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My Dream VacationBy: Ali OsterhoudtBITE 5390Web 2.0 Technologies

Great Britain

My dream is to tour Great Britains countryside by car

Tour will include England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Myself, my friend, Debbie and my two grandchildren, Hannah and Gage

Flight Fees and times

Charlotte NC to London EnglandThe Journey BeginsCharlotte/Douglas Intl Airport

London/Heathrow Intl Airport

7 hours 55 min

Day One: After ArrivalCheck into London Hilton HotelTour LondonBig BenWestminster AbbyThames RiverDinner at London Hilton HotelTour the city at night

Big BenDay

Night

Inside theElizabeth TowerBig Ben is the name of the bellSize: over 96 meters and 12 meters square Steps to belfry: 334 Steps to lantern: 399Stone used: 850 cubic meters Bricks used: 2600 cubic meters

Westminster Abby

Beautiful gothic church

Westminster Abbey owns the most important collection of monumental sculpture anywhere in Britain.

Short walk from the Thames

Thames RiverFlows through Southern EnglandSecond longest in the United Kingdom

Day 2:Tour Buckingham PalaceHead back to airport to rent a car at Car Rental for remainder of tripHead to Oxford

National Car Rental

Rented a car for eleven days to tour countryside

Our Chariot Awaits!Fiat 500L

Fuel CostsGas equals approx. 8.15 per gallon after conversion.At 33 MPG for 1500 miles is approx. 50 galsTotal gas price for trip is approx. $410.00

Buckingham Palace

Residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

Day 3 & 4Tour Oxford & the CotswoldsCheck into Bed and BreakfastVisit Oxford University before dinnerVisit Warwick Castle

Oxford UniversityCollegiate University, consisting of the central University and 38 colleges.

38 colleges in all which each are independent institutions are self-governing and financially independent institutions,

the Cotswolds

Designated as the area of outstanding beautySheep are one of the most common sitesStill can find tiny villages with thatched cottagesWarwick Castlemost visited castle in England

Country Drive in Cotswold

Country Drive in Cotswold

Warwick Castle

Day 5 & 6Head to YorkCheck into Hotel 53Tour ShamblesTake Ghost Walks

The Original Ghost WalksBelieved to be the first exclusive Ghost Walk in the World!A unique opportunity to discover the hidden magic of an Ancient City through the real art of storytellingThe Walk aims to be accurate, authentic and genuine, exploring a world of folklore, legend and dreams

The ShamblesThe Shambles is an old street in York, England, with overhanging timber-framed buildings Dating back as far as the fourteenth centuryMany shops and dining places

Day 7 & 8Head to Edinburgh Scotland via the NorthumbriaBreath taking landscapes and beachesCheck into Edinburgh A1 Hotel Visit Hadrian's Wall

Northumbria

Northumbria was a medieval Anglian kingdom, in what is now northern England and south-east ScotlandOffers Great views via less traveled roads

Northumbria Vistas

Hadrian's WallHadrians Wall which was constructed by Roman emperor Hadrianus between AD120 and AD128 to protect the northern extreme of the Roman Empire.At every mile along the Wall there is a milecastle with two watchtowers in-between.

Day 9, 10 & 11Head to Cairnyan to catch a ferry to BelfastHead down to DublinCheck into The Morgan HotelTour Guinness BreweryVisit Garden of Remembrance

Ferry to Ireland

Ferry from Cairnyan to BelfastApprox. 2 hours 45 minutes

Adult ticket - $64.15Child ticket - $60.05

Total cost - $248.40

Guinness BrewerySt. James's Gate Brewery was founded in 1759 in Dublin by Arthur Guinness. The company is now a part of Diageo. Guinness Draft is the main product produced at the brewery.

Garden of Remembrance

This beautiful garden in the heart of the city is dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom.

Day 12 & 13Head on down to southern IrelandTake ferry to Pembroke WalesTravel to CardiffCheck into Future Inn Cardiff, WalesVisit StonehengeHead back to London for departure in a.m.

Ferry To Wales

Ferry from Rosslare Ireland to Pembroke, WalesApprox. 4 hours

Adult ticket - $53.85Child ticket - $53.85

Total cost - $215.40

Cardiff CastleLocated at the heart of Cardiff, within beautiful parklands, the Castles walls and fairytale towers conceal 2,000 years of historyCardiff Castle is one of Wales leading heritage attractions

StonehengeStonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, EnglandOne of the most famous sites in the worldLegendary Neolithic monument made using stones transported from Wales and built for unknown purpose

Itinerary Map

Map showing the route taken during the entire trip

Sample DiningOur favorite restaurants from each country

HotelsLondon Hilton London, EnglandPremier Inn Oxford, EnglandHotel 53 York York, EnglandEdinburgh A1 Hotel Edinburgh, ScotlandMorgan Hotel Dublin, IrelandFuture Inn Cardiff, Wales

London HiltonPremier InnHotel 53 YorkMorgan HotelEdinburgh A1 HotelFuture Inn

London England To Charlotte NC

The Journey EndsCharlotte/Douglas Intl Airport

London/Heathrow Intl Airport

9 hours 57 min

A Trip to rememberFour countries in two weeksEngland, Scotland, Ireland and WalesExquisite dining in every countryFamous steaks to Italian specialtiesSpectacular sceneryCotswolds and Northumbria, the river Thames

Exciting toursWarwick Castle, Ghost Walks, Guinness Brewery, Buckingham PalaceFerry RidesScotland to Ireland Ireland to WalesFamous SitesBig Ben, Thames River, Westminster Abby, Stonehenge

Home Sweet HomeThe best part of going away for a vacation is: Coming home again!

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