| Highlights:
Tour of Cambridge * Tour of York * Tour of Edinburgh * Tour of Chester * Entry to Edinburgh Castle * Entry to Anvil Ceremony * Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace
Day 1: London - Cambridge - York - Darlington
We meet our Tour Manager then drive to Cambridge, described as the 'loveliest city in England' and home of one of England's finest universities. We walk among the colleges, including magnificent King’s College, then on to York. Exploring inside the ancient city walls, we see the maze of narrow medieval streets (including the quaintly-named ‘Shambles’) and the 13th century Minster, England's largest Cathedral. There's also time to browse in York's tempting shops before we continue to our hotel for dinner. (D)
Day 2: Darlington - Jedburgh - Edinburgh
Scotland today, across the wild Northumberland moors. Our route leads us past the romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey and across the River Tweed, before we head for Edinburgh we stop at Rosslyn Chapel as featured in the Da Vinci Code. Then on to Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland. Our afternoon guided tour shows us the best of the city of Edinburgh - the stately Royal mile, ancient St. Giles Cathedral and 18th century New Town. We visit the castle, dominating the city from its rocky crag. Tonight, there may be the opportunity to enjoy a grand Scottish night out, complete with haggis and the skirl of the pipes. (B)
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Day 3: Edinburgh - Lake District - Liverpool
Our first stop is Gretna to attend the Anvil Ceremony in the Blacksmiths shop, and then back into England. A scenic wonderland awaits us – the rugged mountains and tranquil dales of the Lake District, inspiration to a host of English poets, before arriving in Liverpool for our overnight stay. (BD)
Day 4: Liverpool - Chester - Stratford - London
This morning we will visit Chester to see the unique black and white ‘Rows’ and the town walls, which encircle them once manned by Roman legionnaires. We also see the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. Our next a stop is the world famous Wedgwood China Factory, then on to picturesque Stratford upon Avon, home of William Shakespeare. We walk in the footsteps of the bard to visit his birthplace. Another scenic drive this afternoon takes us through the villages of the Cotswolds, with their thatched cottages, the prettiest part of the English countryside. Return to London at around 18.00hrs depending on traffic. (B)
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DAYS OF OPERATION: ALL YEAR – MONDAYS
TOUR STARTS: DAY 1 - 07.00(AM) - THISTLE MARBLE ARCH
TOUR ENDS: DAY 4 - 18.30
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