The Best of England and Wales: Shakespeare to Snowdonia, Castles to Colleges
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Arrivals continue, with free time for those who have already arrived. At 5pm we will have an Orientation in the hotel. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. This program is staffed with both a Group Leader, who will accompany us throughout the p...
We’ll begin our morning with a walk from the hotel to Windsor Castle – a remarkable building that has been shaped by the Kings and Queens of England for over 1,000 years. It remains the weekend residence of Her Majesty the Queen and is still used for ceremonial and st...
We’ll board a motorcoach for our transfer to Stratford-upon-Avon, with a visit en-route to Oxford – the city of “dreaming spires”. Our local expert will meet us for morning tea in central Oxford, and will lead us in exploring this fascinating city on foot. We will see...
At the hotel we’ll enjoy an introduction to Stratford-upon-Avon, and our Group Leader will provide us with city sightseeing passes which allow us to visit the famous properties associated with the Great Bard, William Shakespeare. You are then free to explore at your o...
Today’s field trip takes us into the picturesque Cotswolds countryside. We’ll board the motorcoach and set off to explore the quintessentially English villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and Chipping Campden. Noted for its elegant High Street dating back to the 14t...
We'll transfer by motor coach to our next base, Deganwy. Perched at the mouth of the River Conwy, it sits across the bay from Conwy itself - an historic walled market town on the north coast of Wales. On the way we will visit the ancient city of Chester, where we will...
This morning our Study Leader will give us a potted history of Wales, telling us everything we’ll need to know about this fascinating and ancient country. We will then board the motorcoach for a field trip with our study leader to Conwy Castle – a UNESCO World Heritag...
We’ll board the motorcoach for a full day expert-led field trip through Snowdonia National Park. Spanning over 800 square miles, it was the first of three National Parks in Wales, officially inaugurated in 1951. Snowdonia boasts, amongst other things, the largest moun...
This morning we'll transfer by motorcoach to the Lake District, via the city of Liverpool. Home to the Beatles, the world famous Liverpool Football Club and the bustling Albert Docks, Liverpool was once one of the busiest port cities in the world. Known for its rich a...
We'll enjoy a unique opportunity to hear and learn about the real Beatrix Potter as we board the motorcoach and travel to the village of Sawrey. Here the new tenant of Castle Cottage, Beatrix Potter’s former home and now a National Trust property, will show us around ...
Once aboard the motorcoach, we’ll take a scenic lakeside drive to Bowness-on-Windermere and the Arts & Crafts style Blackwell House. Here we will receive an introductory talk from a local docent before exploring the many fine pieces on display.
This afternoo...
Today we'll transfer by motorcoach to our final destination, Manchester, via the dramatic Kirkstone Pass – the highest pass open to motor traffic in the Lake Distrct home to some truly spectacular views. As we travel onwards we’ll stop at 16th Century Holker Hall and ...
Transfer by Shuttle Bus to Manchester Airport (MAN) for onward flights. Your Group Leader will assist you in making arrangements. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you ar...
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