Tauck World Discovery England, Scotland, Wales

Explore the very best of the British Isles on this England, Wales, and Scotland travel experience. Discover Scotland’s vibrant culture, rich history and outstanding scenic beauty. Enjoy England’s lovely Lake District as well as the serene countryside and quaint villages of the Cotswolds. Delve into the literary heritage of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the mysteries of Stonehenge, the ancient city of Bath and the glittering sophistication of London. In Wales, discover a unique destination with its own complicated language and fierce sense of independence. From great castles and cathedrals to charming cottages and peaceful pastoral scenes, the British Isles will enchant you at every turn.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Edinburgh
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland. Welcome to Edinburgh, Scotland’s jewel of a capital city. A transfer from the airport to your hotel is included. You’ll meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland

Day 2 – Castles and Palaces
A sightseeing tour of historic Edinburgh is the perfect place to begin any Scotland travel. Begin at Edinburgh Castle and continue down the famous Royal Mile through old town to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official home in the city (subject to closure when Her Majesty is in residence). There is much more of Edinburgh to explore on your own this afternoon. Tours departing August 3 through 24 will attend an outdoor evening performance of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland

Day 3 – Highland Fling
Most visitors to Scotland travel into the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands, as you will today. En route, visit either Balmoral Castle, the royal family’s residence in Scotland, or historic Blair Castle, depending upon your departure date.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Inverness Marriott Hotel, Inverness, Scotland

Day 4 – A Tale of Two Lochs
Follow the often-brooding shores of Loch Ness to starkly beautiful Glen Coe, site of the infamous massacre of the Glen Coe MacDonalds in 1692. Continue on to the fabled bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and the baronial De Vere Cameron House.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: De Vere Cameron House. Loch Lomond, Scotland

Day 5 – Glasgow, the Lowland, and the Lake District
A visit to Glasgow is a highlight of a Scotland travel experience. A sightseeing tour spotlights Glasgow’s delightful Victorian architecture. This afternoon’s journey onward into the English Lake District reveals some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Langdale Hotel & Country Club, Langdale, England

Day 6 – Secrets of the Lakes
Experience Beatrix Potter country during a visit to Bowness-on Windermere before continuing on to Coniston Water to enjoy a cruise on the lake aboard the Victorian Steam Yacht Gondola. Take tea at the home of John Ruskin, noted writer and art critic.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Langdale Hotel & Country Club, Langdale, England

Day 7 – Chester / Portmeirion / Wales
Explore the medieval town of Chester before continuing through the green hills of North Wales to Bodnant Gardens. Enjoy a two-night stay in picturesque Portmeirion, with its enchanting mix of landscape designs and architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Wales

Day 8 – Welsh Dragons and Pageantry
The day begins with a visit to the historic town of Caernarfon and the castle where the investiture of the Prince of Wales takes place. Following lunch in Betws-y-Coed, return to Portmeirion.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Wales

Day 9 – A Tale of Two Cathedrals and a Castle
Enter the British Midlands and journey to delightful Coventry, known for its two famous cathedrals – one old and one new. Visit Warwick Castle, ancestral home of the Earl of Warwick, before arriving in atmospheric Stratford-upon Avon for a two-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Day 10 – The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
Call in at Anne Hathaway’s cottage for a visit before setting off to see the quaint villages that dot the peaceful Cotswolds. Walk in the footsteps of the Bard as you explore Stratford-upon-Avon further on your own this afternoon. Season permitting, attend a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Day 11 – Georgian Treasures in Bath
Known as one of the architecturally finest and most fascinating cities in all of Britain, Bath invites exploration. At your leisure, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this compact city, including the Circus and the impressive Royal Crescent among other sites.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Bath Spa Hotel, Bath, England

Day 12 – Ancient Mysteries and the Best of London
Let your imagination take you back in time 4000 years as you view Stonehenge, the mysterious circle of stones left by the Druids near the Salisbury Plains. Upon arrival in London, a sightseeing tour includes famous sights such as Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, as well as a visit to majestic Westminster Abbey.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, London, England

Day 13 – West End Theatre
All of London is yours to explore at your leisure today. Your hotel is well located close to major sites on Bond Street, Oxford Street, and Grosvenor Square. Join us at a cocktail reception this evening, and then attend a performance of Mary Poppins in the West End.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, London, England

Day 14 – Journey Home
Tour ends: London, England. A transfer from the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair to London’s Heathrow Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast

There has never been a better time to visit British Isles. Won’t you join us in 2008?

14 Days from $4,990 plus airfare

2007 Price per Person	Double	Single	Triple
May through July; August 30 through October	$4990	$5861	$4769
August 2 through August 23	$5090	$5961	$4869

29 meals included.

International Airfare is additional.

International Air is Additional – Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.

Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.

Inclusive Prices

Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, rail transportation, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, and drivers are included.

Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.

Single Hotel Accommodations – Since hotel rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.

Meals – Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.

Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, and local guides are included.

No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.

Not Included

Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.

Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the night preceding their tour. As a service, Tauck will make reservations before or after your tour. Rooms are reserved on a space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. Beginning any journey feeling well rested adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We recommend that you arrive in Edinburgh the day before your tour begins; we will be happy to make such hotel reservations for you. Inquire at booking about extending your vacation with additional hotel nights in London.

Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities – The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Such gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.

Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance. Refer to Tauck’s “Guest Protection.”

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