British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales

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Tour Operator

Collette Vacations

Offer

Offer valid through 5/31/2010

Duration

10 Days

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Air 1	Overnight Flight	Overnight Flight : Feel 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	London, England - Tour Begins : Your tour begins in London, the magnificent capital of Britain. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3	London	London : This morning, see the quintessential sights of London, hosted by a local guide. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the changing of the guard (when held). London has one of the best live theatre scenes in the world. Later today, enjoy one of London's spectacular theatre* performances. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4	York	London - Cambridge - York : Today you visit Cambridge, home of the famous university which is nearly 800 years old. Later, 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. A visit is included to the magnificent 13th-century York Minster, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in all of Europe. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5	Edinburgh	York - Cheviot Hills - Edinburgh, Scotland : Today, head north through rolling fields covered with thousands of sheep. Stretching over the open moorland you will find Hadrian's Wall, which once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire. Stop to see this ancient fortification that was built in AD 121 in response to repeated barbarian invasions against the Romans. Next, drive through Northumberland National Park and the Cheviot Hills followed by a visit to Jedburgh Woolen Mills. Your day ends in Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North." Enjoy discovering Scotland's exciting capital city which is rich in scenic beauty and culture. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6	Edinburgh	Edinburgh : Enjoy a locally-guided tour of Edinburgh that includes Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels. You will 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. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7	Wales	Edinburgh - Lake District, England - Wales : Your final stop in Scotland is at the border town of Gretna Green where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Here you will discover what it means to be married "over an anvil." Later today you'll return to England and travel through the picturesque English 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 a beautiful castle situated in the north of Wales. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8	Cheltenham	Wales - Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cheltenham : This morning, a brief tour of the castle introduces such niceties as the ladies walk and gardens (and the not-so-nice whipping pit and dungeon). Next, journey to 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. Your day ends in the lovely Cotswolds border town of Cheltenham. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9	Mortimer	Cotswolds - Bath - Stonehenge - Mortimer : A visit to the Cotswolds uncovers sleepy English villages with sheep grazing on the hillsides, and houses and churches made of distinctive honey-colored limestone. Stop in the ancient Roman town of Bath - renowned for more than 2,000 years for its spas and natural hot springs. Visit the Roman Baths Museum to see the elaborate spas, valued since Roman times for their curative properties. Finally, no visit to Britain would be complete without a visit to Stonehenge of Celtic and Druid lore. Your day ends on the grounds of the lovely Wokefield Park Estate, near Reading. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a special farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10	Mortimer	Mortimer - Tour Ends : Your journey through Britain ends today. Today breakfast will be included.

Dates/Pricing

Lodging

	Park Plaza Riverbank		Marriott York
	Apex City Hotel		Ruthin Castle
	The Falcon Hotel

Disclaimer

Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.