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On your journey through
England, Scotland and Wales, you’ll experience a theatre
performance in London, an evening of dinner and local
entertainment in Edinburgh, and an overnight stay at
Ruthin Castle. You’ll see the must-see sites in London
including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster
Abbey. Stop in Cambridge, home of the famous university;
and in York, don’t miss the magnificent 13th-century
Minster, thought to be one of the finest cathedrals in
all of Europe. A two-night stay in Edinburgh, Scotland,
allows you to tour its famous highlights including
Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels.
You’ll delight in the rolling countryside and charming
villages of the area known as the Cotswolds. All along
the way, there will be beautiful vistas at every turn,
from the pastoral scenes of England’s Lake District, to
the ancient structures of Bath, to the quaint charm of
Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.
- A locally guided
sightseeing tour of London includes views of Buckingham
Palace, the Tower of London, and more.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in
Ruthin Castle and experience one of the finest medieval
banquets.
- A 2-night stay in scenic Edinburgh allows
you to embrace the beauty of this great city, including its famous Edinburgh
Castle.
 Day
1: Overnight Flight
Few places have as much to offer the visitor as England,
Scotland and Wales. An exciting journey filled with
history, natural beauty, art, architecture and warm
local hospitality awaits you in Great Britain.
Day 2: London, England - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in London, the magnificent capital of
Britain. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or do some
sightseeing on your own. This evening, join your fellow
travelers for a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: London
Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of London, hosted
by a local guide. You will view such highlights as
Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the
Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the
changing of the guard (when held). Later in the day,
enjoy one of London's spectacular theatre performances.
(B)
Day 4: London - Cambridge - York
Journey north this morning, stopping in Cambridge, home
of the famous university. Continue to the city of York.
Upon arrival enjoy a stroll through the medieval city
and the famous "Shambles," a quaint, narrow street that
appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages.
(B, D)
Day 5: York - Edinburgh, Scotland
This morning you have leisure time to enjoy York - don't
miss the magnificent 13th century Minster, thought by
many to be one of the finest medieval cathedrals in all
of Europe. Later, you travel north into Scotland. Your
destination is Edinburgh, Scotland's exciting capital
city. Tonight you will be treated to a traditional
Scottish dinner with a touch of local entertainment. (B,
D)
Day 6: Edinburgh
Today you tour Edinburgh. Highlights include the famous
Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels, and
the Palace of Holyrood House (except when the Queen is
in residence), once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Your evening is at leisure to sample one of Edinburgh's
fine restaurants and perhaps take an evening stroll
through the Princes Street Gardens to view the
illuminated castle. (B)
Day 7: Edinburgh - Lake District, England - Wales
Your final stop in Scotland is at the border town of
Gretna Green. A visit to the Old Blacksmith's shop
illustrates why generations of runaway couples came here
to be married. Returning to England, you will travel
through the picturesque English Lake District and visit
the charming village of Grasmere. Continue your journey
into Wales where you will enjoy an overnight stay at
Ruthin Castle. Tonight you are a guest at Britain's
original and finest medieval banquet, held within the
walls of the castle. (B, D)
Day 8: Wales - Bath
This morning you travel to the ancient Roman town of
Bath. You will visit the Roman Baths Museum to see the
elaborate spas, valued since Roman times for their
curative properties. This afternoon you are invited to
attend a discussion on the history of health and
medicine from Roman times to the present. (B, D)
Day 9: Bath - Cotswolds - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Begin your day by traveling north through the charming
villages and rolling countryside of the area known as
the Cotswolds. A stop will be made at Stow-on-the-Wold.
This afternoon you arrive in Stratford-Upon-Avon where
you are sure to enjoy a tour of this lovely village,
known the world over as the home of William Shakespeare,
England's most famous playwright. You will visit
Shakespeare's birthplace as well as his wife's
thatch-roofed home, Anne Hathaway's cottage. (B, D)
Day 10: Stratford-Upon-Avon - London - Tour Ends
This morning you travel to London, where your tour of
Britain comes to an end. (B)
Add a pre night stay in London. Prices start at $125 per
person, double.
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Uniquely For You
Walk in William's footsteps |
Birth
records say that he was the son of a
glover, a local leather merchant. He was
the third of eight children, three of
whom died in childhood. Little is known
about the next few stages of life - we
know he was educated - but no one is
certain as to where. We know he was
married and had three children, but much
of his life remains a mystery.
It is believes that during his 20's he
began to write plays- at least37 of
them. Although they were popular with
the commoners at the time, his writings
received very little praise from those
in the educated circle. They called it
"tawdry" and "vulgar" entertainment." A
fantasy taking place on a hot August
evening ..... the story of a shady
salesman from Italy .... and a tale
about the fated lives of two cross star
lovers. Four hundred years later, these
wayward plays have developed into
classics entitled, A Midsummer Night's
Dream, The Merchant of Venice, and Romeo
and Juliet. In his day he was panned by
critics, but William Shakespeare is
undoubtedly one of the greatest literary
forces of all time. Join Collette
Vacations as we take you to
Shakespeare's home town of
Stratford-upon-Avon, where you will tour
his birthplace as well as the house
where his wife grew up. Walk though the
annals of literary history and celebrate
the life of its master. |
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Tour
Rate – Twin |
Tour
and Air Rate |
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Apr 20 2006 |
$1499 |
$1909 from NYC |
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May 18 2006 |
$1699 |
$2229 from NYC |
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Jun 15 2006 |
$1699 |
$2469 from NYC |
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Jul 06 2006 |
$1599 |
$2369 from NYC |
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Aug 05 2006 |
$1699 |
$2469 from NYC |
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Aug 17 2006 |
$1699 |
$2469 from NYC |
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Sep 09 2006 |
$1699 |
$2229 from NYC |
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Sep 23 2006 |
$1699 |
$2229 from NYC |
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Oct 05 2006 |
$1599 |
$2129 from NYC |
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Oct 14 2006 |
$1599 |
$2129 from NYC |
|
Oct 26 2006 |
$1599 |
$2129 from NYC |
|
Nov 04 2006 |
$1499 |
$1849 from NYC |
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Feb 22 2007 |
$1499 |
$1849 from NYC |
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Mar 15 2007 |
$1499 |
$1849 from NYC |
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Mar 24 2007 |
$1499 |
$1849 from NYC |
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Apr 19 2007 |
$1549 |
$2079 from NYC |
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Apr 26 2007 |
$1549 |
$2079 from NYC |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in
rates from a specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change.
Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child
occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE 4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary
than what is listed here. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of
booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the
prices above.
10 days, 14 meals
8 Full English Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Day 2, 3 - London Bridge Hotel, London
Day 4 - York Marriott, York
Day 5, 6- The George Hotel, Edinburgh
Day 7 - Ruthin Castle, Ruthin, Wales
Day 8 - Lansdowne Grove Hotel, Bath or Ramada Jarvis
Hotel, Bristol
Day 9 - Alveston Manor or Swan's Nest Hotel,
Stratford-upon-Avon
On some dates alternate hotels may be used
NOTES:
- Days and features are
interchangeable
- Due to tour scheduling, return
flights should not be booked prior to 11:30 AM.
- On some dates the theatre
performance may be a matinee rather than an evening performance.
- Passengers arriving in
Edinburgh between August 03-25, 200 will be provided with
tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show.
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