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DAY 1: London - Stonehenge - Cheddar - Exeter

Welcome to your tour of England! Departing from London, we make our way to the iconic sight of Stonehenge. This archaeological

wonder has stood for thousands of years since prehistoric times. You have the option to enter this ancient site for yourself and learn

about the history of the area. We’ll then travel on to our lunch stop in Cheddar. It's here, in Cheddar Gorge, where cheddar cheese

originated, with the caves maintaining the perfect temperature all year round for maturing cheese. You’ll get to sample some of the

delicious varieties hand-made here, followed by some free time for lunch. We then head onward to Exeter. Your tour leader will take

you on an orientation tour of this cathedral city before we enjoy an included welcome dinner together.

Experiences

Bath Orientation tour: Your Expat Explore tour leader will point out all the main attractions of Bath, so you can make the most of your

free time here.

Visit to Cardiff: We continue on to the Welsh capital where you have some free time to spend the evening as you wish.

Optional Excursions

Stonehenge: £ 19

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

Itinerary for Taste of England • Expat Explore

Start Point:

Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

06:30 hrs

Hotel lobby, Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich,

85 Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0GD

07:00 hrs

End Point:

Greenwich train station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

17:30 hrs – 20:30 hrs

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Best Western Passage House Hotel


DAY 2: Dartmoor - Jamaica Inn - St Ives - St Michael's Mount - Mevagissey - Exeter

Today we’ll explore Devon and the neighbouring county of Cornwall, with the drive taking us through Dartmoor, with a photo stop in

this national park known for its stunning natural beauty. Our next photo stop is Jamaica Inn, the UK’s most famous smuggling inn.

We’ll then make our way to St Ives, one of Britain’s most popular seaside resorts, the perfect place to grab a Cornish pasty for lunch.

We then head for a quick photo stop at St Michael's Mount, a rocky island crowned with a church and castle. Our final stop of the day

is at Mevagissey, a beautiful fishing village on the Cornish coast. Dating back to the 14th Century, you’ll have some free time to

explore the narrow cobbled streets, and buy some of the best fish and chips in the world for dinner. After a full day of exploring we

make our way back to our hotel in Exeter.

Experiences

Dartmoor scenic drive - travel through the beautiful moorland, rich with wildlife, rivers and dry stone walls. We’ll make two

photostops at scenic locations along the drive, including the famous ancient clapper bridge at Postbridge, which dates back to 1380.

Photo stop at Jamaica Inn (Bodmin Moor) - goods including silk, tea, tobacco and brandy were frequently smuggled into England from

mainland Europe. The isolated position of Jamaica Inn provided the idea location for storing these illicit goods before they were

transported to the rest of the country. The inn provided the setting for Daphne du Maurier’s novel ‘Jamaica Inn’, based on her time

staying here.

St Ives - visit this popular seaside holiday resort in Cornwall. This town is loved by artists from all over the world, who come here to

paint beautiful coastal scenes. You’ll have some free time for lunch here, so it’s the ideal opportunity to buy a cornish pasty and pick a

spot on the beach to enjoy the views.The national dish of Cornwall, these baked pastries are filled with meat and vegetables.

St Michael’s Mount - we take a photo stop at St Michael’s Mount. This small tidal island with a chapel and castle is the Cornish

counterpart of Mont Saint-Michel in northern France.

Mevagissey - explore this small fishing village on the south Cornish coast. The harbour is busy with fishing vessels, and the narrow

streets are lined with shops, pubs and cafés. You’ll visit in the early evening, so grab some fish and chips to take away and find a

scenic spot on the harbour wall to enjoy.

DAY 3: Bath - Cotswolds - Oxford

Included Meals


Accommodation

Best Western Passage House Hotel


Our first stop this morning is the beautiful and historic city of Bath, famous for the Roman baths built here during the reign of the

Roman Empire. Your tour leader will take you on an orientation tour to see some of the main sights like the Royal Crescent, Bath

Abbey and Pulteney Bridge. You’ll then have free time to wander the historic streets, or join a must-see optional excursion to the

Roman Baths. We then drive through the beautiful scenery of the Cotswolds to our lunch stop for the day. Bourton-on-the-water is a

beautiful and tranquil village that has often been voted as England’s prettiest. With a river that runs through the village and a series

of stone bridges, you’ll see why it’s described as the charming “Venice of the Cotswolds.” Later this afternoon we’ll arrive in Oxford,

known worldwide for its famous university. A local guide will introduce you to the cities history and some of its most iconic sights and

college buildings, such as Trinity, Christ Church and the Bodleian Library, which famously featured in the Harry Potter films, before

enjoying an included dinner.

Experiences

Bath orientation tour - your Expat Explore tour leader will point out all the main attractions of Bath, so you can make the most of your

free time here.

Cotswolds - enjoy the beautiful views of rolling hills and grassland, villages and stately country manors as we drive through the

Cotswolds AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The Cotswolds are famous for the honey yellow limestone quarried here, and

used from the simplest cottages to the grandest stately homes.

Bourton-on-the-Water - enjoy free time for lunch in this beautiful Cotswolds village. The picturesque High Street is flanked by wide

greens and a river that runs through the village. You’ll find plenty of cafés, restaurants and pubs to visit for lunch, and a range of

souvenir and craft shops to explore.

Oxford - enjoy a walking tour of Oxford's historic city centre with a local guide, and see sights including the university buildings and

many notable examples of English architecture including late Saxon, Norman, Georgian and Victorian. You will have the option to go

inside one of the world famous college buildings.

Optional Excursions

Roman Baths: £ 20

University of Oxford college visit: £ 5


DAY 4: Stratford upon Avon - Liverpool

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ramada by Wyndham Oxford


After breakfast we make for Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare. A market town with more than 800 years of

history, it still has many buildings that would be familiar to the bard if he was still around today. You'll enjoy some free time to

explore - why not visit Shakespeare's house? We’ll then travel north to Liverpool, a famous British port city with a rich history - music

fans will be enthralled to be in the home of The Beatles. Spot the famous sites with our driving tour of the city, and explore the city

yourself during your free time this evening. We suggest you head to Mathew Street, the beating heart of the live music scene and

home to the world-famous ‘Cavern Club’, where The Beatles first made their mark on modern music.

Experiences

Comfort stop at World Famous Gretna Green: Found on the Scottish side of the border between England and Scotland - this is where

lovers used to get married without their parent’s permission.

Lunch in the English Lake District National Park: This is truly lunch with a view - enjoy the last bit of Scottish landscape before

heading back to England.

Optional Excursions

The Beatles Story & Museum: £ 17.50


DAY 5: Samlesbury - Windermere - Carlisle

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock Hotel


A short drive from Liverpool is our first destination, Samlesbury, where we’ll visit Samlesbury Hall, a famous medieval manor house

and stately home built in the 14th century, this is included in your tour package. We’ll then visit Windermere, the largest natural lake

in England, situated in the stunningly beautiful Lake District National Park. You’ll have some free time to explore Windermere before

we head to our accommodation in Cumbria; considered one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty, it has provided

inspiration for many famous artists, including William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Experiences

Samlesbury - visit Samlesbury Hall. Built in 1325, this manor house was the primary home of the Southworth family until the early

17th century.

Windermere - stop off at the largest natural lake in England, in the famous Lake District National Park.

Optional Excursions

An Evening in Scotland: £ 60


DAY 6: Hadrian’s Wall - Alnwick Castle - York

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle


Our first stop this morning is Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans as the northern limit of the Roman Empire and now a UNESCO

World Heritage Site. You will then have the opportunity to visit Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke of Northumberland and the

second-largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle. This castle has also featured in many famous films and TV shows,

including two Harry Potter films (The Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets), Downton Abbey and Robin Hood: Prince of

Thieves. Later this afternoon we’ll arrive in York, where we’ll enjoy a walking tour of this historic walled city before an included

farewell dinner this evening.

Experiences

Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall - visit the Roman fortification on the border between England and Scotland.

Walking tour of York - take a walking tour around this historic walled city with your Expat Explore tour leader.

Optional Excursions

Alnwick Castle: £ 13-24


DAY 7: Cambridge - London

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis York Centre Hotel


Unfortunately it’s the last day of your England tour, but we're finishing off with a real treat - today we make our way to the historic

university town of Cambridge! Along with the exquisite architecture, quirky traditions and deep history, there are a significant

number of bright sparks who have passed through the city’s famous university, including Charles Darwin, David Attenborough and

William Wordsworth. We’ll do the traditional pastime and go punting along the river before we return to London where our tour

concludes this evening.

Experiences

Cambridge: We visit Cambridge, a historic city and home of the prestigious Cambridge University. You’ll have free time to wander the

historic streets, and then enjoy a traditional punt along the river in flat-bottomed wooden boats. An experienced punter will propel

the punt by pushing against the river bed with a pole, while introducing you to the city’s history and telling you some of its most

famous tales.

Included Meals


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