England & Scotland Heritage 2010 - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 12
• Tour Style: Regional
• Destinations: London, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Bristol, Chester, Lake District, Glasgow, Scottish Highlands, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, York, Leeds, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Overnight flight from USA



• Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Time to relax after checking-in to your hotel.
  
  Hotel: Ibis Earls Court



• Day 3 - London at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in this city. (Buffet breakfast)



• Day 4 - London – Stonehenge – Salisbury – Bath – Bristol Our day begins with a drive via the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge to Salisbury where we view the cathedral with the tallest spire in Britain. Then we drive on to the city of Bath, which is famous for the hot springs which were first discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago! You will have the chance to visit the Roman Baths and to admire the elegant Georgian architecture before we continue to our hotel in Bristol where we dine tonight. (Continental breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Ibis Bristol Temple Meads Quay



• Day 5 - Bristol – Chester – Lake District This morning we cross the Severn in to Wales and follow the Wye Valley where we have views of the ruins of Tintern Abbey, only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain and an inspiration to both painters and poets. Then we head north to Chester where we see the Roman Walls, the cathedral and the black and white timbered buildings, known as the Rows. Then we continue to our hotel close to the magnificent Lake District. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn Lancaster



• Day 6 - Lake District – Glasgow Today we visit the village of Grasmere where the poet, William Wordsworth, lived and wrote his most well-known poem, ‘The Daffodils’ and we also enjoy views of spectacular Lake Windermere. Then we head north to the Scottish border and Gretna Green, where eloping couples married against their parents’ wishes. Finally, we cross the Southern Uplands to reach our hotel which is near Glasgow. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Normandy



• Day 7 - Glasgow – Scottish Highlands After an orientation of this vibrant city we drive into the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands. First ‘along the bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond, past Inverary Castle, home to the Dukes of Argyll which is a remarkable and unique piece of architecture incorporating baroque, palladian and gothic styles. Then we continue via pretty Oban and Fort William which lies in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The summit lies at 4,409 feet above sea-level, but the main attraction for mountaineers are the high cliffs of the north face, which are among the highest cliffs in the United Kingdom. Later we arrive in our Highland hotel which is in the well-known Scottish ski-resort of Aviemore. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Macdonalds Highland Resort



• Day 8 - Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (2 nights) We drive through Pitlochry, famous for salmon fishing which has a ‘fish ladder’ on the dam on
  the rivers which enables the salmon to progress upstream in order to spawn. Then we travel on to St. Andrews, where Prince William went to university, but perhaps more famous as the place where golf was born! So we will stop to take a picture of the 18th hole before driving on to the region of Edinburgh, the Scottish capital and our hotel in Larbert. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Premier Inn Falkirk Larbert



• Day 9 - Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure Our guided sightseeing tour this morning shows us the Royal Mile, Princes Street and the famous castle. It is in the courtyard of the castle that the spectacular annual event known as the Edinburgh Tattoo takes place in August as part of the wider Edinburgh Festival. Later there is free time to explore further and to shop for souvenirs. Tonight, maybe enjoy a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipe music? (Full breakfast)



• Day 10 - Edinburgh – York – Leeds This morning we cross the Border country back into England and drive through the Northumberland National Park where we see part of Hadrian’s Wall, which was built to keep out the Scots! Then we continue south, crossing the River Tyne at Newcastle, before arriving in York, reputedly the most haunted city in England. Our Tour Director takes us on a walk through the quaint streets known as the Shambles and we will learn about the Vikings who invaded this part of England and ruled over the city for nearly 100 years. Then we continue to our hotel in Leeds, where we have dinner tonight. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Jurys Inn



• Day 11 - Leeds – Coventry – Stratford-upon-Avon – London We drive through the Midlands to Coventry to view the old and new cathedrals. The decision to build the new cathedral was made only the day after the old one was virtually destroyed by bombing during the ‘Blitz’ in 1940. In 1950 a competition was held to find the most suitable design for the replacement cathedral. The winning controversial design came from Sir Basil Spence and the new
  cathedral was consecrated in 1962. Then on to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon- Avon, with time to explore or shop. Next we travel through the pretty Cotswold countryside as we make our way back to London where it is time to bid farewell to our new-found friends and Tour Director at the end of our tour. (Full breakfast) 



• Day 12 - London – USA This morning, after breakfast it is time to return home at the end of our tour. The London Heathrow Airport Shuttle service is available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)


Overnight flight from USAArrive London London at leisureLondon – Stonehenge – Salisbury – Bath – BristolBristol – Chester – Lake DistrictLake District – GlasgowGlasgow – Scottish HighlandsScottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisureEdinburgh – York – LeedsLeeds – Coventry – Stratford-upon-Avon – LondonLondon – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Stonehenge: See the mysterious and ancient stone circle.
• Salisbury: View the cathedral.
• Bath: Admire the Georgian town.
• Tintern: See the Abbey ruins in the Wye Valley in Wales.
• Chester: See the timbered buildings known as the ‘Rows’.
• Lake District: Visit Wordsworth’s Village, Grasmere.
• Gretna Green: See the Border town famous for eloping couples.
• Glasgow: Enjoy an orientation tour.
• Scottish Highlands: See Loch Lomond, Oban and Fort William.
• St. Andrews: See the famous golf course.
• Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes the Royal Mile, Princes Street and views of the castle.
• Hadrian’s Wall: See some of the remains of this Roman wall.
• York: See York Minster and explore the Shambles.
• Coventry: See the cathedrals.
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit the town where Shakespeare was born.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 continental breakfast and 2 buffet breakfasts in London.
• 7 full English or Scottish breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners
14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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Travel Highlights

• Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
• All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
• Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative if you stay at the recommended London hotel.
• Specialised local guide in Edinburgh.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel on the day of departure and return of the coach tour.
• For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.

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Airport Transfers

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathrow* to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel:
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
• For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
• Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
• In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
• All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
• In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
• Gatwick Airport: For clients flying into London’s Gatwick Airport, Trafalgar recommends the Gatwick Express, see Gatwick Express’s website at: www.gatwickexpress.com
• European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.