MAY 3-6, 2019 OCTOBER 4-7, 2019

PRESENTED BY: Equestrian Statue of Queen Elizabeth II in

Cumberland Lodge

02 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND WELCOME

CUMBERLANDAn introduction to...LODGE Originally built by one of ’s officers after the English Civil War, Cumberland Lodge sits in a beautiful, secluded setting at the heart of Windsor Great Park. It was to become a Royal Residence and has also seen other notable residents such as John and Sarah Churchill, first Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, who were far fonder of it than they were of Blenheim Palace; and William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland who gave it its current name. From the mid-nineteenth century it was home to Princess Helena, third daughter of , and her husband Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. In the twentieth century it was to play an important role in the constitutional crisis that led to the abdication of King Edward VIII.

03 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND Tour Introduction TOUR INTRODUCTION

One never forgets their first visit to Windsor. For myself, it came at the age of 17, as a young, yet passionate enthusiast of British history. I remember well that first train journey to Windsor and seeing the imposing castle rising above the landscape.

That first visit and the many years that have followed, have opened my eyes to the great history as well as to the estate community, not just in the castle itself, but in glorious Windsor Great Park — filled with so many treasures.

For many of us, the idea of a country house weekend brings to mind the delights of gathering with other unique individuals for lively conversation regarding shared interests, fine food, and memorable, curated activities.

That is exactly what we have created here: a very special weekend going behind-the-scenes of and Windsor Great Park. We will hear from the very people that make Windsor so special, enjoy unprecedented access to the estate and castle, hear from experts on Windsor and royal history past and present – all while staying in the beautiful surroundings of Cumberland Lodge, a private retreat and former royal residence, built in 1652.

I do hope you will join us for this most-memorable country house weekend, the epitome of experience-based-travel.

ANDREW LANNERD TRANSCENDENT TRAVEL

04 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND DAY ONE

• Afternoon arrivals to Cumberland Lodge A former royal residence, home of the Duke of Cumberland and built in 1652. The Lodge is Fridayeasily accessible via taxi from Heathrow or Windsor. • Arrival tea, coffee and biscuits in the Drawing Room at Cumberland Lodge • Welcome history tour of Cumberland Lodge • Afternoon horse drawn carriage ride thru Windsor Great Park A memorable look around scenic areas of the 5,000 acre estate • Early evening drinks reception in the Drawing Room with historic artifact display Reception will include Pol Roger champagne, Sir Winston Churchill’s preferred champagne, which includes historical links to Cumberland Lodge. Also featured will be the opportunity to view and handle unique and historic objects of Royal significance. • Memorable candlelit dinner in the Prince Christian Dining Room • After dinner lecture by Major David Rankin-Hunt Norfolk Herald Extraordinary, former member of the Royal Household and historical advisor to the NETFLIX series “The Crown” • Overnight accommodations at Cumberland Lodge

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of Royal Windsor

Beautiful Cumberland Lodge Major David Rankin-Hunt

05 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND DAY TWO

• Delicious breakfast at Cumberland Lodge Saturday• Private guided tour of Windsor Great Park with Mr. Nick Day, Operations Manager of Windsor Great Park. Will include private areas not normally open to the public. This behind-the-scenes tour will include unique visits and tales of Windsor’s great history, past and present. • Private tour of the Windsor Great Park Vineyard Vineyards were first planted in Windsor during the time of Henry II. Fast forward to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and there is a new vineyard in Windsor Great Park which revives an ancient tradition. • Gourmet picnic lunch in the Windsor Great Park Vineyard paired with Windsor wines A most-exclusive chance to see the vineyard, which is not open to the public • Late afternoon reception in the cloisters of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle • A visit to Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel, where we will be met by the Governor and Constable of Windsor Castle, Admiral Sir James Perowne Will include special access to areas of the castle and the chapel not normally open to the public • Tour of areas of Windsor Castle not normally open to the public A most-memorable experience • Candlelit dinner at Cumberland Lodge • Overnight accommodations at Cumberland Lodge

Glorious St. George’s Chapel

Windsor Great Park Vineyard

Enjoy a behind- the-scenes tour of Windsor Great Park

06 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND DAY THREE

• Breakfast at Cumberland Lodge Sunday• Sunday morning service at The Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Great Park • Luncheon at Cumberland Lodge • Relaxation time at Cumberland Lodge • Visit to the Windsor Farm Shop Featuring products sourced on the royal estate • Private tour of The Savill Garden with the Keeper of the Gardens, including drinks in the Rose Garden Opportunity to see this spectacular Royal Garden in the company of the team who selected the flowers for the wedding of TRH the Duke & Duchess of Sussex. • Very special farewell dinner at Cumberland Lodge A unique dinner this evening with a Windsor-sourced menu • After-dinner lecture by renowned historian and author Hugo Vickers • Overnight accommodations at Cumberland Lodge

The Royal Chapel of All Relaxing Cumberland Lodge Saints, Windsor Great Park

The Savill Garden Hugo Vickers

07 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND DAY FOUR

• Breakfast at Cumberland Lodge Monday• Departures from Cumberland Lodge after breakfast

Beautiful Cumberland King George III Lodge

08 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND TERMS & CONDITIONS

$2,895 USD per person based on double occupancy Details $3,395 USD single occupancy rate | limited availability All pricing is based on double occupancy. Upon request, we will make every effort to match a single customer with another party interested in sharing a room. Due to the exclusive nature of the hotels involved, This is a land-only package, airfare to and including hotels with a limited number of rooms, we are from the United Kingdom is NOT included. only available to offer a limited number of single Space is limited. Due to the exclusivity of occupancy rates. Those are available on a first-come, this weekend, it is limited to 15 guests. All first-serve basis at $3,395. confirmed guests will be required to submit PLEASE NOTE: Single rooms in the United Kingdom information for a security background check. are often much smaller than double rooms. Paying a The successful completion of this background single supplement does not guarantee you a full-size check is required to participate in the tour. As double room. We will do our best to accommodate Windsor Castle is a working Royal palace, the mobility requests and needs. Because of the age of many itinerary may be subject to change based on of the buildings on the itinerary, there will not be an elevator at every stop nor in every hotel. the needs of the Royal Household. Each day will involve a good deal of walking, and ability INCLUSIONS: to maneuver steps. Please make us aware of any special • 3 nights of accommodations at Cumberland Lodge, needs when booking. a former royal residence At the time of booking please inform us of any special • 8 meals dietary requests (vegetarian, allergies, etc.). • Wine with evening meals • All entry fees, guides, and special guest speakers As a tour participant, you agree that your image may be used by Transcendent in any way deemed appropriate, • Transportation during tour but not limited to, publication in newspapers, magazines, SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED and other print media, use in broadcast media, television IN YOUR ITINERARY: or video projects, publication via the Internet, and use in • Curator/expert led tours at various times marketing materials used by Transcendent. • Wine included with all group dinners Tour pricing is based on a current exchange rate of • Snacks at various points throughout the tour $1.30 to the UK pound. Should the exchange rate • Welcome goodie bag with various gifts/niceties rise above $1.60 to the pound within 120 days prior to the start of the tour, Transcendent reserves the EXCLUSIONS: right to bill each tour participant an additional • Airfare $500 USD in order to cover the additional expense. • Transportation to/from Cumberland Lodge • Mixed drinks or laundry fees PAYMENTS Transcendent Travel is pleased to offer several payment PASSPORTS: options. The options will be governed in part by the date you Every tour member must have a valid passport that will book your tour and the date the tour commences. Please be in effect for at least six months after the date of the refer to our web site: “transcendent-travel.com” or conclusion of the tour. call us at 1-866-654-7508. IMPORTANT NOTES: Should any payment be in arrears more than one payment period and no payment arrangement entered into, Space is extremely limited on this tour, and because of Transcendent reserves the right to cancel a passenger’s the exclusivity of the included events, we are unable to participation in the tour and to retain all payments to-date. add participants once the maximum has been reached. Should you wish to add extra nights in Windsor prior to or FORM OF PAYMENT at the conclusion of the tour, please specify when making All forms of payment are available at no extra charge. your booking. If available, we will be happy to make those Check or money order: All such payments should be made arrangements with a Windsor-based hotel. out to: Transcendent Travel Services, LLC and mailed to:

09 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND Transcendent Travel Services, LLC RESPONSIBILITY P.O. Box 3181| New York, NY 10185-3181 The responsibility of Transcendent Travel Services, LLC is strictly limited. Transcendent is not liable for delays, Credit/debit card payments may be made losses, changes in routing, hotels, transportation services, by calling 1.866.654.7508 or and/or sightseeing or accidents incurred by said persons online at www.transcendent-travel.com. or operators to passengers and baggage from whatsoever CANCELLATION POLICY cause. Transcendent also reserves the right to change the The following cancellation policies will apply if any person routing, hotels, and/or sightseeing and any service offered, cancels their participation on the tour: should local conditions in our opinion warrant; the extra • The initial deposit is fully refundable for 29 days cost, if any, must be paid by the passengers. The right is after such payment is made; reserved to refuse any person on this tour. • 50% cancellation fee for the initial deposit/booking The transportation companies concerned are not applies 30 days after such payment is made; responsible for any act or omission or event during the • 50% cancellation fee applies immediately for all time passengers are not on board their conveyances. payments made subsequent to the initial deposit; This passage contract in use by the carriers concerned and when issued shall constitute the sole contract between • No cancellations or refunds within 120 days prior to the carrier(s) and the purchasers of the tour and/or the beginning of the tour. passengers. All additional expenses caused by war, natural Should world conditions affect the staging of the tour disasters, landslides, strikes, weather delays, illness or (e.g., natural disasters, war, terrorism), Transcendent accidents are the responsibility of the passengers. reserves the right to schedule the tour to a later date. INSURANCE In the event a tour participant is not willing to reschedule, For a $200 fee per traveler, we are pleased to offer our all deposits and/or tour payments will be returned to customers insurance as we travel together. Travel insurance such tour participant who has signed up, less any is highly recommended, and may be purchased directly non-refundable expenses actually incurred by from Transcendent. Transcendent and a 3% processing fee. Insurance via Transcendent covers the following: Should the original tour director be unable to lead the tour • Medical Coverage up to $50,000 on behalf of Transcendent, Transcendent reserves the right • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) to engage another competent tour director to lead and $25,000 for Primary & Spouse; $5,000 for execute the tour. Dependent Children SUBSTITUTIONS • Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation Up to 120 days prior to the tour, Transcendent recognizes $300,000 that circumstances occur where it may be necessary • Emergency Medical Reunion $50,000 to cancel participation in the tour. Substitutions are • Return of Mortal Remains Up to $50,000 encouraged so that cancellation fees can be avoided. The purchase of insurance is optional, but highly An additional substitution fee of $400 will apply. All recommended. We will be pleased to answer any substitutions must take place no later than 120 days questions you have about this coverage and will provide prior to the tour, or further charges may apply. you with a copy of the policy. ITINERARY VARIATION *This policy does not cover participant cancellation. It Transcendent reserves the right to vary itineraries and/ covers the individual during the duration of the tour. or destinations and to substitute hotels if circumstances warrant. Venues, attractions and destinations may be Should you choose NOT to purchase the insurance, any adjusted or modified at the sole discretion of the tour fees or costs incurred by the individual traveler that planners and Transcendent. Should you miss meeting the otherwise would have been covered by insurance are start of the tour or any event during the tour duration all the responsibility of the individual traveler. In addition financial responsibility to catch up with the tour will fall on Transcendent is not liable for any charges not covered by the participant. the insurance policy/vendor. All insurance inclusion and exclusion information will be provided to the traveler in NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE advance of travel. Those items listed in the exclusions, as well as laundry, valet service, food not included, after-hours tea, coffee, ANY QUESTIONS? alcoholic beverages or other expenses of a personal nature Contact Transcendent Travel at or any other items not specified on the itinerary are not [email protected] included in the tour price. or call toll-free 1.866.654.7508.

10 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND Deer Park

Cumberland Lodge

11 WINDSOR & THE GREAT PARK: A ROYAL HERITAGE WEEKEND A country house heritage weekend in Royal Windsor

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