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TASTE OF BRITAIN

Coach Tour

7 NIGHTS, 8 DAYS

TOUR TYPE: REGIONAL TOUR

BROCHURE TYPE: FIRST CLASS 2008

TOUR DATES & PRICES:

NOTE: LAND ONLY PRICING

NOTE: GREEN IS GUARANTEED

April 27/08	C$1250.00
May 01/08	C$1265.00
May 04/08	C$1265.00
May 08/08/	C$1265.00
May 11/08	C$1265.00
May 15/08	C$1265.00
May 15/08	C$1265.00
May 18/08	C$1265.00
May 22/08	C$1265.00
May 25/08	C$1265.00
May 29/08	C$1265.00
June 01/08	C$1265.00
June 05/08	C$1265.00
June 08/08	C$1265.00
June 12/08	C$1265.00
June 15/08	C$1265.00
June 19/08	C$1265.00
June 22/08	C$1265.00
June 26/08	C$1250.00
June 29/08	C$1250.00
July 03/08	C$1235.00
July 06/08	C$1235.00
July 10/08	C$1235.00
July 13/08	C$1235.00
July 17/08	C$1235.00
July 20/08	C$1235.00
July 24/08	C$1235.00
July 27/08	C$1235.00
July 31/08	C$1235.00
August 03/08	C$1235.00
August 07/08	C$1235.00
August 10/08	C$1235.00
August 14/08	C$1235.00
August 17/08	C$1235.00
August 21/08	C$1235.00
August 24/08	C$1235.00
August 28/08	C$1260.00
August 31/08	C$1260.00
September 04/08	C$1260.00
September 07/08	C$1260.00
September 11/08	C$1260.00
September 14/08	C$1260.00
September 18/08	C$1260.00
September 21/08	C$1260.00
September 25/08	C$1260.00
September 28/08	C$1260.00
October 02/08	C$1235.00
October 05/08	C$1235.00
October 12/08	C$1235.00
October 19/08	C$1235.00
October 26/08	C$1225.00
November 02/08	C$1225.00
November 09/08	C$1199.00
November 13/08	C$1199.00
November 16/08	C$1255.00
November 23/08	C$1225.00
December 11/08	C$1199.00
December 27/08	C$1299.00
January 02/09	C$1220.00

Note: Prices from November 2008 forward are subject to re-confirmation in July 2008

Taste of Britain What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

STRATFORD - UPON - AVON • COVENTRY • YORK • HADRIAN'S WALL • JEDBURGH • EDINBURGH • GRETNA GREEN • GRASMERE • LIVERPOOL • CHESTER • STOKE - ON - TRENT

London: Sightseeing tour.
Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakespeare's hometown.
Coventry See the old and new Cathedrals.
York Orientation including the Minster and the 'Shambles'.
Hadrian's Wall See the ruins.
Jedburgh See the Abbey ruins.
Edinburgh Visit the magnificent Castle.
Gretna Green Visit this historic site for eloping couples.
Grasmere Visit William Wordsworth's picturesque village.
Liverpool Orientation Tour
Chester Visit the historic city.
Stoke-on-Trent Visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre (when open).
Scenic drives: Chiltern Hills, Northumberland National Park, Scottish Borderlands, English Lake District.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Darlington
2 Buffet breakfasts and 1 Continental breakfast in London
3 full English breakfasts on tour
1 three-course dinner
Farewell Dinner with wine in Runcorn

8 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London Hotel
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Tour Map:

Taste of Britain - Itinerary

Day 1- Depart Canada
Overnight flight to London.

Day 2- Arrive London (2 nights)
After checking into your Trafalgar hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore this exciting capital city.

Hotel: Copthorne & Millennium at Chelsea (2 nights)

Day 3 - London sightseeing & at leisure
There are many major sights included on today's morning sightseeing tour. Then, the rest of the day is free to explore or maybe shop at the world’s most famous store, Harrod’s. In the evening London theatre beckons! (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - London – Stratford – Coventry – York – Darlington
Greetings from our Tour Director as we make our way through the Chiltern Hills to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. We continue to Coventry and see the ruins of the Cathedral, destroyed during World War II and the new cathedral. Then to York where our Tour Director takes us on a fascinating walking tour including the city walls, the ‘Shambles’ and a Hidden Treasure! Finally we will have the chance to visit the beautiful Minster. We continue to our hotel for a Welcome Drink and dinner. (Continetal Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Blackwell Grange

Day 5 - Darlington – Hadrian’s Wall – Edinburgh
After breakfast we travel north to see Hadrian’s Wall. Then, through the Northumberland National Park and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before continuing to Edinburgh. On arrival, sightseeing with a local guide shows us Princes Street with its elegant shops, dominated by the imposing Castle,
the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House and the Devil’s seat. Then we visit the ‘new town’ with its beautiful Georgian architecture, see the new Scottish Parliament buildings and enjoy a guided visit of the apartments inside Edinburgh Castle. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn North

Day 6 - Edinburgh – Lake District – Chester Area (Runcorn)
First stop is Gretna Green, where traditionally, young couples would elope against their parents’ wishes in a ceremony performed across the blacksmith’s anvil. We cross into England and drive through the English Lake District to Grasmere, birthplace of the poet, William Wordsworth. Then along the shores of Lake Windermere, through scenery reminiscent of Wordsworth’s magical poetry, to Liverpool, where our orientation tour takes in the refurbished docks, the Liver building and both Cathedrals. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner in our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn (Runcorn)

Day 7- Chester Area (Runcorn) – Wedgwood – London
First stop, medieval Chester, where our walking tour will show us the famous ‘Rows’ and the Cathedral. Next, our journey takes us into Staffordshire to visit the Wedgwood Pottery Centre. Time to pick up some bargains in fine china before returning to London. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Millenium at Chelsea

Day 8 - London – Canada
After breakfast, time to bid farewell to new-found friends and Britain on your return flight to Canada. (Buffet Breakfast)

Additional Information:

- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.

- For full terms and conditions, please refer to Trafalgers Conditions page in the brochure or contact your travel agent.

Airport Transfers - conditions apply*

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Price and availability is subject to change.

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