Collette > Splendid Scotland and England

Splendid Scotland and England
13 Days starting from $2,699

Countries Visited:
Scotland, England

 

Length: 13 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3494
   
 
 
About This Tour


New Tour: Splendid Scotland and England featuring the Lake District. Highlights include Edinburgh, The Lake District, Chester, High-Speed Train Journey, London, Mystery Tour, Cotswolds, Warwickshire and more. Cooking demonstration featuring Cumbrian cuisine in the Lake District. Take a Mystery Tour of London. Travel the Romantic Road, a scenic route that leads through peaceful river valleys, country towns and villages of honey-colored stone, complete with manor houses, churches and traditional pubs. Enjoy three thrilling overnights each in the world-renowned cities of Edinburgh and London.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch, 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

EDINBURGHParamount Carlton Hotel
LAKE WINDERMEREMacdonald Old England Hotel
TARPORELYMacdonald Portal Golf Resort
LONDONPark Plaza Hotel - County Hall
WARWICKSHIREParamount Walton Maor
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Fly into the night where you will soon wake to meet a new day in the beautiful United Kingdom. The sweeping countryside, friendly people and dramatic history of Scotland and England await you.

Day 2
Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins
Your tour begins today in Scotland’s regal capital city of Edinburgh. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during a special welcome dinner hosted by a local Scotsman.

Day 3
Edinburgh
This morning, a guided city sightseeing tour introduces the Royal Mile, the medieval Old Town and the 18th-century New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, which is situated on a hill high above the city and is home to the royal collection of treasures that includes the Scottish crown jewels as well as the Stone of Destiny (formerly called the Stone of Scone), a coronation symbol stolen and smuggled to England many centuries ago and just returned in 1997. Your sightseeing tour also includes the lovely Palace of Holyroodhouse*, former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. The afternoon is free to explore the city’s narrow alleyways and shops. Or, plan a visit to the nearby Royal Yacht Britannia and its grand staterooms, where Prince Charles and Princess Diana spent their honeymoon.

Day 4
Edinburgh
The entire day is free to explore Edinburgh independently. You may plan to check out the Dynamic Earth Exhibition, where visitors are taken on an exciting journey encountering the various dynamic forces that formed our planet, or the Museum of Scotland, where a stunning series of galleries takes you through the history of Scotland. Or, perhaps you would prefer a jaunt through the Kingdom of Fife en route to the golf mecca of St. Andrews, followed by a visit to Stirling Castle, the child hood home of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Day 5
Edinburgh - Gretna Green - Lake Windermere, England
Your adventure continues this morning as you travel to the Scottish border town of Gretna Green. Schedule permitting, you will visit the Old Blacksmith’s shop to learn why generations of runaway couples came here to be married. Next, cross the English border into the magnificent Lake District. Here valleys are dotted with lakes and shorelines of rolling farms, charming stone cottages and elegant country estates. Your introduction to this picturesque region begins with a cooking demonstration featuring regional Cumbrian cuisine followed by a buffet luncheon where you will sample some of the local dishes. Then, make your way to the southern edge of Lake Windermere where you will enjoy a guided visit to the Aquarium of the Lakes. Conclude with a leisurely cruise along the lovely southern shores of Lake Windermere*, postcard perfect any time of year.

Day 6
Lake District
This morning, discover why the Lake District has been a favorite destination for generations of artists and poets as you cruise the northern portion of Lake Windermere followed by sightseeing through the charming towns of Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere. The afternoon is free to peruse Windermere’s delightful shops or visit the World of Beatrix Potter, a themed-attraction where the author’s famous tales are brought to life. Tonight, plan to dine al fresco at one of the many delicious lakeside restaurants.

Day 7
Lake Windermere - Chester - Tarporely
This morning, enjoy a visit to the Roman walled city of Chester, perhaps one of the best-preserved walled cities in the United Kingdom. Next, head to the nearby Portal Golf Resort which is set in some of England’s most breathtaking countryside. This afternoon, you may wish to take in a round of golf or relax at the spa. Beatles fans will want to head to Liverpool to retrace the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo on the Magical Mystery Tour. Following tonight’s dinner, you will have the opportunity to learn about British golf and the resort’s championship course.

Day 8
Tarporely
Will it be rest and relaxation today or golf on one or more of the Portal’s three golf courses? What you decide is entirely up to your discretion. Why not venture through the picturesque Welsh countryside to visit the majestic Caernarfon Castle, where Charles was crowned Prince of Wales, and explore the dramatic mountains of Snowdonia National Park? This optional excursion to Wales concludes with a traditional English Tea in a real castle!

Day 9
Tarporely - Train to London
It’s an early start today as a high-speed train whisks you towards exciting London. After lunch on your own, take in the sights of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace during a panoramic tour. This evening, visit one of London’s most unique attractions, The Ice Bar. This unusual pub is entirely made of ice! Complete your first day in the city dining at one of London’s hip restaurants.

Day 10
London
A real treat is in store for you this morning as you embark on a “Mystery Tour” that has been especially prepared for you by your Tour Manager in the splendid city of London. The balance of the day is at leisure. This afternoon, plan to shop on famous Oxford Street, or you may wish to take in a matinee theatre performance in Covent Garden, famous for its shops, street performers, restaurants, and the Royal Opera House.

Day 11
London
The entire day is yours to explore London. See world treasures at the British Museum or meet a Beefeater at the Tower of London. If it is a royal experience you’re after, you can venture out of town to Windsor Palace. Then, put on your archaeologist hat and attempt to unravel the mysteries of Stonehenge.

Day 12
London - Cotswolds - Warwickshire
This morning, prepare to be amazed during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace. Next, travel the Romantic Road, a scenic route that leads through peaceful river valleys, country towns and villages of honey-colored stone, complete with manor houses, churches and traditional pubs. A visit is included to one of the charming Cotswold villages. Conclude your grand tour of Scotland and England on the grounds of the stunning Walton Manor. Walk its expansive grounds or indulge in a spa treatment. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions in the beautiful manor house.

Day 13
Warwickshire - Tour Ends
Your journey through Scotland and England ends in Warwickshire today.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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8/28/2008 - 9/9/2008
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Due to itierary scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 5:00 p.m. On your last day, due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel. Return flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 a.m.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse may be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions.
Passengers overnighting in Edinburgh between August 1-23, 2008 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show.
The cruise along the southern shores of Lake Windermere is not included during the months of March and November.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
If you have not purchased air throught the tour company and wish to purchase transfers at a pre-scheduled time.
Air passengers that have booked with the tour company will arrive in Edinburgh airport and depart from the London airport. On day 13, all transfer from the tour operator will depart from Warwickshire for the London airport.

Enjoy three thrilling overnights each in the world-renowned cities of Edinburgh and London.

Cruise the entire length of picturesque Lake Windermere*.

Relax in the serene beauty of the sprawling Portal Championship Golf Resort and Spa.

Visit London’s trendy Ice Bar.

Revel in the experience of an overnight stay on the grounds of a splendid British Manor.

Your introduction to this picturesque region begins with a cooking demonstration featuring regional Cumbrian cuisine followed by a buffet luncheon where you will sample some of the local dishes.

Visit to the London Ice Bar.

Mystery tour of London.

Travel the Romantic Road, a scenic route that leads through river valleys, country towns and villages of honey-colored stone, complete with manor houses, churches and traditional pubs. A visit is included to one of the charming Cotswold villages.
Due to itierary scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 5:00 p.m. On your last day, due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel. Return flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 a.m.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse may be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions.
Passengers overnighting in Edinburgh between August 1-23, 2008 will be provided with tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show.
The cruise along the southern shores of Lake Windermere is not included during the months of March and November.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
If you have not purchased air throught the tour company and wish to purchase transfers at a pre-scheduled time.
Air passengers that have booked with the tour company will arrive in Edinburgh airport and depart from the London airport. On day 13, all transfer from the tour operator will depart from Warwickshire for the London airport.
   
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