British Landscapes (10 Days starting from $1,799)

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British Landscapes
10 Days starting from $1,799

Countries Visited:
England, Scotland, Wales

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	Europe Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3365

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About This Tour

On your journey through England, Scotland and Wales, you'll experience a theatre performance in London, an evening of dinner and local entertainment in Edinburgh, and an overnight stay at Ruthin Castle. You'll see the must-see sites in London including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Stop in Cambridge, home of the famous university; and in York, don't miss the magnificent 13th-century Minster, thought to be one of the finest cathedrals in all of Europe. A two-night stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, allows you to tour its famous highlights including Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels. You'll delight in the rolling countryside and charming villages of the area known as the Cotswolds. All along the way, there will be beautiful vistas at every turn, from the pastoral scenes of England's Lake District, to the ancient structures of Bath, to the quaint charm of Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.

What's Included
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Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Meals
8 Breakfasts (B); 6 dinners (D)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

LONDONCrowne Plaza-The City

YORKYork Marriott

EDINBURGHParamount Carlton Hotel

RUTHINBodelwyddan Castle or Ruthin Castle

STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAlveston Manor or Swan's Nest Hotel. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
See the rolling countryside of Wales, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and feel the vibrant energy of England on a trip that combines the exploration of dramatic history and natural wonders.

Day 2
Warwickshire, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Warwickshire, at the stunning Walton Manor estate. Walk its expansive grounds, or indulge in a spa treatment. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your travel companions.

Day 3
Warwickshire -Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cotswolds - Bristol
This morning, visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, the home town of William Shakespeare, England’s most famous playwright. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps, visiting his birthplace as well as his wife’s thatch-roofed home, Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Next, a drive through the Cotswolds uncovers sleepy English villages with sheep grazing on the hillsides. See houses and churches made of distinctive honey-colored limestone. A stop will be made at one of these quaint townships famous for their unique shops. End your day in the lively town of Bristol.

Day 4
Bristol - Bath - Ruthin, Wales
Today, visit the ancient Roman town of Bath - renowned for more than 2,000 years for its spas and natural hot springs. This world heritage city is known for its beautiful Georgian architecture and rich history. Visit the Roman Baths Museum to see the elaborate spas, valued since Roman times for their curative properties. Continue your journey into Wales where you will enjoy an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Before dinner, enjoy a guided castle tour.

Day 5
Wales - Lake District - Edinburgh, Scotland
Today, travel through the picturesque English Lake District. See the charming villages of Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere, home of the poet William Wordsworth. Continue to Scotland where your first stop is in the border town of Gretna Green. Learn what it means to be married “over an anvil”. During a visit to the Old Blacksmith’s shop you’ll hear stories about generations of runaway couples and why they came here to be married. Your final destination is Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North." Enjoy discovering Scotland''s exciting capital city rich in scenic beauty and culture.

Day 6
Edinburgh
Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh that includes Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels. Get a glimpse at what life is like for the royals during your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse*, the Queen''s official residence in Edinburgh, and once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots*. Your evening is at leisure to sample one of Edinburgh’s fine restaurants and perhaps take an evening stroll through the Princes Street Gardens to view the illuminated castle.

Day 7
Edinburgh - York, England
Today you head south through rolling fields covered with thousands of sheep. This afternoon, stroll through the medieval city of York and the famous “Shambles,” a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Here you’ll find great shopping and a street that is so narrow in parts that you can almost reach both sides with your outstretched arms. See the magnificent 13th-century York Minster, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in all of Europe.

Day 8
York-Cambridge-London
This morning you visit Cambridge, home of the famous university which is nearly 800 years old. Continue to the vibrant city of London. This afternoon, see the quintessential sights of London, hosted by a local guide. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

Day 9
London
The morning and early afternoon are yours to explore London. See world treasures at the British Museum, or meet a Beefeater at the Tower of London. London has one of the best live theatre scenes in the world. Later today, enjoy one of London’s spectacular theatre performances*.

Day 10
London - Tour Ends
Your journey through Britain ends today in London.

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Days and features are interchangeable. Due to tour scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 AM. On some dates the theatre performance may be a matinee rather than an evening performance. The Palace of Holyrood House may occasionally be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions. Passengers arriving in Edinburgh between August 1-23, 2008 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show. Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. Collette air passengers will depart from the London airport and all Collette transfers will depart from Stratford-upon-Avon for the London airport. This Trip Requires a Passport.

Highlight Experiences:

Get acquainted with London on a locally guided sightseeing tour.

Enjoy an overnight stay on the grounds of a beautiful castle situated in the north of Wales.

A 2-night stay in scenic Edinburgh allows you to embrace the beauty of this great city, including its famous Edinburgh Castle.

Tour of Edinburgh that includes Edinburgh Castle. Also a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh.

You'll walk in Shakespeare's footsteps, visiting his birthplace as well as the childhood home of his wife.
br>Passengers arriving in Edinburgh between August 1-23, 2008 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show.

Days and features are interchangeable.

Due to tour scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 AM.

On some dates the theatre performance may be a matinee rather than an evening performance.

The Palace of Holyrood House may occasionally be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions.

Passengers arriving in Edinburgh between August 1-23, 2008 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show.

Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

Collette air passengers will depart from the London airport and all Collette transfers will depart from Stratford-upon-Avon for the London airport.
This Trip Requires a Passport.

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