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.
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 |
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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