the countryside as well as visiting many historic sights and staying at two of the world’s greatest universities, Oxford and Cambridge. The tour will have an historical emphasis.

Tour Details

Inclusions

• Accommodation – Single en-suite rooms at no additional cost.
• Return airfare.
• Entrance fees.
• Visit at the Canterbury Cathedral.
• Walking tour of Canterbury.
• Trip to Leeds Castle.
• Walking tour of Oxford.
• Roman Baths at Bath.
• Rothschild Estate and Gardens.
• Walking tour of Chester.
• Edinburgh Castle.
• Holyrood Castle.
• Coach tour of Edinburgh.
• Attendance to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
• Walking tour Cambridge.
• Stirling Castle.
• Private viewing of Windsor Castle.
• Tour of Buckingham Palace.
• London Hop on-Hop off Bus.
• Free Oyster Card.
• Royal Yacht Britannia.

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• Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
• A Private Tour of Windsor Castle including a glass of Champagne.
• World Famous Chelsea Flower Show.
• Optional Tour of Ireland.

A wonderful opportunity to be in London for the exciting historical celebrations for the Queen’s sixty years on the throne. Experience first hand the pomp and pageantry. Watch the Carriage Procession from Buckingham Palace to St Paul’s for the special Thanksgiving service.

From an excellent advantage point watch the 1,000 strong flotillas as it wends its way down the Thames. Being lead by the Royal Barge with Her Majesty aboard. Join the concerts in the Royal Parks and share in the fireworks display.

A private tour of Windsor Castle, with visits to Hampton Court, The Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House Whitehall, The Tower of London and view the Royal Jewels.

Then a visit to Scotland to visit Holyrood Castle, Scone Palace and Balmoral Castle.

Tour Details

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• Fully escorted & small group
• Airport assistance
• Chauffeur car home pick up & home return service
• Staying at historic Manor’s and Hotels
• Accommodation – SINGLE en suite rooms at no additional cost

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