Classic England 2025
London
6 days
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Itinerary
- We will leave London and travel north towards the university city of Cambridge. On a walking tour, we will be able to admire architecture from different eras in the ancient university colleges. This university has generated great geniuses and personalities who have shaped the world, such as Newton, Stephen Hawkins, and Alan Turing, the father of computing, among many others. On the way to York, we will pass through Sherwood Forest, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, and we will stop en route for lunch. York is a beautiful city of Roman origin with a long history linked to Vikings and Saxons. Before going to the hotel, we will take a walking tour through its charming medieval streets where you will have the opportunity to see the second-largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and walk along its medieval wall. In the evening it is recommended to stroll through the illuminated city and visit one of its typical pubs. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton York Hotel, Park Inn York or similar.
- Today will be a day of spectacular landscapes, where we will visit two national parks; "Yorkshire Pennines" and the Lake District. After breakfast, we will cross the beautiful Yorkshire countryside to reach the medieval town of Barnard Castle, where we will make a short stop to see its legendary streets. Next, we will enter the green valleys and hills of the "Yorkshire Pennines" National Park, unchanged for thousands of years, considered the backbone of England. We will arrive in the Lake District, one of the country's most beautiful regions, which has inspired numerous English romantic poets and where the feeling of peace is overwhelming. It is here that we will have time for lunch and in the afternoon, we will take a boat ride on Lake Windermere. We will continue to Liverpool, a port city from which millions of emigrants left for the New World and the birthplace of the famous Rock group; "The Beatles". After dinner at the hotel, you can visit the mythical "Cavern Club", where the Beatles played almost 300 concerts. Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Delta by Marriott Liverpool Hotel, Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel or similar.
- In the morning, we will leave for Chester, for a walking tour of this walled city of Roman origin that looks like something out of a fairy tale, with its houses with wooden facades in the neo-Tudor style "Black & White" style and its magnificent Gothic cathedral. We will also have free time to wander through its streets before heading back to Liverpool. We will arrive before lunch and take a magical and mysterious Panoramic View of Liverpool to get to know the city of the Beatles and the places that inspired many of their songs. We will visit its cathedrals; the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral, and in the harbour area we will visit the well-known "Albert Dock", the maritime Liverpool, a fascinating area in which you can explore the growth of Liverpool and the new cultural area that extends beyond the harbour. Here we will find places such as: the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the "Tate" Gallery, the Liverpool Museum, the British Music Experience or The Beatles Story museum (optional visit). Free afternoon in Liverpool to enjoy the city. Bed and breakfast at the Marriott Liverpool, Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel or similar.
- Today, our circuit will take us to Stratford-Upon-Avon, a charming town on the banks of the River Avon and birthplace of the playwright William Shakespeare, we will make a brief panoramic walk and we will have free time for lunch, to stroll through its streets, and to get to know some of the places that inspired his works. Stratford is home to several institutions dedicated to the study of Shakespeare such as the Shakespeare Birthplace Foundation and the Shakespeare Institute. We will continue through the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds region, with their thatched-roof cottages and beautiful gardens, we will be in the most representative of the English spirit. We will make a pleasant stop in one of its charming villages and continue our route to the south west where we will stay in the city of Bath or Bristol. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Bath, Mercure Holland House in Bristol or similar.
- This morning, we will visit the mystical dolmens monument of Stonehenge. The grandiose and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, with more than 5000 years of history, is one of the wonders of the world and for centuries has awakened the imagination and intrigue of those who visit it. It is the central enclave of Salisbury Plain, showcasing a mysterious landscape dotted with prehistoric barrows and carvings, which are now a World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we will return to Bath where we will immerse ourselves in the history and beauty of this city with a panoramic walk. We will stroll through its flower-adorned streets, see its Georgian architecture, and have free time to visit the Roman Baths (optional). They will have the afternoon free in Bath. Don't miss Bath Abbey, an imposing 18th-century church with an impressive façade and ornate interior, The Jane Austen Museum, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous novelist, who lived in Bath for several years, or Pulteney Bridge, a three-arched Georgian bridge that crosses the River Avon and offers stunning views of the city. Bed and breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Bath, Mercure Holland House in Bristol or similar.
- We will leave Bath this morning for a short walking tour of the charming town of Salisbury, where we will pass by its medieval cathedral, here you will find the best-preserved copy of the Magna Carta signed in 1215 by King John I of England. Afterwards, we will leave for the historic city of Winchester, capital of Anglo-Saxon England. We will take a walking tour to enjoy the city that represents the soul of England and we will pass by its magnificent Gothic cathedral where Jane Austen is buried next to Saxon and Viking kings such as Alfred the Great and Canute the Great. We will pass through the Great Hall of Winchester Castle where King Arthur's Round Table is located. Finally, we will return to London in the middle of the afternoon with time to do some last-minute shopping. End of services.
Included
- Accommodation: 1 night with half board (includes dinner and breakfast) and 4 nights with bed and breakfast. In hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar. The assignment of specific hotels will be confirmed at the time of booking or up to 30 days prior to tour departure.
- Tickets and Photo Stops: Scenic boat ride on Lake Windermere, entrance to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Great Hall at Winchester Castle and photo stop at Shakespeare's birthplace.
- Panoramic tour of York, Liverpool, Chester, and Bath.
Not included
- Luggage compartments
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Drinks not included in meals
Important Notes
- Due to the Annual Labour Party Conference held in Liverpool, the tour hotel in Liverpool could undergo last-minute changes to another in or around Manchester, should hotel demand require it. This conference is usually held around the month of September.
