2022 Gems of Northern England - 9 Days/8 Nights

Duration: 9 Days

Price: Starts from $0 USD

Itineraries

Day 1: Independent Exploration in London
Start your tour with a day of independent sightseeing in London as you tour by Hop-On Hop-Off bus. With several routes to choose from, you can see the iconic sights as you please, at your own speed. Meet your group in the evening for a welcome dinner.
(D)


Day 2: Kensington Palace | Afternoon Tea | London Exploring
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
(B,L)


Day 3: Cambridge American Cemetery | Punting
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.
(B)


Day 4: Lincoln | York
Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch. 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.
(B,L)


Day 5: Vintage Train Ride | Whitby | York Minster
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”. Tour Whitby's pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director, then enjoy free time for lunch. Head back to York and visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass.
(B, D)


Day 6: Yorkshire Drive | Lakes Distillery
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.
(B,D)


Day 7: Cruise on Lake Windermere | Liverpool
Take a short scenic cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. 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.
(B)


Day 8: Stratford-upon-Avon | Anne Hathaway's Cottage | Oxford
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. Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group
(B,D)


Day 9: Tour Ends in Oxford
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)


B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Highlights

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • See the fascinating sights of Cambridge as you ride down the Cam in a traditional punt, a flat-bottomed boat dating back to medieval days.
  • Savor an English Sunday roast lunch at a local pub – you’ll taste why this hearty meal is a beloved British tradition.

Trip Highlights:

  • Kensington Palace
  • Punting on the River Cam
  • Vintage Train Ride
  • York Minster
  • Lakes Distillery
  • Cruise on Windermere

Dining Experiences:

  • 8 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

  • Hilton London Kensington | London (2)
  • Hilton Cambridge City Centre | Cambridge (1)
  • Malmaison York | York (2)
  • Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa | Windermere (1)
  • Hilton Hotel Liverpool | Liverpool (1)
  • Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre | Oxford (1)

Gems of Northern England - 9 days/8 nights

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Hotels

Gems of Northern England - 9 days/8 nights land tour
SupplierNameSupplierRating DescriptionImage
SupplierName Hilton London KensingtonSupplierRating
SupplierName Hilton Cambridge City CentreSupplierRating **** Located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to attractions and nightlife, Hilton Cambridge City Centre is the perfect base for exploring the university town. As the largest central hotel in Cambridge, the hotel includes a fitness room and a relaxed restaurant and lounge. All air-conditioned guest rooms and suites feature refurbished bathrooms and spacious desks. This pet-friendly hotel, close to colleges, museums, shopping, theatre and punting, offers Free WiFi in guest rooms and public areas, LivingWell fitness gym, Executive Lounge and valet parking
SupplierName Malmaison YorkSupplierRating ****
SupplierName Malmaison YorkSupplierRating ****
SupplierName Low Wood Bay Resort & SpaSupplierRating **** Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is one of the top-ranked Lake District hotels with its stunning lakeside location on the shores of Windermere. Guests can dine at the upscale Windemere Restaruant or at the more casual Blue Smoke on the Bay Grill. All guests have complimentary use of the Health Club, indoor/outdoor pools, state of the art gym and classes. The hotel features 131 new and enhanced bedrooms with en-suite & daily housekeeping and free Wifi.
SupplierName Malmaison LiverpoolSupplierRating **** Situated in Princes Dock, this dazzling boutique hotel offers a modern, stylish ambience with a special twist of Mal. We have a brilliant brasserie, fabulous bar, and genuine passion and flair. And that's before you've sampled our trademark stylish rooms. This is a truly stunning hotel which offers all the luxury you'd expect from Malmaison.
SupplierName Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City CentreSupplierRating ****