Overview
Itinerary
Your day is free to enjoy the many delights of London as you wish. Your tour begins in the evening, when you meet your group for dinner at your hotel. (D)
Visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home of young royals for 300 years – including the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. Walk in the footsteps of royalty, exploring the lavish rooms of the King's and Queen's State Apartments. Savor a light lunch with your group before spending the rest of the day exploring London as you please. (B/L)
Depart London for the Roman city of St Albans or 17th-century Hatfield House, depending on your departure date. Next, visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, honoring the thousands of American soldiers who gave their lives in World War II.
Continue on to Cambridge for a sightseeing trip on the River Cam, as you go punting on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and intriguing medieval churches. Your tour director will bring you on a walking tour, then the rest of your day is free for exploring. (B/L)
Visit the old fishing town of Whitby. Tour its pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director before departing for Castle Howard, a 300-year-old stately home that has been the setting for numerous film and TV productions, including the hit show “Bridgerton.” Back in York, you'll visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass. (B/D)
Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. In the famously beautiful Lake District, you'll have free time for lunch in Keswick. Visit The Lakes Distillery to discover how the landscape inspires these producers of whisky, gin, and vodka. Have dinner with your group at your hotel, located near the banks of Lake Windermere. (B/D)
Take a short scenic cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. Continue to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Tour this fun, friendly city on foot with your tour director – and you are free to explore for the rest of the day. You might check out the many attractions around the Albert Dock, including the Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. (B)
In Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown, you'll visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Explore the 500-year-old thatched house and gardens where The Bard's wife was born. Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group. (B/D)
Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
Your day is free to enjoy the many delights of London as you wish. Your tour begins in the evening, when you meet your group for dinner at your hotel. (D)
Visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home of young royals for 300 years – including the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. Walk in the footsteps of royalty, exploring the lavish rooms of the King's and Queen's State Apartments. Savor a light lunch with your group before spending the rest of the day exploring London as you please. (B/L)
Depart London for the Roman city of St Albans or 17th-century Hatfield House, depending on your departure date. Next, visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, honoring the thousands of American soldiers who gave their lives in World War II.
Continue on to Cambridge for a sightseeing trip on the River Cam, as you go punting on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and intriguing medieval churches. Your tour director will bring you on a walking tour, then the rest of your day is free for exploring. (B/L)
Visit the old fishing town of Whitby. Tour its pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director before departing for Castle Howard, a 300-year-old stately home that has been the setting for numerous film and TV productions, including the hit show “Bridgerton.” Back in York, you'll visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass. (B/D)
Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. In the famously beautiful Lake District, you'll have free time for lunch in Keswick. Visit The Lakes Distillery to discover how the landscape inspires these producers of whisky, gin, and vodka. Have dinner with your group at your hotel, located near the banks of Lake Windermere. (B/D)
Take a short scenic cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. Continue to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Tour this fun, friendly city on foot with your tour director – and you are free to explore for the rest of the day. You might check out the many attractions around the Albert Dock, including the Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. (B)
In Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown, you'll visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Explore the 500-year-old thatched house and gardens where The Bard's wife was born. Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group. (B/D)
Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cruise on Windermere: Enjoy gorgeous views from the crystal blue water of England's largest lake.
- Kensington Palace: Visit the former home of Princess Diana and young London royals for over 300 years in London's famous Hyde Park.
- Punting on the River Cam: Enjoy views of the colleges of Cambridge university as you travel back to your hotel along the water.
- York Minster: Marvel at this millennium-old cathedral and its exquisite medieval-era stained glass windows.
- Lakes Distillery: Discover how hand-crafted spirits are made at this state-of-the-art distillery in majestic surroundings.
- 8 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D)
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton (4 Stars)
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre (4 Stars)
- Hilton York (3 Stars)
- Briery Wood Country House Hotel (4 Stars)
- Hotel Indigo Liverpool (4 Stars)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel (4 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Cruise on Windermere: Enjoy gorgeous views from the crystal blue water of England's largest lake.
- Kensington Palace: Visit the former home of Princess Diana and young London royals for over 300 years in London's famous Hyde Park.
- Punting on the River Cam: Enjoy views of the colleges of Cambridge university as you travel back to your hotel along the water.
- York Minster: Marvel at this millennium-old cathedral and its exquisite medieval-era stained glass windows.
- Lakes Distillery: Discover how hand-crafted spirits are made at this state-of-the-art distillery in majestic surroundings.
- 8 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D)
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton (4 Stars)
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre (4 Stars)
- Hilton York (3 Stars)
- Briery Wood Country House Hotel (4 Stars)
- Hotel Indigo Liverpool (4 Stars)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel (4 Stars)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Each of our holidayss are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more
CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more
CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more
Each of our holidayss are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more
CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more
CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more
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CIE Ireland & Britain (2024)
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