7-day Gems of Britain

This fabulous four-day tour is suitable for passengers with limited time who would like to see the very best of Britain. It includes everything you would expect: Cambridge, York, Edinburgh, the English Lake District, the walled town of Chester and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.

Regular Price from $1290
Macy's Price from $1090
plus, $100 Macy's Gift Card

Day 1- SUN - ARRIVE LONDON.
Welcome to London! After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is yours to relax.
Hotel: Thistle Marble Arch.

Day 2 - MON - LONDON - DARLINGTON
Meet your Tour Director early this morning and drive north to the university town of Cambridge. Stroll by some of the colleges, including the magnificent King’s College, before continuing to historic York. Inside the ancient city walls, you approach the magnificent York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral. Then walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the Tudor ‘Shambles’, where the houses lean so far they almost touch! Use your free time to shop before continuing to your hotel.
Hotel: Blackwell Grange. (D)

Day 3- TUE - DARLINGTON - EDINBURGH
Cross the wild Northumberland Moors and go past the romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, cross the Borders and head on to Scotland’s elegant capital, Edinburgh. On a guided city tour, drive down the stately Royal Mile, past St Giles’ Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace - the Queen’s residence in Edinburgh - and on to the 18th century New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle, housing the Honours of Scotland, the nation’s crown jewels. Why not spend the evening eating haggis and listening to the sound of bagpipes? (May-Oct).
Hotel: Jurys Inn. (B)

Day 4- WED - EDINBURGH - LIVERPOOL
Drive through the Southern Uplands to Gretna Green, where many an eloping English couple have been married, then cross the border back into England. Enjoy a drive through the Lake District, a region so beautiful it inspired a host of English poets. Wander in Wordsworth’s footsteps by the lake before continuing to your hotel on Liverpool's famous waterfront, adjacent to the Liver Buildings and close to the Albert Docks.
Hotel: Atlantic Tower by Thistle. (B,D)

Day 5- THU - LIVERPOOL - LONDON
First stop today is at the former Roman fortress town of Chester. Walk with your Tour Director along part of the well preserved walls. See the Cathedral, the unique black and white ‘Rows’ (shopping arcades) and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the famous Wedgwood China factory, where there is much to tempt those seeking fine British souvenirs. Now to Stratford-upon-Avon where you visit Shakespeare’s birthplace. Return to London through the flower-trimmed villages of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful parts of England. (B)

Day 6- FRI - LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Your half day sightseeing tour shows you Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The afternoon is free to explore or shop. (B)

Day 7- SAT - RETURN TO USA
The tour ends after breakfast. (B)

*$200 savings is based on double occupancy and applies to guided vacations of 7 days or more when booked by 11/30/09. Restrictions, fees, taxes, and other terms may apply. This offer is provided by Meridian World Travel. Meridian World Travel is solely responsible for this offer and this product, and is not affiliated with Macy’s, Inc., Department Stores National Bank or their affiliates. By responding to this offer, you will be communicating information to Meridian World Travel. This travel offer is not available at any Macy’s, Inc. location. CST#2043009-50.

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