For visitors who have never been to the UK before this 10 night/11 day tour might be the start of a love affair which will last for years. This three country programme gives a fascinating insight into some of the great castles, stately homes and gardens and ancient traditions to be found in England, Scotland and Wales. 2-3 nights in London can be added as a pre or post tour extension.
Based in Stratford upon Avon (1 night),York (2 nights), Durham (1 night), Edinburgh (2 nights), Lake District (1 night), Chester (2 nights) and Stratford upon Avon (1 night)
Highlights include:
• 1000 years of jaw dropping living history at Warwick Castle
• A close encounter with York’s colourful Viking past
• Treasure filled Castle Howard aka Brideshead Revisited
• Choral Evensong in Durham Cathedral
• Floors, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland
• A visit to the Castle and free time in Edinburgh
• Romantic Abbotsford and the picturesque ruins of Melrose Abbey
• A tour of Beatrix Potter country and a Lake Windermere cruise
• A Great Little Train ride and 13th century Caernarfon Castle
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford upon Avon
