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Taste of Britain
8 Days starting from $1,135

Countries Visited:
United Kingdom

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Regional
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: BTOB-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, York, Hadrian''s Wall, Jedburgh, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Stoke-on-Trent

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • London: Sightseeing tour.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakes­peare''s hometown.
  • Coventry See the old and new Cathedrals.
  • York Orientation including the Minster and the ''Shambles''.
  • Hadrian''s Wall See the ruins.
  • Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
  • Edinburgh Visit the magnificent Castle.
  • Gretna Green Visit this historic site for eloping couples.
  • Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth''s picturesque village.
  • Liverpool Orientation Tour
  • Chester Visit the historic city.
  • Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Wedg­wood Pottery Centre (when open).
  • Scenic drives: Chiltern Hills, Northumberland National Park, Scottish Borderlands, English Lake District.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Darlington
  • 2 Buffet breakfasts and 1 Continental breakfast in London
  • 3 full English breakfasts on tour
  • 1 three-course dinner
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Runcorn
8 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
  • A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar''s recommended London Hotel
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • National Express Dot2Dot transfers between Heathrow or Gatwick Airports and central London are provided FREE for all passengers provided you stay at a Trafalgar London hotel (booked by Trafalgar Tours) on the day or arrival and the night before departure, and have advised us of your flight information 50 days prior to departure.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. Transfers are provided by coach.
  • Gatwick Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Gatwick Airport. Transfers will be by Gatwick Express train and coach.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to London.


  • Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights) After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore this exciting capital city.

    Hotel: Copthorne & Millennium at Chelsea (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure There are many major sights included on today''s morning sightseeing tour. Then, the rest of the day is free to explore or maybe shop at the world’s most famous store, Harrod’s. In the evening London theatre beckons! (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - London – Stratford – Coventry – York – Darlington Greetings from our Tour Director as we make our way through the Chiltern Hills to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. We continue to Coventry and see the ruins of the Cathedral, destroyed during World War II and the new cathedral. Then to York where our Tour Director takes us on a fascinating walking tour including the city walls, the ‘Shambles’ and a Hidden Treasure! Finally we will have the chance to visit the beautiful Minster. We continue to our hotel for a Welcome Drink and dinner. (Continetal Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Blackwell Grange


  • Day 5 - Darlington – Hadrian’s Wall – Edinburgh After breakfast we travel north to see Hadrian’s Wall. Then, through the Northumberland National Park and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before continuing to Edinburgh. On arrival, sightseeing with a local guide shows us Princes Street with its elegant shops, dominated by the imposing Castle,
    the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and the Devil’s seat. Then we visit the ‘new town’ with its beautiful Georgian architecture, see the new Scottish Parliament buildings and enjoy a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn North


  • Day 6 - Edinburgh – Lake District – Chester Area (Runcorn) First stop is Gretna Green, where traditionally, young couples would elope against their parents’ wishes in a ceremony performed across the blacksmith’s anvil. We cross into England and drive through the English Lake District to Grasmere, birthplace of the poet, William Wordsworth. Then along the shores of Lake Windermere, through scenery reminiscent of Wordsworth’s magical poetry, to Liverpool, where our orientation tour takes in the refurbished docks, the Liver building and both Cathedrals. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner in our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn (Runcorn)


  • Day 7- Chester Area (Runcorn) – Wedgwood – London First stop, medieval Chester, where our walking tour will show us the famous ‘Rows’ and the Cathedral. Next, our journey takes us into Staffordshire to visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Time to pick up some bargains in fine china before returning to London. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Millenium at Chelsea


  • Day 8 - London – USA After breakfast, time to bid farewell to new-found friends and Britain on your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)



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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Coventry
  • York
  • Hadrian''s Wall
  • Jedburgh
  • Edinburgh
  • Gretna Green
  • Grasmere
  • Liverpool
  • Chester
  • Stoke-on-Trent
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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