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June 20, 2013, $2349
featuring England, Scotland and Wales
10 days • 13 meals

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Day 1: Overnight Flight

Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines the exploration of dramatic history and natural wonders.

Day 2: London, England - Tour Begins

Your tour begins in London, the cosmopolitan and historic capital of Britain. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

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Day 3: London

This morning, see the quintessential sights of London hosted by a local guide. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the changing of the guard (if held)*. London has one of the best live theatre scenes in the world. Later today, enjoy one of London’s spectacular theatre performances**.

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Day 4: London - Cambridge - York

Today you visit Cambridge, home of the famous university which is more than 800 years old. Later, stroll through the medieval city of York. See the famous Minster and walk on the “Shambles,” a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Here you’ll find great shopping and a street that is so narrow in parts that you can almost reach both sides with your outstretched arms.

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Day 5: York - Border Region - Edinburgh, Scotland

Head north through the rolling fields on your way to Bonnie (“lovely” in Scottish) Scotland. Stretching across the country you will find Hadrian’s Wall, which once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire. Stop to see this ancient fortification that was begun in AD 122 to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Next, drive through Scotland’s Border region before arriving in Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North." Enjoy discovering Scotland's exciting capital city which is rich in scenic beauty and culture.

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Day 6: Edinburgh

Enjoy a locally-guided tour of Edinburgh that includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels. You will get a glimpse at what life is like for the royals during your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse***, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and 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 Princes Street Gardens to view the illuminated castle.

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Day 7: Edinburgh - Lake District, England - Wales

Your final stop in Scotland is at the border town of Gretna Green, where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Later, return to England and travel through the picturesque Lake District. In the heart of the Lake District, visit the charming village of Grasmere, home of the poet William Wordsworth. End your day with an overnight stay in beautiful Ruthin Castle situated in the north of Wales. Tonight, enjoy a typical Welsh-style dinner followed by traditional entertainment.

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Day 8: Wales - Stratford-upon-Avon

Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, your home for the next two nights and birthplace of William Shakespeare, England’s most famous playwright. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps, visiting his birthplace as well as Anne Hathaway's thatch-roofed cottage, the childhood home of the author's wife.

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Day 9: Stratford - Stonehenge - Cotswolds - Stratford

No visit to Britain would be complete without a visit to Stonehenge of Celtic and Druid lore. Start your day at this mystical and fascinating site. Then, travel through some of England’s most beautiful countryside. Explore the picturesque villages of the idyllic Cotswolds region, including Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner as you toast the conclusion of a wonderful trip.

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Day 10: Stratford-upon-Avon - Tour Ends

Your journey through Britain ends today.

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NOTE: Tour prices are land only rates based on per person, double occupancy. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Government taxes and fees are additional. Land rates are guaranteed at time of deposit. Certain taxes and fees are to be paid upon exiting the country in local currencies. Airfare is available through Collette Vacations at an additional cost.
  • PLEASE NOTE: To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
  • Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Due to transfer scheduling, flights on the last day of your tour should be scheduled after 11:30 AM.
  • *The changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is not held every day. When it is not available a stop will still be made at the Palace. **On most dates the theatre performance will be a matinee performance. ***The Palace of Holyroodhouse may occasionally be closed when the Queen is in residence or for official state functions.