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Real Britain (Winter 20092010)

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Starting Price:	$1,099
Tour Length:	10 Days
Countries Visited:	England

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Autumn, Winter & Spring 2009/2010
Tour Category:	Family
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-WIBT-2010

Cities Visited:
Bath, Lake District, Edinburgh, York, Coventry, Stratford, London

See Britain''s gems - the vibrant city of London, sleepy and timeless York, historical Edinburgh, the magnificent Lake District and Bristol in Wales. Scenic drives through Salisbury Plain, The Scottish Borderlands, Northumberland National Park and the Cotswold Hills.

Sightseeing Highlights

London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.
Salisbury: View the Cathedral.
Stonehenge: View the ancient stone circle.
Bath: Admire the Georgian architecture.
Stoke-on-Trent: Visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).
Chester: Visit the historic city and see the arcaded shops known as the ''Rows.''
Grasmere: See William Wordsworth''s village.
Moffat: Visit a woollen outlet.
Edinburgh: Sightseeing including a visit to the Castle and views of Holyrood House.
Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.
York: Orientation including York Minster and the ''Shambles.''
Coventry: See the cathedrals.
Stratford-upon -Avon: Visit Shakespeare''s birthplace and see Anne Hathaway''s cottage

Dining Highlights

Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Bristol.
3 buffet breakfasts in London
5 full English breakfasts on tour
2 three-course dinners
Farewell Dinner with wine in York

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
London Airport shuttle service available, conditions apply.
Pick-up and drop-off at your Trafalgar London hotel.
Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
A qualified local guide in Edinburgh.
Services of Trafalgar’s London Reception Center.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.

Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Welcome to London. After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure to relax or to start to explore this exciting capital city.

Hotel: Hilton Olympia

Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure A sightseeing tour with a professional London guide shows us the most famous sights, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - London – Bristol An exciting day awaits us. First we visit Salisbury to see the Gothic Cathedral. Then on via ancient Stonehenge to the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and finally to Bristol. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner in our hotel – the perfect opportunity to really get to know our new fellow travelers and our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Marriott City Centre

Day 5 - Bristol – Lake District Our first stop this morning is the famous Wedgwood Pottery Center. Then we continue to the fine city of Chester, where we see the Roman Walls, the Tudor architecture and the galleried shops known as the ‘Rows’. Later we head northwards to our hotel in the Lake District, renowned for its magnificent scenery. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Lancaster

Day 6 - Lake District – Edinburgh (2 nights) Admire the magnificent scenery which inspired the poet William Wordsworth to write the renowned ‘Daffodils’. Our Tour Director shows us Wordsworth’s house, Dove Cottage, and reveals a Hidden Treasure of the region to us all. Then on to the Scottish capital Edinburgh with a stop at the Moffat Woollen Centre. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Royal Terrace

Day 7 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat and a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Tonight maybe sample some Scottish cuisine at one of the city’s many restaurants? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 8 - Edinburgh – York Across the Scottish borders to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Then through the Northumberland National Park to the Viking City of York, where our Tour Director shows us the ‘Shambles’ and magnificent York Minster. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with wine to celebrate our tour together! (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn

Day 9 - York – London We travel to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to see its two cathedrals. Then we continue to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage before a scenic drive through the Cotswolds brings us back to London. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Olympia

Day 10 - London – USA Today time to bid farewell to London and our fellow travelers as our memorable British tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)

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Share a Room and Save!* When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/12/2010 - 3/21/2010	$1,099
3/19/2010 - 3/28/2010	$1,099

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London
Salisbury
Stonehenge
Bath
Stoke-on-Trent
Chester
Grasmere
Moffat
Edinburgh
Jedburgh
York
Coventry
Stratford-upon-Avon
Scenic Drives

Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Family Experiences – 16, 24, 31 December & 7 January – will include the chance to meet all the celebrities , past and present, at Madame Tussauds Waxworks Collection near Baker Street in London plus a visit to Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland with ice skating for all the family. Every family departure will include a ‘ kids night in’ with the chance for the parents to have a night off!! Family departure supplement: US$60
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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(plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR) Rome $2088

Boston (BOS) Rome $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD) Rome $2524

Los Angeles (LAX) Rome $2927

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations

Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.

Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple.

18 days from $5824* NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive

Travel Value Includes:

- Round-trip international airfare on Qantas

- All intra-tour air flights

- Round-trip airport transfers

- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary

- Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary

- Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights

Terms and Conditions: *The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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