Monday, November 21, 2011

North Wales and the Heart of England

Heart of England - North Wales and the Heart of England
This fabulous 3 day itinerary offers the magnificent village of Stratford on Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare, the heart of Northern Wales and the ancient walls of Chester.

Your Heart of England - North Wales and the Heart of England Tour Highlights:
• GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini coaches
• Two Nights Accommodation in your choice of B&B or Hotel in Chester
• Breakfast on Day 02 and 03• Services of professional driver/guide
• Touring per your itinerary
• Three Days of Touring as per itinerary
• Local taxes
• Tips to your driver are not included, as they are considered personal


Tour the Heart of England - North Wales and the Heart of England Tour with Celtic Tours World Vacations.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Discover the cliff-fringed harbor of Portree, Scotland

With a harbor fringed by cliffs, Portree is the largest town on Scotland’s most famous of islands, the Isle of Skye. Built around its harbor, Portree is a bustling port town, thriving cultural center and popular destination for travelers.

Portree boasts excellent leisure facilities, including the award-winning Aros Centre, which runs regular theatre, concerts and film screenings, pony-trekking and boat cruises plus plenty of shopping opportunities. The town is a popular base for exploring the rest of the island. Many visitors are drawn to the spectacular scenery of the Trotternish Ridge to the north: this is wild country dominated by weird and wonderful rock formations such as the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the truly extraordinary pinnacles of the Quiraing.

Imagine sitting on one of the loveliest terraces in Portree overlooking one of the most historical and scenic harbors on Scotland’s enchanting Isle of Skye. Discover the idyllic beauty of Portree on your next tour of Scotland with Celtic Tours. Portree is a featured stop on our new Highland’s Explorer vacation to Scotland.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Highland's Explorer



Highlands Explorer

5 days of Scotland at its breathtaking best. Visit the dramatic mountain scenery of Assynt and experience the remote white sandy beaches of the Northern Highlands, walk through the ancient pine forests of the Cairngorm National Park and soak up the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. Further highlights include Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scotland's highest road out to the remote village of Applecross, giving you a tour unrivalled for the best views of Scotland.
Your Highlands Explorer Tour Highlights:
• GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini coaches
• Four nights accommodations at your choice of B&B or Hotel
• Breakfast daily, except on day of arrival
• Services of professional driver/guide
• Touring per your itinerary
• All ferry and bridge crossings
• Discount card to restaurants, attractions and shopping
• Tips to your driver are not included, as they are considered personal



Take a tour of Scotland's Highlands on your next tour of Scotland with Celtic Tours.

The Story of Knock

Visit Knock a major pilgrimage and prayer site in Ireland, attracting over 1.5 million pilgrims each year.

The Story of Knock began on a rainy evening over a hundred years ago, when 15 people witnessed the apparition of Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saint John the Evangelist at the south gable end of the local small parish church. They stood in the pouring rain for over two hours, overwhelmed by the miraculous apparition, reciting the Rosary, a traditional Catholic prayer. From this miraculous apparition, Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognized Marian Shrine.

The personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979 inspired an even greater devotion to the Shrine and endorsed the indelible seal of Vatican approval. Knock Shrine was also visited by Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1993. Every year, the Knock Shrine is visited by 1.5 million pilgrims."


The Knock Shrine is a new stop on Celtic Tours World Vacations’ Celtic Dream Tour of Ireland. Visit the Knock Shrine on your next tour of Ireland with Celtic Tours.

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