Overview

Explore North Wales and the English Countryside, on this 3 day sightseeing tour.

Inclusions

• Transportation throughout by modern touring mini-coach
• Services of an experienced local driver/guide
• 2 nights ensuite accommodation
• Full English breakfast daily
• Discount card for local restaurants, shopping & attractions

Exclusions
Lunch, Dinner and refreshments. Entrance to all Visitor Attractions.

Itinerary

Day 1
Stratford Upon Avon & Chester
Depart London: 9:00. Make your way to William Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford on Avon, home to the Tudor thatched cottage and gardens of his wife, Anne Hathaway. You will have time to explore the magnificent village of Stratford and enjoy lunch, before continuing to the World Heritage site of Ironbridge. Set in a stunning forested gorge on the river Severn this historic valley boasts the world’s first ever iron bridge and a host of attractions to choose from. From here you travel up to the historic Medieval town of Chester for your 2 nights away from London.
Overnight - Chester

Day 2
Northern Wales
You will have some spare time in the morning to explore the ancient walls of Chester, the stunning cathedral with a history spanning almost 2000 years. The cathedral itself is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. In the late morning your day will take you into the heart of northern Wales, with a visit to the picture book medieval castle of Conwy, built by Edward 1 in the late 13th century. You can enjoy lunch here before exploring the dramatic mountain scenery of the Snowdonia National Park including the huge Dinorwic slate quarries, the Pass of Llanberis below Snowdon - Wales' highest peak and historic Trefriw - a spa town since Roman times. You return to Chester in the early evening.
Overnight - Chester

Day 3
The Peak District
Immediately east of Chester lie the beautiful hills of the Peak District with historic spa towns very popular in Victorian times, including the stunning town of Buxton, famous for its mineral waters and it Opera House. From here you can visit the famous mansion house and gardens of Chatsworth, home to the Cavendish family, Duke of Devonshire. Chatsworth is often named the UK’s favourite country house and a visit will reveal some of the finest collections of furniture, priceless paintings, Old Master drawings and neo-classical sculptures. Following lunch here you will return to London through the heart of Robin Hood Country. Return London: 19:00.

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