10 Day Affordable England & Scotland - Friday Departure
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Tour Code:
GB-10DAFFGBF
Start City:
London
End City:
London
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Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
10 days
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Brochure Land & Air Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 28, 2025 | Sunday, Mar 09, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
| Friday, Mar 21, 2025 | Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 | Get Quote |
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DAY 1, Friday- Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in London
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - London City Tour
Today, discover the history, pageantry and sights of the city with a half day tour of London. Begin with a drive through fashionable Kensington with its elegant squares and parks. Pass Harrods store and continue to view Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the famous River Thames. Proceed to view Buckingham Palace, the London residence of His Majesty the King. Your tour ends in the heart of London to explore this afternoon at leisure. Tonight, continue to discover London at your own pace
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Stonehenge & Bath
Depart London to Stonehenge, one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the middle of the Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is unique among stone circles and its construction still defies belief. The first stone was placed here 5,000 years ago, with the structure finally completed 1,400 years later. Then, on to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, the setting for two of Jane Austen's novels. Admire the stunning architecture highlighted by elegant stone terraced buildings, delightful crescents and graceful squares. Visit the original 2,000-year-old Roman Baths and the Georgian Pump Room with its natural mineral water. Have dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Bath
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - The Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool
Drive north into the heart of England through the unique Cotswolds region, an area of ancient limestone villages, charming stone and thatch cottages. Then on to Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town on the River Avon, birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. View Anne Hathaway's cottage and Shakespeare's his birthplace on Henley Street. Afterward, spend time at leisure in this town, where the Bard's plays are still performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Then travel to lively Liverpool for a change of pace, where The Beatles were born and rose to fame. With your guide, explore the notable sights made famous in song by the Beatles - Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. View the legendary Cavern Club where the Beatles began their journey to fame and stunning Albert Dock complex, a reminder of Liverpool's history as a great and prosperous port
Overnight: Liverpool
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Wednesday - Lake District, Grasmere, Edinburgh
Today, travel along the shores of Windermere, the largest lake in England at the heart of the rolling hills of the picturesque Lake District, stopping for tea and fresh-baked scones at a local farmhouse. Continue toward the charming village of Grasmere, the 19th century home of the poet William Wordsworth. Next, cross into Scotland at the border town of Gretna Green, famous for its "runaway" weddings, and past Moffat, known for its high quality wool products. Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, with its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and winding medieval streets. During your stay, discover the city's rich heritage and historic buildings. Its Old and New Town are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Thursday - Edinburgh City Tour
This morning's tour of Edinburgh takes you past the Scottish Parliament and the Baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland, once home of Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Museum of Scotland, and 12th century Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile. Balance of the day is at leisure to discover this royal city independently. Tonight, don't miss the optional Scottish Dinner with Whisky Pairing
Optional: Scottish Dinner with Whisky Pairing
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - York City Tour
Depart Edinburgh and drive past the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, one of the four great abbeys built in Scotland's border country during the Middle Ages. Then cross into York, north-England's walled medieval city with its extraordinary cultural and historical wealth. An orientation tour takes you through the narrow, winding streets, enclosed by the 13th century Walls of York. At the heart of the city lies the breathtaking Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Explore the modern city this afternoon independently with its many museums, restaurants, cafes, and traditional pubs
Overnight: York
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Saturday - Cambridge, Travel to London
Travel south to the prestigious university city of Cambridge. This city combines its role as a historic city with a world-renowned university and an internationally acknowledged center of excellence for science and technology. Spend time on your own to admire the magnificent Gothic architecture of King's College Chapel, one of the city's highlights. Then, on to London where tonight you will bid farewell to your Tour Manager at dinner
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Escorted Package Includes
Other departure cities available.
Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost.
Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Hard Days Night Hotel & Hampton by Hilton Bath City will be accommodated as a twin room and single room.
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Park Plaza Riverbank
This first class hotel overlooks the River Thames.
The Tower Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the River Thames across from the Tower Bridge.
The Tower Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the River Thames across from the Tower Bridge.
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
This first class hotel is ideally located in the city center of Bath.
Hard Days Night Hotel
This first class hotel is located nearby the famous Cavern Club.
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
This first class hotel is a five minute walk from the Haymarket railway station.
Hilton York
This first class hotel is located in the heart of historic York, next to Clifford's Tower.
Park Plaza Riverbank
This first class hotel overlooks the River Thames.
The Tower Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the River Thames across from the Tower Bridge.
The Tower Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the River Thames across from the Tower Bridge.
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