A Taste Of Britain

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This 7-day vacation offers a perfect sampling of the English countryside, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Lowlands. Depart London to see some of England's highlights including the university city of Cambridge, beautiful Belvoir Castle, and the medieval city of York. In Scotland, enjoy visits to Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House; Edinburgh and its mighty castle; and Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Then journey through the tranquil Lake District and take a walking tour in Chester. At Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon explore the Bard's birthplace. Top off your exciting vacation with a stay in London, and perhaps an evening cruise on the River Thames.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

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Day 2 - London, United Kingdom

 
Arrival in London England.
Hotels

Uniformed Tour Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. After checking into your hotel and an afternoon at leisure.

River Cruises

We recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner followed by a guided illuminations cruise on the River Thames.

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Day 3 - York, United Kingdom

 
London–Cambridge–York.
Sightseeing

After a hearty English breakfast, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart London at 8 a.m. for a day of northbound travel packed with attractions: the beautiful university city of Cambridge, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning; BELVOIR CASTLE, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, which houses one of England’s finest private art collections. In York follow your Tour Director on a walking tour through a maze of quaint medieval streets, including the narrow Shambles. Stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then explore its treasures. Before dinner at your hotel in York join your Tour Director for a toast to happy touring with a congenial group. (FB,D)

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Day 4 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
York–Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sightseeing

First today inspect a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. Vistas of wild Northumberland National Park on the way to the Scottish border, then Jedburgh Abbey ruins and glimpses of the house of Mary, Queen of Scots before a fascinating guided visit to Sir Walter Scott’s ABBOTSFORD HOUSE. Arrive later this afternoon in Edinburgh, the elegant capital city. Tonight an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.

Performing Arts

For departure numbers 0804, 0811, and 0818 the optional Scottish evening is replaced with included tickets for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands which takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (FB)

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Day 5 - Chester, United Kingdom

 
Edinburgh–Lake District–Chester, England.
Sightseeing

Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, visit Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. In the tranquil Lake District, often considered the finest of England’s national parks, take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere.

Sightseeing

Spend the night at Chester, the historic walled city on the River Dee. (FB,D)

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Day 6 - London, United Kingdom

 
Chester–Stratford–London.
Sightseeing

On this morning’s Chester walking tour see the Roman remains, the black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the “Rows.” In Stratford-upon-Avon take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, and stroll through the picturesque town. Skirting the Cotswold Hills, return to London around 4 p.m.

Performing Arts

How about celebrating the success of your vacation by taking in a West End show tonight? (FB)

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Day 7 - London, United Kingdom

 
Departure flight.
Airport Transfers

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)

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