Taking six nights to travel through London, Edinburgh and Dublin, this package leads visitors through some of the most visited locations along the way. The cost of the trip includes round-trip airfare to London, as well as a flight to Edinburgh and daily bus transportation. Each participant receives nightly accommodation at their choice of hotel, and daily buffet breakfast. The trip starts off in London, where you visit local sites, pubs and other attractions with experienced guides. The scheduled stops are at no additional charge, but participants can add boat or bike trips as well as tickets or arrangements to restaurants and special events. The following four days are split between Edinburgh and Dublin. Dating back more than 1,000 years, these cities offer ancient castles, lush green landscapes and rocky coasts, all of which can be explored. Each city provides a selection of budget and high-end hotels for guests to choose from, as well as fine restaurants, hiking, bike paths and horseback riding.
European Destinations
London, Edinburgh and Dublin by Air
1629 K St. N.W., Suite 604
Washington, D.C. 20006
europeandestinations.com
Presented by Perillo Tours, the six-day Rome Rendezvous provides an off-season visit to one of the most ancient locations in the western world. Experienced local guides take visitors to some of the area's best-known historic sites, including Saint Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum. Airfare, entrance fees and local transportation are all included. You spend four nights at the Rose Garden Palace Hotel, a locally owned four-star establishment that provides a no-cost buffet breakfast each morning. During downtime, guests can plan hiking or bike riding, museum trips, winery tours or visits to local restaurants, all for additional fees.
Perillo Tours
Perillo Plaza
577 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
1-800-431-1515
perillotours.com
An alternate view of Scotland's ancient history, the Ghosts and Monsters tour shows visitors some of the oldest castles and sites in the area. Starting off in Edinburgh, local guides lead tourists through historic sites while telling local legends, including that of William Wallace, then you head to lunch at Loch Lomond. Before reaching the next stop in the Highlands, you make stops at Loch Fyne, Dunadd Fort and the castle at Carnasserie. All scheduled stops, as well as a tour of a distillery, are included. The highlight of the visit is an after-dark guided tour of the Castle Menzies, a former fortress built in the 16th century that now serves as a tourist attraction. The tour guide retells stories of the former owners as well as tales of supposed paranormal activity and ghost sightings in the building and on the grounds. The excursion ends with a trip to the religious center of St. Andrews, home to a 15th-century castle and considered the origin of golf.
6-Day Castles, Ghosts and Monsters Tour
All Star Leisure (UK) Ltd.
27 Old Gloucester Road
London
WC1N 3XX
+44-208-133-8375
weekendgetaways.co.uk
