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CLASSIC BRITAIN

CLASSIC BRITAIN

8 days / 7 nights from York

With the Classic Britain self-drive tour, experience a great way to see the best of Britain at your leisure. Take your time to visit cities,
lakes, villages and castles. From York in the north east of England, then west to some of the oldest attractions in Wales, through
the awe inspiring scenery of the Lake District, before concluding your tour in historic Scotland. This tour truly is the best of Britain,
incorporating 3 countries on one Classic Britain Tour.

Day 1: York SCOTLAND

Arrive in England, collect your car and travel to York for your overnight Glasgow EDINBURGH
accommodation.
NORTHERN Gretna Green
Overnight: York IRELAND BELFAST Lake District

Day 2: York REPUBLIC Liverpool YORK
OF IRELAND Llangollen Manchester
York is one of the most fascinating cities in England to visit. A city layered with Chester
history, beauty and variety. York is a walled, riverside city with modern tourist
attractions and fascinating history, which make a cosmopolitan and sophisticated ENGLAND
city.
WALES LONDON
Overnight: York
CARDIFF
Day 3: York – Chester (177km)
Highlights:
Walk along Roman walls, studded with historic towers and gates, then visit the • Walled city of York
amphitheater – scene of a major archaeological project. Travel forward in time • Chester’s Victorian Eastgate Clock
via the impressive Norman and Gothic cathedral to the medieval rows and on to • Chester’s town crier proclamation (Tue-Sat, May-Sep)
elegant Georgian terraces. • Horse-drawn boats on the Llangollen Canal
• The Lake District, home of Beatrix Potter
Overnight: Chester • Scottish Border of Gretna
• Glasgow City
Day 4: Chester – Llangollen (38km) • Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace

Your journey to Wales takes the scenic route over the dramatic Horseshoe Pass From $1139 per person share twin*
to the picturesque town of Llangollen. The town nestles within the beautiful
Dee Valley in the North East of Wales. Visit the renowned Llangollen Steam *Based on a 8 day Hertz economy rental car & 7 nights B&B accommodation including breakfast daily
Railway and the Horse-drawn boats on the Llangollen Canal, some of the oldest (subject to availability). No activities mentioned are included. Based on low season (Apr-Jul & Sep-Oct)
attractions in the county. travel.

Overnight: Llangollen

Day 5: Llangollen – Lake District (193km)

Travel north to the Lake District enjoying the lake and mountain scenery along
the way. Visit the Museum of Lakeland Life in Kendal. Take a boat trip on Lake
Windermere, disembark at Bowness and visit the town of Beatrix Potter.

Overnight: Lake District

Day 6: Lake District – Glasgow (191km)

Visit the National Trust’s imposing medieval Sizergh Castle, located just outside
Kendal, with its beautiful limestone rock gardens which you can walk around.
Nearby is Levens Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around the 13th
century. Cross the Scottish Border at Gretna, a favourite destination for eloping
English lovers. Continue on to Culzean Castle. Visit the village of Alloway, before
continuing on to Glasgow.

Overnight: Glasgow

Day 7: Glasgow – Edinburgh (75km)

Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe.
Boasting world famous art collections, the best shopping in the UK (outside
London), and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland. Travelling East
to Edinburgh, enjoy an afternoon in the Scottish Capital. Wander up the Royal
Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Visit Holyrood
Palace, the official residence of the Queen whilst she is in Scotland.

Overnight: Edinburgh

Day 8: Edinburgh

Your self-drive tour ends in Edinburgh.

Total Distance: 674km

Above price is indicative and subject to change. Please check with your travel agent for up to date pricing and full terms & conditions. 9