Kingdom by the Sea (This is a preliminary itinerary for the trip.)
August 3-13 2009

Aug 3, 2009 Overnight Flight
Depart from the USA.

Aug 4, 2009 Dublin
Arrive in the Emerald Isle. The remainder of the day is free to unpack and relax. Why not wander across St. Stephen's Green to Grafton Street? You may hear buskers playing traditional Irish music.

Aug 5, 2009 Dublin
Sightseeing shows you statue-filled O'Connell Street and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also included is a visit to Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland's most famous disused jail that has held both Nationalist and Republican prisoners. In the afternoon you have time to explore the Temple Bar section of Dublin. Situated near the Liffey and the Ha'penny Bridge, Temple Bar boasts cafés, galleries and trendy shops.

Aug 6, 2009 Lake District
Journey by ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales. You travel through North Wales to the Lake District, where you will spend the night. Comprising 16 lakes, the area is incredibly beautiful and mystical.

Aug 7, 2009 Edinburgh
Begin your morning by visiting the village of Grasmere, a favorite among Lake poets. Wordsworth lived in Dove Cottage and is buried at the local church. Notice how the countryside gets more rugged and mountainous as you continue northward to Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh.

Aug 8, 2009 Edinburgh
Sightseeing shows you Princes Street, Charlotte Square and Edinburgh Castle, perched high up in the old town. The afternoon is free to shop; woolens, tartans and sheepskins are an especially good value. This evening you may wish to enjoy an optional Scottish Evening with dinner, not available prior to April 1.

Aug 9, 2009 York
Begin the day by traveling to Hadrian's Wall, the northernmost outpost of Roman Britain and the means by which the Romans kept out marauding tribes. Continue on to the walled city of York. This evening a Ghost Tour is included for brave night owls!

Aug 10, 2009 London
This morning travel to London via Windsor Castle. Begun by William the Conqueror, today it is an official residence of the British Royal Family.

Aug 11, 2009 London
A local guide shows you St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament. Stop at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, if available. The afternoon is free to visit the Tower of London or shop at Harrods.

Aug 12, 2009 London
Enjoy a free day in London to further explore the city.

Aug 13, 2009 Departure
Depart for the USA. (B)

Highlights

• Dove Cottage
• Edinburgh Castle
• Hadrian's Wall
• Kilmainham Gaol
• St. Patrick's Cathedral
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Windsor Castle
• York Ghost Tour

Join Band of Brothers on this brilliant trip. Information at the gate or call (814)539-9500.