Southern Methodist University Mustang Band

Tour of

England & Ireland

May 16 – 26, 2010

(estimate March 2009)

INCLUSIONS:

 

*          Round-Trip Air Transportation from DFW to London, England with a Return from            Dublin, Ireland

*          Three (3) Nights Accommodation (Triple Occupancy) at a 3 or 3+ Star Hotel in London

*          One (1) Night Accommodation (Triple Occupancy) at a 3 or 3+ Star Hotel in Dublin

*          Two (2) Nights Accommodation (Triple Occupancy) at a 3 or 3+ Star Hotel in Galway

*          Three (3) Nights Accommodation (Triple Occupancy) at a 3 or 3+ Star Hotel in Dublin

*          Breakfast Each Day

*          Four (4) Dinners Including:

                        *  One in the London Theater District

                        *  One in Dublin

*  Bunratty Castle Banquet with Costumed Musicians and Entertainment

*  Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in Dublin

*          Guided Sightseeing Tours of London, Galway and Dublin

*          Local Guides for Sightseeing Tours

*          Entrance to Windsor Castle Near London

*          Admission to the Tower of London

*          One (1) London West End Theater Ticket (Show to Be Selected)

*          Entrance to Bunratty Castle (Limerick) Including Medieval Banquet & Performance

*          Entrance to Clonmacnoise - burial place of the Kings of Connaugh and Tara

*          Excursion to the Cliffs of Moher (Galway)         

*          Entrance to Trinity College – Dublin (Including the Book of Kells)                       

*          Luxury European Motor Coach Transportation

*          Arrangement and Promotion of Three (3) Concerts by American Classic Tours

*          American Classic Tour Manager Will Accompany the Group to Assist the Director, Direct the Execution of all Logistics, and Handle Tickets with the Airlines

*          European Tour Escort Throughout to Assist with Logistics

*          Meet and Greet & Departure Assistance at the Airports

*          All Local Service Charges, Taxes, and Group Gratuities – (Including Guides and Coach Drivers)

 

Tour cost includes air and ground package with 3 Star/3 Star+ Hotels and is estimated to be $3,099.00 per person (triple occupancy) with 50 total travelers. Actual costs determined when we are able to send deposits to the suppliers. Supplement for double - $199, for single - $449.

 

Initial deposit: $300 per person

 

Probable Itinerary for the Tour of

England & Ireland

May 16 – 26, 2010

 

DAY 1 – Sunday May 16, DEPART USA

Board your overnight flight bound for London, England

 

DAY 2 –  Monday  May 17, LONDON

Arrival at London airport where you will be met by your international tour escort, transfer to the city center for a guided city tour to get your first impression of the musical and historical capital of England.  See the Houses of Parliament, the famous Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge. The remainder of the day is free to spend at your leisure.

Dinner on your own tonight and overnight in London.

                                               

DAY 3 – Tuesday May 18, LONDON

In the morning visit Windsor Castle, the official residence of the Queen. In the afternoon possible performance at  for example St. Paul’s Church at Covent Garden or Southwark Cathedral or Hyde Park. Early dinner. Tonight enjoy one of the many musicals in the West End district. Return to your hotel by underground. Overnight in London.

 

DAY 4 – Wednesday May 19, LONDON

This morning transfer to the Tower of London visit the Tower of London, and see the famous Crown Jewels and see the arsenal and learn about why most of the historical beheadings took place here at this most infamous former prison of London. Afterwards there will be some free time for lunch and personal exploration.

Dinner on your own and overnight.

 

DAY 5 – Thursday May 20, LONDON - DUBLIN 

In the morning board the coach and transfer to Holyhead where you will board the ferry to Dublin London-Holyhead= 300 mile = 6.5hrs drive excl. stops). Take the HSS Stenaline ferry at 4:00PM and arrive in Dun Laogaire at 5.30PM. Transfer to the hotel in Dublin or Kinnegad

a pleasant little town ( east of Dublin  1 hrs drive)

Check into your hotel . Dinner and overnight in Dublin or Kinnegad

 

DAY 6 – Friday May 21,  GALWAY

After breakfast transfer to Galway also called the Capital of “Irish Speaking” Ireland a lively university town. The center of the city lies on the banks of the River Corrib, which flows down from Lough Corrib and into Galway Bay. Upon arrival you will check in at your hotel followed by an guided walking tour of this to, where you will see the main sights. See Eyre Square, St. Nicholas church, Lynch’s Castle and the Spanish Arch a remainder of the city’s trading links with Spain.

Afternoon Performance at St. Nicholas Church or at one of the busiest squares.  Dinner on your own and overnight Galway.

 

DAY 7 – Saturday May 22, GALWAY

In the morning you will travel to the Irish Atlantic Coast and the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Even when shrouded in mist or buffeted by the Atlantic gales, the Cliffs of Moher are breathtaking, rising to a height of 650 feet out of the sea and extending for 5 miles.

Afternoon drive through the charming countryside to Limerick, visit the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park enjoy a medieval banquet (5.30 pm and finish at 7.45 pm). After dinner transfer back to Galway for overnight.

 

DAY 8 – Sunday May 23, DUBLIN

After breakfast you travel to Dublin on the way you will make a stop at Clonmacnoise, founded in 545 by St Kieran. Clonmacnoise was not only one of the foremost monastic sites in Ireland, second only to Armagh, but also the burial place of the Kings of Connaugh and Tara. With its churches, cathedral, high crosses, ancient grave slabs, and round towers, it continues to draw visitors by the thousand. Continue to Dublin where you will arrive in the afternoon.

Dinner on your own and overnight in Dublin.

 

DAY 9 – Monday May 24,  DUBLIN

In the morning you enjoy a guide city tour with local guide. See the main sights, such as the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Dublin Castle.

In the afternoon possible lunch time performance at St Stephens Green Park bandstand.

After the concert you will have optional time to visit Dublin Castle with the State apartments and the Grand Staircase. Or you can visit the National museum or National Gallery one of the finest collections of art in Europe.

Dinner on your own and overnight in Dublin.

 

DAY 10  – Tuesday May 25, DUBLIN

Today visit the Trinity College see the gallery which  displays the great treasures of Trinity College Library, the Book of Kells the most famous of them. Don’t miss the Irish harp the oldest in Ireland at least 500 years.

The afternoon is at your leisure - time for personal sightseeing or shopping. You can visit the Guiness Brewery or the Kilmainham goal museum ( a famous prison with 100 cells)

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Dublin.

 

Day 11 – Wednesday May 26, flight home

Transfer with to the airport for your return flight.