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Hilton Kensington Clayton Hotel Leeds Holiday Inn Highlander Novotel Mercure Atlantic Tower Mercure Bristol Holland House

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

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

Meals

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

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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.

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Hesket Newmarket: Meet Christine and enjoy a few hours of Cumbrian farm-life, with some farm animals company thrown in for good measure, before sitting down to a lunch of local flavors. 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 Tudor architecture. Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial 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 Discover York, Durham, Glasgow, Bristol and Bath Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Gretna Green, Ludlow, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, York Minster in York, 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 Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To London

Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a global capital with multi-cultural verve. Today is yours to explore the vibrant mix of old and new around every turn. Spend the day delving into the royal heritage of London, stroll along the tree-lined Thames or admire treasures from across the globe, before enjoying the night-time buzz of this city.
Day 2 Day 2: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To Leeds
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To Leeds

Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theater and poetry. We travel to romantic Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by its favorite son, William Shakespeare, whose extraordinary works have been admired by audiences for over 500 years. View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center for insights into the life of the ’Bard of Avon’, before exploring the charming cobblestone streets of his hometown. Continue to the ancient cathedral city of York where we will enjoy an orientation walk to view its ancient city walls, picturesque Shambles and magnificent 800-year-old Minster. Enjoy a memorable dinner and delicious local pub fare before continuing to your hotel in Leeds.
Day 3 Day 3: Cross Hadrian’S Wall And Onwards To Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cross Hadrian’S Wall And Onwards To Edinburgh

We venture north to the medieval riverside town of Durham, whose exquisite 11th century cathedral sits imposingly alongside Durham Castle watching over the streets below. We cross what was once the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall, before enjoying a scenic drive through the soul-stirring landscapes of Northumberland National Park. Admire spectacular views of the windswept Cheviot Hills as you cross the Scottish border, stopping to admire the 12th century ruins of Jedburgh Abbey en route to Edinburgh.
Day 4 Day 4: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Fall in love with the enchanting city of Edinburgh as you join a Local Specialist to discover what lies behind its medieval façades. Ramble up the Royal Mile and enjoy astounding views of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city. Spend some free time this afternoon strolling through Edinburgh and admiring ancient relics. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Day 5 Day 5: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Cross the Firth of Forth to the ancient Kingdom of Fife and St. Andrews. This famous golf course is renowned for its 18th hole and 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge. We continue our journey into the dramatic Scottish Highlands, where we’ll Dive Into Culture at a Distillery and sample a wee dram of whisky. Visit picture-perfect Pitlochry, on the edge of the Ben Vrackie and Cairngorms National Park, before arriving at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands where you’ll dine tonight.
Day 6 Day 6: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

The arresting beauty of the Scottish Highlands provides a stunning backdrop for today’s leisurely drive to Glasgow. View the World War II Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and admire views of Britain’s highest mountain – Ben Nevis. See Glencoe, the site of a bloody massacre in 1692 following the Jacobite Uprising, and travel to the ’bonnie’ banks of Scotland’s prettiest loch, Loch Lomond. We arrive in Glasgow this afternoon where our orientation will take us past St. Mungo’s Cathedral and George Square, lined with statues and monuments dedicated to famous British subjects, including Robert Burns and Sir Robert Peel.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore The Lake District And Journey To Liverpool Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore The Lake District And Journey To Liverpool Connect With Locals

Today’s first stop is in the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Marriage Anvil. Returning to England, we Connect With Locals, joining Christine for lunch at a Be My Guest experience on her family’s farm. See beautiful Lake District landscapes and skirt the romantic shores of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, arriving in edgy Liverpool of ’Fab Four’ fame, for an evening at leisure.
Day 8 Day 8: Through The Beautiful Welsh Countryside To Discover Bristol
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Through The Beautiful Welsh Countryside To Discover Bristol

This morning, we traverse the pretty Welsh countryside before we visit the Shropshire market town of Ludlow with some time to explore on your own. Later, arrive in Bristol for an orientation drive. Join us for an Optional Experience that will take us out to the SS Great Britain as well as the Clifton Suspension Bridge along with all the other highlights of Bristol. As the curtain comes down on a memorable journey through England and Scotland, you enjoy dinner in a local restaurant with your Travel Director and newfound friends.
Day 9 Day 9: Soak Up Bath And Stonehenge Then Off To London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Soak Up Bath And Stonehenge Then Off To London

Before returning to London, visit the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to admire its elegant Georgian façades and the Roman Baths for your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Emerging from the Salisbury Plain, the imposing megaliths of Stonehenge are your final stop before continuing through the lush Wiltshire and Hampshire landscapes to London for a final night at leisure.
Day 10 Day 10: Goodbye London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Goodbye London

We bid ’Old Blighty’ a fond farewell as we prepare to return home after a memorable holiday.

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Amazing Britain (10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Britain (10 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To London

Day 2: Journey To Stratford-Upon-Avon And On To Leeds

Day 3: Cross Hadrian’S Wall And Onwards To Edinburgh

Day 4: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Day 5: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Day 6: Onwards To Loch Lomond And Glasgow’S Rich Legacy

Day 7: Explore The Lake District And Journey To Liverpool Connect With Locals

Day 8: Through The Beautiful Welsh Countryside To Discover Bristol

Day 9: Soak Up Bath And Stonehenge Then Off To London

Day 10: Goodbye London

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