2008 English & Scottish Discovery

Highlights
  • Scottish Cabaret
  • Tower of London
  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Cotswolds Drive
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • BlenheimPalace
  • Lake District
  • Glen Coe
  • Loch Lomond

    What's Included

  • Flights from U.S. to London & return from Glasgow
  • Welcome get-together drink
  • Group transfers on arrival and departure
  • Walking tour of Chester
  • Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout
  • Loch Lomond sightseeing cruise
  • Services of a professional driver/guide
  • Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 31 to August 14 departures
  • Local guides in London and Edinburgh
  • Visits and admissions to Tower of London, Blenheim Palace, Chester Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Kilmahog Woollen Mill
  • Superior & first class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 nights
  • Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
  • 5 full breakfasts (B) and 2 continental breakfasts in London (CB)
  • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
  • 4 dinners (D) including - Scottish cabaret and dinner in Edinburgh - 3 table d'hote dinners

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    CIE Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 9/30/2008
    Duration
    9 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart U.S. for London Depart U.S. for London :
    Day 2London London Arrival & Leisure Time : Land in London and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. There are exciting places to discover from traditional attractions such as the British Museum or the Tate Gallery to the modern "London Eye". Meet your guide and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.
    Day 3London London Touring : Visit the Tower of London to see ravens, Beefeaters, the Traitors' Gate, the White Tower and the magnificent Crown Jewels. Then drive through the city center to see the main sights and streets. Pass the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, nearby Westminster Abbey and bustling Piccadilly Circus. The afternoon and evening are free. (CB)
    Day 4Cheshire Blenheim & Cotswolds : Visit Blenheim Palace, an 18th century Baroque masterpiece with priceless treasures of art and charming Water Terrace Gardens. Drive through the Cotswolds and stop in Stratford-upon-Avon for a browse around the town and continue to Whitchurch. (CB, D)
    Day 5Edinburgh Chester & Lake District : Take a walking tour of Chester to see the medieval city walls and Chester Cathedral. Drive through the Lake District for stunning scenic views and stop in Grasmere. Drive to your hotel in Edinburgh and enjoy a fun Scottish Cabaret. (B, D)
    Day 6Edinburgh Edinburgh Highlights : Tour Edinburgh's Georgian "New Town". Travel along the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle for a guided tour and great views over the city. The afternoon and evening are free for independent activities. On departures from July 31 to August 14 watch the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)
    Day 7Oban Stirling Castle & Glen Coe : Visit Stirling Castle, which has been prominent throughout Scottish history. Mary, Queen of Scots, spent some years there. Drive through the scenic region of the Trossachs, across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through the majestic scenery of Glencoe to Oban. (B, D)
    Day 8Glasgow Loch Lomond & Glasgow : Drive through wonderful Highland scenery and stop in the planned town of Inveraray, built between 1753 and 1776. Cruise on Loch Lomond to admire delightful views before driving into Glasgow for a short orientation tour. (B, D)
    Day 9Depart for Home Depart for Home : Your tour ends with a group transfer to arrive at Glasgow Airport by 7:00 or 9:00 am. (B)
    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    September 04, 2008Quote
    September 18, 2008Quote
    September 25, 2008Quote
    Lodging
    Radisson Vanderbilt Hotel - London - 2 night(s)
    Hill Valley Hotel, Whitchurch - Cheshire - 1 night(s)
    Jurys Inn - Edinburgh - 2 night(s)
    Oban Bay Hotel - Oban - 1 night(s)
    Glasgow Thistle Hotel - Glasgow - 1 night(s)
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