Discover the best of Britain and Ireland by Pippa Sanderson

DISCOVER

THE BEST OF BRITAIN & IRELAND Discover Car Tours Group Tours & Services

Discover Driverguided Tours

FreedomPass Discover

Rail Tours

Stay in a Castle FamilyTravel

Self Drive or chauffeur driven car tours of Britain and Ireland Our Discover Car Tours offer a flexible touring experience of Britain with the security of pre booked hotel and a recommended sightseeing itinerary with all attractions included in one value for money price. Any of our 22 four day (3 night) mini tours can be combined to create an individual tailor made tour covering all or any part of Britain and Ireland. Every 3 night module is based at a well located single selected 3* or 4* quality hotel so your clients are not forever packing their suitcases to move from one hotel to the next on an exhausting tour. Each single centred tour includes three daily touring itineraries featuring the best of what to see and do each day. The touring itineraries feature at least two major attractions every day which are included in the price of the Discover Car Tour. Every Discover Car Tour includes:• • • • • •

3 nights at a 3 * or 4* hotel with full English breakfast 1 x three course dinner at hotel Recommended touring itinerary for each day Admission to all attractions featured in daily itineraries Additional night options Children accommodated free of charge at hotel

DISCOVER CAR TOURS The tours can start on any day of the week and Discover Travel & Tours is offering a 1 room allocation in 2 or 3 tours to Operators who want to feature the programme in their brochures/websites. The car tours are offered without car hire allowing you to utilise your own rental agreements. Tours can be mixed, matched and combined to create an exclusive range of car tours for your brochure/ website or tailor made to your clients’ individual demands.

Britain and Ireland are blessed with stunning castles, many with history going back centuries. Over the generations these fabulous castles have evolved into historic hotels which blend modern comforts into the grandeur and style of days gone by. Some are now internationally recognised 4* or better hotels, while others still remain in the family ownership, with only a few guest rooms, each one distinctive and very comfortable. Discover Travel and Tours have selected 50 of the best examples throughout England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, all offering a unique and unforgettable experience which your clients will cherish.

STAY IN A CASTLE

A number of the properties are also available fully staffed for exclusive private use for honeymoons, family gatherings, corporate or special events. We also offer a series of self-drive or driver guided tours based on castle accommodation with full touring itineraries, which include admission to all the major â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attractions in each area. Other great value tours featuring a mix of friendly and high quality B&Bs, hotels and inns with the final highlight nights in a magnificent castle.

Our unique range of unescorted rail tours whisk your clients between the major sightseeing destinations of Britain in comfort and style. The fabulous rail journeys are a key part of your client’s travel experience - it’s as much about the journey, as it is the destination. Blending sightseeing day trips and attraction visits with comfortable 3* hotels and smooth fast rail journeys through breathtaking scenery, the Discover Rail Tours allow your clients to see the best of Britain in the exclusive company of their own family and friends rather than traveling with a crowd of strangers in a cramped coach. At each destination, we have arranged tours to the ‘must-see’ attractions. Our day tours are a blend of guided sightseeing day trips in small groups and open-top city bus tours. Fast modern trains will whisk your clients through breathtaking scenery to heritage sites such as Bath, Chester and Edinburgh or national parks and fine cities of England, Scotland and Wales. Your clients will journey through mountain passes, alongside sandy beaches or over spectacular bridges and viaducts enjoying some of the worlds most scenic and memorable routes.

DISCOVER RAIL TOURS

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Discover Premium Rail Tours All the wonderful rail journey experience of Discover Rail Tours upgraded with 1st class rail travel with 4* and 5* hotels and full “meet and greet” concierge service to transfer your clients between rail stations to hotels. Our premium service includes assistance with hotel check in and advice from our knowledgeable local staff on best local restaurants, shows and attractions.

Accommodation Directory

Valid from 1st April 2013 - 31st

March 2014

Accommodation Directory

Let your clients discover Britain and Ireland at their own pace. The Discover FreedomPass is the ultimate freedom and flexible self drive touring programme where your clients create their own itinerary using our open dated pass programme to book their accommodation either in advance through the FreedomPass website or “phone and roam” as they travel around the UK and Ireland. All participating properties are selected and quality controlled as part of our on going quality management programme. A full colour directory of all participating properties is provided in both print and online.

Discover the Bed & Breakfast Collection Valid from 1st April 2013 - 31st

March 2014

FREEDOMPASS

Discover Travel & Tours is the leading Bed & Breakfast operator with over 35 years experience in successfully working with thousands of B&Bs throughout Britain & Ireland. We have built an unrivalled programme to provide a special experience of staying in friendly family homes, farmhouses and superior country houses with a classic British breakfast served every morning. Helpful family hosts will spend time with your clients and advise them what to see and do locally and provide a quality “Meet the real British “ experience With over 500 selected quality properties throughout Britain your clients will find a warm welcome in every country and region of Britain. Advance booking in recommended in the summer months (June to August).

Discover Hotels & Inns

Discover Hotels & Inns is a selection of inns offering individual character, history, roaring fires and a friendly host and an extensive range of 3* and 4* hotels which are a mix of independently owned and branded hotels. Your clients can chose to stay at a city centre hotel or immerse themselves in the character and history of a traditional British inn. With over 400 selected quality properties throughout Britain your clients will find a warm welcome in every country and region of Britain. Advance booking in recommended in the summer months (June to August).

The Discover the Irish Collection

Our unique Irish collection brings together the widest selection of quality accommodation that Ireland has to offer in a single FreedomPass touring programme. Our carefully selected quality family B&Bs take great pride in offering genuine Irish hospitality and our featured inns are a great way to meet the local people and drink in the flavour of Ireland. The Discover the Irish collection also includes a full range of 3* and 4* hotels so your clients have a wealth of Irish accommodation in every part of the island to chose from as they create their touring itinerary.

Signposted Tours - Custom built car tours for individual travellers

We provide an extensive range of recommended car touring itineraries in all the key areas of Britain and Ireland based on our selected B&B’s, inns or hotels. We are always happy to create custom built itineraries for any special requirements which we aim to provide within a couple of hours.

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Holidays are an important family bonding experience which creates a lifetime of shared memories. Our extensive family travel programme features child friendly hotels, attractions and activities in London, Scotland and Ireland. We also offer a range of family touring packages based in single centre family friendly hotels with a blend of fun attractions to appeal to younger children and teenagers and some even provide an element of gentle education mixed in with the fun. We also create customised itineraries for larger multi generational family tours which are carefully crafted to provide interest to both old and young family members.

FAMILY TRAVEL

Our experienced team of group travel consultants have organised thousands of tailor made tours into every part of Britain and Ireland over the past 30 years. Leveraging our buying power across the country we deliver competitively priced tours featuring creative itineraries that deliver outstanding value to your clients. Our Britain & Ireland specialists have extensive experience in arranging both small and large group tours in these sectors:-

GROUP TOURS & SERVICES

Special interest and sightseeing tours Garden and landscape tours Pre & Post Cruise tours Meet the People, Learning and Participation experiences Faith based tours Literacy, culture and art based tours Corporate and Incentive Travel and Events And much moreâ&#x20AC;Ś

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For that special client, we recommend our new driver guide tours programme. We have experienced and expert local driver guides in all areas of Britain with an extensive range of language skills to deliver our range of tour itineraries and tailor made tours. Our private guided tours are popular with both individuals and family groups seeking that special experience of discovering Britain and Ireland at their own convenient and in their own company away from the crowds, staying in some of the best hotels available. Our most popular tours include: • • • • • •

Scotland’s Heritage & Castles Shakespeare Country and Cotswolds In the footsteps of King Arthur Palaces and Castles of England Wales – land of Legends and Myth Live like a Lord – the Downton Abbey Tour

And of course our driver guided tours can provide a complete customised experience tailored exactly to your clients’ requirements.

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