Magic of Britain Tour

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Exploring the countries of England and Scotland you’ll visit some of Britain’s most famous sights with places like Stonehenge, York, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, London and Bath included on this tour.

Exciting Highlights:

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.
  • York Orientation includes the Minster and the 'Shambles'.
  • Durham See the Norman Cathedral and castle.
  • Hadrian's Wall See the Roman Wall.
  • Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
  • Edinburgh Sightseeing includes Princes Street and view the castle.
  • St. Andrews See the golf course.
  • Glencoe Visit the Vale of Weeping.
  • Glasgow Orientation tour.
  • Moffat Visit a Scottish tweed and woollen outlet.
  • Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth's village.
  • Chester Visit the historic city.
  • Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).
  • Bath Admire the Georgian architecture.
  • Stonehenge See the mysterious and ancient stone circle.

What your tour includes:

  • Transfers to and from London Airports to Central London
  • Sightseeing by luxury coaches throughout
  • Services of a professional tour director
  • A qualified local guide in Edinburgh
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A welcome drink with your Tour Director
  • Continental and full English Breakfasts
  • 3 Three course dinners
DEPARTURE EVERY THURSDAY. LAND ONLY COST PER PERSON SHARING TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOM
Departure Thur, 24 April 2008 only $1725
Departures from Thu, 1 May 2008 To Thur, 19 Jun 2008 $1775
Departures from Thu, 26 Jun 2008 To Thur, 17 Jul 2008 $1790
Departures from Thu, 24 Jul 2008 To Thurs, 21 Aug 2008 $1775
Departures from Thur, 28 Aug 2008 To Thur, 9 Oct 2008 $1790
Departures from Thu, 25 Dec 2008 To Wed, 31 Dec 2008 $1750

Detailed itinerary:

Day Number 1: Depart USA.

Overnight transatlantic flight to London.

Day Number 2: Arrive London.

Time to relax after checking into your hotel or you may wish to go out and explore this exciting city.

Day Number 3: London - Stratford - York - Darlington.

Greetings from your Tour Director as you make our way to Stratford-upon-Avon. Here visit the very house where Shakespeare was born before reaching the one time Viking stronghold of York. On your arrival, orientation includes the gothic Minster, its medieval walls and a stroll through the Shambles. Then there is time at leisure before you head to Darlington. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 4: Darlington - Durham - Edinburgh (Queensferry) (2nights).

Today you have a short drive to Durham, which is dominated by its medieval Cathedral and Castle. From here travel to Hadrians Wall, then on through the Northumberland National Park to the Scottish border. There is time for a picture stop at ruined Jedburgh Abbey as you make your way to Scotland`s elegant capital, Edinburgh for the next two nights. (Breakfast)

Day Number 5: Edinburgh at leisure.

Your morning sightseeing tour takes you around Princes Street, the Royal Mile and viewing the Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where Mary Queen of Scots lived. Then enjoy time at leisure, perhaps to shop for tartans or famous Single Malt Scotch whisky. (Breakfast)

Day Number 6: Edinburgh (Queensferry) - Aviemore.

Your day begins with a drive over the Forth Bridge to St. Andrews, to see the famous Golf Course. Then continue on your journey into the scenic Scottish Highlands past Perth and Pitlochry reaching Aviemore for dinner and overnight stay. (Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 7: Aviemore – Glasgow (Erksine).

Today you’ll drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William, glimpsing Ben Nevis, Britain`s highest mountain. Next continue through Glencoe to learn its tragic history and Loch Lomond on your way to Glasgow for the night. (Breakfast)

Day Number 8: Glasgow (Erksine) - Grasmere - Preston.

A morning orientation tour of Glasgow features the Cathedral and George Square. Then, drive through the Southern Uplands to Moffat and from here it`s back into England, where you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to the Lake District, stopping at Grasmere – once the home of the poet William Wordsworth, before reaching Preston. (Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 9: Preston - Chester - Bath.

Your first stop this morning is in historic Chester. Here explore the `Rows` and admire the Cathedral. Next off to Stoke-on-Trent to visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Then on to Bath. (Breakfast)

Day Number 10: Bath - London.

This morning you can admire Bath`s splendid Georgian architecture before some free time perhaps to visit the Roman Baths. Next you cross Salisbury Plain stopping to see the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge. Later, your journey brings us back to London. (Breakfast)

Day Number 11: London - USA.

Bid farewell on your return flight to the USA. (Continental breakfast)



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Magic of Britain Tour

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Duration

11 days, 9 nights

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Prices per person

  • From $ 1725 (ex. flights)


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