Scenic England
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to London.
Day 2 - Arrive London After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Britain's capital.
Day 3 - London — Runnymede — Stonehenge — Salisbury — Plymouth We set off for a drive through Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was sealed. We will see Windsor Castle as we continue via Salisbury Plain to Stonehenge. Next we view magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, with the tallest spire in Britain. Then we drive through Thomas Hardy country to Plymouth, the port of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers. Here we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner and drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Continental Breakfast/ Welcome Dinner)
Day 4 - Plymouth — Bath — Bristol Today's journey skirts Dartmoor National Park and takes us to Glastonbury where we visit the Abbey ruins. Then to historic Bath where an orientation tour includes a visit to the Roman Baths. We continue to our overnight hotel in Bristol. (Full Breakfast)
Day 5 - Bristol — Stow-on-the-Wold — Stratford — Wedgwood — Chester A scenic drive through the Cotswolds to Stow-on-the-Wold. We continue to Stratford-upon-Avon, where we visit Shakespeare's birthplace and view Ann Hathaway's cottage. Then to Staffordshire's Potteries to visit the Wedgwood centre to see how this fine china is produced. Finally we arrive in Roman Chester, where our walking tour takes in the city walls, Cathedral and Tudor "Rows". After check-in at our Chester hotel you may wish to enjoy dinner in a typical local pub! (Full Breakfast)
Day 6 - Chester — Lake District — York First we visit the English Lake District and Windermere. Then across the Yorkshire Dales to York and a walking tour to visit the picturesque "Shambles", see the Mansion House, Stonegate and Petergate, and of course the magnificent Minster where this evening we will enjoy the magical "Evensong" service. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - York — Sherwood Forest — London This morning we travel south through Sherwood Forest to see the Church where, according to legend, Maid Marion and Robin Hood were married. Then on to Cambridge where we will see the magnificent architecture of Kings College Cathedral. We are back in London by the early evening. (Full Breakfast)
Day 8 - London sightseeing & at leisure There are many major sights on this morning's sightseeing tour. Then this great city is yours to discover. Maybe shop at the famous Harrods store and enjoy one of London's many restaurants. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - London - USA We transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
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