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Taste of Britain 2013

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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    DEPART USA

    Overnight flight to London.

  • Day 2

    ARRIVE LONDON (2 NIGHTS)

    Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel the rest of your day is free to explore this magical city.


    Meal(s): (Dinner)

    Hotel: Hilton Olympia (F)/Jurys Inn Islington (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    LONDON FREE TIME

    Today you are free to take in the sights of your choice such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Perhaps visit Harrods or one of the many incredible museums the city has to offer.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    LONDON - CAMBRIDGE - YORK - DARLINGTON

    Enjoy a scenic drive towards the university city of Cambridge. Explore the cobbled streets and see some of the world famous colleges. On arrival in York your Travel Director will show you some of the highlights of this city on an orientation walk. View the magnificent Gothic Minster and see the famous street called the Shambles. Dine tonight in your hotel.


    Meal(s): (Dinner)

    Hotel: Blackwell Grange (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    DARLINGTON - EDINBURGH CITY SIGHTSEEING - DUNFERMLINE

    View Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive wall built by the Romans in 122 AD. Cross the border into Bonnie Scotland and arrive in the capital city Edinburgh. The city sightseeing tour with your Local Guide includes views of the Georgian New Town, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Spend free time exploring on your own or join your Travel Director on an optional excursion to the Royal Yacht Britannia in nearby Leith. Tonight, why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and bagpipes?


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Queensferry Hotel (MF)/Holiday Inn Express (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 6

    EDINBURGH (DUNFERMLINE) - LAKE DISTRICT - LIVERPOOL (HAYDOCK)

    Heading south, stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples married against their parents’ wishes. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Windermere as you travel through the Lake District. Stop to visit the village of Grasmere where the poet, William Wordsworth, lived and wrote his most acclaimed poem, ‘The Daffodils’. This afternoon spend time exploring Liverpool, home city of the ‘Fab Four’ before checking into your hotel in nearby Haydock.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ramada Encore (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 7

    LIVERPOOL (HAYDOCK) – CHESTER – STRATFORD-UPON-AVON – LONDON

    This morning visit Chester. View the Medieval Walls, the cathedral and the black and white timbered buildings, known as the ‘Rows’. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage before arriving back in London.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Olympia (F)/Jurys Inn Islington (F)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 8

    LONDON - USA

    Today bid farewell to London and your fellow travelers after breakfast as your memorable vacation comes to an end.


    Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

  • CambridgeView King’s College Chapel and the Bridge of Sighs over the river Cam.
  • YorkSee the old walls and Mansion House. View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles.
  • Hadrian's WallView the remains of the Roman wall.
  • EdinburghSightseeing with your Local Guide includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the new Parliament building and the castle.
  • Gretna GreenVisit Gretna Green, popular with eloping couples since 1754.
  • GrasmereVisit the Lake District village of Grasmere, and view the grave of poet William Wordsworth.
  • LiverpoolVisit the home city of the Beatles.
  • ChesterView the Tudor architecture and the timbered buildings known as the ‘Rows’.
  • Stratford-upon-AvonVisit the town of Shakespeare’s Birth and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage.

Dining

  • 6 full breakfasts

  • 2 three-course dinners

Travel Highlights

  • First Class, Moderate First Class and Superior Tourist 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 an on-board restroom.
  • The services of a professional Travel Director throughout your journey.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar’s recommended London hotel.
  • London airport transfers are available to purchase. Conditions apply.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents and map.
  • Audio HeadsetsProvided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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