GEMS OF BRITAIN – 4 day
(3 nights) TOUR
Day 1: London - Cambridge
- York - Darlington - We meet our
Tour Manager then drive to Cambridge, described as the 'loveliest city in England'
and home of one of England's finest universities. We walk among the colleges,
including magnificent King’s College, then on to York. Exploring inside the
ancient city walls, we see the maze of narrow medieval streets (including the
quaintly-named ‘Shambles’) and the 13th century Minster, England's largest
Cathedral. There's also time to browse in York's tempting shops before we
continue to our hotel for dinner. (D)
Day 2: Darlington -
Jedburgh - Edinburgh - Scotland
today, across the wild Northumberland moors. Our route leads us past the
romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey and across the River Tweed, to
reach Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland. Our afternoon guided
tour shows us the best of the city of Edinburgh - the stately Royal mile, ancient
St. Giles Cathedral and 18th century New Town. We visit the castle, dominating
the city from its rocky crag. Tonight, there may be the opportunity to enjoy a
grand Scottish night out, complete with haggis and the skirl of the pipes. (B)
Day 3: Edinburgh - Gretna
- Lake District - Chester - Our
first stop is at a Scottish woollen mill, before continuing to Gretna Green,
for centuries the destination of eloping English lovers. We witness the
traditional ‘anvil ceremony’ in the blacksmith's shop, then cross the border
into England. A scenic wonderland awaits us - the rugged mountains and tranquil
dales of the Lake District, inspiration to a host of English poets, before
arriving in Chester for our overnight stay. (BD)
Day 4: Chester -
Stratford - London - First, the
ancient Roman city of Chester, with its quaint 'black and white' shopping
arcades and enclosing walls. Next, a stop at the world-famous Wedgwood China Factory,
then on to picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare. We
walk in the footsteps of the bard to visit his birthplace. Another scenic drive
this afternoon takes us through the villages of the Cotswolds, with their
thatched cottages, the prettiest part of the English countryside. Return to
London at around 6:00 pm depending on traffic. (B)
2009 Interline rates
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$659.00
Adults sharing triple $599.00 Single Supplement |
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