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






