Manchester Travel Guides and Tours

Included Premium Highlights In Stratford-upon-Avon visit the birthplace of the Bard, William Shakespeare Visit Edinburgh Castle for fine views over the city and to see the 'Honours of Scotland' Experience the sights & spectacle of the Edinburgh Millitary Tattoo (selected departures only) Embark on a guided highlight cruise on Loch Lomond - one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs Join a local guide for a visit to Dublin Castle (when open) Experience the magnificent Ring of Kerry with breathtaking views over mountains and sea Visit the well-preserved Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Rooms in the English city of Bath Visit the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge Included Personal Insights Learn some of the lesser known facts about the life of William Wordsworth, Britain's best-loved poet An equine professional will join you for a behind the scenes look at Ireland's National Stud and its famous Japanese Gardens Included Additional Excursions & Sights See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour Enter York's medieval city walls to see the Minster and the tilting houses of the 'Shambles' See Durham's Castle and fine Romanesque Cathedral See part of the Roman built Hadrian's Wall See Jedburgh's ruined Abbey Cross Edinburgh's New Town and drive the Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse Palace Visit the university town of St Andrews to see the famous golf course Drive through dramatic Glencoe See Chester's 'Rows' and city walls See Dublin's Customs House See the Rock of Cashel Kiss the stone at Blarney Castle Visit Waterford Crystal showroom See Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and Castle Cross the mighty Severn bridge Scenic drives - English Lake District, Ring of Kerry, Scottish Highlands, Grampian Mountains Included First Class Services Escorted by a professional Tour Director Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack Free London Airport shuttle service. Included Quality Dining Traditional Highland Dinner with Scottish entertainment (HD) 1 Continental (CB) & 14 full Breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) Included Premium Highlights In Stratford-upon-Avon visit the birthplace of the Bard, William Shakespeare Visit Edinburgh Castle for fine views over the city and to see the 'Honours of Scotland' Experience the sights & spectacle of the Edinburgh Millitary Tattoo (selected departures only) Embark on a guided highlight cruise on Loch Lomond - one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs Join a local guide for a visit to Dublin Castle (when open) Experience the magnificent Ring of Kerry with breathtaking views over mountains and sea Visit the well-preserved Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Rooms in the English city of Bath Visit the mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge Included Personal Insights Learn some of the lesser known facts about the life of William Wordsworth, Britain's best-loved poet An equine professional will join you for a behind the scenes look at Ireland's National Stud and its famous Japanese Gardens Included Additional Excursions & Sights See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour Enter York's medieval city walls to see the Minster and the tilting houses of the 'Shambles' See Durham's Castle and fine Romanesque Cathedral See part of the Roman built Hadrian's Wall See Jedburgh's ruined Abbey Cross Edinburgh's New Town and drive the Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse Palace Visit the university town of St Andrews to see the famous golf course Drive through dramatic Glencoe See Chester's 'Rows' and city walls See Dublin's Customs House See the Rock of Cashel Kiss the stone at Blarney Castle Visit Waterford Crystal showroom See Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and Castle Cross the mighty Severn bridge Scenic drives - English Lake District, Ring of Kerry, Scottish Highlands, Grampian Mountains Included First Class Services Escorted by a professional Tour Director Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack Free London Airport shuttle service. Included Quality Dining Traditional Highland Dinner with Scottish entertainment (HD) 1 Continental (CB) & 14 full Breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

Experience the best of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales on this in-depth exploration of the British Isles. Begin your vacation in London with a full day to enjoy the city on your own or to take optional tours, then visit enigmatic Stonehenge and majestic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral. Drive through Dartmoor National Park and visit Widecombe-in-the-Moor, setting of The Hound of the Baskervilles, before arriving in Plymouth, starting point for the Pilgrims’ 1620 voyage. Hear about legendary King Arthur in Glastonbury and explore elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Leave England, cross into Wales, and arrive in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, for an orientation drive. Ferry across St. George’s Channel to Ireland, stopping in Blarney, famous for the legendary “Blarney Stone,” and in the popular resort of Killarney. Along the scenic “Ring of Kerry” coastal route, see sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes bordered with verdant vegetation, and spectacular views of the Lakes of Killarney. Savor splendid views from the shores of the Dingle Peninsula, and in Adare, take photographs of the lovely thatched cottages. Then, enjoy an orientation drive of Limerick. Spend the night in the market town of Ennis before heading west to the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher. Travel via Galway to Dublin, Ireland’s capital, where you see all the major sights. Cross the Irish Sea to Holyhead on the Welsh Isle of Anglesey, then motor to 2,000-year-old Chester in England. Head north through the Lake District, often considered the finest of England’s national parks, and cross the border into Scotland. Spend the night in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, before traveling into the Highlands. Follow the banks of mysterious Loch Ness on the way to Inverness. Cross Culloden Moor and stop at St. Andrews, founded in 1754 and home of golf. Spend two nights in regal Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, and visit mighty Edinburgh Castle on your guided tour. Continue south to see a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. Stop in York, England’s most complete medieval city, for a walking tour through its maze of quaint streets. Pass Robin Hood’s legendary Sherwood Forest, and enjoy time in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Lady Godiva’s Coventry, and the scenic Cotswolds. On the way back to London, visit the burial place of Sir Winston Churchill at Bladon. Enjoy a walking tour in Oxford, where England’s elite receive their education. Your unforgettable vacation ends back in London.

St. Andrews, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (departure numbers 0726 through 0816), Oxford, Coventry, Galway, Limerick, Churchill’s burial place; orientation drives in Cardiff, Edinburgh Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Grasmere, Glasgow, Killarney, Pitlochry, Culloden, Adare, Salisbury, Plymouth, Glastonbury, Inverness, Gretna Green, Dublin; walking tours in Chester, Tenby, Bath, Manchester

Included Premium Highlights Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon Attend the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo (selected departures only) Visit Edinburgh Castle for fine views over the city and to see the 'Honours of Scotland' Orkney Islands excursion to visit Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Kirkwall and Italian Chapel Visit the Giant's Causeway Visit Bunratty Folk Park Ride on a jaunting car in Killarney Tour the spectacular Ring of Kerry Visit Dublin castle (when open) Visit the Roman Baths Enjoy a highlight cruise on Plymouth harbor Visit Stonehenge Included Personal Insights Visit the world famous Wedgewood Visitor Center and learn about ceramic manufacture Learn about the life of William Wordsworth, Britain's best-loved poet Included Additional Excursions & Sights See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour See the colleges of Oxford See York Minster Visit Gretna Green Drive down Edinburgh's Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse Palace Visit St. Andrews - home of golf See the prehistoric Clava Stones Loch Lomond drive See 'Derry's walls' and Guildhall Visit Belleek Pottery Center See King John's Castle in Limerick See Adare Kiss the stone at Blarney Castle See Cork's Grand Parade Visit Waterford Crystal Showroom See Kilkenny Castle See Chester's 'Rows' and city walls See Ludlow Castle See Tintern Abbey Visit Glastonbury Visit Tintagel Scenic drives - Cotswolds, Lake District, Highlands, Glencoe, Isle of Skye, Antrim coast, Ring of Kerry, Wye Valley, Severn Bridge, Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, Salisbury Plain Included First Class Services Escorted by a professional Tour Director Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack Free London Airport shuttle service. Included Quality Dining Traditional Highland Dinner with Scottish entertainment (HD) 1 Continental (CB) & 23 full Breakfasts (B) and 11 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D) Included Premium Highlights Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon Attend the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo (selected departures only) Visit Edinburgh Castle for fine views over the city and to see the 'Honours of Scotland' Orkney Islands excursion to visit Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Kirkwall and Italian Chapel Visit the Giant's Causeway Visit Bunratty Folk Park Ride on a jaunting car in Killarney Tour the spectacular Ring of Kerry Visit Dublin castle (when open) Visit the Roman Baths Enjoy a highlight cruise on Plymouth harbor Visit Stonehenge Included Personal Insights Visit the world famous Wedgewood Visitor Center and learn about ceramic manufacture Learn about the life of William Wordsworth, Britain's best-loved poet Included Additional Excursions & Sights See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on your London sightseeing tour See the colleges of Oxford See York Minster Visit Gretna Green Drive down Edinburgh's Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse Palace Visit St. Andrews - home of golf See the prehistoric Clava Stones Loch Lomond drive See 'Derry's walls' and Guildhall Visit Belleek Pottery Center See King John's Castle in Limerick See Adare Kiss the stone at Blarney Castle See Cork's Grand Parade Visit Waterford Crystal Showroom See Kilkenny Castle See Chester's 'Rows' and city walls See Ludlow Castle See Tintern Abbey Visit Glastonbury Visit Tintagel Scenic drives - Cotswolds, Lake District, Highlands, Glencoe, Isle of Skye, Antrim coast, Ring of Kerry, Wye Valley, Severn Bridge, Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, Salisbury Plain Included First Class Services Escorted by a professional Tour Director Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack Free London Airport shuttle service. Included Quality Dining Traditional Highland Dinner with Scottish entertainment (HD) 1 Continental (CB) & 23 full Breakfasts (B) and 11 three-course Evening Meals with choice, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

This exciting vacation is a delightful introduction to the history and culture of England, Scotland, and Wales. Begin your trip in London with a full day to discover the city’s landmarks on your own or to take an optional tour. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour in Cambridge, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning, and then in York, England’s most complete medieval city. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes, before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, where your guided sightseeing tour includes mighty Edinburgh Castle with its Crown Jewels. Travel south through the Lowlands to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed young runaway couples. Continue through the Lake District, considered the finest of England’s national parks. Visit Wordsworth’s charming Grasmere and follow the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Enjoy a walking tour of 2,000-year-old Chester and an overnight in Liverpool of Beatles fame. Next up: Llangollen in Wales, home of an annual international competition for poets and musicians. Return to England to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and drive through the scenic Cotswolds. Enjoy an orientation drive in Bristol and explore elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Contemplate mysterious Stonehenge and majestic Salisbury. Return to London for the conclusion of your grand Britain vacation.

Salisbury; orientation drive in Bristol; walking tours in Cambridge, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (departure numbers 0809, Llangollen, Chester., Edinburgh Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Gretna Green, Grasmere, Broadway, Melrose, Bath

Begin your England, Scotland, and Wales vacation in London with a day of independent activities or optional tours. Then, head out to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Lady Godiva’s Coventry. Pass Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest and take a walking tour of York, England’s most complete medieval city. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. Cross the Scottish border and arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, for a guided sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to mighty Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. On to St. Andrews, home of golf; Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games for the past 900 years; and Royal Deeside, where the Queen is an annual visitor. Spend the night in the Scottish Highlands and visit the Highland capital of Inverness, then search for mysterious Nessie at legendary Loch Ness. Via Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, continue through the Lowlands to Gretna Green and through the lovely Lake District to charming Grasmere and the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere. Spend the night in Liverpool of Beatles fame, then prepare yourself for the splendor of Wales. Stop at Betws-y-Coed, Caernarvon, Conway, and Cardiff, capital of Wales. Travel through scenic Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Parks. Back in England, enjoy a walking tour of 2,000-year-old Chester; explore elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman relics; and hear about King Arthur in Glastonbury. Visit quaint Widecombe-in-the-Moor, made famous in The Hound of the Baskervilles, and see the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, where the Pilgrims embarked on their voyage in 1620. On the way back to London, encounter mysterious Stonehenge and majestic Salisbury with its magnificent cathedral. Your tour concludes with free time in London, a great way to end this fantastic vacation.

Fort William, Salisbury; orientation drive in Cardiff; walking tours in York, St. Andrews, Coventry, Culloden Moor, Plymouth, Ludlow, Glastonbury, Chester., Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Liverpool, Inverness, Gretna Green, Grasmere, Bath, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Aug 1st through Aug 22nd Departures)