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March
thru November
DAY 1:
DEPART FROM US
We depart today and enjoy our overnight flight to London. Dinner and
Breakfast will be served aloft.
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN LONDON
(3 NIGHTS)
Upon our arrival, we will be met by our guide and immediately transported
into the heart of one of the most historic cities, London. Upon arrival in
the city we immediately have a short orientation tour. Hotel check in,
dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: LONDON
Our morning sightseeing of the city will include a visit to the Tower of
London, one of London’s oldest historical landmarks. Originally built by
William the Conqueror as a fortress, this site has also served as a royal
residence and a prison. See the White Tower, where prisoners such as Sir
Walter Raleigh and Princess Elizabeth were held; the Crown Jewels; and St.
John’s Chapel, the oldest church in London. We then board our
boat for a trip down the Thames passing St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir
Christopher Wren’s wonderful Renaissance masterpiece, the Globe Theater
and disembarking to view Big Ben. We
have Dinner and a CONCERT
tonight in one of London’s wonderful settings.
*Concert Tonight in London
DAY 4: DAY TRIP TO DOVER
This morning we travel south to Canterbury, the spiritual center of the
Anglican community, the Canterbury Cathedral; also the place where Thomas
of Becket was murdered. Enjoy a guided tour; visit Canterbury Cathedral,
Possibility of singing informally here. Continue on to Dover to see
"the cliffs" and Dover Castle. We return to London for Dinner
and overnight.
DAY 5: LONDON - SALISBURY -
STONEHENGE - BATH
(1 NIGHT)
After breakfast drive west to visit Salisbury Cathedral which boasts the
tallest spire. At 404 ft it
is visible for miles around and is immortalized in the paintings of John
Constable. Continuing north
we stop at Britain’s most famous monument, Stonehenge more than 3000
years old. We Continue to Bath for a visit to the Pump Rooms and the
original lead lined Baths dating back to Roman times. We have dinner
before our CONCERT.
*Concert Tonight in Bath
DAY 6: BATH -
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON (1 NIGHT)
Depart Bath and traveling through the Cotswolds, we arrive in Stratford,
home of the world’s famous playwright Shakespeare.
We will visit the Shakespeare Center, Shakespeare’s Birth place,
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Trinity Church. (possible impromptu concert
at Trinity) This evening we
included a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
DAY 7: STRATFORD - COVENTRY -
RUTHIN (1 NIGHT)
Departing Stratford early this morning we travel just north to Coventry.
This city of Lady Godiva was dramatically transformed on the night
of November 14, 1940, when 500 tons of bombs and 30,000 incendiaries aimed
at local munitions factories were dropped in a massive German raid that
razed most of the city. The shell of the 14th century Coventry Cathedral,
its sanctuary graced with moving crosses - one made of charred timbers,
the other of twisted nails - is now a memorial shrine. Tour the Cathedral
before continuing to Warwick Castle for a short visit. Continue across the
Welsh border into Ruthin, the charming little village with a true working
castle and hotel. Medieval Banquet and overnight in Ruthin.
DAY 8: RUTHIN - YORK
(1 NIGHT)
After breakfast we depart Ruthin for Chester one of the few remaining
walled cities and noted for its Norman and Roman foundations. Chester was
a strategic naval city for the Romans during the occupation of England. We
visit the great red stoned Chester Cathedral, where an informal concert is
possible. Then drive across England into York. York remains today as a
true representation of medieval England.
As we take a walking tour through these historic streets we arrive
at York Minster, England’s largest cathedral.
In side you view the great stained window dating back to 1338 and
reputably the size of a doubles tennis court.
We continue through York to the remains of the keep of the former
York Castle, Glifford’s Tower, which contains excellent views from the
top. After dinner we give a CONCERT performance.
*Concert Tonight in York
DAY 9: YORK - EDINBURGH
(3 NIGHTS)
After hotel breakfast we continue north to Scotland. We make a stop at
England’s Roman treasure, Hadrian’s Wall. We visit Chollerford, site of one of a series of troop bases
added to the wall soon after it was built. We also view the remains of the
Roman Fort at Carrawburgh. Upon
arrival in Edinburgh we check into our hotel, dinner and evening walking
tour of the Royal Mile with your tour escort.
DAY 10: DAY TRIP TO THE
TROSSACHS
Today we have a full day of sightseeing in the Trossachs, the Highlands of
Scotland. The Trossachs are the beautiful range of mountains and lakes
straddling the border between the Highlands and Lowlands. The area is home
to a variety of wildlife, including the golden eagle, peregrine falcon and
even wildcats. The untouched
land with its rugged scenery inspired Sir Walter Scott to write, The lady
of the Lake and also provided the setting for the bandit hero, Rob Roy.
This evening we have a CONCERT
in the area surrounding Edinburgh.
*Concert Tonight in Edinburgh Area
DAY 11: EDINBURGH
Today we have a full day of touring surrounding Edinburgh’s most famous
sights. We begin with a visit
to the Edinburgh Castle. Here
you have a guided tour learning the great and tragic history of the castle
and the country is represents. Traveling
down the Royal Mile we view Greyfriars Kirk and Churchyard and at the end
of the Royal Mile we visit Holyrood House, where (subject to the Royal
family being in residence) we visit this royal house.
We finish our sightseeing with a visit to St. Giles Cathedral.
Tonight we have a wonderful farewell Scottish Banquet and overnight in
Edinburgh.
DAY 12: DEPART
FOR HOME
Our Great Britain tour ends this morning with a transport to the airport
and a flight home from Glasgow.
Attention Group
Leader:
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for your group. Call the tour planning professionals at Pilgrim.
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