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The best selection of siteseeing tours throughout Great Britain , Ireland and Europe Described as 'the loveliest castle in the world' by Lord Conway, Leeds Castle sits in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands, deep in the heart of the magnificent Kent countryside.
Days of departure:
April to September: Daily
October to March: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Check-in time: 8:30am -8:45am
Return(approx.): 6:30pm
Departure point: 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
PRICE 74 GBP ADULT
CHILD AND SENIOR 69.00
Described as 'the loveliest castle in the world' by Lord Conway, Leeds Castle sits in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands, deep in the heart of the magnificent Kent countryside.
Golden Tours and Leeds Castle have the ultimate Tudor treat for you! Upon arrival at Leeds Castle you will be greeted by your guide. Discover the history of this magical castle and sample a glass of mead as Henry VIII would have! (During the summer months, the Mead is unavailable on Saturdays).
Centre of English Christianity and home to a succession of 104 Archbishops since Augustine, Canterbury is a magnificent medieval city that’s a must for any history buff. Discover the scene of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s gruesome murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Learn the intriguing history behind this captivating masterpiece of medieval architecture. Marvel at the cathedral’s spectacular stained glass windows, many of which have survived from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
Tantalise your taste buds with a traditional two course meal.
White Cliffs of Dover
Visit the gateway to England and admire the famous the White Cliffs of Dover and grab a photo opportunity with a stunning stretch of the coastline that faces continental Europe. You'll also see Dover Castle, a commanding medieval fortress rising over the English Channel and a key film location in 'The Other Boleyn Girl'.
Overlooking the River Thames, Greenwich is a stunning World Heritage site bustling with fine maritime landmarks. See the Old Royal Naval College designed by Sir Christopher Wren, as well as the Royal Observatory and world-famous Cutty Sark, a fascinating 19th-century clipper ship.
Get a fresh perspective on London’s attractions with our River Thames boat ride from Greenwich to Embankment Pier, passing Tower Bridge and stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral along the route.
This tour will finish at Embankment Pier in London at around 6.30pm.
Why not follow in the footsteps of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge or take in the places where the Fab Four worked and played in London. The walking tour you decide to go on will surely captivate you, with it being an experience to truly remember.
We journey from the Old Town towards the New Town and climb Calton Hill to see the National Monument and admire the view towards Arthur’s Seat, a 250m high rocky crag that lies within the whole city. We will learn of Scotland’s writers, Robbie Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, view their memorials and see where they lived.
After a guide drive through the elegant 18th century squares and terraces of the New Town we transfer you to your nearby accommodation and a chance to have a late lunch and explore some of the excellent free museums your guide will have talked about on the tour. Perhaps a visit to the National Museum of Scotland or one of the many free art galleries? Later on there is a chance to meet up with your guide and the group in one of Edinburgh’s atmospheric old inns to sample some local ales and whisky, it is a great opportunity for you to get to know some other fellow group members on the tour and we promise you’ll enjoy our evenings just as much as the sightseeing.
· The Diamond Jubilee Walking Tour
· The Beatles London Walking Tour
· Private visit to Leeds Castle
· Entry to Canterbury Cathedral
· Thames boat ride
· Transportation by air-conditioned coach
· Professional guide
· Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels. You will be taken to our departure point to board your tour.
· Gratuities
· Hotel return
· Lunch
Days of departure:
April to September: Daily
Check-in time: 8:30am -8:45am
Return(approx.): 6:30pm
Departure point: 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
PRICE 74 GBP ADULT
CHILD AND SENIOR 69.00
In a little over an hours time our journey to the University city of Oxford will be complete. Heading west over the Chiltern Hills we descend down to the Thames valley to this 'city of dreaming spires' and take a walking tour amongst the cloisters and quadrangles of Britain's oldest University, founded in 1167.
Spires, Shires and Sonnets - Oxford, Central Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford
Departs every Thursday and Sunday from between 01 March and 28 October 2012*
Departs every Thursday from 01 November 2012 and 28 February 2013
In a little over an hours time our journey to the University city of Oxford will be complete. Heading west over the Chiltern Hills we descend down to the Thames valley to this 'city of dreaming spires' and take a walking tour amongst the cloisters and quadrangles of Britain's oldest University, founded in 1167. Ivy clad medieval college buildings compete for space with Georgian shops and ancient churches around busy streets which both 'Town and Gown' call home. Our guided walking tour will take you into the heart of this land of hallowed academia, to the Bodleian Library, to the Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre and selected colleges.
After a break we head out to the nearby Cotswold hills. Here we can find the little back roads taking us away from the busy highways. We meander down country lanes, through villages of honey coloured stone, to Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold and to the charming twins of Upper and Lower Slaughter. A stop for a leisurely lunch is made in one of these places then we set off to Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire.
Known the world over as the birthplace of the great poet William Shakespeare we, quite rightly, take you to the house where he was born (entry included) and to Holy Trinity church where he was both baptised and buried. Many other centuries-old houses survive, some of these have associations with the writer. After a guided tour of the town and some free time we continue for a photo stop at Anne Hathaway's cottage, a beautiful timber-framed thatched farmhouse that was Shakespeare's wife's childhood home before we finally continue on our journey south to London.
Price Includes
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Guided walking tour of Oxford
• Visit to Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold and to the charming twins of Upper and Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds
• Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace
• Guided tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
• All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London
Why choose this tour?
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 16 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing- No Time Wasted Travelling around London- Great Value for Money
Departure Information
07.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
07.50AM Outside main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods (MAP)
08.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
This tour normally ends by 7pm
This tour is also available on a daily basis for small groups - contact us for details.
Adults 89 GPB
Child 79 GBP
We think this is a truly amazing tour to a part of the UK which has a completely different landscape and culture. Your driver/guide is very familiar with the wonderful areas that you will see, ranging from the quaint Roman city of Chester to the impressive mountain and coastal regions of North Wales, which form part of the Snowdonia National Park.
Departs Saturdays from Central London = Ask for dates or request booking
179 GBP Adults
159 GBP Child
We think this is a truly amazing tour to a part of the UK which has a completely different landscape and culture. Your driver/guide is very familiar with the wonderful areas that you will see, ranging from the quaint Roman city of Chester to the impressive mountain and coastal regions of North Wales, which form part of the Snowdonia National Park. You will even travel on an old narrow-guage steam-train from the old port of Porthmadog to the heights of Blanneau Ffestiniog and you will stay in one of what we think is one of the best locations in North Wales.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Chester, North Wales Coast, Conwy Castle Walls, Snowdonia Mountains, Steam Train Ride to Mountain
TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY ONE (Saturday):
> 7.00 am Minibus departs Cambridge from Parkside Police Station to London to meet the rest of the the passengers
> 8.30 am Minibus departs from International Students House, Great Portland Street, London MAP
We travel north and head for the Roman and Medieval city of Chester. With over 2000 years of history, this is one of Europe's top heritage sites. The city is surrounded by walls and also has military museums and a Roman Amphitheatre. After our visit we make the short journey across the border into Wales, visiting some truly amazing scenery on the North Wales coast. We stop briefly in the fishing village of Conwy, home to one of the most imposing Castles in Britain, Conwy Castle. Built on a rock overlooking the city the castle was built by the English King Edward the First to ‘contain' the Welsh. We have time to walk the ancient walls, see the smallest house in Britain and take in the beautiful harbour. After sunset at the Great Orm, we end the day at our friendly guest house.
DAY TWO (Sunday):
> 8.30 depart from hotel.
After brief visits to Caernarfon (with an even grander example of English Edward's castles) and to the village with the long name, we head into Snowdonia with photo/walkabout stops such as the exquisite lake Llyn Padarn, the Pass of Llanberis and the village of Beddgelert where your guide will tell you its sad history.
Included in the tour price is a memorable steam train ride into the mountains at the end of which you revert to the bus for the return to London - hopefully with time before re-entering England to marvel at one of the world's greatest engineering achievements and one which helped put the "Great" into Great Britain.
Price Includes
• Guided tour through magnificent mountain and coastal scenery of North Wales, including the Snowdonia National Park
• Visit to historic town of Chester
• Visit to Conwy Castle's outer walls
• Steam train ride into the mountains
• Travel by luxury minibus - maximum 16 seats
• 1 night's accommodation in ensuite twin bedded rooms
• Services of a tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Breakfast in the hotel on day 2
All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in good quality family run hotels. Rooms are twin or double bedded and all have private bathroom/toilet and television. Please note our regular accommodation does not have a lift. If you require first floor accommodation, please specify when booking.
Please note, due to the very nature of this tour the route and itinerary are subject to weather and road conditions and therefore may be changed while the tour is in progress.
• 05.45 AM From outside Ramsgate railway station
• 06.20 AM From outside Canterbury East railway station
• 07.00 AM From, outside Cambridge Police Station, Parkside -
• 08.30 AM From International Students' House, 229 Great Portland Street, LondonW1W 5PN -
• 09.30 AM From outside WHSmith newsagent, Welcome Break Service Station Oxford, Junction 8A M40 Motorway, Thame Road, Waterstock, Oxfordshire, OX33 1LJ - see below for more details
If you are joining this tour in London, the meeting point is in the car park (just outside reception). ISH is directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station but also a very easy walk from Warren Street, Regent's Park and Baker Street tube stations.
If you are joining this tour near Oxford, you will need to make your own way to and from and from Oxford Motorway Service Station at Junction 8a of the M40 Motorway. We recommend using a local taxi company. We normally arrive back at the same location by 8pm on Sundays.
This tour normally ends by 9pm in London. If you are travelling onwards to Cambridge, Ramsgate or Canterbury, the final arrival time will vary, as the feeder service that we provide links in with our other tours. If we are unable to transfer you by our own transportation, we will provide free rail or coach transfers to Cambridge, Canterbury or Ramsgate. In the event that public transport (rail or coach) does not offer a practical and convenient service, International Friends will provide travel by taxi, minibus or coach.
Departs Saturdays from Central London = Ask for dates or request booking
179 GBP Adults
159 GBP Child
After an early start we drive in a westerly direction, calling in at Oxford for a guided tour of the city. Next we travel a short distance to discover one of England's most beautiful regions – the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are full of colour all year round!
Departs most Saturdays from Central London
Adults 169GBP
Child 149 GBP
Tour Highlights:
Fully Guided small group tour of Oxford, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Upper Slaughter, Lower Slaughter, Bibury – described as the most beautiful village in England, –Guided tour of Bath, visit to beautiful villages of Castle Combe and Lacock, and entrance to Stonehenge included
Small Group Promise - No more than 16 clients per driver/guide
DAY 1 - After an early start we drive in a westerly direction, calling in at Oxford for a guided tour of the city. Next we travel a short distance to discover one of England's most beautiful regions – the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are full of colour all year round! Here you will find rolling hills and pretty villages and market towns full of character. Our journey this morning takes us to the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. In the early afternoon, we drive along one of the most charming narrow back-road routes in the Cotswolds, where large coaches are not allowed to visit in what has been described as England's most beautiful village - Bibury. This is in the heart of the Cotswolds and what we might consider to be the real England with its old country pubs, traditional village stores and well kept gardens.
DAY 2 - Today we visit Bath where we take a guided tour of the city centre. At the end of the walking tour of the city, we include your entrance into the Roman Baths. Bath, which is one of England's most popular tourist attractions. Bath is the most complete and best preserved Georgian city in Britain. The spa was used by the Romans, and the remains of the Roman baths are still there to be seen today, beside the 18th century Pump Room.
After Bath, we travel to Lacock, a small 13th century village which remains mostly untouched by modern development.
Then next we go to see another world famous site – Stonehenge. The construction of Stonehenge started around 3,000BC and the site was built over a 1500 year period. Your entrance fee to Stonehenge is included in the price. We return to London and Cambridge by mid evening.
This tour includes:
• Guided tour of Oxford
• Visit to Burford
• Visit to Stow-on-the-Wold - pretty Cotswolds market village
• Visit to Upper and Lower Slaughter
• Visit to Bibury – described as the most beautiful village in England!!!
• Bath – fully guided city tour plus entrance to the Roman Baths with audio guide
• Visit to Lacock and Castle Combe
• Entrance to Stonehenge with audio guided tour
• Optional evening visit to nearby pub (food/drink extra)
• Hotel accommodation in twin bedded room with private shower, toilet and TV
• Breakfast at hotel
• Return travel from your chosen departure location by luxury minibus
• North Bristol Express By Holiday Inn
• Your accommodation is included in the price of your tour on a bed and breakfast basis. The price you pay is based on 2 people sharing a twin or double bedded room. Twin rooms comprise of 2 single beds or 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed, depending on the hotel's room availability on the date of your tour. If you would like a single room for 1 person we offer an upgrade for just £30 extra.
• Single travellers can avoid paying a single supplement by sharing a twin room (as described above) with another person (of the same sex) from the tour group. We arrange this service automatically, unless you select the single upgrade option when you are making your booking. If you prefer not to use a sofa bed, we recommend upgrading to a single room at the time of booking.
• We always try to get your preferred room choice. if you need further help, please contact our office staff by phone or email.
• 05.45 AM From outside Ramsgate railway station
• 06.20 AM From outside Canterbury East railway station
• 07.00 AM From, outside Cambridge Police Station, Parkside -
• 08.30 AM From International Students' House, 229 Great Portland Street, LondonW1W 5PN -
• 10.00 AM From outside Mortons Cafe (near Tourist Information Centre), Broad Street,Oxford - See information below for returning back to Oxford.
• If you are joining this tour in London, the meeting point is in the car park (just outside reception). ISH is directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station but also a very easy walk from Warren Street, Regent's Park and Baker Street tube stations.
This tour normally ends by 6pm in London. If you are travelling onwards to Cambridge, Ramsgate or Canterbury, the final arrival time will vary, as the feeder service that we provide links in with our other tours. If we are unable to transfer you by our own transportation, we will provide free rail or coach transfers to Cambridge, Canterbury or Ramsgate. In the event that public transport (rail or coach) does not offer a practical and convenient service, International Friends will provide travel by taxi, minibus or coach.
If you are joining this tour in Oxford, the tour will end in London and you will need to make your own way back to Oxford. Bus services operate from every 10 minutes and cost between £7 and £14 single - click here to see coach services back to Oxford by Oxford Tube. We recommend booking onward travel arrangements back to Oxford after 7pm.
This is without question the best value tour available to this region, combining the Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge over a leisurely 2 days. This tour is driven and guided by a friendly driver who is very familar with the area its many back-roads. This means that you will venture off the beaten track to see and enjoy some of the area's most beautiful places. Your transport for this tour is in a spacious luxury 16 seat minibus with large windows and the ability to travel down some the narrow lanes which are not normally used by large coaches. We promise you a first-class experience and memories that you will treasure for many years!
Please note that as this tour is normally heavily subscribed, it may be necessary to make your reservation well in advance, especially if you are booking flights to or from the UK to coincide with a specific tour date.
I had simply an amazing time. Thank you Martin and Paul for providing us with such an enjoyable trip. I haven't had such a relaxing yet fun-filled trip like this for a long time. I will definitely recommend the trip to my friends. Thanks again for a great weekend - sorry about the hand writing - my hands are freezing :)
Departs most Saturdays from Central London
Adults 169GBP
Child 149 GBP
From only £370, and exclusively for 18-35s, this 4 day UK tour is packed with fun and adventure as we travel through beautiful English and Welsh countryside, visiting historic landmarks and vibrant cities.
From only £370, and exclusively for 18-35s, this 4 day UK tour is packed with fun and adventure as we travel through beautiful English and Welsh countryside, visiting historic landmarks and vibrant cities.
We meet at The King William IV, 111 Grosvenor Road in Central London and head straight for prehistoric Stonehenge before visiting the City of Bath. Our overnight stop is in Wales.
o See the pre-historic monument of Stonehenge
o Explore the historic City of Bath
o Visit the Roman Baths
We spend the morning in the Brecon Beacons National Park then move on to Stratford-upon-Avon, before travelling to Liverpool.
o Scenic walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park
o Explore the town of Stratford–upon-Avon
o Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace
o Experience the nightlife in Liverpool
Today we have most of the day to explore the cultural city of Liverpool before moving on to York late afternoon.
o Explore Liverpool’s Albert Dock
o Discover the Beatles Story
o Visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum (Titanic collection)
o Evening walk in York
On our final day we have the morning free to discover York before travelling to Sherwood Forest (Legendary home of Robin Hood) then back to the Meeting Point in London to say our goodbyes.
o Enjoy the Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage of York
o See York Minster
o Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre *
o Walk along Shambles
o Shopping in York
o Visit Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
o See the 800 year old Major Oak
You don't have to participate in the optional extras to enjoy our tours - it's entirely up to you how you spend you free time! Please note that local conditions and passenger requests may adapt the tour itinerary. *Optional activities paid locall
o All transportation within the tour
o 20KG luggage allowance
o 3 nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Hotels or High Quality Hostels
o Services of a BOBH Tour Leader and Crew
From only £370, and exclusively for 18-35s
Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town.
Adult 79 GBP
Child 69 GBP
· Small group tour of Oxford and Cambridge
· Walking Tour of Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires'
· See the Bodleian Library
· Visit Christ Church College, where Harry Potter was filmed
· Walking tour of Cambridge
· See the Bridge of Sighs and take a guided tour of the King's College chapel
1 April to 30 September 2012: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Check-in time: 8:30am -8:45am
Return (approx.): 7:00pm
Departure point: 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town.
A treat for moviegoers of all ages, Christ Church is instantly recognisable as one of the major locations for the Harry Potter films! Marvel at the magical grandeur of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts.
Visit the elegant city of Cambridge, well known as the home of the University of Cambridge, which includes the renowned Cavendish Laboratory, King’s College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Library. Marvel at the oldest college that still exists, Peterhouse, which dates back to 1284.
Estimated arrival time back to London is around 7.00pm.
· Walking tour of Oxford and Cambridge
· Visit to Christ Church College
· Guided tour of King's College Chapel
· Gratuities (optional)
· Food and drink, unless specified
Adult 79 GBP
Child 69 GBP
Exclusively for 18-35s, this 7 day UK tourcombines fun and excitement with heritage and culture as we travel through England, Scotland & Wales visiting historic landmarks, beautiful countryside and vibrant cities!
Exclusively for 18-35s, this 7 day UK tourcombines fun and excitement with heritage and culture as we travel through England, Scotland & Wales visiting historic landmarks, beautiful countryside and vibrant cities! Prices from 635GBP
Departs Sundays from Central London
We meet our fellow passengers at The King William IV, 111 Grosvenor Road in Central London and head straight for prehistoric Stonehenge before visiting the City of Bath. Our overnight stop is in Wales.
o See the pre-historic monument of Stonehenge
o Explore the historic City of Bath
o Visit the Roman Baths
We spend the morning in the Brecon Beacons National Park then move on to Stratford – upon – Avon, before travelling to Liverpool.
o Scenic walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park
o Explore the town of Stratford–upon-Avon
o Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace
o Experience the nightlife in Liverpool
We spend the morning in Liverpool before moving onto Blackpool for the afternoon and evening.
o Explore Liverpool’s Albert Dock
o Discover the Beatles Story
o Visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum (Titanic collection)
o Visit Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium
o Visit the Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach
o Experience Blackpool’s famous nightlife
We head off to the Lake District then cross the border into Scotland, stopping off at Gretna Green before arriving in Edinburgh.
o Explore the lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere.
o Visit the World of Beatrix Potter *
o Cruise on Lake Windermere
o Scenic drive through the Lake District
o Visit the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna
Free Day in Edinburgh.
o See Edinburgh Castle
o See The Elephant House (JK Rowling began writing Harry Potter here)
o Walk the Royal Mile
o Visit Edinburgh Zoo
o Experience the nightlife in Edinburgh
Today we head back into England towards York, calling at Newcastle and Whitby en route.
o See Alnwick Castle (location used to film Hogwarts)
o Photograph the Angel of the North
o Climb the Steps to Whitby Abbey (Inspiration for the Dracula Books)
o Experience English Fish n Chips in Whitby *
o Experience the nightlife in York
On our final day we have the morning free to discover York before
travelling to Sherwood Forest (Legendary home of Robin Hood) then back to the Meeting Point in London to say our goodbyes.
o Enjoy the Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage of York
o See York Minster
o Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre
o Walk along Shambles
o Visit Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
o See the 800 year old Major Oak
You don't have to participate in the optional extras to enjoy our tours - it's entirely up to you how you spend you free time! Please note that local conditions and passenger requests may adapt the tour itinerary.
*Optional activities paid locally.
o All transportation within the tour
o 20KG luggage allowance
o 6 nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
o Services of a BOBH Tour Leader and Crew
o 3 Countries, 6 Cities, 4 National Parks, 4 World Heritage Sites & 2 Seaside Resorts
From 635GBP
Exclusively for 18-35s, this 7 day UK tourcombines fun and excitement with heritage and culture as we travel through England, Scotland & Wales visiting historic landmarks, beautiful countryside and vibrant cities!
All ages
Leaves Tuesdays from Central London
Adults 515 GBP
Welcome to England! Driving west to Wiltshire, stop to view Salisbury Cathedral, boasting the tallest spire in the UK. Visit Stonehenge, its origins shrouded in mystery. Further west, cross Exmoor to the ancient seaport of Bideford. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and your Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical British pub meal and drinks.
Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Durrant House (F) Help
Admire the picturesque village of Clovelly during your visit. Marvel at the little medieval of Boscastle in Cornwall before stopping for views of Tintagel Castle. This afternoon stop to enjoy a Be My Guest cream tea. At the naval port of Plymouth, see the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to America and see the historic Royal Citadel. You might like to take an optional cruise around the famous harbor.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest)
Hotel: Jurys Inn/Copthorne Plymouth (F) Help
The rugged Cornish coast is famous for smugglers’ coves and quaint fishing villages, which you will see on the way to Land’s End, the most westerly point on the British mainland. Visit St. Ives, a beautiful resort popular with artists and tourists. Enjoy views of St. Michael's Mount near Penzance. Cross Bodmin Moor, dominated by dramatic granite tors, on your way back to Plymouth.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)Traverse the tough terrain of Dartmoor National Park to the mystical site of Glastonbury. Discover the Abbey ruins on your included visit and see the legendary burial place of King Arthur. Travel through the spectacular landscape of Cheddar Gorge and enjoy free time for lunch in the town synonymous with the famous cheese. Your orientation of Bristol includes views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first ocean-going propeller-driven iron ship.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast) Hotel: Mercure Holland House (SF) HelpThis morning drive to the beautiful city of Bath to admire the superb Georgian architecture on your orientation of the main sights. Visit the Roman Baths, renowned for their hot mineral springs. This afternoon enjoy free time for exploring Bath. Later, return to Bristol and join your companions in the evening for a Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)Marvel at the ancient stone circles when you visit Avebury, thought to be the oldest neolithic monument in Britain. Stop in Royal Windsor with time for you to enjoy lunch before returning to London where your memorable holiday ends.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
· Be My Guest Enjoy a delicious West Country cream tea served the traditional way.
· SalisburyView the Cathedral
· StonehengeVisit the ancient stone circle.
· BidefordVisit the ancient seaport.
· ClovellyVisit this picturesque village.
· BoscastleSee the pretty resort.
· TintagelView the ruined Castle, legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
· PlymouthVisit the Mayflower Steps and see the Hoe.
· Cornish ExcursionVisit Land’s End and the artists’ colony of St. Ives. View St. Michael's Mount.
· GlastonburyVisit the Abbey ruins and tomb of King Arthur.
· CheddarView the spectacular gorge.
· BristolView the Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain.
· BathVisit the Roman Baths and view the Georgian architecture.
· AveburyVisit the stone circle.
· WindsorVisit this Royal town and view the castle.
· Welcome Pub Reception in Bideford includes a Traditional British pub meal and Welcome Drinks.
· 5 full breakfasts.
· Be My Guest cream tea.
· Farewell Dinner with wine in a restaurant in Bristol.
· First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
· All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
· Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom
· The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey
· Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
· Pick-up and drop-off at the Trafalgar London Reception Centre or the Hilton Kensington Hotel.
· The services of one of Trafalgar's Local Hosts at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
· Use of Trafalgar's new London Reception Centre with Hospitality Desk, free Internet and a range of services and facilities
· Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location
· A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet
· These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
· All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
· For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. Conditions can be found in the footer under Information.
· D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class
· Hotels are subject to change.
· * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
All ages
Leaves Tuesdays from Central London
Adults 515 GBP
A glimpse here of the age-old tradition of learning as you stroll by some of the colleges, including magnificent King’s College. Continue to historic York where inside the city walls, you see York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral.
All ages
Departs Mondays from central London
£565.00
Meet your Tour Director early this morning and head to the gracious university town of Cambridge. A glimpse here of the age-old tradition of learning as you stroll by some of the colleges, including magnificent King’s College. Continue to historic York where inside the city walls, you see York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral. Then walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the crooked houses of the ‘Shambles’. After some free time, check-in to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner.
Hotel: Hotel 53
Meals: Welcome Reception / Dinner
Cross the wild Northumberland Moors and pass the romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Scotland’s elegant capital, Edinburgh. See Edinburgh Castle which houses the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then drive from the castle down the stately Royal Mile, past St Giles’ Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace – the Queen’s residence in Edinburgh. Cross over to Princes Street past the Sir Walter Scott monument and on to the 18th century New Town. [6th & 13th AUGUST DEPARTURES - This evening, enjoy the highlight of our tour - a wonderful evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. In 2012, this spectacular event will draw together nearly 1000 individual and band performers from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. The exciting show is brought to an emotional and poignant close as the Lone Piper, high on the castle ramparts, plays a haunting lament]. Your hotel is in the heart of the city centre.
Hotel: Hilton Grosvenor
Meals: Full Breakfast
Drive via Gretna Green, where many an eloping English couple have married, then cross the border back into England. Enjoy a drive through the Lake District, a region so beautiful it inspired a host of English poets. Visit the grave of William Wordsworth before continuing to lively Liverpool. Your hotel is adjacent to the iconic Liver Building and overlooking the Dock Front World Heritage Site. Dinner is served at the hotel tonight.
Hotel: Atlantic Tower
Meals: Full Breakfast / Dinner
First stop today is at the former Roman fortress town of Chester. Walk with your Tour Director along part of the city walls. See the Eastgate Clock, Cathedral, the unique black and white ‘Rows’ (shopping arcades) and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the pretty market town of Stratford-upon-Avon where you visit the half-timbered birthplace of William Shakespeare. Return to London through the flower-trimmed villages of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful parts of England.
Meals: Full Breakfast
· Cambridge: Walk by the colleges of Britain’s second university, seeing the magnificent King’s College
· York: Walk within the city walls to see the glorious Minster, largest medieval church in northern Europe and the topsy-turvy ‘shambles’, a picturesque street with warped over hanging timber-framed houses.
· Borders: See the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey
· Edinburgh: See Edinburgh Castle. Take a guided tour down the Royal Mile, past Holyroodhouse Palace, and over to the Walter Scott Monument and the 18C ‘New Town’ with its classical Adam facades.
· Lake District: Learn about the life of the poet William Wordsworth and visit his grave in the picturesque stone built village of Grasmere
· Liverpool: See the famous Liver Building
· Chester: Walk by Chester’s ‘black and white’ shopping arcades known as the ‘Rows’ and see the Cathedral and remains of the Roman Amphitheatre.
· Stratford: Visit the half timbered birth-place of William Shakespeare, now a museum full of interesting artefacts and memorabilia relating to his life.
· Scenic drives - Cotswolds, English Lake District, Northumberland Moors
· 3 full Breakfasts (B)
· 2 three-course evening meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
· Enjoy a Welcome Drink reception (WR)
· Escorted by a professional Tour Director
· Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
· Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
· Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
· Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book and information pack
All ages
Departs Mondays from central London
£565.00
