4 Day First Class Escorted Tour of Britain: This tour may be combined with a stay in London England, or with day tours from London.

Highlights include: 4* Hotels- 2 Dinners 3 Full Breakfasts. Air-conditioned 40 seater coach with washroom. Visit Edinburgh Castle, Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Visit Wedgwood China Factory, See the 'Shambles' and York Minster, Watch the Anvil Ceremony at Gretna Green, Drive the Royal Mile past St Giles Cathedral to Holyrood house Palace, Scenic drives in the Lake District and Cotswolds.

Monday - LONDON/CAMBRIDGE/YORKSHIRE
- 07.00 - THISTLE MARBLE ARCH. We meet our Tour Manager then drive to Cambridge, described as the 'loveliest city in England' and home of one of England's finest universities. Cambridge has a wealth of historic buildings, and much of its charm lies in winding back streets and passages. You take a walk among the "Backs", the Mathematical Bridge and venerable colleges,, including magnificent King’s College, then on to York. A gentle rural landscape of classic English countryside, ancient Anglo-Saxon settlements and old medieval towns and villages. Exploring inside the ancient city walls, we see the maze of narrow medieval streets (including the quaintly-named ‘Shambles’) and the 13th century Minster, England's largest Cathedral. There's also time to browse in York's tempting shops. (D)

Tuesday - JEDBURGH/EDINBURGH
You explore the gentle Yorkshire Dales, with their many hues of green. Moorland, lush farmland and deep, peaceful dales blend into an area of unique contrasts and beauty. You reach the borders of Scotland, where you see Jedburgh Abbey, and find the heather clad hills that this part of the country is famous for. Then on to Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland. Our afternoon guided tour shows us the best of the city of Edinburgh - the stately Royal Mile, ancient St. Giles Cathedral and 18th century New Town. We visit the castle, dominating the city from its rocky crag. Tonight, there may be the opportunity to enjoy a grand Scottish night out, complete with haggis and the skirl of the pipes. (May-Oct) Hotel: Royal Terrace. (B)

Wednesday - EDINBURGH /LAKE DISTRICT /LIVERPOOL Our first stop is Gretna to attend the Anvil Ceremony in the Blacksmiths shop, and then back into England. A scenic wonderland awaits us - the rugged mountains and tranquil dales of the Lake District, inspiration to a host of English poets, before arriving in Liverpool for our overnight stay. (BD)

Thursday - CHESTER/STRATFORD/LONDON
Day 4: Chester - Stratford - London - First, the ancient Roman city of Chester, with its quaint 'black and white' shopping arcades and enclosing walls. Next, a stop at the world-famous Wedgwood China Factory, then on to picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare. We walk in the footsteps of the bard to visit his birthplace. Another scenic drive this afternoon takes us through the villages of the Cotswolds, with their thatched cottages, along winding lanes, the prettiest part of the English countryside. Return to London at around 6:30 pm depending on traffic. Extra nights in London England may be arranged. (B)

Gems of Britain Escorted Tour of Britain Includes:

• Round trip airfare to London England and airport transfers may be added to this tour.
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation
• Driver/guide throughout
• First-class accommodations for 3 nights; room with private bath
• 3 breakfasts (B)
• 2 dinners (D)
• Baggage handling
• All taxes and service charges
• All sightseeing and entrance fees. Some highlights:
• Entrance to Windsor Castle and a tour of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel Visit the ancient circle of Stonehenge Panoramic Tour of Georgian Bath . Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats Sightseeing open-top tour of Edinburgh Entrance to Edinburgh Castle A free city map and information guide Visit Edinburgh Castle
• Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Visit the famous Wedgwood China Factory
• See the Tudor 'Shambles' and York Minster
• Watch the 'Anvil Ceremony' at Gretna Green
• Walk through Chester's 'Rows' and Roman Amphitheatre
• Drive the Royal Mile past St Giles' Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh
• See Jedburgh Abbey
• See King's College, Cambridge
• Scenic drives in the Cotswolds, Lake District, Northumberland Moors
• Guided City Tours In depth sightseeing tour of Edinburgh Orientation tours in York, Chester

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