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Real Britain (Winter 2009/2010)
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 See Britain's gems - the vibrant city of London, sleepy and timeless York, historical Edinburgh, the magnificent Lake District and Bristol in Wales. Scenic drives through Salisbury Plain, The Scottish Borderlands, Northumberland National Park and the Cotswold Hills. Highlights LondonSalisbury
Stonehenge
Bath
Stoke-on-Trent
Chester
Grasmere
Moffat
EdinburghJedburgh
York
Coventry
Stratford-upon-Avon
Scenic Drives
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
London: Half day sightseeing shows us Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more.Salisbury: View the Cathedral.Stonehenge: View the ancient stone circle.Bath: Admire the Georgian architecture.Stoke-on-Trent: Visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).Chester: Visit the historic city and see the arcaded shops known as the 'Rows.'Grasmere: See William Wordsworth's village.Moffat: Visit a woollen outlet.Edinburgh: Sightseeing including a visit to the Castle and views of Holyrood House.Jedburgh: See the Abbey ruins.York: Orientation including York Minster and the 'Shambles.'Coventry: See the cathedrals.Stratford-upon -Avon: Visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage Dining Highlights
Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Bristol.3 buffet breakfasts in London5 full English breakfasts on tour2 three-course dinnersFarewell Dinner with wine in York First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.London Airport shuttle service available, conditions apply.Pick-up and drop-off at your Trafalgar London hotel.Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.A qualified local guide in Edinburgh.Services of Trafalgar's London Reception Center.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to London. | | Day 2 | London | Arrive London (2 nights) :
Welcome to London. After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure to relax or to start to explore this exciting capital city.
Hotel: Hilton Olympia (2 nights) | | Day 3 | London | London sightseeing and at leisure :
A sightseeing tour with a professional London guide shows us the most famous sights, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Bristol | London - Bristol :
An exciting day awaits us. First we visit Salisbury to see the Gothic Cathedral. Then on via ancient Stonehenge to the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and finally to Bristol. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner in our hotel - the perfect opportunity to really get to know our new fellow travelers and our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Marriott City Centre | | Day 5 | Lake District | Bristol - Lake District :
Our first stop this morning is the famous Wedgwood Pottery Center. Then we continue to the fine city of Chester, where we see the Roman Walls, the Tudor architecture and the galleried shops known as the "Rows". Later we head northwards to our hotel in the Lake District, renowned for its magnificent scenery. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Lancafester | | Day 6 | Edinburgh | Lake District - Edinburgh (2 nights) :
Admire the magnificent scenery which inspired the poet William Wordsworth to write the renowned "Daffodils". Our Tour Director shows us Wordsworth's house, Dove Cottage, and reveals a Hidden Treasure of the region to us all. Then on to the Scottish capital Edinburgh with a stop at the Moffat Woollen Centre. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Royal Terrace (2 nights) | | Day 7 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure :
After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and Arthur's seat and a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Tonight maybe sample some Scottish cuisine at one of the city's many restaurants' (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 8 | York | Edinburgh - York :
Across the Scottish borders to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Then through the Northumberland National Park to the Viking City of York, where our Tour Director shows us the 'Shambles' and magnificent York Minster. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with wine to celebrate our tour together! (Full Breakfast / Full Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn | | Day 9 | London | York - London :
We travel to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to see its two cathedrals. Then we continue to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage before a scenic drive through the Cotswolds brings us back to London. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Olympia | | Day 10 | Return USA | London - USA :
Today time to bid farewell to London and our fellow travelers as our memorable British tour comes to an end. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. |
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