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Gems of Northern Starting at $1999.00*

Explore the northern corner of Trip details England's bustling cities and Trip Highlights: breathtaking scenery Tour start Tour end London • University • Punting on the River Cam Discover the stunning and fascinating • Minster cities dating back to medieval times in this tour of 8 7 11 . Days Nights Meals • Vintage Train Ride • Lake Distillery • Cruise on Lake • Liverpool

Hotels: • The Tower Hotel • Hilton Cambridge City Centre • Novotel York Centre • Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa • Hilton Liverpool City Centre

2020 Best of Northern England - 8 day/7 night

Trip Itinerary

Day 2 Oxford & Cambridge Day 1 Independent Sightseeing in London & Welcome Dinner Visit the , founded in the 12th century and one of the world’s Start your tour independently this afternoon, using your voucher for the Hop-On, most prestigious universities. Visit the Bodleian Library, home to more than 13 Hop-Off tour. Choose your route to see famous London landmarks such as Big million printed items and with roots in the 14th century. In the afternoon, journey to Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, and more. Join your group in the Cambridge, where you’ll punt down the River Cam, enjoying views of the colleges of evening for a welcome drink before dining together. (D) Cambridge University as you travel along the water. Enjoy free time for dinner in Cambridge. (B)

Day 3 Ely Cathedral & Day 4 Vintage Train Ride &

Visit Ely Cathedral, dating back to 672. This magnificent building was used as a Journey back in time on a vintage train ride from the Goathland Station that filming location for “The Crown” and “The King’s Speech”. Travel to the equally portrayed Hogsmeade Station in the first “Harry Potter” film to the ancient seaport resplendent York Minster; this Gothic cathedral has the largest expanse of medieval of Whitby. Take a walking tour with your tour director, then free time for lunch. stained glass in the world. Enjoy some free time in York to explore independently Travel back to York where your afternoon and evening are free for exploring and before dinner in your hotel. (B, D) dinner on your own. (B)

Day 5 & Lake District Day 6 The Armitt & Lake Windermere

Visit Harrogate, a Victorian spa town in , for a walking tour with your tour Visit the Armitt Museum, which preserves the cultural heritage of the Lake District, director. Travel on to the Lake District, with a stop for lunch. Visit the Lakes with a special focus on local artist . Depart for a scenic cruise down Distillery, to discover how hand-crafted spirits are made and enjoy a sampling. Go Lake Windermere, then board a train and travel the historic Lakeside and to Gingerbread Shop, and have a tasting of its traditional spicy-sweet Railway for a picturesque ride through the Leven Valley. Travel on to treat, first made 165 years ago. Continue to your hotel on the shore of Lake Liverpool where you’ll check into your hotel and dine independently. (B) Windermere for dinner. (B, D)

Day 7 Liverpool & Farewell Dinner Day 8 Tour Ends in Liverpool Discover Liverpool, the famous port city and home of . You are free to delve into some of the city’s long history today at your own pace. In the evening, Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner gather with your group for a farewell dinner. (B, D)

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