England and Scotland Heritage

Prices From: $1182
Days: 8 days / 7 nights

Explore England and Scotland on this 8 day tour taking you to two capital cities in London and Edinburgh as well as a host of famous landmarks and landscapes including Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, quaint Chester, the inspirational Lake District, Viking York, historic Stirling and the rolling Scottish borderlands.

Itinerary

Explore England and Scotland on this 8 day tour taking you to two capital cities in London and Edinburgh as well as a host of famous landmarks and landscapes including Stonehenge , the Roman Baths , quaint Chester , the inspirational Lake District , Viking York , historic Stirling and the rolling Scottish borderlands.

Day 1 - London Stonehenge Salisbury Bath Bristol

The day begins with a drive via the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge to Salisbury where you view the cathedral with the tallest spire in Britain. Then travel on to the city of Bath, which is famous for the hot springs which were first discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago! You will have the chance to visit the Roman Baths and to admire the elegant Georgian architecture of the city's squares and crescents which were the setting for several of Jane Austen's novels. Later continue to the hotel in Bristol where you dine tonight. (Dinner)

Hotel: Ibis Temple Meads Quay (F)

Day 2 - Bristol Chester Lake District

This morning cross the Severn in to Wales and follow the Wye Valley for views of the ruins of Tintern Abbey; only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain and an inspiration to both painters and poets. Then head north to Chester to see the Roman Walls, the cathedral and the black and white timbered buildings, known as the Rows. Then we continue to the hotel close to the magnificent Lake District which is renowned for its magnificent scenery and has been an inspiration to artists, poets and writers over the centuries. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Lancaster (F)

Day 3 - Lake District Glasgow

Today visit the village of Grasmere where the poet, William Wordsworth, lived and wrote his most well-known poem, 'The Daffodils' and also enjoy views of spectacular Lake Windermere. Then head north to the Scottish border and Gretna Green, where eloping couples once married against their parents' wishes. Finally, cross the Southern Uplands to reach the hotel in Glasgow which is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populous city in the United Kingdom. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Ibis Glasgow (MF)

Day 4 - Glasgow Scottish Highlands

After an orientation of this vibrant city, drive into the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands. First 'along the bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond , past Inverary Castle, home to the Dukes of Argyll which is a remarkable and unique piece of architecture incorporating Baroque, Palladian and Gothic styles. Then continue via pretty Oban and Fort William which lies in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The summit lies at 4,409 feet above sea-level, but the main attraction for mountaineers are the high cliffs of the north face, which are among the highest in the United Kingdom. Later arrive in your Highland hotel which is in the well-known Scottish ski-resort of Aviemore, which is situated in the Cairngorms National Park and is also renowned as a centre for hill walking. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort (F)

Day 5 - Scottish Highlands St. Andrews Edinburgh (2 nights)

Drive through Pitlochry, famous for salmon fishing and its 'fish ladder' on the river's dam, which enables the salmon to progress upstream in order to spawn. Then travel on to St. Andrews, where Prince William went to university, but perhaps more famous as the place where golf was born! Here stop to take a picture of the 18th hole before driving on to the region of Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, and the hotel, which lies in the Falkirk region where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, and has an interesting history dating back to medieval times. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Airth Castle (F)

Day 6 - Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure

Today the guided sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and the famous castle. It is in the courtyard of the castle that the spectacular annual event known as the Edinburgh Tattoo takes place in August as part of the wider Edinburgh Festival. Later there is free time to explore further and to shop for souvenirs. Tonight, maybe enjoy a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipe music? (Full Breakfast)

Day 7 - Edinburgh York Leeds

This morning cross the Border country back into England and drive through the Northumberland National Park to see part of Hadrian's Wall , which was built to keep out the Scots! Then continue south, crossing the River Tyne at Newcastle, before arriving in York, reputedly the most haunted city in England. Then the Tour Director will take you on a walk through the quaint streets known as the Shambles with tales about the Vikings who invaded this part of England and ruled over the city for nearly 100 years. Then continue to the hotel in Leeds, where dinner is served tonight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Jurys Inn Leeds (F)

Day 8 - Leeds Coventry Stratford-upon-Avon London

Drive through the Midlands to Coventry to view the old and new cathedrals. The decision to build the new cathedral was made only the day after the old one was virtually destroyed by bombing during the 'Blitz' in 1940. In 1950 a competition was held to find the most suitable design for the replacement cathedral. The winning controversial design came from Sir Basil Spence and the new cathedral was consecrated in 1962. Then on to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon , with time to explore or shop. Next travel through the pretty Cotswold countryside on the way back to London where it is time to bid farewell to your new-found friends and Tour Director at the end of the tour. (Full Breakfast)

Optional Extras

Pre or post tour accommodation in London.

Tour Itinerary

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Prices

Prices

Dates and Rates

Departs London every Sat throughout the 2011 summer season.

Departs On	Returns On	Price in Pound	Price in Dollar
Sat, Apr 16, 2011	Sat, Apr 23, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Apr 23, 2011	Sat, Apr 30, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Apr 30, 2011	Sat, May 07, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, May 07, 2011	Sat, May 14, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, May 14, 2011	Sat, May 21, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, May 21, 2011	Sat, May 28, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, May 28, 2011	Sat, Jun 04, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Jun 04, 2011	Sat, Jun 11, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Jun 11, 2011	Sat, Jun 18, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Jun 18, 2011	Sat, Jun 25, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Jun 25, 2011	Sat, Jul 02, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Jul 02, 2011	Sat, Jul 09, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Jul 09, 2011	Sat, Jul 16, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Jul 16, 2011	Sat, Jul 23, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Jul 23, 2011	Sat, Jul 30, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Jul 30, 2011	Sat, Aug 06, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Aug 06, 2011	Sat, Aug 13, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Aug 13, 2011	Sat, Aug 20, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Aug 20, 2011	Sat, Aug 27, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Aug 27, 2011	Sat, Sep 03, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Sep 03, 2011	Sat, Sep 10, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Sep 10, 2011	Sat, Sep 17, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Sep 17, 2011	Sat, Sep 24, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Sep 24, 2011	Sat, Oct 01, 2011	£750	$1275
Sat, Oct 01, 2011	Sat, Oct 08, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Oct 08, 2011	Sat, Oct 15, 2011	£725	$1233
Sat, Oct 15, 2011	Sat, Oct 22, 2011	£725	$1233

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

What's Included

7 nights hotel accommodation staying in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
Specialised local guide in Edinburgh.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
7 full English or Scottish breakfasts

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