Victoria presents ON LOCATION WITH A WIPB TOUR OF ENGLAND - MAY 21-29, 2018 INCLUDING ALL THIS...AND MORE! Private tour of Castle Howard Private tour of Newby Hall with tea and coffee Victorian Harewood tour Private tour of Carlton Towers with afternoon tea Professional Tour Manager/local guide services Buffet breakfast daily, three dinners Private bus for sightseeing and touring Seven nights accommodations in 4-star standard hotels: - Four nights York (Principal, Monkbar or similar) - Three nights London (Bailey s or similar) SPACE LIMITED
ITINERARY Castle Howard Beverley Minster Day 1: Tuesday, May 22 Arrive to Manchester where we will meet and take you to the great Viking city of York. Once checked in, there will be some free time for lunch before a short walking tour which will conclude at the Minister. Your hotel will be your base for the next four nights with dinner provided that night. Day 2: Wednesday, May 23 Today s excursion will focus largely on the Royal Wedding scenes in Westminster Abbey which were filmed in Beverley Minster, a Gothic masterpiece in the lovely little market town of Beverley. During this afternoon, you will discover Carlton Towers, the 17th century private home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, which doubled as Windsor Castle. English Afternoon Tea will be served as part of this visit before returning to York. Day 3: Thursday, May 24 Castle Howard tops the bill today with the first of your On Location visits. Immortalized for its leading role in the filming of Brideshead Revisited, today s Gaslight and Riots tour recalls the 1850 visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the home of Royal confidant George Howard and takes in all the rooms used in filming of the TV series. With time to see the stunning garden and have lunch here independently, you will also visit Newby Hall which was used as the setting for Brooks, a Gentleman s Club in Mayfair. The gardens here are gorgeous as you might expect from a former winner of the coveted Historic Houses Association/Christies Garden of the Year award, an accolade also achieved by Castle Howard. Tea and cookies will also be served before leaving Newby Hall. Back in York we will have free time until we gather for a pub dinner. Day 4: Friday, May 25 Much of today will be filled with a visit to the treasure-filled Harewood House, another of the top locations used in the filming of ITV s Victoria. Set in a Capability Brown inspired landscape, it s the home of the Earl of Harewood, cousin of Her Majesty The Queen and where the film crew used much of the State Floor, Below Stairs and the Estate for
ITINERARY Lincoln Cathedral Windsor Castle Day 4 cont d. Buckingham Palace scenes. To bring the story to life, the opulent State Rooms proved the setting for a display for many of the costumes used in the TV series. Return to York for a free afternoon. Tonight we will gather for our Donation Dinner. Day 5: Saturday, May 26 Leave York at 9am for the drive to Lincoln Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Europe, perched high on a hill overlooking the Lincolnshire plains. The town of Lincoln is fascinating, and there will be free time to browse through the charming streets of the Bailgate area, and for one of the many nearby cafes or pubs (perhaps the Victoria Pub?). Continue southward to London, your base for the next three nights. Day 6: Sunday, May 27 As part of a short panoramic tour of London, today s highlights will include visits to Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria s childhood home where you will also see the new exhibition on Diana - Her Fashion Story. It is also the home of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Continue to the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the great public buildings opened during Victoria s reign, housing one of the finest collections of Applied Art in the world. A special, docent-led tour will highlight some of the amazing Fashion and Textiles exhibits. Day 7: Monday, May 28 Drive out to Windsor Castle this morning, residence of Her Majesty The Queen, which serves as both home and office. You will enjoy a stroll through the opulent State Rooms and magnificent St. George s Chapel. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure for last-minute shopping, sightseeing or packing your suitcase. Tuesday, May 29 Transfer to London Heathrow for your flight home.
PRICING & PAYMENT Due at time of booking: $500 Due December 6, 2017: $1,000 Final Payment February 1, 2018: $1,910 TOTAL: $3,410 Single Supplement: $690 *This is a land-only package. Airfare from the U.S to the U.K is not included* Tour pricing is based on the current exchange rate of $1.35 to the UK pound. If the exchange rate goes above $1.60 to the pound within 120 days prior to the tour, Great Destinations has the right to bill each tour participant an additional $300 in order to cover additional expenses. All pricing is based on double occupancy. We will make every effort to match a single guest with another single guest interested in sharing a room. (See single supplement charge above). Three forms of payment are available at no extra charge: Check, money order, or cash. Credit Card payments will incur a fee 5%. All payments should be made to Great Destinations. Payments can be mailed to Great Destinations, 627 S. Tillotson Avenue Muncie, IN 47304. Credit Card payments may be made by calling Great Destinations at (765) 284-6316. Cancellation Policy: Charges will apply if any person cancels their participation on the tour. There will be a $100 cancellation fee after the first deposit. IMPORTANT NOTES Please note that space is limited SPACE on this tour, and due to the LIMITED exclusivity of the included events, we are unable to add participants once the maximum guests has been reached. If you would like to add extra nights in London at the end of the tour, please specify when making your booking. We will be happy to make your arrangements. Passports: Every tour member MUST have a valid passport that will be in effect for at least 6 months after the date of the conclusion of the tour. **The responsibility of Great Destinations is strictly limited. We shall not become liable for delays, losses, or accidents incurred by said person or operators to passengers and baggage from whatsoever cause. Great Destinations also reserves the right to change the routing, hotels, and/or sightseeing and any service offered, should local conditions in our opinion warrant: the extra cost, if any, must be paid by the passengers. The right is reserved to refuse any person on this tour. The transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. This passage contract in use by the carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier(s) and the purchasers of the tour and/or passengers. All additional expenses caused by war, natural disaster, landslides, strikes, weather delays, illness or accidents are the responsibility of the passengers.**
DETAILS EXCLUSIONS Roundtrip airfare from the U.S to the U.K. Personal expenses Alcoholic beverages Insurance TRAVEL INSURANCE Insurance should be purchased within 2 weeks of deposit to cover preexisting conditions. Address Great Destinations 627 S. Tillotson Avenue Muncie, IN 47304 Hours Weekdays: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Weekends: CLOSED Contact Joe Mook Phone: (765) 284-6316 Email: joe2846316@aol.com *Prices are subject to change* FLIGHTS Great Destinations can arrange round trip travel arrangements. Please call Joe Mook at ( 765) 284-6316 for more information. AGENCY INFORMATION