7 Days Purple Sapphire Route - Great Britain from C&E Holidays

Highlights:

LAND TOUR ONLY | ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE (Tour Code: EU7PUR-ST)
Great Britain Escorted Coach Tours (WIFI)
Sightseeing to Paris – London – York - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Manchester
Price Includes:
Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches
Hotel accommodation local 3* (Note: you may be accommodated in a different but equal three-star hotel in/outside the city
centre)
Daily Continental Breakfast
English Speaking Guide

Price Excludes:
Attraction tickets
Gratuities to driver & tour guide (5 Euro per day)
Transfers Airport/Train/Hotel/Meeting Point Pick-up/Drop off $50 per person per way (base onminimun 2 person), single personis $100 per way ** only available between 0700 - 2200 out side the time range surcharge $30 per pperson per way

IMPORTANT:
~ Rates above is for LAND TOUR ONLY
~ Tour will be conducted in ENGLISH
~ Prices are subject to confirmation at the time of booking
~ Itinerary is subject to change with/without notice
~ Any un-utilized services, unused tours or hotel rooms are NON-REFUNDABLE
~ Terms and conditions apply
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
~ Air TIcket
~ All airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
~ Travel Insurance
TOUR FARE:
~ Tour fare are land tour only
~ Twin sharing basis
~ Additional $50nett per room per night for single traveller
~ Child (2-11 years old) shares a room with 2 adults
~ No accommodation will be provided on the last day of the tour, or daily tour
OPTIONALS:
All prices shown below are excluded from the tour fare, it is optional during the tour.
Entrance Fee: Cambridge Punting £16.00
Windermere Lake Cruise £7.70
River Thames Cruise £16.50
Edinburgh Castle £16.50
Shakespeare Birthplace £16.50
Taxes: Ferry Fee / Terminal Tax £20.00
(Taxes must be paid before entering the city – Price per person, no child discount)

7 Days Purple Sapphire Route - Great Britain

From $966 SGD

Saturday Paris - London

We gathered in Paris and travel to Port of Calais. Our coach will be driven onto the ferry or Eurotunnel, crossing the English Channel, arriving in Port of Dover, England. Then you can enjoy the drive across the beautiful scenery as we go into London.

Hotel: 3* in London or city nearby

Sunday London (B)

After breakfast, begin a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames. In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if we have enough time. You can also enjoy the scene of Tower Bridge and Tower of London while sitting on the coach. The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It has been played a prominent role in English history and served variously as a palace, an armoury, a treasury, a prison, the home of the Royal Mint, the home of the Crown Jewels of England and has been setting to many bloody battles among the British Monarchs. We stay overnight in London, where you can experience the dazzling night scene, or head for a Thames Cruise or musical with a group of friends. (Musical tickets, boat reservation and more activities can be arranged by us.)

Hotel: 3* in London or city nearby

Monday London – Cambridge – York (B)

After breakfast, it is time to visit the nation’s acclaimed educational institution: Cambridge University. In addition to a strong academic atmosphere, Cambridge is where many luminaries started their dreams and hopes for the future with the sight of the pastoral landscapes, picturesque rivers and architecture. The university of Cambridge, a majestic old University group includes: King’s College, Queens College, set among the most rural of bridges.

We proceed our journey to York, a true medieval melting pot of Roman, Saxon and Viking culture. The city is mostly intact from the middle ages and shows the rustic side of Britain. We visit York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Then we will step up onto York city walls, dating back to Roman times. For those keen to discover the little grassroots shops, there will be time to wander around.

Hotel: 3* in York or city nearby

Tuesday York – Edinburgh – Glasgow (B)

After breakfast, embark to Edinburgh is next destination on our list. We are expected to arrive in Edinburgh in the afternoon. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It represents the best in Scottish heritage. Wooden barrows of gold single malt whiskey, checked kilts and Scottish bagpipes will make you grow fond of this warm and lively nation of quirky characters. Upon arrival, we first visit Edinburgh Castle, set on the stunning view of volcanic rock structures, where once inside we will admire the oldest royal crown and jewellery. We then continue this royal trail with a visit to Holyrood Palace, City Hall and the Royal Parks. Optional is a visit to JK Rowling’s Ivory Café where Harry Potter was authored, to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Hotel: 3* in Glasgow or city nearby

Wednesday Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District - Manchester (B)

This morning, we drive straight to Lake District, located in the west side of the north of England. On the way, we will stop in Gretna Green, where is a village in the south of Scotland famous for ‘runaway marriages’ began in 1754. Due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, Gretna Green is one of the world’s most popular wedding. After that we continue our journey to Lake District. The Lake District National Park is the most visited national park in the United Kingdom. Each year tens of thousands of visitors travel here to see the thousands of years of geological changes reflected in the intricate natural beauty, lakes, valleys, mountains, waterfalls and natural carved out planning. You can choose our optional to join boat cruise of Lake Windermere, or hop off to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Next, we will drive to Manchester, a fashionable, social buzz and dynamic city. This city is not only well known for being a city of sport, the headquarters of Manchester United, but also England’s most productive industrial city. Football fans can enjoy a
pilgrimage to the Manchester United Old Trafford grounds or catch a training game. Food lovers can pick a scrumptious restaurant in the nearby Chinatown.

Hotel: 3* in Manchester or city nearby

Thursday Manchester – Stratford-upon-Avon – Bicester Village – London (B)

A breath-taking drive will take us to the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratfordupon-Avon. This is also where acclaimed Hollywood blockbuster movie – ‘Shakespeare in Love’ was filmed. From the cobble-stoned streets to the drinking dens, theatres and road signs, everything is to do with Shakespeare. It is a heaven for those romantically inclined. Our big anticipated outing for today must be the now infamous outlet – Bicester Village, is the home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Dunhill, DKNY, Burberry, Paul Smith, Bally, Clarks and so on, each offers savings of up to 60%, all year round.

Hotel: 3* in London or city nearby

Friday London – Paris (B)

Today we will drive back to the sea crossing Dover – Calais to board the ferry across the English Channel. After around one and a half hour by the ferry crossing, we will arrive in France and then drive back to Paris.

Agency: C&E Holidays

7 Days Purple Sapphire Route - Great Britain

From $966 SGD

Agency: C&E Holidays

7 Days Purple Sapphire Route - Great Britain

From $966 SGD

Agency: C&E Holidays