Scotland, Wales & Royal Ascot / Royal Ascot and Newmarket / Irish Derby Extension

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!

We look forward to the pleasure of your company on this exciting trip!

Scotland, Wales & Royal Ascot Racing Tour
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
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.