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England |
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 6 Days (5 Nights)
From: London to London
Tour Code: BSENA
Operator: Trafalgar |
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Tour Description
Connect with England's rich cultural heritage on a journey exploring royal palaces, ancient monuments like the stone circle at Stonehenge, historic naval artefacts, Roman ruins in Chester, beautiful buildings, bustling cities and breathtaking scenery! What's Included
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Pub Reception in Plymouth, which includes a Traditional British pub meal and Welcome Drinks.
- 5 full breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- Be My Guest Dinner with wine in York.
First Class Travel Highlights
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
Highlights
Sightseeing Highlights
- Windsor Visit the town for views of Windsor Castle.
- Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.
- Plymouth View the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World.
- Tintagel View the ruined Castle, legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
- Clovelly Visit this picturesque village.
- Bideford Visit this ancient seaport.
- Glastonbury Visit the Abbey ruins and tomb of King Arthur.
- Bath Visit the Roman Baths and admire the Georgian architecture.
- Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitors Centre and see Anne Hathaway's cottage.
- Chester See the Cathedral and Tudor Rows.
- Liverpool Orientation of the city.
- Lake District Admire the beautiful scenery of the English lakes.
- Yorkshire Dales Enjoy the spectacular landscape.
- York Orientation walk includes the Minster and the Shambles.
- Cambridge See King's College Chapel.
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London - Windsor - Stonehenge - Plymouth
Welcome to England! Enjoy a morning stop in Windsor town where you will enjoy views of the castle. Visit the ancient, mysterious Stonehenge, site of prehistoric pagan worship. This evening in Plymouth, after an evening orientation including the Mayflower Steps, meet and get to know your companions and Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception which includes a typical British pub meal and drinks.
Stay: Jurys Inn / Copthorne Plymouth (RW) |
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Plymouth - Tintagel - Clovelly - Bideford
See the ruins of Tintagel Castle standing on a dramatic and windswept cliff, believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur. Follow the picturesque Cornish coast north to visit Clovelly, a tiny fishing village with cobbled streets, and on to stay at the ancient port of Bideford. Dine this evening at your hotel. Stay: Durrant House (FB/D)
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Bideford - Bath - Stratford-upon-avon
Discover the ruins at Glastonbury on an included visit, once the grandest and richest Abbey in England and legendary burial place of King Arthur. Visit the world famous Roman Baths, a magnificent temple built around Britain's only hot springs. After a scenic drive through the Cotswold countryside, enjoy an included visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitors Centre and see Anne Hathaway's cottage. Stay: Shakespeare Hotel (FB)
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Stratford-upon-avon - Chester - Liverpool
See the ancient city walls, famous Tudor 'Rows' and fascinating Roman ruins in Chester on your orientation walk of the town, before arriving in Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles! This evening enjoy an included 'Beatles' drive with a local expert. Stay: Jurys Inn (FB) |
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Liverpool - Lake District - York
Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that inspired Wordsworth, Coleridge, Tennyson and other Romantic poets as you drive to the Lake District. Cross the rugged Yorkshire Dales to York. See the Mansion House, the Shambles, Stonegate, Petergate and the magnificent York Minster during your orientation walk. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a farewell Be My Guest dinner. Stay: Holiday Inn (FB/HD) |
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York - Cambridge - London
See the magnificent architecture of King's College Chapel in the famous university city of Cambridge. The two ancient universities of Oxford and Cambridge are jointly referred to as Oxbridge. Cambridge is the second oldest university in England after Oxford, and the seventh oldest globally. Enjoy free time for lunch and a walk to the River Cam to see the famous Cambridge 'backs'. Arrive in London by early evening at the end of your memorable holiday. (FB)
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6 Day Scenic England Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys.
1 Reviews,
Average Rating 4.0
of 5.
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I had a wonderful time and I couldn't praise enough the whole experience. Georgie from Global Journeys was extremely helpful, courteous and very efficient with her help to me with my all my queries and needs. She followed through with every request with promptness and friendliness. Thank you Georgie for your wonderful service. The whole procedure for me, a total novice at the computer and booking things on-line was so simple thanks to you. The tour itself was amazing. The tour guide, Steen Harris was both professional to his toes, but with a very warm wit and amazingly good knowledge of his surroundings. It was a pleasure to hear his recounting the information regarding the places we visited, as well as his very up to date knowledge of all that's happening in the UK, unlike a previous tour taken many years ago, when the guides voice was a drivelling self indulgent monotone. The hotels that we stayed at were of an excellent quality and very good food was offered at each meal. The coach was comfortable and kept spotless by the extremely good driver, Shane. So all told, a pure joy to experience and highly recommended to anyone wishing to do this or a similar tour with Trafalgar. It offers value for money and extremely good service throughout.
Ramzi Peska (Australia)
Tour Date 09/10/2011 |
Tour Prices
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Operating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.
Tour Type: Regional
Immerse yourself in your favourite European destinations, as Trafalgar takes you off the beaten track to new and exciting places. With two night stay in most cities, our First Class Regional Tours offer itineraries which delve deeply ino the very heart of Europe's many unique countries & cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. However pre & post accommodation in London will not be available for Trafalgar tours starting & finishing in London during the London Olympics 2012 (mid July to mid August). You will need to organise this accommodation yourself.
- We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
- We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
- We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
- We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
- You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
- You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
- You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.
There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.
With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.
Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:
- Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
- Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
- Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
- Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.
As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.
Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.
Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.
Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.
The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.
Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.
Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Know Before You Go
Download this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. Prepare for your journey with this handy guide. Learn more about your holiday, including pre-trip details, interesting facts, a guide to each region and information on Trafalgar's London Reception Centre. (2MB)
Airport Transfer Information
Heathrow Transfers in London
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London
hotel. Trafalgar has negotiated special group transfer rates from London's
Heathrow to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel:
AU $37 per person per single trip to/from Heathrow Airport. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off in time to
meet all flights booked to/from London's Heathrow Airport.
Trafalgar's Transfer Terms & Conditions
- Global Journeys provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer
than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be
changed.
- For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar
on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
- Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
- In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will
be deemed to be cancelled.
- All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available
for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
- In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or
demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
Gatwick Transfers in London
For passengers flying into London's Gatwick Airport, Global Journeys & Trafalgar recommend the Gatwick Express, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com
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