Tour Pace: Succinct and feature packed, welcome to a spirited journey which captures the essence of Britain in only a few days - but you wouldn’t want it any other way! It includes a fantastic cross section of Britain’s historical towns, traditional heritage, cultural figures and idyllic scenic landscapes. Hotels: The modern Hotel 53 sits within the city walls and only a short walk from York’s major attractions. Located in Edinburgh’s West End, the Hilton Grosvenor hotel combines an 1860s listed » Gems of Britain (2012/13) (B995)

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Itinerary for: Gems of Britain (2012/13) (B995)

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Day 1 : LONDON – CAMBRIDGE – YORK

Meet your Tour Director early this morning and head to the gracious university town of Cambridge. A glimpse here of the age-old tradition of learning as you stroll by some of the colleges, including magnificent King’s College. Continue to historic York where inside the city walls, you see York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral. Then walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the crooked houses of the ‘Shambles’. After some free time, check-in to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner.(Welcome Reception / Dinner)

Accommodation : Hotel 53

Day 2 : YORK – EDINBURGH

Cross the wild Northumberland Moors and pass the romantic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Scotland’s elegant capital, Edinburgh. See Edinburgh Castle which houses the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then drive from the castle down the stately Royal Mile, past St Giles’ Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace – the Queen’s residence in Edinburgh. Cross over to Princes Street past the Sir Walter Scott monument and on to the 18th century New Town. [6th & 13th AUGUST DEPARTURES - This evening, enjoy the highlight of our tour - a wonderful evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. In 2012, this spectacular event will draw together nearly 1000 individual and band performers from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. The exciting show is brought to an emotional and poignant close as the Lone Piper, high on the castle ramparts, plays a haunting lament]. Your hotel is in the heart of the city centre.(Full Breakfast)

Accommodation : Hilton Grosvenor

Day 3 : EDINBURGH – LAKE DISTRICT – LIVERPOOL

Drive via Gretna Green, where many an eloping English couple have 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. Visit the grave of William Wordsworth before continuing to lively Liverpool. Your hotel is adjacent to the iconic Liver Building and overlooking the Dock Front World Heritage Site. Dinner is served at the hotel tonight.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Accommodation : Atlantic Tower

Day 4 : LIVERPOOL – CHESTER – STRATFORD – LONDON

First stop today is at the former Roman fortress town of Chester. Walk with your Tour Director along part of the city walls. See the Eastgate Clock, Cathedral, the unique black and white ‘Rows’ (shopping arcades) and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the pretty market town of Stratford-upon-Avon where you visit the half-timbered birthplace of William Shakespeare. Return to London through the flower-trimmed villages of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful parts of England.(Full Breakfast)