Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/20/2010 - 6/3/2010	$5,190
5/27/2010 - 6/10/2010	$5,190
6/3/2010 - 6/17/2010	$5,190
6/17/2010 - 7/1/2010	$5,190
7/29/2010 - 8/12/2010	$5,190
8/17/2010 - 8/31/2010	$5,390
8/31/2010 - 9/14/2010	$5,190
9/16/2010 - 9/30/2010	$5,190
9/23/2010 - 10/7/2010	$5,190
9/30/2010 - 10/14/2010	$5,190

What's Included

•   TAUCKS YELLOW ROADS! In-depth exploration of the scenic treasures of Great Britain as Tauck takes you along Scotlands bonnie Loch Lomond to the English Lake District, seaside Portmeirion in Wales, the charming Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford and London

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh
Welcome to Edinburgh, Scotland's jewel of a capital city. A transfer from Edinburgh Airport to the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is included. You'll meet your fellow travelers who will share your Scotland and England travel adventures at a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Edinburgh's castles and palaces
A sightseeing tour of historic Edinburgh with a local guide is the perfect place to begin any Scotland and England travel. Start at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official home in the city (subject to closure when Her Majesty is in residence). Then explore 12th-century Edinburgh Castle, on the opposite end of the city's famous Royal Mile, on a guided tour. There is much more of Edinburgh to explore on your own this afternoon. Journeys departing August 5 through August 26 will attend an outdoor evening performance of the famed Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Of castles, queens and legendary lochs
An excursion from Edinburgh brings you on a visit to impressive Stirling Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned. Then you're off for a private cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond and a tour of Glasgow on the Clyde before returning to Edinburgh for an evening at leisure and dinner à la carte at the hotel.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, Scotland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: From Roman walls to England's lovely Lake District
Travel from Scotland through some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes to England's Lake District today. En route, stop to check out the remains of Hadrian's Wall – constructed across Roman Britain in the 2nd century AD and named for the emperor who built it, now preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and enjoy lunch. Arrive at your hotel and spa, set on a 35-acre estate in the heart of the English Lakes, for a two-night stay; dig into a barbecue dinner this evening.
Overnight: Langdale Hotel & Spa, Langdale, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch dinner

Day 5: Cumbrian gardens and Wordsworth's Dove Cottage
An excursion today takes you first to an Elizabethan estate in South Cumbria dating back to 1350; a highlight  of your visit to stately Levens Hall and Gardens is its topiary gardens – among the oldest and most celebrated in the world – which have been continuously maintained since 1694. Later, as you visit Dove Cottage – where poet William Wordsworth penned many a worthy word as a resident between 1799 and 1808 – you'll see for yourself why so many authors and poets have been inspired by this romantic region. Return to your hotel in the heart of one of England's largest national parks.
Overnight: Langdale Hotel & Spa, Langdale, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Ancient Chester and on to Wales
Set out across what's considered among the loveliest parts of England to Chester. Much of this 2,000-year-old city still follows its orginal pattern dating back to when it was the Roman town of Deva; its old defensive walls make a pleasant walk around the ancient city center, sporting Roman ruins, a Gothic cathedral, and a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern architecture. Cross into Wales, arriving in the idyllic coastal village of Portmeirion for a two-night stay. Television fans may remember the village's celebrated pastel-colored Italianate villas from the 1960s British series The Prisoner, which featured exterior scenes filmed at your Victorian seaside hotel, the Hotel Portmeirion, overlooking Cardigan Bay.
Overnight: Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Wales
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: Caernarfon and through the Snowdonia Mountains by rail
The day begins with a visit to the historic town of Caernarfon and the 13th-century riverside castle where the investiture of the Prince of Wales takes place. Then climb through Wales' breathtaking Snowdonia Mountains on a classic rail trip – enjoying afternoon tea en route. Return to Portmeirion for an evening at leisure and dinner à la carte at your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Wales
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: The Bard's backyard and on to Bath
Your England travel adventures continue today with a drive from rural Welsh landscapes to atmospheric Stratford-upon-Avon, city of William Shakespeare. Explore the Bard's pastoral riverfront hometown – site of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and many historic Elizabethan and Jacobean buildings – as you please with Tauck's admission to Shakespeare-associated sites, before continuing on to the ancient city of Bath. Spend the next two nights at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.
Overnight: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 9: Roman, Georgian & Victorian treasures in Bath
Known as one of the architecturally finest and most fascinating cities in all of Britain, the historic spa town of Bath invites your exploration with its splendid Georgian townscape crafted from native limestone. Enjoy a guided tour including the Roman Baths, the Circus and the impressive Royal Crescent, among other sites that reflect its rich Roman, Georgian and Victorian history. Spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Overnight: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 10: Ancient mysteries and the hallowed halls of Oxford
Depart Bath on this memorable day of England travel, and head across the Salisbury Plain, passing through rolling countryside where grazing sheep appear to be everywhere. Let your imagination take you back in time 4,000 years or more as you view Stonehenge, the mysterious circle of stones and monoliths erected by still-unknown ancient peoples. Continue on to Oxford for a guided walking tour of esteemed Oxford University, now just a few decades short of its 1,000th anniversary.
Overnight: Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 11: A look at young Winston and the charming Cotswolds
nEnjoy a glimpse into the life of famed 20th-century British statesman Sir Winston Churchill on visits to Blenheim Palace, the Baroque estate where he was born, and his burial place in Bladen. Journey through the hills and plateaus of the peaceful Cotswolds – from the Old English for "God's high open land" – stopping for lunch on your own in one of these quaint villages dotting the countryside, before returning to Oxford for a special dinner.
Overnight: Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 12: Windsor Castle and on to London
Call on one of the world's most famous addresses today – Windsor Castle, which British royalty has called home for about 900 years.  Schedule permitting, your tour of this extraordinary complex includes St. George's Chapel, Queen Mary's Dolls' House, and the State Apartments. Your final destination today is legendary London, capital of the United Kingdom. Your landmark Victorian hotel, Europe's original "grand hotel," is ideally located close to many of the city's major sites and within walking distance of some of the world's most famous shops.
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13: Merrie olde London and a grand finale in the Tower
Your day in London begins with a visit to majestic Westminster Abbey, dating back nearly a thousand years, followed by a guided sightseeing tour including famous sights such as Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, #10 Downing Street, and Green Park. After some time to explore on your own, join us this evening for a remarkable end to an extraordinary journey – a private dinner at the Tower of London, capped by the 700-year-old tradition known as the Ceremony of the Keys... where you'll witness the Chief Yeoman Warder and his men secure the Tower for the night!
Overnight: The Langham, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 14: Journey Home
Tour ends: London, England. Fly home anytime. A transfer from The Langham, London to London's Heathrow Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 2 1/2  hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

1. Arrive Edinburgh Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Welcome to Edinburgh! A transfer is included from Edinburgh Airport to your first night’s hotel, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Your hotel is situated right in the heart of Edinburgh, nestled in the shadow of historical Edinburgh Castle. Join us tonight for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D 2. Sightsee Edinburgh A city sightseeing excursion with a local Scottish guide includes a visit to the majestic Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh (subject to closure). Step back in time as you explore Edinburgh Castle, dating back to the 12th century, and spend the afternoon at your leisure. Tours departing August 5 through August 26 will attend an outdoor evening performance of the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland’s most highly anticipated annual traditions. Meals B 3. Stirling / Loch Lomond / Glasgow Sitting atop a volcanic crag surrounded by steep cliffs, Stirling Castle dominates the town below it. Visit this fine example of Scottish Renaissance architecture containing structures from the 14th through 18th centuries, where Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543. Cruise Loch Lomond aboard Tauck’s private boat, and take a tour of Glasgow on the River Clyde, Scotland’s largest city. Return to Edinburgh for dinner à la carte at your hotel. Meals BLD 4. Hadrian’s Wall / Lake District Head south from Edinburgh bound for the English Lake District; en route, visit remnants of Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans across Britain in the 2nd century AD – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and have lunch. Your accommodations for the next two nights are located on a 35-acre estate in the heart of one of England’s largest national parks; enjoy a barbecue dinner tonight. Meals BLD 5. Levens Hall / Dove Cottage Start your day with a visit to Levens Hall & Gardens; dating from 1350, this Elizabethan estate in Cumbria is renowned for its topiary garden begun in 1694. See where poet William Wordsworth lived from 1799 to 1808 while writing some of his most famous poems on a visit to Dove Cottage. Meals BLD 6. Chester / Portmeirion, Wales Originally built by the Romans, medieval Chester’s layout still follows the Roman pattern, and its ancient defensive walls create a pleasant walk around the old city center. Continue on to Portmeirion, Wales, for a two-night stay; this idyllic coastal village is renowned for its remarkable mix of Italianate pastel-colored architectural styles and landscape designs. Once a Victorian villa, the Hotel Portmeirion overlooks Cardigan Bay from its own peninsula. Meals BD 7. Caernarfon / Mountain Rail Excursion Venture to Caernarfon for a guided tour of the 13th-century riverside castle, built by King Edward I, where the investiture of the Prince of Wales takes place. Take a classic rail trip through the breathtaking scenery of the Snowdonia Mountains, enjoying afternoon tea on the train. Return to Portmeirion for time at leisure and an à la carte dinner at the hotel. Meals BD 8. Stratford-Upon-Avon / Bath After traversing the Welsh countryside, cross back into England and arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon. Tauck includes admission to sites associated with this famous town’s favorite son, William Shakespeare, which you can visit at your leisure prior to continuing on to beautiful Bath for a two-night stay at the elegant Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel. Meals BD 9. Experience the Best of Bath Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, Bath today reigns unequaled as a magnificent Georgian townscape crafted from native limestone. A guided tour visits the famous Roman baths and views the Royal Crescent, the Circus and other major sights. The rest of the day is free. Meals BL 10. Stonehenge / Oxford View the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge, England’s oldest prehistoric monument dating back 5,000 years, and one of the world’s wonders; the ancient stone circle’s origins are still being debated today. Travel to Oxford for a guided walking tour of esteemed Oxford University – the oldest university in the English-speaking world – and a two-night stay in town at the historic Macdonald Randolph Hotel; spend the rest of the day as you please. Meals BL 11. Blenheim Palace / The Cotswolds Gain insights on the life of British statesman Sir Winston Churchill with visits to his birthplace, Blenheim Palace, now home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, and his final resting place in Bladen. Explore the rolling Cotswolds landscapes, stopping in one of these charming villages for lunch. Join us back in Oxford for a special dinner. Meals BD 12. Windsor Castle / On to London A drive through the countryside brings you to one of England’s most important addresses – Windsor Castle, home to British royalty for over 900 years; see St. George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the State Apartments (schedule permitting). Continue on to London for two nights in the city’s heart at The Langham, London. Meals B 13. Westminster Abbey / Private Evening Explore Westminster Abbey, burial place of Britain’s monarchs since the 11th century. Guided sightseeing includes Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, #10 Downing Street and Green Park. Join us tonight for an extraordinary private dinner at the Tower of London, home to Britain’s Crown Jewels, concluding with your witnessing the 700-year-old tradition of the Ceremony of the Keys – in which the Chief Yeoman Warder and members of the guard secure the Tower of London for the night! Meals BD 14. Journey Home Tour ends: London. Fly home anytime. A transfer from The Langham, London to Heathrow Airport is included. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B

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Special International Air Savings – Europe

Book and deposit summertime departures of the following Tauck journeys to Europe by March 26, 2010 and save $2,000 per couple off Business Class Air ($1,000 off per person) from select U.S. cities.

Savings are valid for travel between June 29 and September 5, 2010, subject to availability:

•Treasures of the Aegean – 14 days with a 7-night cruise aboard Wind Star / Wind Spirit

•Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome – 11 days with a 7-night cruise aboard Le Ponant

•Switzerland – 11 days featuring travel along Tauck’s scenic Yellow Roads

•Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence & Rome – 10 days in Italy with all multiple-night stays

•Paradors of Northern Spain – 14 days exploring culturally rich Iberia

•The Best of Ireland – 13 days featuring iconic cultural treasures of the Emerald Isle

•A Week In… Ireland – 8 days with a 2-night stay at Dromoland Castle

•A Week In… Spain – 8 days from Barcelona to Andalucía, Seville and Madrid

•A Week In… Scotland – 8 days with 2- and 3-night stays in Loch Lomond, Inverness & Edinburgh

•Spain and Portugal – 14 days of Iberian pleasures and culinary treasures

•Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley – 13 days showcasing joie de vivre

•A Week In… London & Paris – 4 nights at a grand hotel in London and 3 nights in Paree

•Castles & Kings: London to Paris – An 8-day family vacation alive with royal traditions

Deposit must be paid at time of booking and certain restrictions apply. Valid on new bookings only and not combinable with other promotions; ask for details.

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Tauck Single Specials

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Tauck Single Specials in North America

Best of the Canadian Rockies

Michigan's Lakes & Mackinac Island

Charleston/Savannah

Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia

San Fransisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys

Tauck Single Specials in Europe

A Week in Ireland

A Week in Spain

Mediterranean Discovery

Istanbul and the Black Sea

Treasure of the Mediterranean

Cruising Mediterranean Shores

The Blue Danube

Holland Belgium in Spring

Strasbourg to Prague Serenade

The Rhine and Moselle

Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat

Budapest to the Black Sea

Classic Italy

Bellissima Northern Italy

Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome

A Week in Paris and Provence

Tauck Singles Specials in Latin America

Panama Canal & Costa Rica