This new tour journey explores Northern England and Wales. Detailed itinerary coming soon.

We hope you can join us next autumn!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Thursday, September  18

Individual departures from the U.S. for London.

Day 2: Friday, September 19        Individual Arrivals to London  

Individual arrivals in London. Transfer to our hotel in Windsor. Join staff and fellow travelers at this evening’s welcome dinner. Overnight Royal Adelaide Hotel, Windsor

Day 3: Saturday, September 20       Windsor  

This morning we will tour Windsor Castle. The afternoon is free for you to explore Windsor town on your own..  Overnight Royal Adelaide Hotel, Windsor

Day 4: Sunday, September 21  

Following a tour of Oxford, we will proceed to Stratford-Upon-Avon for the night.

Overnight Hotel du Vin, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Day 5: Monday, September 22

We will tour Stratford-on-Avon this morning. After lunch, we will travel to Wales.

Overnight The Royal Oak Hotel, Conwyn, Wales 

Day 6: Tuesday, September 23

Tour Wales

Overnight The Royal Oak Hotel, Conwyn, Wales 

Day 7: Wednesday, September 24 

Tour Wales.

Overnight The Royal Oak Hotel, Conwyn, Wales 

Day 8: Thursday, September 25 

Drive from Wales to the Lake District via Liverpool.

Overnight Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Windemere

Day 9: Friday, September 26 

Tour the Lake District. 

Drive from Wales to the Lake District via Liverpool.

Overnight Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Windemere

Day 10: Saturday, September 27  

We'll walk a section of Hadrian's Wall and then continue to York.  Take a walking tour of the Shambles.

Overnight The Grand Hotel, York

Day 11: Sunday, September 28

Tour the York Minster, the largest Gothic church north of the Alps. Afternoon fre.e

Overnight The Grand Hotel, York

Day 12: Monday, September 29  

Enjoy a full day tour of Yorkshire, setting "All Creatures Great and Small."

Overnight The Grand Hotel, York

Day 13: Tuesday, September 30

Drive to London.

Overnight Holiday Inn, Heathrow Airport

Day 14: Wednesday, October 1

Individual departures from London Heathrow for the USA.

BLUE BADGE GUIDES:

Blue Badge Tourist Guides are trained under the auspices of The Institute of Tourist Guiding which accredits training courses; each region requires up to two years study and examinations before successful candidates are awarded the coveted Blue Badge.

TOUR INCLUDES (14 days/12 nights):

* An expert Blue Badge Guide will accompany us throughout the tour

* Services of a professional tour director: Marty Gane is scheduled for this tour

* Private guided tours of sites

* 12 nights hotel accommodations

* Private, air-conditioned, motor coach for all sightseeing

* 2 wine/beer receptions, TBD breakfasts, TBD lunch and TBD dinners

* All admissions, tours and excursions as described in the itinerary

* All taxes, baggage handling (one bag per person), & gratuities

* Pre-trip notes, reading list and map book

What is Not Included:

Airfare; transfers between airport and hotel; trip insurance; personal items such as wines, liquors, a la carte orders, room service, laundry charges; and meals and other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Prices do not include airfare, however, we are happy to assist you with flight arrangements. We will post staff flight details shortly in case you would like to book seats on the same flights as Tour Manager Marty Gane.

COST: 14 DAYS/12 NIGHTS
Double Occupancy: TBD per person

Single Occupancy:  TBD

NOTE: Prices are based on a minimum of 20 participants.

To enroll on this tour, print & complete the registration form and mail it with a $200 per person deposit check to: South Mountain Expeditions, P.O. Box 204, Keedysville, MD, 21756. Or call us at (301) 988-1852 or toll free at 1 (866) 914-1862. We accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express.