Optional Excursions
Our tours are carefully planned to offer you a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure time. Experience shows, however, that many travelers like to use their free time to make one or more additional excursions. The optional excursions we offer are listed alphabetically on the following pages along with approximate prices and times, as well as the cities from which they are operated. Detailed descriptions of the specific excursions for your tour will also be sent with your Trip Documents Packet.
Optionals must be booked with and paid to your tour manager in Europe.
Prices are in American Dollars and are based on payment with VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER (no other credit cards are accepted). Visa, MasterCard and Discover are the recommended form of payment to avoid carrying excessive cash and exchange rate fluctuations. When paying by credit card, you must be able to present the actual card to your tour manager.
Please Note: If you bring a DISCOVER card, be sure to also bring a VISA or MASTERCARD because, while Discover is accepted for optional excursion payments, it is not accepted for other payments in Europe. In those special circumstances where cash is the only available form of payment, the tour manager will provide a pricing chart based on the local currency. Cash payments during the tour must be in the local currency.
Please note that personal checks and traveler's checks are not accepted.
Prices featured below are subject to change. Current pricing will be provided with Final Documents.
Operation of all excursions is subject to sufficient participation, and some excursions are subject to favorable weather conditions. Your tour manager reserves the right to make changes to or cancel these excursions at his/her sole discretion.
'CARDIFF CASTLE'
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
in Cardiff, US $25
A private guide will explain the 2,000 year history of the castle; from the arrival of the Romans through the Norman Conquest, as well as the lavish Victorian era; all have left their distinctive mark. The tour also visits additional rooms not open to general admission, including a spectacular castle apartment lavishly decorated as a medieval fairy tale home with ornate fireplaces, gilded ceiling, intricate stained glass, and carved and painted animals.
'IRISH DINNER SHOW'
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
in Dublin, US $100
Begin the evening with your choice of customary Irish dishes for a three-course meal topped off with a delicious Irish coffee. Then sit back for a highly entertaining performance of authentic music, song, and dance, including Ireland's leading traditional music group 'The Merry Ploughboys' and the 'World Champion Irish Dancers'. This lively show is also known for fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience.
'LONDON DINNER & THEATRE'
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
in London, US $145
Experience the dynamic London theatre scene beginning with a two-course, pre-show dinner at one of London's fine restaurants, and continuing with a major Broadway hit show in one of London's distinctive theatres. The specific show featured for your tour date will be announced in your final tour document information.
'PUB CRAWL WITH DINNER'
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
in County Kerry, US $70
Whether your drink of choice is ale, whiskey, or soda, you are sure to have a grand time at three friendly Irish pubs, within walking distance in Killarney Center. Strike up a conversation with one of the friendly locals or enjoy the company of your fellow tour companions during an evening of fun and entertaining Irish nightlife. The last pub of the evening will serve a casual dinner with a choice of Irish favorites.
'RING OF KERRY'
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
from Killarney, US $60
Enjoy a stunning, scenic tour along the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, which includes lunch in Waterville. Stops may include Bog Village, Dingle Bay, and Sneem, where you can take pictures and experience unforgettable ocean and lake views.
'SCOTTISH DINNER SHOW'
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
in Edinburgh, US $100
Prestonfield's 'Taste of Scotland' offers traditional singing, dancing, and music making. During the entertaining show, enjoy a delicious dinner of typical Scottish fare. The evening would not be complete without the traditional Ceremony of the Haggis.
'TOWER OF LONDON'
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
in London, US $65
An official guide will accompany you through London's most imposing fortress. The original Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror almost 1000 years ago and through its long history has been the seat of British government, the living quarters of monarchs, the site of renowned political intrigue, and the repository of the Crown Jewels. During your visit, view the Crown Jewels and learn about some of the inhabitants of the tower including notorious traitors and framed members of court.
'WARWICK CASTLE'
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
from Coventry, US $50
Drive to Warwick for a guided tour of its 1000-year old castle, originally built in 914 to protect the small settlement from Danish invaders. Over the centuries Warwick has grown into one of the most impressive, dramatic, and complete medieval castles.
'WATERFORD CRYSTAL EXPERIENCE'
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
in Waterford, US $10
Enjoy a tour of the new 'Waterford Crystal Experience'. Here you will see master crystal blowers and cutters at work, along with the impressive visitor's center and gift shop.
Please Note: If you bring a DISCOVER card, be sure to also bring a VISA or MASTERCARD because, while Discover is accepted for optional excursion payments, it is not accepted for other payments in Europe. In those special circumstances where cash is the only available form of payment, the tour manager will provide a pricing chart based on the local currency. Cash payments during the tour must be in the local currency.
'CARDIFF CASTLE'
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
in Cardiff, US $25
A private guide will explain the 2,000 year history of the castle; from the arrival of the Romans through the Norman Conquest, as well as the lavish Victorian era; all have left their distinctive mark. The tour also visits additional rooms not open to general admission, including a spectacular castle apartment lavishly decorated as a medieval fairy tale home with ornate fireplaces, gilded ceiling, intricate stained glass, and carved and painted animals.
'IRISH DINNER SHOW'
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
in Dublin, US $100
Begin the evening with your choice of customary Irish dishes for a three-course meal topped off with a delicious Irish coffee. Then sit back for a highly entertaining performance of authentic music, song, and dance, including Ireland's leading traditional music group 'The Merry Ploughboys' and the 'World Champion Irish Dancers'. This lively show is also known for fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience.
'LONDON DINNER & THEATRE'
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
in London, US $145
Experience the dynamic London theatre scene beginning with a two-course, pre-show dinner at one of London's fine restaurants, and continuing with a major Broadway hit show in one of London's distinctive theatres. The specific show featured for your tour date will be announced in your final tour document information.
'PUB CRAWL WITH DINNER'
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
in County Kerry, US $70
Whether your drink of choice is ale, whiskey, or soda, you are sure to have a grand time at three friendly Irish pubs, within walking distance in Killarney Center. Strike up a conversation with one of the friendly locals or enjoy the company of your fellow tour companions during an evening of fun and entertaining Irish nightlife. The last pub of the evening will serve a casual dinner with a choice of Irish favorites.
'RING OF KERRY'
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
from Killarney, US $60
Enjoy a stunning, scenic tour along the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, which includes lunch in Waterville. Stops may include Bog Village, Dingle Bay, and Sneem, where you can take pictures and experience unforgettable ocean and lake views.
'SCOTTISH DINNER SHOW'
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
in Edinburgh, US $100
Prestonfield's 'Taste of Scotland' offers traditional singing, dancing, and music making. During the entertaining show, enjoy a delicious dinner of typical Scottish fare. The evening would not be complete without the traditional Ceremony of the Haggis.
'TOWER OF LONDON'
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
in London, US $65
An official guide will accompany you through London's most imposing fortress. The original Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror almost 1000 years ago and through its long history has been the seat of British government, the living quarters of monarchs, the site of renowned political intrigue, and the repository of the Crown Jewels. During your visit, view the Crown Jewels and learn about some of the inhabitants of the tower including notorious traitors and framed members of court.
'WARWICK CASTLE'
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
from Coventry, US $50
Drive to Warwick for a guided tour of its 1000-year old castle, originally built in 914 to protect the small settlement from Danish invaders. Over the centuries Warwick has grown into one of the most impressive, dramatic, and complete medieval castles.
'WATERFORD CRYSTAL EXPERIENCE'
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
in Waterford, US $10
Enjoy a tour of the new 'Waterford Crystal Experience'. Here you will see master crystal blowers and cutters at work, along with the impressive visitor's center and gift shop.
