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Day
1 - London - Stonehenge - Salisbury - Plymouth
A warm welcome from our Tour Director as we set off via Hampton
Court and then across Salisbury Plain to ancient Stonehenge. Next,
we view Salisbury Cathedral with time to stop for lunch before
passing Exeter. Then on to Plymouth, where later we enjoy a welcome
drink with our Tour Director. This evening dinner is included at our
hotel. (Continental breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn
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2 - Plymouth - Bath - Bristol
Today's morning drive skirts the Dartmoor National Park and takes us
through Somerset to Glastonbury where we visit the Abbey ruins. Then
we're off to historic Bath where an orientation tour includes a
visit to the Roman Baths. From here we continue to our hotel at
Bristol, where we spend the night. (Full English breakfast)
Hotel: Marriott City Centre
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3 - Bristol – Stow-on-the-Wold – Stratford – Wedgwood –
Chester
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive through the heart of the
Cotswolds to the characteristic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.
From here we continue our journey arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon
where we
visit Shakespeare's birthplace and drive past Anne Hathaway's
cottage. Finally, we're off to the Wedgwood pottery centre before
continuing to our hotel for the night. Perhaps enjoy dinner in a
local pub tonight.(Full English breakfast)
Hotel: Blossoms
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4 - Chester – Lake District – York
After breakfast we make our way into the English Lake District and
on to picturesque Windermere. There's a chance to enjoy the views
before driving across the Yorkshire Dales to the ancient city of
York, where we our Tour Director takes us on a walking tour through
the medieval streets to the 'Shambles'. Then enjoy some time at
leisure to perhaps visit the Cathedral before dinner at our
hotel.(Full English breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Marriott York
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5 - York - London
This morning after breakfast we will travel south to the
University city of Cambridge, where you may wish to enjoy ‘a
punt on the Cam’, before returning to London. (Full
English breakfast)
Hotel: Riverbank Park Plaza
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WHAT'S
INCLUDED
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Scenic England What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Hampton Court:
See the Palace.
- Stonehenge: Visit the
ancient stone circle.
- Salisbury: View the
Cathedral.
- Plymouth: Sightseeing
including the Mayflower Steps.
- Glastonbury: Visit the
Abbey ruins.
- Bath: Orientation
including a visit to the Roman Baths.
- Stow-on-Wold: Stop in
this characteristic town.
- Stratford-upon-Avon:
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see Anne Hathaway's
cottage.
- Stoke-on-Trent: Visit the
Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).
- Windermere: Visit this
picturesque town.
- Yorkshire Dales: Scenic
drive.
- Durham: See the
Cathedral.
- York: Orientation tour
including the Minster and the 'Shambles'.
- London: Sightseeing tours
- Scenic drives over
Salisbury Plain, through the Cotswold Hills, the English Lake
District and across the Yorkshire Dales.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director
- 4 full English breakfasts
- 2 three-course dinners
6 meals in total (see
day-by-day itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of
Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.
- The services of a qualified
Representative at your Trafalgar London hotel.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- London Airport Transfers
- Complimentary pick-up and drop
off at your Trafalgar London Hotel on the day of departure and
return of the coach tour.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport
and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar
your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from
your airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London
hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and
the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by
your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail
Station.
- Heathrow Express operates
between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services
between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45.
Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own
expense.
- In the event of unforeseen
events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar
will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival
and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure
day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure
your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a
transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or
post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices
of transfers at the time of booking your extra night
accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight
details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days
before the flight departure.
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DATES
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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