Amazing Britain (8 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 7 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Hesket Newmarket: Meet Christine and enjoy a few hours of Cumbria farm-life with a traditional Be My Guest lunch and some Highland cow company thrown in for good measure. Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses. York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. Durham: See Durham's Romanesque cathedral and admire the innovative audacity of its architecture. Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town. St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created. Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap. Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial. Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married. Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement. Bristol: See some of Bristol's highlights on an orientation drive with your Travel Director. Ludlow: Explore the narrow streets and lanes in front of the castle. Admire the medieval timber-framed buildings and Georgian mansions. Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years. Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse. Bath: Visit the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths. Discover 2000 years of history and learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Its school educational program actively supports local schools and students to learn about the cultural heritage of the region. The Roman Baths experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. : Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist : Discover York, Durham, Glasgow, Bristol and Bath : Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, a whisky distillery, Gretna Green, Ludlow, Wye Valley, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge : View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, York Minster, Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey : See the 18th green on the Old Course at St. Andrews and the Lake District : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Highlander Novotel Mercure Atlantic Tower Mercure Holland House

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included