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Gems of Northern England
Delve into England’s vibrant history, stunning landscapes and unique culture on this 9-day Gems of Northern England tour. Explore London, Cambridge, York, Liverpool and Oxford. Take in the beauty of the Lake District and the lush green surroundings on a cruise on Lake Windermere and journey back in time on a vintage train ride. Feel the energy where pop music started in Liverpool. Tour a distillery and sample its special blends of whiskey. Throughout this tour take in the England’s architectural highlights, medieval charms and fascinating places.
9 Days • fr. $3,345
Tour Includes
- A Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of London
- A visit to Kensington Palace
- A classic afternoon tea experience
- A visit to the Cambridge American Cemetery
- A punting ride down the River Cam, taking in the sights of this university city on a traditional flat-bottomed boat
- A traditional Sunday roast lunch in a local pub
- A ride on a vintage train that departs from Goathland Station, portrayed as Hogsmeade Station in the first “Harry Potter” film
- A tour of Whitby
- A visit to York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass
- A visit to the Lakes Distillery with a whiskey tasting
- A scenic cruise on Lake Windermere
- A walking tour of Liverpool
- A visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the 500-year-old thatched house, surrounded by gardens, where The Bard’s wife was born in Stratford-upon-Avon
- A walking tour of Oxford
- A farewell dinner in Oxford
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners
Hotel Details
- Hilton London Kensington in London (2 nights)
- Hilton City Cambridge Center Hotel in Cambridge (1 night)
- Malmaison York Hotel in York (2 nights)
- Low Bay Wood Resort & Spa in Windermere (1 night)
- Malmaison Liverpool Hotel in Liverpool (1 night)
- Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre Hotel in Oxford (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE IN LONDON Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Start your tour independently exploring London’s fabulous attractions with an open-top, Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour; take your choice of routes and walking tours. Meet your group in the evening for a welcome dinner.
Dinner
Hilton London Kensington
Day 2
LONDON Location Information Description
London, United Kingdom
Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate.
Next, savor afternoon tea, a classic English experience, before spending the rest of the day at leisure, exploring London.
Breakfast, Lunch
Hilton London Kensington
Day 3
CAMBRIDGE Location Information Description
Cambridge/England, United Kingdom
Depart London and head to Cambridge. Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, memorializing thousands of World War II soldiers, including bandleader Glenn Miller and Joseph Kennedy, JFK’s brother.
Finish the day’s activities by punting down the River Cam, taking in the sights of this university city on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore.
Breakfast
Hilton City Cambridge Center Hotel
Day 4
LINCOLN Location Information Description
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch.
YORK Location Information Description
York, United Kingdom
Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and intriguing medieval churches. Your tour director will bring you on a walking tour, then enjoy the rest of the day free for exploring.
Breakfast, Lunch
Malmaison York Hotel
Day 5
VINTAGE TRAIN RIDE Location Information Description
Goathland, United Kingdom
Journey back in time on a vintage train ride: go from the Goathland Station that portrayed Hogsmeade Station in the first “Harry Potter” film to the old whaling town of Whitby, the setting for Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”.
WHITBY Location Information Description
Whitby, United Kingdom
Tour Whitby’s pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director, then enjoy free time for lunch.
YORK Location Information Description
York, United Kingdom
Head back to York and visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass.
Breakfast, Dinner
Malmaison York Hotel
Day 6
LAKE DISTRICT Location Information Description
Lake District, United Kingdom
Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. Head on to Keswick, in the famously beautiful Lake District, where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Visit the Lakes Distillery, dating back to the Victorian era, and enjoy a tour with a tasting.
Breakfast, Dinner
Low Bay Wood Resort & Spa
Day 7
CRUISE ON LAKE WINDERMERE Location Information Description
Windermere, United Kingdom
Take a short scenic cruise on England’s largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages.
LIVERPOOL Location Information Description
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Head on to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Tour this fun, friendly city on foot with your tour director – and you are free to explore for the rest of the day. You might check out the many attractions around the Albert Dock, including the Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Breakfast
Malmaison Liverpool Hotel
Day 8
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Location Information Description
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Head to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s hometown. Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the 500-year-old thatched house, surrounded by gardens, where The Bard’s wife was born.
OXFORD Location Information Description
Oxford, United Kingdom
Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Visit a local restaurant for a farewell dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre Hotel
Day 9
TOUR ENDS IN OXFORD Location Information Description
Oxford, United Kingdom
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
Important information:
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
