Exploring Britain & Ireland
Presented by Profinium Financial-Top of the Hill Club

Day 1: Friday, September 03, 2010
Overnight Flight

Day 2: Saturday, September 04, 2010
London, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the capital city of London. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Today Dinner is included.

Day 3: Sunday, September 05, 2010
London
During a locally guided tour of London see Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the changing of the guard (if held). Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to further explore the city’s sites.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 4: Monday, September 06, 2010
London - Stonehenge - Bath - Cardiff
Visit Stonehenge, the mysterious formation that dates back to the Stone Age. Journey to the elegant Georgian town of Bath to visit the Roman Bath Museum’s 2,000-year-old elaborate spas. Continue to the Welsh capital of Cardiff.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 5: Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Cardiff - Ferry to Ireland - Waterford
Take in the beautiful countryside of Wales en route to the coastal village of Fishguard. Take a ferry across the Irish Sea to Rosslare, Ireland. Explore Waterford with an interesting walking tour before dinner.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 6: Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Waterford - Blarney - Killarney
Tour the famous Waterford Crystal facility* for a demonstration of how their crystal treasures are created. Next, travel to the historic Blarney Castle. Wind your way to the top of the castle, lie back and kiss the famous Blarney Stone where, legend has it, you will be blessed with the “gift of eloquence.” Your day ends in beautiful Killarney.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 7: Thursday, September 09, 2010
Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Explore the Ring of Kerry where you’ll find some of Ireland’s most magical scenery. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for traditional Irish goods handcrafted by local artisans. Marvel at the vistas created by windswept cliffs, rugged mountains, lakes and picturesque villages.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 8: Friday, September 10, 2010
Killarney - Rock of Cashel - Dublin
Today you have a chance to talk and laugh with a local family when you visit the Molanna Dairy Farm and meet its owners. Later, journey through the “Golden Vale” en route to the Rock of Cashel to visit the spot where St. Patrick preached. Your day ends in the “Fair City” of Dublin.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 9: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Dublin
A locally guided tour of Dublin highlights the Bank of Ireland, O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Later, enjoy leisure time to explore the city independently. Tonight, join a fun-filled Irish House Party where everyone has the opportunity to join in song and dance.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 10: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Dublin - Ferry Crossing - Wales
Ferry across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, Wales where you'll pass Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the town with the longest name in the world. Visit majestic Caernarfon Castle, where Charles was crowned Prince of Wales. Then, travel through Welsh countryside and discover some of the most fantastic scenery in all of Britain. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Welsh dinner and an introduction to Welsh Gaelic.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 11: Monday, September 13, 2010
Wales - Lake District - Gretna Green - Edinburgh, Scotland
Travel north into England’s scenic Lake District to see charming Lake Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere. Crossing into Scotland, stop in the town of Gretna Green where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 12: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Edinburgh
A locally guided tour of Edinburgh includes entrance to the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels and the Palace of Holyroodhouse**, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 13: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Edinburgh - York, England
En route to England visit Hadrian’s Wall, built in AD 121, which served as the northern border of the Roman Empire. Continue to the historic city of York and explore its quaint narrow streets, including the famous “Shambles.” You’ll also visit the magnificent 13th-century Minster Cathedral.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 14: Thursday, September 16, 2010
York - Coventry - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Journey to Coventry and visit its famous modern Cathedral, completely rebuilt after World War II. Next, venture to charming Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace and Anne Hathaway's thatch-roofed cottage, the childhood home of the author's wife. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 15: Friday, September 17, 2010
Stratford-Upon-Avon - Tour Ends

Today Breakfast is included.

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September 03 - September 17, 2010

Highlights...
London • Stonehenge • Bath • Cardiff • Waterford Crystal* • Blarney Castle • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Farm Visit • Dublin • Wales • Lake District • Edinburgh • York • Stratford-Upon-Avon •

15 Days • 22 Meals:
13 Breakfasts • 9 Dinners

Per Person Rates*:
Double $4349
Single $5049
Triple $4299

*Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200 per person, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Minneapolis St Paul Intl.
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YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1
  Overnight Flight
DAY 2 - 3
  Park Plaza Riverbank, London
DAY 4
  Barcelo Angel Hotel, Cardiff
DAY 5
  Granville Hotel, Waterford
DAY 6 - 7
  O'Donoghue Ring Hotels, Killarney
DAY 8 - 9
  The Burlington, Dublin
DAY 10
  Devere St. Davids Park Hotel, Wales
DAY 11 - 12
  Ramada Mount Royal Hotel, Edinburgh
DAY 13
  York Marriott, York
DAY 14
  Mercure Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It!
Irish House Party

Step into a place where the welcome is warm and the craic is mighty. Craic (pronounced “crack”) is an Irish word with no direct translation, but it roughly means “fun and good company.” Experience great craic as a guest at an authentic Irish House Party. This quintessentially Irish tradition has been a part of the social fabric of the Emerald Isle for centuries. Join local musicians, dancers and storytellers for an evening of rollicking good fun. Learn a song in Irish with the help of a complimentary souvenir song book. Tap your toes to the unique rhythms of Celtic music. Become enraptured by the storyteller’s tales. Step lively as you try some easy ceili dancing and dancing games. Raise your voice in song in the sing-alongs. Let the spirit move you to perform your own poem, dance, story or song. A hearty four-course meal is included in tonight’s festivities.

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For more information call
Ellen Borkenhagen
 Profinium Financial-Top of the Hill Club
507-235-7577

Please Note:
• To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
• Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
• This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
• *Waterford Crystal is subject to availability. If Waterford Crystal is not available, another attraction will be substituted. **The Palace of Holyroodhouse may occasionally be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions. Passengers arriving into Edinburgh between August 6 - 28, 2010 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show. On day 15, due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel. Return flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 AM. Collette air passengers will arrive and depart from London airport. On day 15, all Collette transfers will depart from Stratford-Upon-Avon for the London airport.
• Passport is required.