Travel with R&J Tours to the beautiful countries of England & Wales!
We will explore England’s capital city, London, in which the River Thames flows through. We will discover majestic beauty and rich history during our journey. There will be castles, historic centres, & national parks. See the Crown Jewels, taste famous gingerbread, experience Britain’s only natural hot spring, learn about an iconic playwright and a famous poet! Spend a day visiting Liverpool, the Beatles’ hometown, and witness the skill and agility of a sheepdog.
There is so much to see, do, and experience in England & Wales – Join us!
Day 1 – Depart the United States
Our adventure to England & Wales begins as we take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. We’ll enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service. An R&J Tour Director will be with the group the entire time.
Included Meals: Inflight Meals as served
Day 2 – Arrive London, England
We arrive at the London Airport, where we’re welcomed by our local expert guide that will guide us through some of the best parts of London. See the most popular monuments, squares, & streets, and learn about its history and cosmopolitan life through live commentary aboard a comfortable coach. Stop at the Victoria & Albert Museum, one of the world’s most famous museums and a London favorite which is home to an astonishing collection of art and design artifacts. To end the first day in England’s capital, enjoy a meal in Convent Garden, one of London’s foodie’s paradise with original and interesting restaurants. Our accommodation in London is located in one of the most influential and affluent areas.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Chelsea (3 Nights)
Day 3 – London Sightseeing
Today we will have a more in-depth visit to two of the biggest attractions in the city. First is Westminster Abbey, a Gothic Abbey church steeped in thousands of years of history. This architectural masterpiece has hosted various Royal weddings and is the resting place for some of Britain’s most famous and historic figures. In the afternoon we’ll experience the Tower of London, a powerful and lasting fortress that has played many roles since its creation in 1078: royal palace & armory to name a few! No visit would be complete without observing the famed and invaluable Crown Jewels.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Windsor & Stonehenge
After breakfast, we’ll travel from London to the British countryside with a stop in Windsor, a historic Royal city and castle, frequently used as a weekend home for the Royal family. We’ll also visit the Neolithic Stonehenge prehistoric monument, one of the most recognizable World Heritage sites in the UK. This day wouldn’t be complete without a typical meal at a traditional local pub.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Bath
Continue the exploration of the gems of the south UK with a visit to Bath, a UNESCO world heritage city founded by the Romans as a thermal spa. We will highlight the unmissable stops in this unique city, including entrance to the Roman Baths, a roman built bathing complex on Britain’s only natural hot spring. This evening travel to Gloucester where we will stay for the next two nights.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Holiday Inn Gloucester (2 Nights)
Day 6 – Stratford-upon-Avon
Today we’ll visit the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon with an expert local guide. We’ll walk in the footsteps of England’s most iconic playwright as we tour Shakespeare’s birthplace, a 16th century half-timbered house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his childhood years. We’ll also visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a twelve-room farmhouse where the wife of William Shakespeare lived as a child.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Ironbridge Gorge
We continue through England’s countryside to Blists Hill Victorian Town—an open-air, living history museum in Ironbridge. We’ll enjoy another British staple: fish and chips! Then we cross into northern Wales and check into our hotel near the Irish Sea.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: St George’s Hotel Llandudno (2 Nights)
Day 8 – North Wales
After breakfast we’ll travel through Snowdonia National Park (subject to availability), which holds the highest mountain in England and Wales and we’ll also enjoy Conwy, one of Europe’s finest surviving medieval towns. The Conwy Castle, built between 1283- 1289, dominates the town and was Edward I’s most striking and powerful castle.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – The Beatles’ Liverpool
Today we travel to Liverpool, Beatles’ hometown, where we’ll experience a guided Liverpool Beatles tour to explore the places linked to the Fab Four. We’ll visit The Beatles Story attraction that’s packed with memorabilia and replicas of Beatles’ sites, and we’ll enjoy some free time before checking into our Liverpool hotel where dinner will be served.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Pullman Hotel Liverpool
Day 10 – Lake District
We’ll continue our amazing Britain exploration with a tour of the Lake district, where we will also be staying for the next two nights. First we’ll experience a sheepdog demonstration where we can witness the natural herding instincts of these special breeds, followed by a Coniston Lake cruise to Brantwood House on the shores of Coniston Water. This was the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. Lunch is served at Brantwood House, where we’ll enjoy a tour of the house and gardens.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Damson Dene Hotel (2 Nights)
Day 11 – Grasmere & Ambleside
Today we will visit Grasmere, a village in the heart of the English Lake District as well as Ambleside, a town situated near the head of Windemere, England’s largest natural lake. In Grasmere we will see Dove Cottage, a charming English house once the home of one of England’s most famous poets, William Wordsworth. Afterwards taste the World’s Best Gingerbread at the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. Enjoy time at leisure in the lakeside town of Ambleside.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 – England to Home
Our time in England and Wales has come to an end. We bid farewell and fly from Manchester across the Atlantic back to the United States with fond memories of a spectacular tour!
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Price Includes
Roundtrip airfare from MSP including all taxes, surcharges, & baggage fees; 23 Meals plus inflight meals, Hotels, All Activities as stated in brochure, Expert Local Guide.
04/29/2020 05/10/2020
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Tour Highlights
We will explore England’s capital city, London, in which the River Thames flows through. We will discover majestic beauty and rich history during our journey. There will be castles, historic centres, & national parks. See the Crown Jewels, taste famous gingerbread, experience Britain’s only natural hot spring, learn about an iconic playwright and a famous poet! Spend a day visiting Liverpool, the Beatles’ hometown, and witness the skill and agility of a sheepdog.
