• Tour Highlights
• Optional Activities
• Daily Itinerary
• Dates & Prices

Optional Activities Round out your tour with any of these add on activities.

• Stonehenge
  • Visit to Stonehenge Monument GB £6.50

    This is the perfect chance to get up close to the stuff of legends – Stonehenge’s mysterious ring of stones. Learn about the myths behind how they got here over 4000 years ago, and what the ancient site was used for.

• Bath
  • Roman Baths GB £11.00 - (Minimum 20 people)

    Take a trip around these stunningly preserved bath houses and get a glimpse into ancient Roman culture and lifestyle. Learn about the Roman’s impressive engineering feats as you check out aqueducts, steam rooms and the original bath waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

• York
  • Ghost Walk GB£4.50

    Explore the well-worn lanes and tiny alleyways of the old town with our expert Local Guide after sunset. Get the low down on the legends and stories of the people who once lived in York’s historic centre, as the group tracks their ghosts.

• Gretna Green
  • Gretna Green Group Photo Large: GB£10.00 / Small GB £5.00

    Join the group for a ‘wedding photo’ at the place where young lovers have traditionally come for high-speed weddings and take home a great picture to remember your travels by.

• Edinburgh
  • Scottish Evening GB£32.00 (20-34 people)/ GB£31.00 (35+ people)

    With traditional bag pipes and a chance to try some haggis, tonight serves up an authentic Scottish experience. After feasting on some hearty local food, the piper will tell you a Scottish tale or two.

• Galway
  • Aran Islands Visit EUR 25.00

    This day trip is perfect for a relaxing day away from it all. With a return boat ride to the islands, you’ve time to discover the rugged coastline and stunning scenery at your own pace. Traces of ancient Gaelic culture are also found on the islands, where the main language is Irish. So soak up the dramatic landscapes and old Irish vibes.

• Kilkenny
  • Guided Walking Tour of Kilkenny Euro 5.50

    Walk your way through Kilkenny’s history with our Local Guide and get an insider’s look at the town. Learn how it grew from humble beginnings into a political powerhouse in medieval times. The group is guided through the compact, user-friendly streets to see many of the town’s signature sites like Kilkenny Castle and St Canice’s Cathedral.

• Dublin
  • Guinness Storehouse Visit Euro 13.00

    Tonight, try the full Irish experience and wrap up your tour with a night out with the crew. An authentic Irish ballad band sets the festive tone as you kick back with a drink and toast your travels over a three course meal. Get caught up in the rhythms of Irish dance and learn a ‘feis’ (Irish step dance) if you’re keen.

  • Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub Euro 49.00

    An evening of the best in Irish food, music and dance at this great venue. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and be entertained by a famous Irish ballad band, then get involved with the Irish dancers and learn a traditional Irish “feis” or step dance. A night of authentic Irish entertainment to farewell your tour!

• Lake District
  • Water Sports £TBA

    Turn the energy levels up with some activities in the stunning Lake District. Paddle about in a canoe or kayak and enjoy another angle on the area from the water. Otherwise get your adrenaline pumping on a high ropes course.

  • Lake Cruise £TBA

    Board a wooden launch and kick back and relax on England’s largest lake. This scenic cruise is all about great vistas over this iconic district, so keep your camera handy.

• Londonderry
  • Walking tour

    Get an insider’s view on this fascinating historical hot spot as you walk Londonderry’s old city walls. Our Local Guide will show you City hall and tell you the stories behind the sieges and battles that took place here. You’ll also hear about the troubled history that inspired the political murals at Bogside.

• Please Note
  • Europe Optional Excursions _

    The optional excursions below are a guide of what may be available on this tour in 2010. Complete details will be updated in early 2010.

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