British Isles Wheelchair
Accessible Itinerary

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"No where else can our
wheelchair travelers
get a more comprehensive,
in depth visit of this region
than on this escorted
Accessible Journey"

Wheelchair Accessible
British Isles Cruise
Visiting Britain, Ireland, N.Ireland, Scotland and France
May 22, - June 09, 2012

Our combined wheelchair accessible land vacation and wheelchair accessible cruise is for active wheelchair traveling tourists who want to visit the traditional tourists strongholds of the Britain, Ireland Scotland and France in one tour. Following this tour, you will have seen a lot. Pre-cruise our wheelchair travelers make extensive visits in London, and have a choice to visit the part of England they want to see most. After the cruise our wheelchair travelers also make extensive visits in Paris and also choose the slice of France they want to see most.

In between London and Paris our escorted group makes wheelchair accessible visits in Scotland where we visit Glasgow and Edinburgh and we set sail on Loch Ness.In Ireland we sightsee the major attractions of Dublin, visit Blarney Castle and we spend the entire day exploring Belfast, Northern Ireland. Beginning our land tour in France we explore the Normandy Coastline and the historic D-Day landing sights. In Paris we sail the Seine River on a dinner cruise and sightsee the highlights of Paris "the Accessible Journeys way."

Wheelchair Accessible
British Isles Itinerary

Tour and cruise itinerary

Wed, May 23, 2012, Arrive London
Arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport, pass British Immigration and British Customs, and meet your personal driver in the arrival hall. Each arrival party has their own accessible vehicle (no group transfers) to avoid transportation delays after a long flight. Due to the likelihood of your flight arrival before 08:00AM, the total time with your private driver this morning is six hours. Your six hour takes into account a possible late arrival or your delay in processing after your flight. On the other hand, if you exit the terminal early, there are six hours to sightsee around the nearby town of Windsor, or Windsor Castle, or spend extra time seeing as much of London as you can. When your hotel room is ready your driver delivers you to your downtown London hotel. Hotel rooms are normally available around 2:00PM. Your reservation includes accessible accommodations with roll-in showers, daily full English breakfast, and all local taxes for the duration of your stay.

Thur, May 24, 2012, London Sightseeing
After a big English buffet breakfast join your guide in the hotel lobby for a full day of sightseeing around Britain’s most cosmopolitan city. The day includes multiple stops in our accessible coach and a licensed guide who is with you all day in London (8 hours). Lunch today is casual and on the go during your day since we've decided to see and hear as much as possible of London, rather than stopping at a restaurant for two hours. After a full day of sightseeing return to your hotel where the balance of the evening is for independent activities (B). With advance notice we arrange additional evening activities such as theater tickets, dinner reservations, and evening sightseeing.

Fri, May 25, Three tour possibilities
After a big English buffet breakfast each passenger has the choice to visit a second destination in England. We there are three vehicles and three tours operating simultaneously and participants join one program of their choice.
TRAVELER'S LONDON:
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in the hotel lobby for a full day in London with an accessible van enjoying organized and ad-lib stops and activities. In the beginning of the day it’s up in the air for a birds’ eye view from “The Eye” (timed admission provided). Originally called the Millennium Wheel, The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe (443 ft), and is the most popular paid attraction in the UK. After the London Eye, roll a short distance to the London Eye Dock and board the Thames cruise for a scenic float up the Thames to Greenwich. Greenwich Pier provides easy access to the World Heritage Center of Greenwich, home of the famous tea clipper Cutty Sark, the Old Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House and the Old Royal Observatory. Return from your cruise and visit Madame Tussaud's wax museum, as time allows (B).
SHAKESPEAR"S WORLD AND OXFORD:
A full day with an accessible van, driver and guide exploring the birthplace of Britain’s most famous author. Set along both sides of the Avon River, attractions in Stratford Upon Avon include five houses relating to Shakespeare's life, Anne Hathaway's Cottage outside of town at Shottery, (home of Shakespeare's wife prior to her marriage), and Mary Arden's House, the family home of William Shakespeare's mother.
Lunch is on your own, on the go and sightseeing continues all day long in the region. After a full day of history and English literature, with time permitting there could be a visit to Oxford University and the home of Winston Churchill. (B)
STONEHENGE AND BATH:
A very full day with an accessible van and driver visiting Stonehenge and later Bath. The first stop on the Salisbury plain is at Stonehenge. Built in stages starting 5000 years ago, the enormous ring of stones comprising Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric site in Europe. After your self-guided visit at Stonehenge, travel to Bath. Bath's fortune has revolved around their hot springs that have drawn tourists to Bath for over 2000 years. Supporting bathers in lavish accommodations throughout the ages, Bath is also famous for its glorious Georgian architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bath’s famous green water is available to the hearty to drink- it’s considered healthy if you can get the emerald green color past your eyes as you swallow.
After a full day of sightseeing return to your hotel where the balance of the evening is for independent activities (B). Additional, optional, evening activities include: theater tickets, dinner reservations, evening sightseeing.

Sat, May 26, London to Southampton & Welcome Aboard
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in your wheelchair accessible coach outside your hotel for an enjoyable ride towards Southampton. Along the way visit Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedral in Europe and the focus of a song of the same name in 1966 by The New Vaudeville Band. Later arrive in Southampton and board ship (B).

Sun, May 27, St Peter Port
Disembark ship on The British isle of Guernsey, the second largest of the Channel Islands, lying 30 miles (48 km) west of France's Normandy coast. The stop offers a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a peaceful, unspoiled ambience. Between the wide, sandy beaches to the north and the rocky cliffs in the south are wooded valleys, marshland and winding country lanes. Guernsey enjoys nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, making it one of the sunniest places in the British Isles. After a day of independent sightseeing board ship in time to sail for Cobh, Ireland.

Mon, May 28, Cobh, Ireland (Blarney Castle)
Disembark ship at pier side and meet your wheelchair accessible coach for guide for your first full day of visits in Ireland. Drive from the port to visit Blarney Castle and the tiny village in the lovely wooded countryside. Once here a short stroll through the grounds brings you to the Castle, where high up in the battlements is the famous Blarney Stone (Kissing the blarney stone is not accessible in any regard - at all). After our visit to Blarney village and castle visit the Old Jameson Distillery for a first hand look into the romantic past of the art of Irish Whisky making. If time permits, visit the Titanic Trail, in Queenstown, in the old town of Cobh. This entertaining and innovative walking tour has been operating every day since 1998. After a day of amazing visits around Cobh board ship in time to sail for Dublin, Ireland.

Tue, May 29, Dublin, Ireland
Disembark ship at pier side and meet your wheelchair accessible coach and guide for a full day of visits around Dublin. Many of Dublin's fine buildings have lasted unchanged over 200 years and it's a friendly place of authentic pubs, live music, good theaters and good street life. As the Republic of Ireland's Capitol it's the most populated city in Ireland and it's a navigators nightmare!!! The tendency in Dublin is to change street names every couple blocks and to subdivide streets into upper, lower, north, and south parts.
Drive along the famous Georgian Houses in Merrion Square, see the Grand Canal, St. Stephens's Green, Leinster House, the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, Trinity College on College Green, and Phoenix Park. Next visit the original Guinness Hop Store brewery built 200 years ago. The tour includes exhibits showing the manufacturing process, and audio visual presentation and free samples at the end of the tour. After a day of spectacular visits around Dublin board ship in time to sail for Liverpool, England.

Wed, May 30, Liverpool, England
Disembark ship and meet your wheelchair accessible coach and guide for a full day of visits around a town that's experiencing a great modern resurgence. Full of maritime history, bursting with musical heritage, and home to two of soccer's biggest teams, Liverpool is Britain's new-aged trendy destination. Buzzing with prosperous shops, new restaurants, hip hotels, trendy wine bars, with more museums and galleries anywhere except London. After a day of spectacular visits around Liverpool board ship in time to sail for Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Thur, May 31, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Disembark ship and explore a town that is the economic hub of Northern Ireland. Since the end to the destructive period called "The Troubles" Belfast has transformed into a center for the arts, higher education, and business. After a day of awesome visits around Belfast board ship in time to sail for Glasgow, Scotland.

Fri, June 01, Glasgow, Scotland
Disembark ship and explore a town that stretches back to to the time of the Stone Age. Since then, Glasgow has remained a significant and powerful city. After a day of spectacular visits around Glasgow board ship in time to sail for Invergordon, Scotland.

Sat, June 02, At Sea
No onshore tours are available

Sun, June 03, Invergordon, Scotland (Loch Ness - hunting)
Disembark ship in the Scottish Highlands and begin your hunt for the most famous land locked sea creature of all times; the Koch Ness monster. The Great Glen contains three lochs which offer us spectacular vistas; Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. The small pretty village of Fort Augustus is our gateway to Scotland's largest and most famous loch. Stop at Urquhart Castle for a photograph and enjoy a cruise on the loch in search of the legendary monster of Loch Ness. After a day of spectacular visits around remote, northern Scotland board ship in time to sail for for the tiny Island of Glasgow, Scotland.

Mon, June 04, South Queensferry (Edinburgh)
Disembark in the afternoon and explore a city dominated by a medieval castle and one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world. From its world famous Festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping, Edinburgh spoils you with choices. See Holyrood Palace, Parliament Buildings, Greyfriars Bobby and the domineering Edinburgh Castle, with admission to Edinburgh Castle included. Later learn about whisky making on The Scotch Whisky Experience tour. Experience for yourself the varying aromas of our regional whiskies and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky favors, our experts will help you select your perfect dram. Enter the vault containing the world's largest collection of Scotch Whiskies and enjoy a special tutored nosing and tasting of your dram. Conclude your visit exploring Scotland's whisky history from the very beginnings of a cottage industry through to the global success of today. After a day of aromatic visits board ship in time to sail for Le Havre France.

Tue, June 05, At Sea
No Onshore tours are available

Wed, June 06, Le Havre, Normandy (D-Day Beaches) and Paris
This morning after breakfast disembark entirely from ship and meet your wheelchair motorcoach for a tour the Normandy Coast and the D-Day beaches. The D-Day landings, were the largest, concentrated, military operation in history. On the morning of June 6, 1944, along 50 miles km of beaches, more than 135,000 troops crashed ashore; changing the names Normandy's beaches into names of landing areas (Utah and Omaha for American sectors, Gold, Juno, and Sword for the British and Canadian sectors). Two sites are a must see: the American Military Cemetery and the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Memorial. After lunch in Normandy travel my motorcoach to Paris and check into your hotel. After a day of historical visits along the Normandy coastline, the City of Lights is yours to enjoy for the evening. Additional independent activities include; dinner reservations, Moulon Rouge Tickets, Crazy Horse Performance Tickets, evening sightseeing.

Thur, June 07, Paris sightseeing tour and Seine River Dinner Cruise
After a big English buffet breakfast join your guide in the hotel lobby for a full day of sightseeing around France ’s most cosmopolitan city. The day includes multiple stops in our accessible coach and a licensed English speaking guide all day. Lunch today is casual and on the go during since we've decided to see and hear as much as possible of Paris, rather than stopping two hours for lunch at a restaurant. After a full day of sightseeing return to your hotel to prepare for the evening's activities.
Leave our hotel around 07:00PM and enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the Seine River. After your evening dinner cruise dinner spent time in Montmartre, the artist community overlooking all of Paris. This is a popular tourist destination in the evening, with side streets filled with shops, sidewalk cafes, jazz clubs, and street artists selling their paintings and sketches. After a full day and evening of activities return to your hotel (B,D).

Fri, June 08, Three Tour Possibilities
After a big English buffet breakfast, today is your day of choice to visit a second destination in France. We have three vehicles and three tours operating simultaneously today and participants can join one program of their choice for the day.
MUSEUM LOVERS' PARIS:
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in the hotel lobby for a full day in Paris with an accessible van and English speaking guide enjoying organized and ad-lib stops and activities. The beginning of the day is an expertly guided visit the Louvre Museum, followed by a second expertly guided visit to the Musee d'Orsay. The Musee Louvre and Musee D’Orsay are both time consuming attraction. If you visit the Musee Louvre and stood in front of each exhibit for 30 seconds for twenty four hours each day, it would take three months to view the contents of the Musee Lourve. For this reason we provide our expert guide. Admission to French Museums for a wheelchair traveler and one companion is free. The balance of the day is for guided stops or shopping(B).
I LOVE MONET:
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in the hotel lobby for a full day to Giverny and Chartres. The small village of Giverny was the home, headquarters, and flower filled garden of Impressionist painter Claude Monet from 1883 to 1926. Here Monet painted some of his most famous works including Decorations des Nympheas (Water Lilies). Here Monet lovers can wander the gardens and property and self tour.
Following a breathtaking springtime visit to Giverny and a break for lunch (on your own) it is off to the famous, well preserved medieval town of Chartres. The center of Chartres is the magnificent 13th century cathedral of Chartres, 130 meters tall and is considered the crowning architectural achievement from the 13th century. And on a sunny day, the cathedral's exquisite stained-glass windows put on a really great show.
CASTLES, CHATEAUS & COUNTRYSIDE:
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in the hotel lobby for a full day to Loire Valley for a day in "the Garden of France." Orleans is in the center of the Loire Valley which at one time was the favorite residence of Kings of France during the Renaissance. The peaceful countryside was made into a place of their dreams, bring together the greatest artists and architects of this era to create castles, Royal Castles, Palaces, and large magnificent Châteaux. Wine sampling and local vineyards are added to the peaceful time in the countryside with your guide. Bois castle and stops in Orleans are also planned stops during the day.

Sat, June 09, Paris departure to USA
After a big English buffet breakfast join your driver in the hotel lobby for a private accessible transfer to the Paris International Airport (CDG) for your departure home, filled with memories of your European adventure in Britain, Ireland, Scotland and France(B).

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Accessible Cruise Price Includes

* excludes foods, beverages, and items charged additional by Princess
**based on participation of 16 paying passengers

Accessible Land Price Includes

Details and costs

CRUISE-ONLY RATES PER PERSON:
Cruise only rates from $3540.00 per person for wheelchair accessible outside balcony, based on double occupancy.
Additional costs: transfers, Government fees ($100.00) Travel Insurance.

CRUISE-ONLY RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Air flights from/to your home city, travel/cancellation insurance, excursions of any kind, pre-cruise and post-cruise sightseeing program, excursions or activities occurring off ship, additional charged-for amenities by Princess Cruises, telecommunications, and items of a personal nature.

LAND RATES INCLUDE:
Land rates per person $(pending) include:
3 nights accommodations in London (4 star hotel), 3 nights accommodations in Paris (4 star hotel). Private, accessible arrival transfer in London from Heathrow Airport to hotel (LHR=Heathrow). Private, accessible departure transfer from hotel to Charles Degaulle Airport (CDG airport). Accessible hotel rooms with roll-in showers in London and Paris, Accessible vehicles w/driver (mini vans & coach), Daily full English breakfast at both London & Paris hotels, English speaking guides per the itinerary, All admissions included during the final sightseeing program*, Group host throughout** Personalized luggage tags

LAND RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Air flights from/to your home city, travel/cancellation insurance, pre-cruise and post-cruise sightseeing not mentioned in the program, additional excursions or activities off ship not specifically mentioned in the final itinerary, additional charged-for hotel amenities, telecommunication costs, and items of a personal nature.

TERMS:
Deposit of 20% per cruise passenger and 50% deposit due per land passenger at the time of booking. Deposit is refundable until the designated date of final payment with per penalties applied for cancellation per Princess Cruises and Accessible Journeys.

* excludes admissions not specifically mentioned in the final itinerary
**based on participation of 16 paying passengers

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