Departs June 2010
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I would like to invite you to join me on a wonderful tour to attend the 2010 Royal Ascot, one of the greatest race meetings in the world as well as being the most celebrated social event of the year with the British Royal Family in attendance. |
For the 2010 tour, you will have the pleasure of enjoying the many scenic highlights of Scotland, England and Wales prior to attending the Royal Ascot.
On this tour, choice is the key, and you will be able to choose from the Scotland, Wales & Royal Ascot Racing Tour, or join us only for the Royal Ascot segment, as well as a special extension to the Irish Derby that also takes in some of the best sights of Ireland!
Ian Craig, SKY Racing
Please contact Ambassador Travel or submit an enquiry form for more information. |
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- Sightseeing in Scotland & Wales including drive along the scenic Ring of Kerry
- Celebrate the festive Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse!
- Irish Derby Extension available
- Seating Upgrades at Royal Ascot & Optional Day Tours available!
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Day 1, Saturday 5 June
AUSTRALIA – GLASGOW
Make your way to your respective airports to join your flight to Glasgow via Dubai.
Accommodation: In flight
Day 2, Sunday 6 June
GLASGOW – EDINBURGH
On arrival in Glasgow you will be transferred the short distance to Edinburgh where you will check-in at your centrally located hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this charming Scottish capital with an abundance of history.
Accommodation: Edinburgh
Day 3, Monday 7 June
EDINBURGH
Boasting one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world crowned by the famous Edinburgh Castle, today you will enjoy a tour of the city highlights. We visit the Castle, drive down the “Royal Mile”, see Holyrood Palace, Georgiansquares, and many other famous landmarks. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Accommodation: Edinburgh
Day 4, Tuesday 8 June
EDINBURGH – LAKE DISTRICT
Bid farewell to Scotland today and enter England en route to the famous Lake District. It’s stunning lakes and mountains served as inspiration for 19th Century poet, William Wordsworth. Our drive takes us through charming Lakeland towns along the banks of Lake Windermere, the longest lake in England.
Accommodation: Lake District
Day 5, Wednesday 9 June
LAKE DISTRICT – CHESTER
Today, travel south from Lake District to Chester, located in the county of Cheshire. An undeniably charming town, Chester’s colourful history is carefully preserved in its daily life, as well as its many historical landmarks such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the City Walls and The Rows – world famous two-tiered shopping galleries including the oldest shop-front in all of England.
Accommodation: London
Day 6, Thursday 10 June
CHESTER – CARDIFF
Our journey today takes us into Wales, where we can enjoy the unspoilt scenery of the countryside, studded with magnificent castles and picturesque valleys. We then travel via the Brecon Beacons national park and on to Cardiff, the capital city.
Accommodation: Cardiff
Day 7, Friday 11 June
CARDIFF
Enjoy an orientation tour of Cardiff today, seeing the modern bay area, the Millennium Stadium (home of Welsh Rugby Union) and including a visit to Cardiff Castle, which stands proudly in the heart of the city. Some free time this afternoon to enjoy this cosmopolitan city situated on the banks of the River Taff.
Accommodation: Cardiff
Day 8, Saturday 12 June
CARDIFF – NEWMARKET
Today you will continue on to Newmarket and check-in at your centrally located accommodation. Located north of London in Suffolk county, Newmarket is famous for its horseracing heritage dating as far back as 1174, and the town wears it love of horses proudly with special horse routes throughout as well as a wealth of stables right in the centre of town.
Accommodation: Newmarket
Day 9, Sunday 13 June
NEWMARKET
This morning we will visit a local stable in the area and the National Thoroughbred Racing museum which houses fascinating memorabilia of England’s rich thoroughbred racing history. This afternoon is free to enjoy this unique town at your leisure.
Accommodation: Newmarket |
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Day 10, Monday 14 June
NEWMARKET – LONDON
Enjoy an early start to watch the race horses exercising on the heath, followed by a visit to Dalham Hall, the famous stud farm owned by the Sheik of Dubai! We continue on to London and enjoy an orientation tour of the city in the afternoon. London is known for its museums and galleries as well as familiar landmarks from Big Ben to the Tower of London, the tour may give you an insight into London’s centuries-old traditions as well as its modern features. Accommodation: London
Day 11, Tuesday 15 June
LONDON
Today you will be transferred to Ascot Racecourse for the first day of the Royal Ascot carnival. With 300,000 attendees annually, this is the most celebrated racing event in the UK and attended by the royal family. Today’s highlight is the King’s Stand Stakes, won in 2006 by Takeover Target, whose record was surpassed in 2007 by another Australian champion mare, Miss Andretti!
Accommodation: London
Day 12, Wednesday 16 June
LONDON
Your next three days are at leisure and you have the choice to attend the races at Ascot, or join our optional day tours. Today you may join an optional tour to Bath, Stonehenge and Windsor, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world and home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Visit the 5,000 year old monument of Stonehenge, and the hot spring city of Bath.
Accommodation: London
Day 13, Thursday 17 June
LONDON
You have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth of attractions at your own pace. As an option, you may return to Ascot racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race that celebrated its 200th running in 2007 with a second consecutive win by Yeats.
Accommodation: London
Day 14, Friday 18 June
LONDON
With no scheduled program today, you may attend racing at Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot! Alternatively, join an optional tour to the medieval Warwick Castle, followed by Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and walk through the cobbled streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: London
Day 15, Saturday 19 June
LONDON
The exciting racing action comes to a close today, and you will attend the final day of the Royal Ascot. Today’s highlights include the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes which was won by an Australian horse, Choisir, in 2003. On conclusion of the race day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: London
Day 16, Sunday 20 June
LONDON – DUBAI – AUSTRALIA
Today transfer to the airport and board your flight bound for Australia via London. Alternatively you may stay in London for further travel in Europe, the choice is yours!
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 17, Monday 21 June
IN FLIGHT
Day 18, Tuesday 22 June
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel.
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Day 1, Friday 11 June
AUSTRALIA – LONDON
Make your way to your respective airports to join your flight to London.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 2, Saturday 12 June
LONDON – NEWMARKET
On arrival in London, you will be met and transferred to Newmarket for check-in to your centrally located accommodation. Located north of London in Suffolk county, Newmarket is famous for its horseracing heritage dating as far back as 1174, and the town wears it love of horses proudly with special horse routes throughout as well as a wealth of stables right in the centre of town.
Accommodation: NEWMARKET
Day 3, Sunday 13 June
NEWMARKET
This morning we will visit a local stable in the area and the National Thoroughbred Racing museum which houses fascinating memorabilia of England’s rich thoroughbred racing history. This afternoon is free to enjoy this unique town at your leisure.
Accommodation: NEWMARKET
Day 4, Monday 14 June
NEWMARKET – LONDON
Enjoy an early start to watch the race horses exercising on the heath, followed by a visit to Dalham Hall, the famous stud farm owned by the Sheik of Dubai! We continue on to London and enjoy an orientation tour of the city in the afternoon. London is known for its museums and galleries as well as familiar landmarks from Big Ben to the Tower of London, the tour may give you an insight into London’s centuries-old traditions as well as its modern features.
Accommodation: LONDON
Day 5, Tuesday 15 June
LONDON
Today you will be transferred to Ascot Racecourse for the first day of the Royal Ascot carnival. With 300,000 attendees annually, this is the most celebrated racing event in the UK and attended by the royal family. Today’s highlight is the King’s Stand Stakes, won in 2006 by Takeover Target, whose record was surpassed in 2007 by another Australian champion mare, Miss Andretti!
Accommodation: LONDON
Day 6, Wednesday 16 June
LONDON
Your next three days are at leisure and you have the choice to attend the races at Ascot, or join our optional day tours. Today you may join an optional tour to Bath, Stonehenge and Windsor, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world and home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Visit the 5,000 year old monument of Stonehenge, and the hot spring city of Bath.
Accommodation: LONDON |
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Day 7, Thursday 17 June
LONDON
You have the day at leisure to explore London’s wealth of attractions at your own pace. As an option, you may return to Ascot racecourse for the popular Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot for the running of the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 race that celebrated its 200th running in 2007 with a second consecutive win by Yeats.
Accommodation: LONDON
Day 8, Friday 18 June
LONDON
With no scheduled program today, you may attend racing at Ascot again. Having at least one Group 1 race every day and a prize pool of over £3 million, there is never a dull moment during Royal Ascot! Alternatively, join an optional tour to the medieval Warwick Castle, followed by Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and walk through the cobbled streets of Oxford.
Accommodation: LONDON
Day 9, Saturday 19 June
LONDON
The exciting racing action comes to a close today, and you will attend the final day of the Royal Ascot. Today’s highlights include the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes which was won by an Australian horse, Choisir, in 2003. On conclusion of the race day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: LONDON
Day 10, Sunday 20 June
LONDON – DUBAI – AUSTRALIA
Today transfer to the airport and board your flight bound for Australia via London. Alternatively you may stay in London for further travel in Europe, the choice is yours!
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 11, Monday 21 June
IN FLIGHT
Day 12, Tuesday 22 June
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your Royal Ascot & Newmarket Racing Tour with us. |
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Day 1, Sunday 20 June
LONDON – DUBLIN – GALWAY
Transfer to the airport today for your flight to Dublin where upon arrival you will be transferred by coach to Galway. As the third largest city in Ireland, Galway is unique for its rich Irish traditions from the folk music to the Gaelic language.
Accommodation: Galway
Day 2, Monday 21 June
GALWAY
Enjoy an orientation tour of Galway this morning with sights that may include Eyre Square and Lynch’s Castle, which dates back to the early 1300’s. The remainder of your day is at leisure toi mmerse yourself in the Gaelic culture in the Irish-speaking area of Gaeltacht, where bilingual signage is prevalent and many fascinating traditions can be observed.
Accommodation: Galway
Day 3, Tuesday 22 June
GALWAY – KILLARNEY
Depart Galway today and continue on to the town of Killarney, located in southwestern Ireland and surrounded by a wealth of lakes, waterfalls, highland moors and impressive mountain peaks. With a world-class natural and historical heritage, as well as its position on the scenic Ring of Kerry, it is an essential stop for visitors to Ireland.
Accommodation: Killarney
Day 4, Wednesday 23 June
KILLARNEY
Embark on one of Ireland’s most popular scenic drives today along the Ring of Kerry – a circular scenic road spanning 170 km. Enter a world of towering cliffs, lakelands and remote villages, and travel over Ireland’s tallest mountain range before returning to Killarney later this afternoon.
Accommodation: Killarney
Day 5, Thursday 24 June
KILLARNEY – KILKENNY
Today, farewell Killarney and travel to Kilkenny with a visit en route to Coolmore, one of Europe’s premier stallion farms. Continue on to Kilkenny, famous for its magnificent medieval architecture such as the Kilkenny Castle. It is also home to the famous St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Accommodation: Kilkenny |
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Day 6, Friday 25 June
KILKENNY – DUBLIN
This morning, transfer by coach to Dublin, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations with its unique charms and ever-evolving cityscape. On the way, we will pay a visit to Kildangan, a leading stud farm owned by the Sheiks of Dubai. We then continue on to the town of Newbridge and visit the Irish National Stud, home to the world famous Japanese Gardens before arriving in Dublin.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 7, Saturday 26 June
DUBLIN
Acquaint yourself with this charming city on a sightseeing tour today, where your sights may include the historic Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the O’Connell Bridge, and the famous Guiness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery. On conclusion of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 8, Sunday 27 June
DUBLIN
Today, transfer to the Curragh in Kildare, Ireland’s premier racetrack, for the running of the 2009 Irish Derby Stakes, a Group 1 flat horse race for three year olds thoroughbred colts and fillies. After this exciting race day you will be returned to your accommodation.
Accommodation: Dublin
Day 9, Monday 28 June
DUBLIN – LONDON – AUSTRALIA
Today transfer to the airport and board your flight bound for Australia via London. Alternatively you may stay in London for further travel in Europe, the choice is yours!
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 10, Tuesday 29 June
IN FLIGHT
Day 11, Wednesday 30 June
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel. |
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