British Landscapes featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
| Resort: | British Landscapes featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo |
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| Destination: | England, Europe, Scotland, UK & Ireland, United Kingdom, Wales |
| Price From: | £1989.00 |
OverviewSleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with arts and culture these are the landscapes of Britain. Discover them on this memorable journey through England, Scotland and Wales. Sleep in a historic castle. See the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotlands greatest events. Take a scenic journey through the English countryside on a train ride from London to historic York where you will enjoy a privately guided tour. Soak up the pastoral landscapes of the Cotswolds. Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and enjoy dinner at Halls Croft, a 400-year-old Shakespearean family home. Explore London and Edinburgh. Personalize your tour with a choice of included excursions in Stratford and Edinburgh. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge. ItineraryDay 1: Overnight FlightFeel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines the exploration of dramatic history and natural wonders. Day 2: London, England – Tour BeginsYour tour opens in London, the cosmopolitan and historic capital of England. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a traditional English pub. Day 3: LondonThis morning, see the quintessential sights of London with your local guide. View the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard (if held).* Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to independently explore this iconic city. Day 4: London – Train Journey – YorkYour day begins at London Kings Cross, one of Englands most historic railway stations. Board a train and be whisked away to the medieval city of York. Sit back and relax on your journey through stunning countryside. Upon arriving in York, join a local guide for a walking tour of this remarkable city. See the famous York Minster and walk on the Shambles, a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Here youll find great shopping and a street that is so narrow in parts that you can almost reach both sides with your outstretched arms. Tonight, stay within the citys historic walls. Day 5: York – Borders Region, Scotland – EdinburghHead north through the rolling fields on your way to bonnie (lovely in Scottish) Scotland. Stretching across the country you will find Hadrians Wall which once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire. Stop to see this ancient fortification that was begun in A.D. 122 to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Next, drive through Scotlands Borders region before arriving in Edinburgh, the “Athens of the North.” Discover Scotland’s exciting capital city which is rich in beauty and culture. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 6: EdinburghToday its your choice! You may choose to get acquainted with this regal city on a locally guided panoramic city tour via coach. Or, for a different perspective, perhaps youd prefer to join a local expert to explore the city on foot. Both tours include visits to Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels; and the Palace of Holyroodhouse,** the Queens official residence in Edinburgh and former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Later this evening, take your seat at the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotlands greatest events. Day 7: Edinburgh – Lake District, England – Ruthin Castle, WalesOur final stop in Scotland is at the border town of Gretna Green, where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Later, return to England and travel through the picturesque Lake District. In the heart of the Lake District, visit the charming village of Grasmere, home of the poet William Wordsworth. End your day with an overnight stay in beautiful Ruthin Castle, situated in the north of Wales. Day 8: Wales – Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandJourney to Stratford-upon-Avon, your home for the next two nights and birthplace of William Shakespeare, Englands most famous playwright. Step back in time as we visit Shakespeares birthplace. Afterward, its your choice! You may choose to tour Anne Hathaway’s thatch-roofed cottage, the childhood home of the author’s wife; or, perhaps you will choose to enjoy a leisurely cruise along the picturesque Avon River. Day 9: Stratford – Stonehenge – Cotswolds – StratfordComplete your visit to Britain with a trip to the mystical and fascinating Stonehenge before traveling through some of Englands most beautiful countryside. Explore the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds region. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a private farewell dinner at Halls Croft, a 400-year-old Shakespeare-family home. As traditionally costumed actors perform some of the playwrights most renowned scenes, toast the end of a wonderful journey. Day 10: Stratford-upon-Avon – Tour EndsYour journey through Britain ends today. |
