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Gems of Northern England
London/Oxford 2025 (9 Days)
Tour Description:
Visit England and Scotland, seeing the highlights of London; exploring the musical heritage of Liverpool, the home of the Beatles; traveling through the Lake District which inspired Beatrix Potter. Visit Edinburgh; enjoy a festive traditional dinner and Scottish ceilidh; taste whisky in the distillery where it is made, and more!
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 17 Apr 25 — Saturday 26 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,445 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 May 25 — Saturday 17 May 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 May 25 — Saturday 07 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Jul 25 — Saturday 12 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Jul 25 — Saturday 26 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 Aug 25 — Saturday 30 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 Sep 25 — Saturday 04 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates. Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAuthentic 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
- York Walking Tour
- York Minster
- Yorkshire Dales Scenic Drive
- Cruise on Windermere
- Liverpool Walking Tour
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Oxford Walking Tour
Dining Experiences:
- 8 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collecton| London (2)
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre | Cambridge (1)
- Hilton York | York (2)
- Briery Wood Country House Hotel | Windermere (1)
- Hotel Indigo Liverpool l | Liverpool (1)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry | near Oxford (1)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYIndependent Exploration in London | Welcome Dinner
Your day is free to enjoy the many delights of London as you wish. Your tour begins in the evening, when you meet your group for dinner at your hotel. (D)
Kensington Palace | London Exploring
Visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home of young royals for 300 years – including the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. Walk in the footsteps of royalty, exploring the lavish rooms of the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments. Savor a light lunch with your group before spending the rest of the day exploring London as you please. (B, L)
Cambridge American Cemetery | Punting
Depart London for the Roman city of St Albans or 17th-century Hatfield House, depending on your departure date. Next, visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, honoring the thousands of American soldiers who gave their lives in World War II. Continue on to Cambridge for a sightseeing trip on the River Cam, as you go punting on a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Your evening is free to explore as you wish. (B)
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 the rest of your day is free for exploring. (B, L)
Whitby | Castle Howard | York Minster
Visit the old fishing town of Whitby. Tour its pretty harbor and cobbled streets with your tour director before departing for Castle Howard, a 300-year-old stately home that has been the setting for numerous film and TV productions, including the hit show “Bridgerton.” Back in York, you’ll visit York Minster, a Gothic cathedral resplendent with medieval stained glass. (B, D)
Yorkshire Drive | Lake District
Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. In the famously beautiful Lake District, you’ll have free time for lunch in Keswick. Visit The Lakes Distillery to discover how the landscape inspires these producers of whisky, gin, and vodka. Have dinner with your group at your hotel, located near the banks of Lake Windermere. (B, D)
Cruise on Lake Windermere | Liverpool
Take a short scenic cruise on England’s largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. Continue 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)
Stratford-upon-Avon | Anne Hathaway’s Cottage | Oxford
In Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s hometown, you’ll visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Explore the 500-year-old thatched house and 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)
Tour Ends In Oxford
Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
