Taste of Britain - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 8
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Stoke-on-Trent

Itinerary

• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.



• Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore this exciting capital city.
  
  Hotel: Copthorne & Millennium at Chelsea (2 nights)



• Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure There are many major sights included on today's morning sightseeing tour. Then, the rest of the day is free to explore or maybe shop at the world’s most famous store, Harrod’s. In the evening London theatre beckons! (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - London – Stratford – Coventry – York – Darlington Greetings from our Tour Director as we make our way through the Chiltern Hills to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. We continue to Coventry and see the ruins of the Cathedral, destroyed during World War II and the new cathedral. Then to York where our Tour Director takes us on a fascinating walking tour including the city walls, the ‘Shambles’ and a Hidden Treasure! Finally we will have the chance to visit the beautiful Minster. We continue to our hotel for a Welcome Drink and dinner. (Continetal Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Blackwell Grange



• Day 5 - Darlington – Hadrian’s Wall – Edinburgh After breakfast we travel north to see Hadrian’s Wall. Then, through the Northumberland National Park and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before continuing to Edinburgh. On arrival, sightseeing with a local guide shows us Princes Street with its elegant shops, dominated by the imposing Castle,
  the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and the Devil’s seat. Then we visit the ‘new town’ with its beautiful Georgian architecture, see the new Scottish Parliament buildings and enjoy a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn North



• Day 6 - Edinburgh – Lake District – Chester Area (Runcorn) First stop is Gretna Green, where traditionally, young couples would elope against their parents’ wishes in a ceremony performed across the blacksmith’s anvil. We cross into England and drive through the English Lake District to Grasmere, birthplace of the poet, William Wordsworth. Then along the shores of Lake Windermere, through scenery reminiscent of Wordsworth’s magical poetry, to Liverpool, where our orientation tour takes in the refurbished docks, the Liver building and both Cathedrals. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner in our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn (Runcorn)



• Day 7- Chester Area (Runcorn) – Wedgwood – London First stop, medieval Chester, where our walking tour will show us the famous ‘Rows’ and the Cathedral. Next, our journey takes us into Staffordshire to visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Time to pick up some bargains in fine china before returning to London. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Millenium at Chelsea



• Day 8 - London – USA After breakfast, time to bid farewell to new-found friends and Britain on your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive London London sightseeing & at leisureLondon – Stratford – Coventry – York – DarlingtonDarlington – Hadrian’s Wall – EdinburghEdinburgh – Lake District – Chester Area (Runcorn)Chester Area (Runcorn) – Wedgwood – LondonLondon – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• London: Sightseeing tour.
• Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakes­peare's hometown.
• Coventry See the old and new Cathedrals.
• York Orientation including the Minster and the 'Shambles'.
• Hadrian's Wall See the ruins.
• Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
• Edinburgh Visit the magnificent Castle.
• Gretna Green Visit this historic site for eloping couples.
• Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth's picturesque village.
• Liverpool Orientation Tour
• Chester Visit the historic city.
• Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Wedg­wood Pottery Centre (when open).
• Scenic drives: Chiltern Hills, Northumberland National Park, Scottish Borderlands, English Lake District.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Darlington
• 2 Buffet breakfasts and 1 Continental breakfast in London
• 3 full English breakfasts on tour
• 1 three-course dinner
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Runcorn
8 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
• A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
• The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London Hotel
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• 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.
• 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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