SAVE UP TO $3600 M E M B E R S A V I N G S 1300 292 803 nrmatravel.com.au 9A York St Sydney Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. Steeped in history and brimming with fascinating culture, London, Edinburgh and Dublin are places that should be on everyone’s bucket list. See Big Ben, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, the Cliffs of Moher and much more on this incredible journey through world-class cities, picturesque countryside and charming villages. At a glance Discover the highlights of England, Ireland and Scotland on this 20 day heritage tour. Explore the bustling cities of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin on guided tours, tour the Beatles hometown of Liverpool, visit university town Oxford, the Roman town of Bath, Royal Windsor castles and so much more. With return international flights, 17 nights in hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, return airport transfers and more, this trip is a guaranteed good time. From $ 5399 per person twin share 20 DAYS England, Ireland & Scotland 20 DAY TOUR OF LONDON, EDINBURGH, DUBLIN, AND MORE WITH FLIGHTS INCLUDED. 1300 292 803 nrmatravel.com.au 9A York St Sydney Offer available for a limited time or until sold out.
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1300 292 803 nrmatravel.com.au9A York St SydneyOffer available for a limited time or until sold out.
Steeped in history and brimming with fascinating culture, London, Edinburgh and Dublin are places that should be on everyone’s bucket list. See Big Ben, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, the Cliffs of Moher and much more on this incredible journey through world-class cities, picturesque countryside and charming villages.
At a glanceDiscover the highlights of England, Ireland and Scotland on this 20 day heritage tour. Explore the bustling cities of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin on guided tours, tour the Beatles hometown of Liverpool, visit university town Oxford, the Roman town of Bath, Royal Windsor castles and so much more. With return international flights, 17 nights in hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, return airport transfers and more, this trip is a guaranteed good time.
From
$5399per person twin share
20 DAYS
England, Ireland & Scotland20 DAY TOUR OF LONDON, EDINBURGH, DUBLIN, AND MORE WITH FLIGHTS INCLUDED.
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The itineraryDay 1Australia – LondonToday you’ll fly from Sydney for London with award winning airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Etihad Airways or British Airways to name a few (subject to availability).
Day 2Welcome to London Once you arrive you’ll be met by your tour leader and taken to your hotel. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London
Day 3London city tourIn the morning head out for a panoramic tour of the city. Visit Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and more. See the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Big Ben, Parliament and the London Eye.Next travel past the Tower of London; a medieval fortress built in the year 1078 by William the Conqueror, before returning back to the hotel where you can spend the rest of the day however you like. Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, London.Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4London – Windsor CastleIn the morning take an excursion to the famous Windsor Castle, fortress of English kings & queens since the 14th century. Travelling to the historic city of Windsor, pass through the Thames Valley and Runnymede, where you’ll find the monuments of the Magna Carta and US President Kennedy. From here, see the famous Eton College founded by King Henry VI, one of the most exclusive and traditional schools in the country. Visit the Royal Chapel of St. George, an example of Gothic perpendicular style,
seat of the Order of the League, mausoleum of the kings and the royal apartments, splendidly restored after the fire of 1992. After, you’ll head back to London for the afternoon to spend how you like.Overnight: Hotel Novotel Wembley, LondonMeals included: Breakfast
Day 5London – Cambridge & York city tourAfter breakfast you’re off to Cambridge where you’ll part in a panoramic tour through this small city. Continue to York and walk to see its ramparts, the Shambles, and its wonderful Cathedral. Few British cities possess the magic and charm of York, for its outstanding architecture and more than 2000 years of history.Overnight: Mercure Fairfield Manor, York Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6York – Durham – EdinburghYou’ll have this morning free to explore York on your own. After, you’ll begin your journey towards Durham, where the orientation tour will take you to the market square and World Heritage Sites, Noman castle and Romanesque cathedral. Before you arrive in Edinburgh, take in the ancient Hadrian’s Wall, built in 122AD as a defensive fortification of the Roman province, Britannia. Once you reach Edinburgh, with its beautiful hills and majestic castle from the Middle Ages, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax or explore the city. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, EdinburghMeals included: Breakfast
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Day 7Edinburgh city tourEnjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the city including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, St Giles Cathedral and more. The rest of the day is for you to spend however you like. Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, EdinburghMeals included: Breakfast
Day 8Edinburgh – St Andrews – AviemoreThis morning depart for the Scottich Highlands with its castles, islands and legendary lakes. Many of the symbols that make up the Scottish idiosyncrasy, such as the skirt, tartan plaid, bagpipes and feather cap, come from this mountainous region. Stop in the city of St Andrews and enjoy a brief tour to discover the ruins of what was the largest cathedral in the country. See the birthplace of golf, with the Royal Ancient Golf Club before continuing to Dundee to see the Glamis Castle’s imposing architecture and decoration. On the way, visit a distillery factory before heading towards Aviemore to check-in to your hotel for the night.Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, AviemoreMeals included: Breakfast
Day 9Aviemore – InvernessAfter breakfast you’re on your way to Inverness to see the Clava Cairns, a prehistoric monument and Bronze Age cemetery. Pass by the battlefield of Culloden, where the last battle was carried out on British soil before travelling onwards by the famous Loch Ness. Once you return to Aviemore, you’ll have the rest of the day to spend how you like.Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, AviemoreMeals included: Breakfast
Day 10Aviemore – Glasgow After breakfast this morning depart for Glasgow by the Great Glen crossing Fort Augustus. Pass through the Commander Monument, a military force created by Winston Churchill to infiltrate enemy territory. Afterwards see Stirling Castle, declared a National Monument that was built on top of a hill and is surrounded on three sides by cliffs cut to peak. Most of the main buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and the outer defences facing the city date back to the early 18th century. In the evening continue on to Glasgow for the night.Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, GlasgowMeals included: Breakfast
Day 11Glasgow walking tourThis morning enjoy a sightseeing walking tour of the city. Glasgow has often been described as the most beautiful Victorian town. It’s a vibrant and energetic city, known as the capital of style in Scotland, with its small art-deco restaurants, boutiques and cultural centres. Overnight: Hotel Ibis City Centre, GlasgowMeals included: Breakfast
Day 12Glasgow – Lake District – LiverpoolToday you’re off to Windermere, located in the heart of the Lake District with its fantastic views of the spectacular English countryside and surrounding mountains. Then depart for Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles, which will surprise you with its cultural heritage. After exploring Liverpool, you’ll head back to your hotel for the evening. Overnight: Hotel Ibis Centre Albert Dock, LiverpoolMeals included: Breakfast
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Day 13Liverpool – BathAfter breakfast this morning you’ll depart for Bath where you can spend the day however you like.
+ Bath is the most important Georgian city in England.This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts some of the most exquisite architectural and historical treasures in Europe including the Roman baths, a 15th century abbey and the impressive Royal Crescent. The popularity of Bath has recently increased thanks to the reopening of its thermal spa. They’re the only natural thermal baths in Britain that offer the possibility of bathing in temperate waters, as did Roman and Celts 2000 years ago.Overnight: Duke of Gordon Hotel, AviemoreMeals included: Breakfast
Day 14Bath – Stonehenge – OxfordAfter breakfast depart for Oxford, home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Upon arrival enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including Christchurch College, Oxford’s largest and most popular. See its inner courtyards and the Cathedral, the smallest of the country. On the way to Oxford stop and visit Stonehenge, an amazing feat of engineering and the most important prehistoric site in England. Overnight: Holiday Inn, OxfordMeals included: Breakfast
Day 15Oxford – Holyhead – DublinAfter breakfast travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dublin. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the Irish capital city. Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, DublinMeals included: Breakfast
Day 16Dublin – St. Patrick’s Cathedral – GalwayEnjoy a traditional Irish breakfast this morning before going on a half-day guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest of the two cathedrals in Ireland. Take in the ivy-covered stone buildings of Trinity College to see the Old Library’s vast rows of antiquarian books. Afterwards pass Dublin Castles, before continuing your journey to Galway via the monastic site of Clonmacnoise Abbey. With more than eight centuries since its foundation, Galway owes its name to the bed of stones of the Corrib, the river that crosses it. See the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, founded in 1320 in honour of St. Nicholas of Myra, the Lynch Castle, the old Town Hall and more.Overnight: Maldron Hotel Oranmore, GalwayMeals included: Breakfast
Day 17Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Limerick – Dublin This morning you’ll leave the hotel early to visit the famous cliffs of Moher that rise 214 metres above the level of the Atlantic Ocean at its highest point. Continuing the trip with a brief stop in Limerick, the third most populated city in the country where the King Juan Castle, one of its main attractions stands out before continuing onwards to Dublin for the night.Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, DublinMeals included: Breakfast
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Day 18A day at your leisure in Dublin After breakfast, enjoy your last day in Dublin to spend however you like.Overnight: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, DublinMeals included: Breakfast
Day 19Dublin – AustraliaAfter breakfast you’ll head back to the airport for your flight back to Australia. If your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before.Meals included: Breakfast and in-flight
Day 20Arrive in AustraliaPlease note some flights may arrive +1 day later.
The itinerary
Tour inclusionsHighlights• Visit the highlights of England, Scotland and Ireland• See the villages and castles of the United Kingdom• Explore London, Edinburgh and Dublin on guided tours• Visit Oxford, Liverpool, Galway, Limerick and more• Discover Royal Windsor Castle with a local guide• Experience the magical charm of Cambridge and York• See Durham Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site• Admire Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Roman Empire• Enjoy a guided tour of historic Edinburgh Castle• Visit a traditional Scottish Whisky Distillery• Travel through the spectacular Scottish Highlands
• See the Clava Cairns Bronze Age cemetery• Travel by Loch Ness and the battlefield of Culloden• Enjoy a walking tour of culturally hip Glasgow• Explore the Lake District in the English countryside• Enjoy a day at leisure in UNESCO listed Bath• Visit Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-
speaking world• Discover Stonehenge one of the wonders of the world• Take a ferry crossing from Holyhead, Wales to Dublin, Ireland• Enjoy a day at leisure in the Irish capital of Dublin• Discover St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a guided tour• Visit the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher
Flights• Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD
Accommodation• 17 nights in hotel accommodation
Dining• Enjoy daily buffet breakfast
Tour essentials• English-speaking tour guides• Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges
Transport• Transportation by A/C vehicles
Transfers• Return airport and cruise transfers
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Important informationBooking informationAfter purchase, you will receive a receipt and a purchase confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.Any special requests, preferences and optional extras must be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.On purchasing this travel offer you are bound by the supplier’s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to the NRMA (unless otherwise stated).
Offer essentialsTravel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until 11th September 2018.Travel Offer is valid for one person based on twin share.
Single traveller supplementFor solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of $1750 applies.
Departure dates (2018)June: *5 September: 11
Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * incurs a flight high season surcharge of $300 per person.
Departure citiesSydney.
FlightsAirline(s) usedSingapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Finnair, Virgin Australia, Alitalia, Air Berlin, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).
Arrive early in London, England $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals
or airport transfers.• No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air
tickets have been issued.• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Stay behind in Dublin, Ireland $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals
or airport transfers.• No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air
tickets have been issued.• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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Important informationStopover packagesTwin share: $450 per person/each waySolo Traveller: $700 each wayLocations:* Singapore* Dubai* Abu DhabiIncludes:• 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation• Daily breakfast• Return airport transfers
Please note:• An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen; however
the stopover location must be the same each way, due to theairline used
• Stopover packages are subject to availability
Flight UpgradesPlease note: Upgrades are subject to request only. Availability and pricing will be confirmed once your Passenger Information Form is returned to the NRMA.
AccommodationAccommodation used3-4 star (self-rated)• London: Hotel Novotel Wembley• York: Mercure Fairfield Manor• Edinburgh: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo• Aviemore: Duke of Gordon Hotel• Glasgow: Hotel Ibis City Centre• Liverpool: Hotel Ibis Centre Albert Dock• Bath: Holiday Inn Express• Oxford: Holiday Inn
• Dublin: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown• Galway: Maldron Hotel OranmorePlease note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.
Extra nights• London, England (Pre Tour): $270 per room including breakfast• Dublin, Ireland (Post Tour): $200 per room including breakfast• Extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking.
Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early orstay behind.
Maximum room capacity3 people (subject to availability).
Child policy• No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling
with their parents.• Strictly valid for children/infants 2 years old and overPlease note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
Triple share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability.
Bedding ConfigurationDouble or twin bedding (subject to availability).
Adjoining rooms (interconnecting rooms)Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.
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Other important information
Scottish Whisky Distillery: The Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry is the common distillery visited, however this is subject to change.
Tour Guide vs Tour LeaderTour Guide:Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader:An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined.Please Note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all NRMA travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.
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General Tour Information
Minimum group size 25, maximum group size 50 per vehicle. Exclusions:- Visa fees and requirements (A tourist visa is not required if travelling on an Australian passport)- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary - Recommended gratuities/tipping at approx. €5 per person/day payable on tour (subject to change) - Optional activities/tours - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) *** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with NRMA.
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Schedule of feesVoluntary ChangesThis includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or travel voucher reissue.• 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges
applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider.• 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges
applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider.• Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional
charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travelprovider.
• Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + anyadditional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/othertravel provider.
• Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person +any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider.
Name changes due to passenger errorIf the incorrect name has been advised to the NRMA, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider will apply.
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Coach tourMeals:Daily buffet breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require.Luggage:You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach.
Gratuities:Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is €5 per person per day, which will be collected by the tour manager whilst on tour.
Visas• A tourist visa is not required when travelling on an Australian
passport• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with
the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine whattheir visa requirements are and what personal identification isrequired
