The Elizabethan Tour

A magnificent 15 day tour exploring Britain and its many historical sites, from Stonehenge to Cornwall, London to Edinburgh, Culloden and Skye, Cambridge and York.

Exciting Highlights:

• Stonehenge See the mysterious and ancient stone circle.
• Salisbury View the Cathedral.
• Plymouth View the area known as the Hoe.
• Cornwall View St.Michael's Mount, Penzance and St.Ives.
• Bath Admire the Georgian town.
• Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth.
• Coventry View the two Cathedrals.
• Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).
• Chester See the famous galleried shops known as the 'Rows'.
• Lake District Scenic drive through the beautiful countryside.
• Grasmere Stop in the picturesque town.
• Moffat Visit a Scottish tweed and woollen outlet.
• Edinburgh Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle.
• St. Andrews See the famous golf course.
• Culloden Moor Visit the battlefield.
• Isle of Skye Visit Bonnie Prince Charlie's beautiful Isle.
• Scenic Routes Along the banks of Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.
• Glencoe Visit the Vale of Weeping.
• Glasgow Orientation tour.
• Gretna Green Stop at the historic site for runaway lovers.
• Hadrian's Wall Follow the ruins of the Roman Wall.
• Durham See the Cathedral.
• York See York Minster and explore the 'Shambles'.
• Cambridge See King's College.

Fabulous Sightseeing

Sightseeing /orientation in Salisbury, Clovelly, Plymouth, Bath,Stratford-upon-Avon, Chester, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Glasgow, Durham, York and Cambridge.

What your tour includes:

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 1 Continental Breakfast and 2 Buffet Breakfasts in London.
• Full English breakfast on tour.
• 7 Three course dinners – see day by day itinerary.
• All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel. Specialised local guide in Edinburgh.
• Touring by luxury air-ventilated coach with reclining seats.
• Complimentary pick-up and drop off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
• CostSaver travel bag and tour wallet containing comprehensive documents.

Day Number 1: Depart USA.

Overnight transatlantic flight to London.

Day Number 2: Arrive London (2nights).

Time to relax after checking into hotel then perhaps venture out and explore this exciting city.

Day Number 3: London at leisure.

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore or maybe shop in the capital of Britain. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day Number 4: London - Salisbury - Plymouth (2nights).

After breakfast your day begins with a drive via mysterious Stonehenge to Salisbury, to view its Cathedral. From here continue past Dartmoor to the port of Plymouth where you’ll see the area known as the Hoe, where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before going on to defeat the Spanish Armada. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 5: Cornwall Excursion.

Today you’ll enjoy stunning scenery as you drive into Cornwall and on to Mounts Bay to see St. Michael′s Mount. Then you’ll continue your journey through Penzance to the quaint village of St. Ives. Finally, return over the moors to Plymouth. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 6: Plymouth - Bath - Stratford - Cardiff.

This morning make your way to Bath and admire its renowned Georgian buildings. Then on across the Cotswolds to Stratford-upon-Avon, the town of Shakespeare′s birthplace. Afterwards we drive to Cardiff, the Welsh capital, where we see the magnificent Millenniun stadium and view the Castle before arriving at our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 7: Cardiff - Ludlow - Chester (Runcorn).

This morning we travel to pretty Ross-on-Wye and on through the Malvern Hills and Shropshire to the market town of Ludlow with its charming half-timbered houses. On to Chester with time to stroll the arcaded streets known as The Rows before we reach our hotel in Runcorn. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 8: Chester - Glasgow.

Today, we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District to visit Grasmere, home of the great poet William Wordsworth. Then we cross the Scottish border and drive to Moffat where we visit the woollen mill outlet before driving through the Borders to Glasgow. (Full Breakfast) 

Day Number 9: Glasgow - Scottish Highlands (2 nights)

After an orientation of this vibrant city this morning we 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 and then via pretty Oban and Fort William in the shadow of the highest mountain in Britain – Ben Nevis. Then on to our hotel in the Highlands for our two night stay. (Full Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day Number 10: Scottish Highlands – Isle of Skye Excursion

Today we first drive to Culloden, to see the famous Battlefield and then continue our drive along the shores of Loch Ness – look out for the monster! A scenic route take us via Invermorriston through marvellous heather clad hills and mountains to the Kyle of Lochalsh, where we cross Over The Sea to Skye. We spend time exploring the Isle associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie before returning to our hotel for dinner. (Full Breakfast/ Dinner)

Day Number 11: Scottish Highlands – Edinburgh (Falkirk) (2 nights)

Our tour takes us into ever more picturesque scenery through Pitlochry – the centre of Scotland – Perth and Dundee to the University town of St. Andrews with its famous golf course. We\'ll stop to visit this Scottish seaside town before crossing the mighty Forth Bridge to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, where we will stay in nearby Airth Castle. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 12: Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure

We drive to nearby Edinburgh where our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views the famous castle. Later, there will be free time to shop for tartans perhaps or some Scotch whisky. Or maybe visit Holyrood House, home of Mary Queen of Scots. This evening, why not enjoy a lively Scottish banquet with haggis and bagpipe music? (Full Breakfast )

Day Number 13: Edinburgh (Falkirk) – Leeds

We travel to the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey this morining and to the border at Carter Bar where we stop to take pictures of the views across the Borders. Then to Hadrian′s Wall - once defending England from the Picts and Scots before we reach Durham. Here there will be time to explore the cobbled streets and wonder at the Norman Cathedral and Castle. Next we drive to Viking York where an orientation tour includes the famous Minster and picturesque Shambles. Finally we head to our hotel in nearby Leeds for dinner and our overnight stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 14: Leeds - Cambridge - London.

Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling countryside to the University city of Cambridge with its many colleges set along the banks of the River Cam. You may wish to take a trip on a punt before returning to London. (Breakfast)

Day Number 15: London - USA.

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

The Elizabethan Tour

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Sights on Itinerary

• Durham Cathedral
• Hadrians Wall
• St. Michaels Mount
• Stonehenge
• York Minster
• Culloden Moor

Prices per person

• From $ 2125 (ex. flights)

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