Day 1
Depart on your overnight flight to London.
extraordinary explorations
Enchanting England: Stunning Palaces, Romantic Cotswolds and Historic York
Ready yourself for a royally good time exploring England’s prettiest palaces, loveliest gardens and historically important houses in London, Bath and York.
Date
May 9 – 20, 2023
Length
12 days
Pricing from Toronto
$6,009*
Pricing from Winnipeg
$6,399*
Activity Level
Moderate
Delve into the majesty and beauty of England as you explore palaces, glorious gardens and distinctive historic houses in London, Bath and York. Start with afternoon tea at The Rubens, overlooking Buckingham Palace. Tour London and Greenwich, complete with a river cruise to the Tower of London. See Salisbury Cathedral, which boasts Britain’s tallest spire. Experience Jane Austen’s ancient city of Bath. Be charmed at every turn as you drive through the Cotswolds, explore Blenheim Palace and walk Oxford’s cobbled streets. In York, one of England’s most beautiful cities, see a magnificent castle, ride a steam train and explore the ruins of a medieval abbey perched above the sea. Finally, celebrate your regal adventures at a farewell dinner.
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Daily itinerary.
Day 2
London – Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Delight in a traditional English afternoon tea as your Extraordinary Experience. L
Day 3
London – Enjoy a full-day tour of Greenwich and London. See Ranger’s House and stroll through Greenwich Park. Take a river cruise to the Tower of London. B/L
Day 4
London – Explore Hampton Court Palace. Continue to Cobham and Painshill Park. B/L
Day 5
London – Tour the stately Hatfield House. Afterwards, stroll the landscaped gardens. B/L
Day 6
London – Leave London for Wiltshire. Visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to a surviving copy of the Magna Carta. B
Day 7
Bath – Explore the Roman Baths, a World Heritage Site. Continue with a guided walking tour of Bath followed by time to explore at your leisure. B
Day 8
London – Drive through the Cotswolds to Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage Site. Explore Oxford in the afternoon, then overnight in London. B
Day 9
York – Take a train to York, one of England’s finest historic cities. Meet your local guide and enjoy an afternoon walking tour through the winding streets. B/L
Day 10
York – Visit breathtaking Castle Howard. Enjoy a short ride through Yorkshire on an authentic steam train. Arrive in Whitby, a fishing town famous for its ruins of a medieval abbey. Celebrate with a farewell dinner in York. B/D
Day 11
Manchester – Enjoy free time on your last morning in York. This afternoon, travel to Manchester and check in at your airport hotel. B
Day 12
Have your final breakfast in Manchester then head to the airport for your flight back to Toronto or Winnipeg. B
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner
Package includes:
- Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to London and return from Manchester to Toronto or Winnipeg
- First-class high-speed train from London to York
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway ticket
- 4+1-night stay in first-class accommodation in London
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Bath
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in York
- 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Manchester
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 1 dinner
- Land transportation via first-class motor coach
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver throughout
- Local English-speaking guides
- Hotel porterage of 1 suitcase per person
- Destination transfers
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