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Fort George, Scotland

Fort George is quite simply the finest example of 18th-century military engineering you’ll find anywhere in the British Isles. This vast garrison fortress was begun in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden (1746), which crushed the final Jacobite Rising. It took over 20 years to complete and in the event it was never attacked. It remains virtually unaltered today, and still serves as an important military base.

Visit Fort George in Scotland on your next Scottish Self-Drive Vacation with Celtic Tours World Vacations.

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Celtic Dream - 11 Night - Ireland - Escorted Motorcoach Tour: Our most popular tour returns for 2014 with a fresh itinerary - with 2 nts in Dublin, 1 nt in Belfast, 2 nts in Donegal, 2 nts in Galway, 1 nt in Limerick, 2 nts in Killarney and 1 Waterford. An exciting itinerary with no hidden extras! Land from $2379 pps - Use coupon code STRAIGHT10 to save an additional 10% on land! Check it out!
Sicilian Sun - 7 Night - Italy - Escorted Motorcoach Tour: A fabulous 7 night tour in the land of sun; Sicily. Enjoy overnights in Catania, Ragusa, Agrigento, Palermo and Taormina...dinner is included each evening too! Land from $2029 pps - Use coupon code STRAIGHT10 to save an additional 10% on land! Check it out!
West Coast Explorer - 9 Night - Scotland - Escorted Motorcoach Tour: Immerse yourself on the world famous isle of Islay, a whisky connoisseurs dream, before enjoying a four island fest including the rolling mountains of gentle Mull, the spiritual and ever peaceful island of Iona, the extraordinary and inspiring island of Staffa and the dramatics and majesty of the island of Skye! Land from $2259 pps - Use coupon code STRAIGHT10 to save an additional 10% on land! Check it out!
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As a Worldwide tour operator, we are pleased to offer you many destinations to choose from. Making Celtic your one stop for your travel needs. We are pleased to offer you Ireland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, as well as many other European destinations, such as France and Amsterdam.

Travel to Europe with Celtic Tours World Vacations

Prague, Vienna & Budapest: 10 Days from Prague & Vienna to Budapest!

Escorted Motorcoach Tour

A magical 10 day - 3 country tour, taking in the history and culture of Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner with folklore in Prague
• Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
• Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest
• Opera performance in Prague
• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
• Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

Sightseeing

• Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral
• Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum
• Budapest: Fisherman's Bastion, Coronation Church

Hotels

• Prague, Majestic Plaza
• Vienna, Hilton Stadtpark or Vienna, Hilton Danube
• Budapest, Intercontinental

Travel to Europe with Celtic Tours World Vacations. Give us a call at 1-800-833-4373 to start planning your European Vacation today!

County Wexford - Charm & Beauty

You’ll quickly warm to the charm and beauty of sunny Wexford

From the sun-warmed beaches and pretty coastal villages of Courtown, Curracloe and Duncannon to the tranquil beauty of the John F Kennedy Arboretum, Wexford flows along on a chilled-out vibe.
There’s nothing too hurried, nothing too hectic in this laid-back corner of Ireland’s sunny  south east, but instead the county is blessed with lots of cosy picturesque villages, a wide range of birdlife, fascinating castles, abbeys and country houses and, of course, the oldest operational lighthouse in the world at Hook Head.   

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Discover the Magic of County Cork

Discover the magic of County Cork where you can dine out on exquisite cuisine, release your adrenaline along its glorious coastline or soak up the rugged beauty of its awe-inspiring landscapes

Located on the South West Coast of Ireland, Cork is the largest of all Irish counties and to many the most varied. Steeped in over 4,000 years of history, Cork today offers its visitors a rich and distinctive cultural heritage. Cork is a region full of colour and contrasts, which includes some of Ireland’s most attractive and vivid landscapes.

From the bustling, friendly streets of Cork City, to the rugged beauty of West Cork, the tranquillity and enchantment of North Cork and the holiday atmosphere of East Cork, the county is a land of diversity waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

Come and live the experience, County Cork offers a full range of holiday options for all interests, with numerous places to visit, many sporting and leisure activities to play or watch and a host of festivals and events to savour and remember forever.

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History and all that jazz --- Warsaw

Warsaw – a city rebuilt. First-time visitors ought not to be fooled by the bleak postwar architecture, Poland’s capital is much livelier and cosmopolitan than often given credit for. The story of Warsaw is one of an enduring spirit, a spirit that allowed it’s people to rebuild and overcome. Find reflections of Warsaw’s enduring spirit in its buildings, palaces, monuments and celebrations.

Poland’s capital city was the first the Hitler bombed and the last he destroyed. Flattened in WWII, the city has been racing to replace what was lost and has been experiencing a cultural revival. Many old communist buildings gave way to modern skyscrapers. The dilapidated Old Town was restored brick by brick according to old prints, photographs and paintings. Warsaw is known for having some of the best museums, such as The Warsaw Rising Museum, a Chopin Museum and a Jewish History museum. Visitors will also find impressive palaces, lovely churches and monasteries, interesting monuments, a vibrant nightlife and a bustle of activity with theater, book, jazz and classical music festivals.

Travelers to Warsaw will find something special in this rebuilt city, a drive and vibe that is truly infectious. Visit Poland with Celtic Tours World Vacations.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest - European Escorted Tour

Prague, Vienna & Budapest

10 Days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest– with guaranteed departures!

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner with folklore in Prague
• Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
• Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest
• Opera performance in Prague
• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
• Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

Hotels

• Prague, Majestic Plaza
• Vienna, Savoyen or or Renaissance
• Budapest, Intercontinental

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Poland to Austria - European Escorted Tour

Poland to Austria

10 Days from Warsaw to Vienna via Krakow and Prague

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
• Touring by modern motor coach
• Airport and local transfers
• Professional Tour Director
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

Sightseeing

• Warsaw
• Krakow
• Prague
• Vienna

Hotels

• Warsaw, Holiday Inn
• Krakow, Hotel Novotel Centrum
• Prague, Diplomat
• Vienna, Renaissance Hotel

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Prague and Vienna - Europe Escorted Tour

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner with folklore in Prague
• Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
• Opera performance in Prague
• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
• Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guides commentary

Hotels

• Prague, Majestic Plaza
• Vienna, Savoyen or or Renaissance

Discover two of Europe's most historic cities: Prague and Vienna. Travel to Europe with Celtic Tours World Vacations

Visit a Banya

The banya, or bathhouse, is a cultural tradition in Russia that dates back to the 12th century, but became popular in the 17th century when communal bathing was the only way for many Russians to stay clean. Today it is still believed to have therapeutic benefits. It is also a great place to relax and socialize. And is often looked at as the Russian's take on the golf course - a great place to do business. Visiting a banya is often one of the highlights of vacations in Russia.

Visiting a banya is an invigorating experience with temperatures exceeding 200 degrees F and self-flagellation with wet, dried branches alternating with a good dunk in a bucket of icy water. The banya is not only invigorating, it is said to have many health benefits. Excessive heat stimulates sweating, thus removing unwanted materials from the blood and improving the work of the kidneys. Sweating also releases excess water and salt from the body and opens the skin pores, cleaning it and making it softer and fresher. A host of additional health benefits come from visiting a banya including the release of endorphins due to an increase in cardiovascular activity.

Steps to visiting a banya: 1. Check in.  2. Sweat it out for 10-15 minutes. 3. Engage in some healthy self-flagellation with a bunch of soaked veniki, or birch twigs. 4. Cool Down in the pool, barrel or bucket of icy water provided. 5.  Grab a beer (or a glass of water) in the antechamber before repeating the process.

Other Info: Before checking into a banya make sure you do not have low or high blood pressure, a heart ailment or any other health issue. Pregnant women and asthma sufferers are advised to do the same. A banya hat, a special felt hat, is often used to protect the head from the intense heat. Bring along a towel and flip-flops.

Visiting a banya is often one of the highlights of vacations to Russia. Travel to Russia with Celtic Tours World Vacations.

Warsaw, Berlin & Prague - Escorted Tour of Europe

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
• Touring by modern motor coach
• Airport and local transfers
• Professional Tour Director
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

Sightseeing

• Warsaw
• Berlin
• Prague

Hotels

• Warsaw, Radisson Blue Centrum
• Maritim pro Arte Berlin OR Hotel ABBA
• Prague, Diplomat

Travel to Europe and see 3 amazing countries: Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic on this fantastic escorted tour.

Top Reasons to Go to Moscow

Russia's cosmopolitan capital, Moscow, exudes prosperity and vigor. From Stalin's carved marble metro stations to ultra-modern nightlife, Moscow is an eclectic mix of ancient aristocratic splendor and popping modern culture.

Top Reasons to Go to Moscow

Red Square at Night
The heart of Russia is transformed at night by the glowing red stars atop the Kremlin towers and the lit-up fairy-tale domes of St. Basil's Cathedral. With all-night night-life ranging from historic theaters and edgy art galleries to intriguing underground clubs.

Tapping Into the Arts Scene
From Chekhov and Tchaikovsky to the fresh modern art scene of the contemporary culture, it is not hard to tap into Moscow's thriving art scene. Choosing from the many options is the hard part. Catch a play at the Moscow Art Theater, opera and ballet at the Bolshoi Theater or take in an art show at one of the cities many galleries. Whatever your art preference, you won't leave Moscow without a bit of culture.

The Food
Foodies delight! Mystery and intrigue is riddled throughout the history, art and architecture of this ancient/modern city and has found its way into the foods as well. Blini and borscht, dumplings and drinks --- travelers to Moscow will delight in time-old dishes and new takes on the old alike. Foodies can be found flocking to wine bars, coffee bars and even sushi bars.

Hidden City
Russia laid hidden behind the Iron Curtain for decades, travelers find the remnants of the bygone years as they meander through the intricate side streets on the capital city. Accidentally bump into architectural wonders or find a quiet square, perhaps a pond. Some off the beaten path sites that travelers enjoy: Melnikov House, Krivoarbatsky pereulok and Patriarch's Pond.

Cathedrals and Choirs
Picture Russia and intricately detailed cathedrals, historic monuments, age-old treasures and romantic landscapes come to mind. Do take a moment to explore the dozens of cathedrals throughout Moscow. Stop and listen the the Church Choir echoing throughout the amazing structures. It is not hard to see how these ancient cathedrals have provided and oasis of serenity in the hard times.


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Moscow - Art, History and All-Night Beer Bars

A land that lay hidden behind the Iron Curtain for decades, Russia has long held mystery and intrigue. The ancient capital city, Moscow, has long been a haven for history buffs. From the red-brick towers of the Kremlin to churches and monuments that remember fallen heroes and victorious battles; and hidden treasures of the Soviet state are scattered all around the city such as Stalin's carved marble metro stations. Above the taste of mystery and intrigue, Moscow cities pulses with a techno vibe, bursting with creative energy, evident in all aspects of contemporary culture.

 Former factories and deserted warehouses have been converted into edgy art galleries and intriguing underground clubs. Foodies flock to wine bars, coffee bars, sushi bars and even beer bars, while night owls enjoy a dynamic scene of exclusive nightclubs, bohemian art cafes, underground blues bars and drink-up dives.

Whether looking for an all night party or a breadth of art and history, travelers to Moscow, Russia's capital city, will not be denied. Travel to Russia with Celtic Tours World Vacations

Little Tour of Russia - Escorted Tour of Russia

Included Features

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
• Airport transfers
• Touring by modern motor-coach
• Professional Tour Director
• Luggage handling
• Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

Sightseeing

• Moscow
• Novgorod
• St. Petersburg

Hotels

• Moscow, Marriott Grand
• Novgorod, Park Inn Veliky Novgorod
• St. Petersburg, Holiday Inn

Travel to Russia on this amazing escorted tour where you will see the major attractions of Moscow, Novgorod and St. Petersburg. Check it out: www.celtictours.com/stw/STWProduct.aspx?&Theme=CELTIC&ProductCode=RU-KO11-LTOR

Sicilian Sun - Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Sicilian Sun - with Guaranteed Departures!
Enjoy a visit to the land of sun, Sicily! This stunning island offers a landscape of fascinating and dramatic beauty. Mt. Etna, rising in the center of a volcanic area of Sicily, is the highest active volcano in Europe. The isles of Stromboli and Volcano are also active volcanoes. Along with breathtaking scenery, Sicily welcomes you with delicious cuisine as well as the warmth and hospitality of its people.
Tour Highlights:

• 16 Meals; Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners
• Great for Groups and Individuals
• Charming hotels throughout the tour offering high quality services and located in the historical centers of the main Sicilian towns
• Visit the main Sicilian monuments including three Unesco Heritage sites
• Exclusivly in English
• Special menus in local restaurants especially selected to have a taste of the Sicilian cuisine

Your Sicilian Sun tour includes:

• Roundtrip airport transfers (from/to Catania Apt)
• Accommodation in 4 stars Hotels centrally located
• Welcome cocktail
• 7 Dinners, 2 Lunches, 7 Breakfast
• Sicilian typical products tasting (wine, chocolate, biscuits etc) in Ragusa Ibla
• Transportation deluxe motorcoach or minivan with driver/guide for groups with less than 15 pax
• English speaking tour escort
• Local guides where necessary
• Porterage of one suitcase per person
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Note: Entrance fees and beverages are not included. Entrance fees can be pre-booked if desired.

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Treasures of Italy - Escorted Motorcoach Tour

Treasures of Italy - with Guaranteed Departures!
Enjoy the best of Italy during your unique journey highlighting the rich history and spectacular beauty of this majestic country. You will enjoy the best of traditional cities including Florence, Venice and Rome.
Tour Highlights:

• 10 Meals: Breakfasts and Dinners
• Great for Groups and Individuals
• In Rome see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica
• In Siena visit Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
• In Assisi view the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
• In Florence visit the Accademia - home of Michangel's "David"
• In Padua see Donatello's masterpiece - the "Gattamelata"
• In Venice vist the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs

Your Treasures of Italy tour includes:

• Six (6) nights accommodation at four star hotels (3 star superior in Venice) with downtown locations for six (6) nights
• American or continental (no eggs) buffet breakfast daily, except for day of arrival.
• Half-day tour of Rome: Monumental Rome.
• Round-trip transfer with private car/minibus with driver and assistant.
• Four (4) dinners.
• Service charges and local taxes included (excluding tips to driver and guides.)
• Professional headset system from day 04 to end of tour as needed for commentary.
• Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach from day four until the end of tour.
• Scenic drives through the beautiful Tuscan countryside and medival towns via the Autostrade del Sole and through the Emilia Romagna region, land of world famous "prosciutto" and parmigiano choose and the Veneto region, world famous for it's Villa Palladio.
• Multi-lingual tour escort beginning on day four.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Local guides and entrance fees during the tour.
• Porterage of one suitcase per person.
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
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Amalfi Coast and Rome - Semi-Escorted Motorcoach Tour

The Amalfi Coast and Rome!

The Amalfi Coast, Italy (la Costiera Amalfi tana) is a breathtaking 35-mile stretch of mountainous coastline situated on the Sorrento peninsula, just south of Naples, in the region of Campania. Considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, it is characterized by very steep, rocky hillsides plunging dramatically into the Mediterranean Sea. Precariously perched on these hills are charming old fi shing villages. Around every turn of this “road of a thousand bends”, one catches a new view of the seaside more spectacular than the last.

An extraordinary opportunity t0 see Italy's most impressive coastline, the Amalfi Coast!  

Your Amalfi Coast tand Rome our includes:

• Five (5) nights accomodation in 4-star hotel in Rome (3 nights) and Amalfi (2 nights).
• Ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach including airport transfers.
• English-speaking guide throughout.
• Italian buffet or continental breakfast daily excluding the day of arrival.
• Six (3) Meals: 2 Dinners, 1 lunch plus breakfasts
• Walking tour of Rome.
• Full day excursion to Pompeii.
• Entrance fees included.
• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
• Local taxes and tips (excluding tips to driver and guide). City tax at hotels is NOT Included and must be paid direct to the hotels
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.
   
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NEW TOUR! Italian Flavors – Escorted – Featuring Rome, Tuscany & Cinque Terre

Italian Flavors - with Guaranteed Departures!
An exciting new tour, bringing you the eternal city of Rome, the Tuscan countryside, and unforgettable Cinque Terre. Along with Siena, Pisa, Lucca and three wine tastings, this tour is sure to bring you the flavors of Italy!
Tour Highlights:

• 9 Meals; Breakfast and Dinner
• Visit Rome, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, La Spezia, CInque Terre, Lucca and Montecarlo Di Lucca  
• Wine Tastings at Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Montecarlo Di Lucca
• Tuscan Farm Visit
• Great for Groups and Individuals
  
  
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