Amazing Britain

Prices From: $1410
Days: 8 days

Take 8 days to visit England, Scotland and touch upon Wales as you Experience the Britain of days gone by with visits to Shakespeare's birthplace, Scotland's Edinburgh Castle, the Roman Baths and Stonehenge. Prepare to be amazed.

Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Visit England , Scotland and a touch of Wales as you Experience the Britain of days gone by with visits to Shakespeare 's birthplace, Scotland's Edinburgh Castle , the Roman baths and Stonehenge . Prepare to be amazed.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - LONDON - STRATFORD - COVENTRY - YORK
A warm welcome from your Tour Director as you drive through the rolling Cotswolds Hills to Stratford-upon-Avon . Here visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage . Continue to Coventry where you view the two Cathedrals one was bombed into a ruin during the Second World War and the other has risen from its ashes. You will also see the statue of Lady Godiva said to have ridden naked through the streets of the city! Then travel on to Viking York. Here enjoy a walking tour of the city highlighting the ancient walls, the Mansion House, the picturesque Shambles and the magnificent York Minster. Finally arrive at your hotel in York where you will enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn (F)

Day 2 - YORK - DURHAM - EDINBURGH (2 nights)
This morning it's off to Durham which is dominated by its 11th century Norman Cathedral. See the Castle overlooking Palace Green and other fine buildings surrounded by the picturesque River Wear. Then stop to take pictures of a section of the Roman construction known as Hadrian's Wall before driving through the Northumberland National Park. Cross the Scottish border at Carter Bar for spectacular views. Pause to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before arriving in Edinburgh , Scotland's elegant capital. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn City West (F)

Day 3 - EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Many fascinating highlights are included this morning on your sightseeing tour with a local expert guide. The Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House, Arthur's Seat, Princes Street, the Scottish Parliament and a visit to Edinburgh Castle will be included. There is the possibility to visit Rosslyn Chapel located just south of the city this afternoon. Rosslyn retains an aura of mystery with its many references to the Knights Templar and Freemasonry but more recently an important feature of the 'Da Vinci Code'. During the Edinburgh Festival you will have included tickets to the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. (Full Breakfast)

Day 4 - EDINBURGH - ST ANDREWS - SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
After breakfast today drive across the Forth Bridge to the famous golf course at St. Andrews on the Fife coast where you stop to take a picture at the 18th hole! Then on to the Scottish Highlands and over the River Tay to visit charming Pitlochry village, renowned for its salmon. There is a dam across the river which has a 'fish ladder' enabling the salmon to make their way upstream to spawn. Then on to your hotel where you will enjoy a traditional Highland Highlight Dinner including the ceremony of 'piping in the haggis', a unique Scottish tradition. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort/Laggan Country Hotel (F)

Day 5 - SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CULLODEN - LOCH NESS - GLASGOW
This morning drive to Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the redcoats. Visit the famous battlefield before continuing to Loch Ness . Keep your eyes open for the monster when you stop to take pictures from the shores! Continue to Fort William where you will see Ben Nevis Britain's highest mountain before driving on to Glencoe. Finally reach Loch Lomond en route to Scotland's largest city, Glasgow once one of the most important shipbuilding cities in the world! (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson Blu (SF)

Day 6 - GLASGOW - GRASMERE - MANCHESTER
After an orientation tour of Glasgow featuring George Square, drive through the Southern Uplands to Gretna Green. Here eloping couples married against their parents' wishes! Now travel through the English Lake District to Grasmere where the great English poet William Wordsworth lived and wrote his most well-known poem 'The Daffodils'. You will see his grave in the churchyard of St. Oswald's Church. Then drive to spectacular Lake Windermere , which is the largest natural lake in England - being 10½ miles long and 1¼ miles across at its widest point with a depth of up to 220 feet. Later check in to your hotel in the city of Manchester. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Park Inn Victoria (F)

Day 7 - MANCHESTER - LAKE DISTRICT - CHESTER - TINTERN - BRISTOL
This morning after breakfast your first stop will be Chester where your walking tour will take in the Roman Walls, the Cathedral and the black and white Tudor arcaded buildings known as the 'Rows'. From here cross into Wales and the Wye Valley to view the ruins of the 12th century Tintern Abbey, which was the second Cistercian foundation in Britain and the first in Wales. It is one of the most spectacular ruins in the country and inspired Wordsworth's poem 'Tintern Abbey' and more than one painting by the great British painter, J.M.W Turner. It is here that you will all enjoy a special 'Be My Guest' farewell luncheon. Finally arrive into Bristol, the city associated with the extraordinary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This evening will be completely at leisure. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Hotel: Mercure Holland House/Radisson Blu (SF)

Day 8 - BRISTOL - BATH - STONEHENGE - SALISBURY - LONDON
Make your way to the beautiful city of Bath this morning to enjoy the superb Georgian architecture and visit the Roman Baths to test the famous waters. Then cross Salisbury Plain to see the mysterious and imposing monoliths at Stonehenge. Salisbury is where you will have time to admire the Cathedral and its spire the tallest in Britain! Finally through Wiltshire and Hampshire and back to London where sadly your tour must come to an end. (Full Breakfast)

Optional Extras

Pre or post tour accommodation in London.

Prices

Prices

Dates and Rates

Departs London every Sat throughout 2011 summer season.

Departs On	Returns On	Price in USD$	Price in GBP£
Sat, Mar 26, 2011	Sat, Apr 02, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Apr 02, 2011	Sat, Apr 09, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Apr 09, 2011	Sat, Apr 16, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Apr 16, 2011	Sat, Apr 23, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Apr 23, 2011	Sat, Apr 30, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Apr 30, 2011	Sat, May 07, 2011	$1505	£885
Sat, May 07, 2011	Sat, May 14, 2011	$1505	£885
Sat, May 14, 2011	Sat, May 21, 2011	$1505	£885
Sun, May 15, 2011	Sun, May 22, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, May 21, 2011	Sat, May 28, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, May 22, 2011	Sun, May 29, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, May 28, 2011	Sat, Jun 04, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, May 29, 2011	Sun, Jun 05, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, Jun 04, 2011	Sat, Jun 11, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, Jun 05, 2011	Sun, Jun 12, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, Jun 11, 2011	Sat, Jun 18, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, Jun 12, 2011	Sun, Jun 19, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, Jun 18, 2011	Sat, Jun 25, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, Jun 19, 2011	Sun, Jun 26, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, Jun 25, 2011	Sat, Jul 02, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, Jun 26, 2011	Sun, Jul 03, 2011	$1529	£899
Sat, Jul 02, 2011	Sat, Jul 09, 2011	$1529	£899
Sun, Jul 03, 2011	Sun, Jul 10, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Jul 09, 2011	Sat, Jul 16, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Jul 10, 2011	Sun, Jul 17, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Jul 16, 2011	Sat, Jul 23, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Jul 17, 2011	Sun, Jul 24, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Jul 23, 2011	Sat, Jul 30, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Jul 24, 2011	Sun, Jul 31, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Jul 30, 2011	Sat, Aug 06, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Jul 31, 2011	Sun, Aug 07, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Aug 06, 2011	Sat, Aug 13, 2011	$1699	£999
Sun, Aug 07, 2011	Sun, Aug 14, 2011	$1699	£999
Sat, Aug 13, 2011	Sat, Aug 20, 2011	$1699	£999
Sun, Aug 14, 2011	Sun, Aug 21, 2011	$1699	£999
Sat, Aug 20, 2011	Sat, Aug 27, 2011	$1699	£999
Sun, Aug 21, 2011	Sun, Aug 28, 2011	$1699	£999
Sat, Aug 27, 2011	Sat, Sep 03, 2011	$1599	£925
Sun, Aug 28, 2011	Sun, Sep 04, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Sep 03, 2011	Sat, Sep 10, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Sep 04, 2011	Sun, Sep 11, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Sep 10, 2011	Sat, Sep 17, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Sep 11, 2011	Sun, Sep 18, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Sep 17, 2011	Sat, Sep 24, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Sep 18, 2011	Sun, Sep 25, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Sep 24, 2011	Sat, Oct 01, 2011	$1573	£925
Sun, Sep 25, 2011	Sun, Oct 02, 2011	$1573	£925
Sat, Oct 01, 2011	Sat, Oct 08, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Oct 08, 2011	Sat, Oct 15, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Oct 15, 2011	Sat, Oct 22, 2011	$1471	£865
Sat, Oct 22, 2011	Sat, Oct 29, 2011	$1471	£865

Prices are per person land only based on 2 people sharing a twin room.
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What's Included

What's Included

All hotel accommodation in twin bedded rooms with private facilities, all service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.

The services of one of a professional Tour Director.

A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh .

The services of a Travel Representative if you stay in London hotel.

A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary: 7 full English breakfasts. 2 three-course dinners. Local highlight Scottish Highland dinner with whisky in Laggan. Farewell Dinner with wine in Bristol.)