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$3899
Per Person
May 19-28, 2024
British Landscapes
British Isles
10 Days
13 Meals
Highlights include: Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London.
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from DFW, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
*Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $499 per person
Day 1: Sunday, May 19, 2024 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 dramatic history and natural wonders.
Day 2: Monday, May 20, 2024 Edinburgh, Scotland – Tour
Begins Your tour opens in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover
Scotland’s capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Edinburgh Today visit
Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then it’s your choice! Get acquainted with this regal city on a locally guided tour of the Old Town and New Town via motor
coach -OR- join a local expert and explore the Old Town and Royal Mile on foot. Whichever you choose, you can enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city independently. (B)
Day 4: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Edinburgh – Borders
Region – York, England Say farewell to the rolling hills of Scotland while travelling south through the Borders Region, stopping at Gretna Green, a popular wedding destination. Visit
the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian’s Wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Arrive in the
medieval city of York, which is surrounded by historical city walls. This evening you may join an optional tour to an alehouse to sample a selection of ciders, lagers and ales and
enjoy a farm-to-table dinner. (B)
Day 5: Thursday, May 23, 2024 York – Chester Enjoy a
leisurely morning to explore York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint, narrow streets the locals call Snickelways or maybe visit the city’s famous Minster. End the
day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses. (B, D)
Day 6: Friday, May 24, 2024 Chester – Llangollen, Wales –
Chester, England Embark on a panoramic city tour and then walk through Chester’s Rows. Here you’ll peer into the city’s hidden secrets, hopping in and out of the iconic 2-tiered
shopping galleries with a local guide. Cross over into Wales and discover Llangollen, one of the country’s most picturesque villages. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea served in a former
chapel, with sandwiches and cakes, before returning to Chester. (B)
Day 7: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Chester – Stratford-upon-Avon
Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. This afternoon, visit the Bard’s birthplace – the childhood home of William Shakespeare. After touring the home, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner. (B, D)
Day 8: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Stratford-upon-Avon –
Oxford – London Bid adieu to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, it’s your choice! Glide gently past Oxford’s spires on a traditional
punting boat experience -OR- join an expert local guide for a walking tour, including one of the Colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Lunch is at a historic pub. Continue
on to London, England’s storied capital city. (B, L)
Day 9: Monday, May 27, 2024 London Take in the sites of
London on a tour of the city’s quintessential sights. Begin with a walking tour of Westminster, where you see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue to
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of His Majesty The King, and make your way past St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Today you may join an optional tour to the
Tower of London, with lunch at a traditional pub. This afternoon is yours to explore this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. This evening, toast the end of a wonderful journey during
a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 London – Tour Ends Your
journey through Britain comes to a close today. (B)
Itinerary
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 dramatic history and natural wonders.
Edinburgh, Scotland – Tour Begins
Your tour opens in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland’s capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening, get a taste of contemporary Scottish fare as you join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner highlighting the flavors of Scotland.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Edinburgh
Today, it’s your choice! Get acquainted with this regal city on a locally guided tour of the city via coach -OR- join a local expert and explore the city on foot. Both tours include visits to Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse,* the Queen’s official Edinburgh residence and the former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city independently.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Edinburgh – Borders Region – York, England
Say farewell to the rolling hills of Scotland while travelling south through the Borders Region. Stop to visit the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian’s Wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Upon arrival in the medieval city of York, enjoy a brief orientation tour to get the lay of the land. Tonight, stay within the historic walled section of the city.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
York – Chester
Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint, narrow streets the locals call Snickelways or maybe visit the city’s famous Minster. End the day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Chester – Llangollen, Wales – Chester, England
Embark on a panoramic city tour and then walk through Chester’s Rows. Here you’ll peer into the city’s hidden secrets, hopping in and out of the iconic 2-tiered shopping galleries with a local guide. Cross over into Wales and discover Llangollen, one of the country’s most picturesque villages. See the area from a different perspective when you sail along the top of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Admire the view from the tall, bridge-like waterway, towering more than 120 feet above the landscape below.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Chester – Stratford-upon-Avon
Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. This afternoon visit the Bard’s birthplace – the childhood home of William Shakespeare. After touring the home, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a private dinner at Hall’s Croft, a 400-year-old Shakespeare family home, while actors in traditional costume perform some of Shakespeare’s most renowned scenes.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stratford-upon-Avon – Oxford – London
Bid adieu to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, it’s your choice! Glide gently past Oxford’s spires on a traditional punting boat experience -OR- join an expert local guide for a walking tour, including one of the Colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Continue on to London, England’s storied capital city.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
London
Take in the sites of London on a panoramic tour of the city’s quintessential sights, making your way past famous icons including the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Royal Buckingham Palace. Today is yours to explore this cosmopolitan and dynamic city at your leisure. Perhaps you will take an optional excursion to infamous Tower of London. This evening, toast the end of a wonderful journey during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
London – Tour Ends
Your journey through Britain comes to a close today.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
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