Real Britain (Winter 2008/2009)
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London (2 nights) Welcome to London. After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure to relax or to start to explore this exciting capital city.
Day 3 - London sightseeing and at leisure A sightseeing tour with a professional London guide shows us the most famous sights, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Your tour will finish in central London, so the rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - London — Bristol An exciting day awaits us. First we visit Salisbury to see the Gothic Cathedral. Then on via ancient Stonehenge to the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and finally to Bristol. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner in our hotel — the perfect opportunity to really get to know our new fellow travellers and our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Bristol — Lake District Our first stop this morning is the famous Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Then we continue to the fine city of Chester, where we see the Roman Walls, the Tudor architecture and the galleried shops known as the "Rows". Later we head northwards to our hotel in the Lake District. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Lake District — Edinburgh (2 nights) Admire the magnificent scenery which inspired the poet William Wordsworth to write the renowned "Daffodils". Our Tour Director shows us Wordsworth's house, Dove Cottage, and reveals a Hidden Treasure of the region to us all. Then on to Edinburgh with a stop at the Moffat Woollen Centre. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes the elegant New Town, Princes Street, the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and Arthur's seat and a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. The rest of your day is at leisure. Tonight, why not join in an optional Scottish evening with dinner, Highland dancing and bagpipes" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Edinburgh — York Across the Scottish borders to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Then through the Northumberland National Park to the Viking City of York, where our Tour Director shows us the 'Shambles' and magnificent York Minster. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with wine to celebrate our tour together! (Full Breakfast / Full Dinner)
Day 9 - York — London We travel to Coventry, home of Lady Godiva, to see its two cathedrals. Then we continue to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's cottage before a scenic drive through the Cotswolds brings us back to London. (Full Breakfast)
Day 10 - London — USA Today time to bid farewell to our fellow travellers as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 11 - New Year's Eve Highlights: Tour departure 17 Dec will be accommodated in London over Christmas. Tour departure 24 Dec will also be accommodated in London over Christmas and in York on New Year's Eve, giving you the opportunity celebrate in true English style.
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