Our New Tours

Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

We're escorting two new tours in 2012. The first is our Shades of Ireland tour being escorted by Bob Guymon for 10 days running from August 5-14.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Overnight flight
Day 2: Dublin
Day 3: Dublin
Day 4: Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford
Day 5: Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney
Day 6: Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney
Day 7: Killarney - Limerick
Day 8: Limerick -Cliffs of Moher - Galway - Limerick
Day 9: Limerick - Tullamore -Kingscourt
Day 10: Kingscourt

Selected Destinations:

Dublin

Today Dublin is the capital of Ireland with its own unique character. With such points of interest including Trinity College and its infamous library, Temple bar, and several excellent pubs and breweries including the Guinness Brewery, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Kilkenny

If Dublin is marked by its unique Georgian cosmopolitan atmosphere then Kilkenny is the medieval counterpart. Provided largely through preservation and restoration of sites such as Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice's Cathedral.

Blarney Castle

The site of the mythic stone of the same name. In order to kiss the stone requires one to climb to the top of the castle, lean over precariously on the edge, and kiss the stone. Though it's not for the faint of heart or those who don't like heights.

Ring of Kerry

More of a trail than a single destination the Ring of Kerry is a long, circular route that affords the classic image of Irish countryside and includes multiple tourist spots.

Limerick

Another Georgian city Limerick is filled with its own architectural treasures such as King John's Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral and features a divide between its English and Irish characteristics conveniently referred to as Englishtown and Irishtown.

Cliffs of Moher

These impressive cliffs rise several hundred feet and are surrounded by green countryside.

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Cruising the Yangtze

The next of our escorted tours is our Cruising the Yangtze escorted by Bob Guymon for 15 days from Oct. 19-Nov. 2.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Day 2: Shanghai
Day 3: Shanghai
Day 4: Shanghai - Yichang - Board Cruise
Day 5: Three Gorges Dam - Xiling Gorge
Day 6: Cruising - Shennong Stream - Wu Gorge - Qutang Gorge
Day 7: Cruising - Fengdu
Day 8: Chongqing - Disembark Ship -Guilin
Day 9: Guilin
Day 10: Guilin - Xian
Day 11: Xian
Day 12: Xian - Beijing
Day 13: The Great Wall
Day 14: Beijing
Day 15: Beijing - Tour Ends

Optional 2-Night Stay in Hong Kong:

Day 15: Beijing - Hong Kong
Day 16: Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island
Day 17: Hong Kong - Extension Ends

Old Shanghai

Selected Destinations:

Shanghai

One of the largest cities in the world shanghai has flourished as much of China has in recent years. As a modern city it has an impressive set of sites for travelers including the Bund known for its rich collection of architecture, the Taoist City God Temple with it's alluring Chinese architecture, and the adjacent Yuyuan Gardens featuring classic elements of Chinese garden architecture.

Beijing

The capital of the People's Republic of China Beijing has held significant historical importance over the years. Today major draws for tourists are the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Beihai gardens.

Xian

Once the end of the Silk Road it is also the site of the infamous Terracotta Army, multiple religious sites, and architectural points.


Hong Kong

Hong Kong

The optional itinerary to Hong Kong explores the broadest and most important sites available to tourists. Among them are the Kowloon shopping district and Victoria Peak.

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