15 Day England & Scotland: Castles & Countryside 2018 Itinerary
15 days
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Small Group Tour
3 London, 1 Winchester, 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2 Windermere, 3 Edinburgh, 2 York
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Experience a traditional Afternoon High Tea at world-famous Harrods Visit Chartwell, family home of Winston Churchill, now a museum dedicated to the beloved Prime Minister Experience 700 years of history at romantic 13th century Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn View astounding Avebury Stone Circle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erected over 4500 years ago Walking tour in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, traces the footsteps of William Shakespeare Journey into the unique Cotswold countryside with its charming thatch cottages and rolling hillsides Tour Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and birthplace of Winston Churchill Visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, a World Heritage Site Enjoy a peaceful cruise on stunning Windermere Lake with its breathtaking panoramas Walk through Levens Hall, a grand manor house with its fine Elizabethan interior and topiary garden In dazzling Grasmere visit the resting place of William Wordsworth and tiny Dove Cottage where he once lived Pay respects at the somber Garden of Remembrance and imposing Air Disaster Memorial in Lockerbie Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, floating residence of the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years Visit splendid Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city; view the magnificent crown jewels Tour Stirling Castle and its beautiful gardens, a favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens A walking tour of York reveals the striking medieval center of this ancient city enclosed by towering walls
What's this trip about?
3 London, 1 Winchester, 2 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2 Windermere, 3 Edinburgh, 2 York
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-London, London-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 13 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights London 1 night Winchester 2 nights Stratford-upon-Avon 2 nights Windermere 3 nights Edinburgh 2 nights York Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 22 meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 afternoon tea, 7 dinners with wine (including welcome & farewell dinners) Water, coffee and tea with all meals. Bottled water provided during sightseeing excursions Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
Itinerary
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Welcome to London, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and explore this dynamic city on your own. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers and Tour Manager for a Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Discover London, Afternoon High Tea at Harrods
Today, discover the extraordinary history and pageantry of this grand city. The tour of the trendy West End begins with a drive through fashionable Kensington with its elegant squares and pristine parks. Drive via busy Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster...
DAY 4, Sunday - Churchill’s Chartwell, 13th Century Hever Castle, Winchester’s Cathedral
A morning drive from London takes you into the picturesque Kent countryside to visit Chartwell, the magnificent family home of Sir Winston Churchill, now a museum and shrine to the beloved man who led Great Britain to victory during WWII. Time to walk through the Victori...
DAY 5, Monday - Avebury Stone Circle, Sudeley Castle & Gardens
The day begins in scenic Salisbury in the southern county of Wiltshire; view the ornate medieval cathedral. On to Avebury Stone Circle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erected over 4500 years ago which contains the largest stone circles in Europe. Entering the Cotswold reg...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Stratford-upon-Avon, The Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace
On your walking tour in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, trace the footsteps of William Shakespeare, England’s most famous poet, and playwright. View the thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway lived before visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace on Henley Street,...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Ludlow, Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Windermere
Visual delights lie ahead on your tour of Ludlow, known as ‘the loveliest town in England.’ This magical town with its fine Norman castle is truly an architectural gem. Gently situated on a cliff above the River Teme, Ludlow is gracefully surrounded by the gorgeous south...
DAY 8, Thursday - Windermere Lake Cruise, Levens Hall Gardens
This morning, a peaceful and scenic cruise on Windermere Lake, the largest body of water in England. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of mountain scenery, secluded bays, and wooded islands. A stop at the Victorian town of Bowness with its enchanting historical houses, tea sh...
DAY 9, Friday - Wordsworth’s Grasmere, Lockerbie Memorial, Edinburgh
In dazzling Grasmere with its serene 19th-century architecture, visit the resting place of William Wordsworth at the country church and tiny Dove Cottage where he once lived. Wordsworth wrote some of his most famous poems in Grasmere which he described as “the loveliest ...
DAY 10, Saturday - Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh Castle
The day begins with an illuminating tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover what life was like on board the floating royal residence of the Queen and Royal Family and follow the footsteps of world leaders such as Churchill, Mandela, and Gandhi on a tour of the State ...
DAY 11, Sunday - The Trossachs, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh
Your day begins in the dramatic Trossachs, known as the miniature Scottish Highlands, set on the physical boundary between the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland. Steeped in Scottish history, legend, and myth, and a glorious landscape of lochs, glens and mountains, t...
DAY 12, Monday - Rosslyn Chapel, Abbotsford House, York
Departing Edinburgh, drive to Rosslyn Chapel, with its unique and mysterious carvings that have intrigued artists and visitors since the 15th century. A stop at the state-of-the-art Visitor Centre tells the Chapel’s story from its origins through the Reformation and the ...
DAY 13, Tuesday - York City Tour, Harewood House
A walking tour of York reveals the striking medieval center of this ancient city enclosed by towering 13th-century walls and the cultural and historical wealth of this city that dates back to the Romans, Vikings, and Normans. At the heart of the narrow streets, lies the ...
DAY 14, Wednesday - Cambridge University, London Farewell
En route back to London, stop in delightful Cambridge, a beautiful city framed by the towering spires of its famed university buildings and exquisite architecture that has not changed for centuries. This tranquil university town is bursting with ancient colleges, medieva...
DAY 15, Thursday - Depart England
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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