British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales
Sleepy 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 10-day journey through England, Scotland and Wales. Sleep in a Welsh castle. Visit the historic town of Cambridge. See the natural hot spring baths used by the Romans. Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare. Explore London and Edinburgh. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge. Stroll through historic York.
Visit the historic town of Cambridge, home of the elite university. Explore the picturesque Lake District villages. See the natural hot spring baths that were enjoyed by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Enjoy an overnight stay in a beautiful castle situated in the north of Wales.
Highlights
London, London Theatre Performance**, Cambridge, York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, North Wales, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bath, Stonehenge
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 10 Days
| 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 cosmopolitan and historic 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*. 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 : Head north through the rolling fields on your way to Bonnie ("lovely" in Scottish) Scotland. 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 before arriving 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 Princes Street Gardens to view the illuminated castle above you. 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 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 beautiful Ruthin Castle situated in the north of Wales. Upon arrival, a brief tour of the castle introduces such niceties as the ladies walk and gardens (and the not-so-nice whipping pit and dungeon). Tonight, enjoy a typical Welsh-style dinner followed by traditional entertainment. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 8 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Wales - Stratford-Upon-Avon : Journey to Stratford-Upon-Avon, your home for the next two nights and birthplace 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. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at the magnificent and historical 1,000-year-old Warwick Castle. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 9 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-Upon-Avon - Bath - Stonehenge - Stratford-Upon-Avon : Journey through some of England's most beautiful countryside. 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. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 10 | Tour ends | Stratford-Upon-Avon - Tour Ends : Your journey through Britain ends today. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- The Grosvenor Hotel, London
- Park Inn, York
- Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street, Edinburgh
- Ruthin Castle, Ruthin
- The Falcon Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: 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.
