Experience England Itineraries Option One London + Manchester & Lake District Option Two London + Birmingham & Shakespeare's England

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1 Experience England Itineraries Option One London + Manchester & Lake District Option Two London + Birmingham & Shakespeare's England

2 London Itinerary Day 1 Fly from Dubai (DXB) to London Heathrow (LHR) with Emirates, travel to London in your pre-booked car to the five-star London Hilton on Park Lane, with stunning views overlooking Hyde Park. Check into Arabian Traveller Programme room, with added extras (e.g. connecting rooms, laundry service & special breakfast) tailored to your needs. Hyde Park is one of London s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 350 acres. Set right in the heart of London, a few minutes walk from the hotel, this huge open space offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind. Your pre-booked Welcome to England extras pack includes a SIM card to make local calls, an Oyster card for travel in London and information on your baggage transfer service, between hotels. Take it easy on your first night and enjoy dinner in your hotel, where you can take in 360 views of London on the 28th-floor of Michelin* Galvin at Windows. For the night owls, you can enjoy the eclectic global cuisines and savour an exotic atmosphere taste of Trader Vic s. It s a London institution and open till 3am!

3 London Itinerary Day 2 Start your day with a full breakfast in your hotel, served either in the restaurant or in your room. Take the London underground to Baker Street and it s a short walk to your first attraction, Madame Tussauds. With a VIP Fast Track Ticket, you don t have to queue like the Brits: you ll be walking down the red carpet with film stars and heads of state in no time. It s your chance to take a selfie with her Majesty. You ve seen London from the ground, how about London from the sky? Jump in a black cab to the Coca Cola London Eye. You can hire a private friends and family capsule which gives you 30 minutes to enjoy the breath-taking 360- degree views of the city, with priority boarding too. Wind down from your busy day with dinner at J Sheekey. Tucked away on St Martin s Court between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, this iconic London restaurant has been serving the finest fish and shellfish for over 100 years. Journey back to your hotel in a traditional black cab and ask the driver to take you back via Admiralty Arch. You will have the most scenic view past Green Park and Spencer House: the former residency of the Queen Mother.

4 London Itinerary Day 3 This is a day for adventure so step outside the hotel after breakfast and take a trip to the edge of London and the beginning of the English countryside to immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with a VIP Deluxe Tour ticket. It's a 20 minute train ride from London Euston to Watford Junction where a shuttle bus takes you straight there. Your VIP ticket includes entry to the Studio Tour with a complimentary two hour guided tour, a souvenir guidebook, four free photographs and a video at one of our photo opportunities and a choice of hot meal and drink. You will be back in central London in time for a traditional afternoon tea at The Ritz on the edge of Green Park. It s not far from your hotel in historic Piccadilly. Tea (you have a choice of over 18 different teas to choose from, scones, cakes and other traditional English treats are served in the spectacular Palm Court, with glittering chandeliers and elegant mirrors. If you need to freshen up after your Wizard experience you ve plenty of time: the Ritz serves tea until 7.30pm.

5 London + Manchester & Lakes Option One

6 Day 4: Manchester Itinerary (Match day) You can take the Underground directly to Euston Station - or your concierge will put you and your luggage into a Black Caband take the 2 hour train journey to Manchester Piccadilly with Virgin Trains. Transfer to the iconic Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel, the tallest building in Manchester with stunning views overlooking the city. Check into your room, with added extras such as connecting rooms, laundry service & Halal breakfast) tailored to your needs. Relax and unwind at in your hotel room or take the express lift to Cloud 23 the hotel s recently refurbished restaurant which offers traditional English food with a twist. You can enjoy afternoon tea and delicious bar snacks and gaze out of the floor-to-ceiling windows which offer jaw-dropping views across the city. Get ready for a once in a life-time experience with the Manchester City Tunnel Experience, a new hospitality offering in Manchester City s Colin Bell Stand. One of the most innovative and immersive experiences you could have on a match-day, you can get up close up and personal to Pep Guardiola s star-studded squad through a glass tunnel at the heart of the suite. Relax and enjoy delicious food and drink with a front row seat next to the dug out and enjoy the game! Need one final chance to unwind after the match at your hotel? The Podium Bar is open till 1am and you can discuss match strategies over some tasty bar snacks.

7 Day 5: Manchester (Lake District) Itinerary Manchester is the gateway to the Lake District and a chauffer driven car to this ravishing part of the English countryside, will allow you to enjoy incredible views in comfort. You can take a opportunities to stop off for a steam boat cruise on Lake Windermere, pay a visit to children s author Beatrix Potter s iconic cottage and there beautiful local shops give you the chance to buy the perfect souvenir to take home. Put your shopping bags down and enjoy a delicious lunch or a traditional afternoon tea with a stunning backdrop. After your taste of English rural life, your car will take you back to the buzz of Manchester for dinner and drinks.

8 Day 6: Manchester Itinerary Take it easy for breakfast as Brunch at the Federal Café in the Northern Quarter, the city s cultural hub is a must eat spot. Serving gourmet coffee, specialty teas and a delicious brunch, it s a great way to sample one of the fantastic spots on the Manchester food scene before you start the important business of the day: shopping! Take the tram to New Cathedral street for an incredible Personal shopping experience in two of the largest department stores in the country. Two of the world s most famous department stores - Harvey Nichols and Selfridges are close by. Both of these iconic stores offer personal shopping options which you can pre-book and the tax free lounge at Selfridges gives you one less thing to worry about when at the airport. There is always the option of international delivery if you want to squeeze one more thing into your suitcase! Your bags will be taken back to your hotel and you can enjoy a visit to the Old Trafford stadium for a once in a life time experience with the Red Carpet Manchester United Tour. Arrive at Old Trafford in style on a canal barge or in a chauffer driven Limousine. Take a private bespoke tour of the Theatre of Dreams & the Manchester United Museum or go behind the scenes after hours with your own Tour guide. Get your Hands on History with United s own collection of match worn shirts/boots etc. Relive those glorious moments with a United Legend. Then chill out & enjoy a delicious meal all in total privacy.

9 London + Birmingham Option Two V1 (Overnight at Mallory Court Hotel - Warwickshire)

10 Day 4: Birmingham Itinerary It s a quick underground ride or cab trip to London Euston train station where you can jump on a Virgin train for a 95 minute journey into the heart of the city at Birmingham New Street train station. You will be transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn hotel, located in the cosmopolitan Brindleyplace district of the city. This contemporary comfortable hotel offer visitors a tranquil haven after exploring all this vibrant city has to offer and the district is packed full of cool restaurants and shops a few steps away. Take it easy on your first day and explore the city s fantastic shopping offering at the Mailbox shopping district. You ll find Harvey Nichols, Paul Smith, Armani and much more in this glamorous spot including a VIP luxury shopping experience. Selfridges Birmingham is one of the city s most distinctive landmarks and the in-store experience is equally as showstopping, with the latest luxury brands, designer arrivals and a global restaurant offering. After picking up some fabulous pieces shopping (which you can drop back at your hotel), make your way to The Cube to enjoy a roof top dining experience at Marco Pierre Whites restaurant. Situated on 26 th floor dine. This is a city of views and this high up, you are in the best possible spot to enjoy them.

11 Venture into the green spaces outside Birmingham and take a private car to the Jaguar Experience, 40 minutes away in Warwickshire. Get behind the wheel of some classic British supercars on a exhilarating track experience. You can take a behind the scenes factory tour and see how these classic vehicles are made. Day 5: Birmingham Itinerary If the chocolate tasting has given you a taste for something savoury, relax at the hotel before enjoying a delicious dinner at Pushkars Indian restaurant in the heart of Birmingham; a city famed for its Asian cuisine. After feeling the wind in your hair, you can head back to Birmingham and take a tour of Cadbury World, the home of Cadbury Chocolate. Explore the different zones discovering the history and story behind the British brand, a 4D chocolate adventure, the Cadabra ride and the interactive purple planet.

12 London + Birmingham & Shakespeare's England Option Two V2 (Day Trip to Shakespeare's England)

13 Day 6: Birmingham (Shakespeare's England) Itinerary We want to give you the opportunity to discover as much of the English countryside as possible. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and get ready to discover the culture and countryside of Warwickshire, Shakespeare s birthplace, only 45 mins away by train from Birmingham New Street. Whilst you re in Warwickshire, top of the must do list is Warwick Castle. Full of myths, legends and history, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Meet heroic knights and princesses in the grounds and if you dare, delve into the castle s haunted dungeon where actors bring its gruesome history to life. After an afternoon of medieval splendour head back to the station (or your prebooked chauffeur driven car) to your hotel and get back into the energy of city life and 21 st century experiences! You can enjoy the hotel s in-house dining experiences or venture out to the fantastic dining spots nearby and take your pick of the all that the city has to offer.