6 Day Real Britain

Tour Description

Explore Britain’s cultural heritage, amazing landscapes and poetic legends. History surrounds you on this journey from the cathedral cities of York, Salisbury and Chester to the mystic monuments of Stonehenge, Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon, Wordsworth’s Lake District and historic Edinburgh.

Tour Highlights

• London See Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and much more on your half day sightseeing tour.
• Salisbury Salisbury View the Cathedral.
• Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.
• Bath View the Georgian architecture and visit the Roman Baths.
• Chester Visit the historic city, including the arcade of shops known as the ‘Rows’.
• Grasmere Visit the village where William Wordsworth lived.
• Gretna Green Visit this historic destination, popular with eloping couples.
• Edinburgh View the Royal Mile, Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat. Visit Edinburgh Castle.
• Jedburgh View the Abbey ruins.
• York View York Minster and walk along the Shambles.
• Coventry View the old and new cathedrals.
• Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitors Centre and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage.

Your Hotels

Stay at the following (or similar):

•  Radisson Blu, Bristol
• Castle Green Hotel
• Low Wood
• Holiday Inn, Edinburgh
• Holiday Inn, York

Hotel Classifications: Deluxe (D), Superior First Class (SF), First Class (F)

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Pub Reception in Bristol includes a Traditional British pub meal and Welcome Drinks.
• 5 full breakfasts.
• 1 three-course dinner.
• Be My Guest dinner in York.

First Class Travel Highlights

• Qualified Local Guide in Edinburgh.
• Souvenir Photo Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Itinerary

Day 1 London – Salisbury – Stonehenge – Bath – Bristol

View Salisbury Cathedral, built in the Early English Gothic style, where an original copy of the Magna Carta is held. Visit Stonehenge, the pagan monoliths steeped in mystery, and one of the most famous sites in the world. Admire the graceful Regency terraces at Bath. Visit the Roman baths, from which the city derives its name. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Pub Reception with a traditional pub meal. It’s the ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow and Travel Director.
Stay: Radisson Blu (RW)

Day 2 Bristol – Chester – Lake District

Visit the Roman Walls at Chester. See the Tudor architecture and the galleried shops known as the ‘Rows’. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you head north to the Lake District.
Stay: Castle Green/Low Wood (FB/D)

Day 3 Lake District – Grasmere – Gretna Green – Edinburgh (2 Nights)

Admire the views across the Lake District. These scenes provided William Wordsworth with the inspiration to write the poem ‘Daffodils’. You will visit the town of Grasmere to see St. Oswald’s church where the poet is buried. Visit Gretna Green across the border, a town popular with eloping couples. Here the marriage ceremony was traditionally performed across a blacksmith’s anvil. Cross the Scottish lowlands to the historic capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights.
Stay: Holiday Inn (FB)

Day 4 Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time

Discover the elegance of the city with your expert Local Guide. See the Royal Mile in the Old Town. View Holyrood House and Arthur’s Seat. Your guided visit to Edinburgh Castle is informative and engaging. Spend the afternoon exploring this fascinating city. In the evening, you might like to sample some traditional Scottish cuisine. (FB)

Day 5 Edinburgh – Jedburgh – York

Pause to view the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey in the Scottish borders. Traverse the dramatic landscape of Northumberland National Park on your journey to the Roman city of York. See York Minster and the famous Shambles. Tonight, enjoy a memorable Be My Guest farewell dinner experience.
Stay: Holiday Inn (FB/HD)

Day 6 York – Coventry – Stratford – London

In Coventry, hear the fable of Lady Godiva, who reputedly rode naked on a horse through the city, and see the two contrasting cathedrals. 2012 is the year that Coventry Cathedral will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee – a landmark occasion recognising 50 years of service to Coventry’s community. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitors Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon where the great man spent his early years, and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage. A scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds brings you to London, where your memorable holiday ends! (FB)

Dates and Prices for 2012

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Hotel legend:
D deluxe | SF superior first | F first | MF moderate first | ST superior tourist | T Tourist