CIE Tours 2022 - 9 Day Gems of Northern England
8 Nights / 14 Meals
Overnights: 2 London, 1 Cambridge, 2
York, 1 Windermere, 1 Liverpool, 1 Oxford
From
London to Oxford
Tour Code #:
GB-ENA3-22-9DN CIE Tours Retail Price From:
$2,770
CIE Tour Highlights:
Authentic Local Experiences:
See the fascinating sights of Cambridge as you ride down the Cam in a traditional punt, a flat-bottomed boat dating back to medieval days. Savor an English Sunday roast lunch at a local pub – you’ll taste why this hearty meal is a beloved British tradition.
Trip Highlights:
Kensington Palace Punting on the River Cam Vintage Train Ride York Minster Lakes Distillery Cruise on Windermere
Dining Experiences:
8 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
Hilton
London KensingtonLondon (2) Hilton Cambridge City CentreCambridge (1) Malmaison YorkYork (2) Low Wood Bay Resort & SpaWindermere (1) Hilton Hotel LiverpoolLiverpool (1) Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City CentreOxford (1)
CIE International Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Independent Exploration in
London
Start your tour with a day
of independent sightseeing in London as you tour by Hop-On Hop-Off bus. With
several routes to choose from, you can see the iconic sights as you please, at
your own speed. Meet your group in the evening for a welcome
dinner.
(D)
Day 2: Kensington
Palace | Afternoon Tea | London Exploring
Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate. Next, savor afternoon tea, a classic English experience. before spending the rest of the day at leisure, exploring London
(B,L)
Day 3: Cambridge
American Cemetery | Punting
Depart London and head to Cambridge. Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, memorializing thousands of World War II soldiers, including bandleader Glenn Miller and Joseph Kennedy, JFK's brother. Finish the day's activities by punting down the River Cam, taking in the sights of this university city on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore.
(B)
Day 4: Lincoln
| York
Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and intriguing medieval churches. Your tour director will bring you on a walking tour, then enjoy the rest of the day free for exploring.
(B,L)
Day 5:
Vintage Train Ride | Whitby | York Minster
Journey back in time on a vintage train ride
Day 6: Yorkshire
Drive | Lakes Distillery
Take a
scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in
the romantic market town of Richmond. Head on to Keswick, in the famously
beautiful Lake District, where you'll have some free time for lunch. Visit the
Lakes Distillery, dating back to the Victorian era, and enjoy a tour with a
tasting.
(B,D)
Day 7:
Cruise on Lake Windermere | Liverpool
Take a short scenic cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. Head on to Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. Tour this fun, friendly city on foot with your tour director - and you are free to explore for the rest of the day. You might check out the many attractions around the Albert Dock, including the Beatles Story, the Tate Liverpool, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
(B)
Day 8:
Stratford-upon-Avon | Anne Hathaway's Cottage | Oxford Head to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown. Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the 500-year-old thatched house, surrounded by gardens, where The Bard's wife was born. Drive to Oxford to discover this storied university city on a walking tour with your tour director. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group
(B,D)
Day 9: Tour Ends in Oxford
Your tour ends after
breakfast.
(B)
B