2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

110 Day 1. Arrive London. Upon arrival into London, be met and transferred to your hotel. Take in the highlights of England's famous capital on a guided city tour, including the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Stay: London, Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel. Day 2. Stratford-Upon-Avon, York. This morning, head to Stratford-Upon-Avon, before arriving in York for a tour and a visit of the Jorvik Viking Centre. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay: Novotel York Centre. BD Day 3. York, Durham, Edinburgh. Visit Castle Howard, a magnificent 18th-century residence set on 1,000 breathtaking acres outside York. En route to Scotland, stop at the historical city of Durham. Stay (Two Nights): Novotel Edinburgh Centre. BD Day 4. Edinburgh. Tour Edinburgh's main sights and tonight (select departures only # ), enjoy a special highlight – a visit to the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a celebrated festival of performances by international military bands. B Day 5. Edinburgh, Inverness. Like a Local – witness a fascinating working dog presentation. Later, taste the famous Scotch whisky, before arriving in Inverness. Stay (Two Nights): Thistle Inverness Hotel. BD Day 6. Isle of Skye. Explore the Isle of Skye, the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Discover immense emerald hills and the exquisite turquoise Fairy Pools. B Day 7. Inverness, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Glasgow. Cruise Loch Ness and see the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, including a tower house that commands splendid views of the famous loch and Great Glen. After, enjoy some of Scotland's most stunning spots as you visit Glencoe and stop to take in the timeless beauty of Loch Lomond. Stay: Glasgow, Radisson Blu. BD Day 8. Glasgow, Lake District, Kendal. Travel through the spectacular peaked landscapes to the Lake District National Park. Visit Gretna Green and arrive in Kendal. Stay (Two Nights): Kendal, Castle Green Hotel. BD Day 9. Lake District. Discover the rolling green hills of the Lake District as you travel to Grasmere, the inspiration for Wordsworth's poetry. Take a boat ride across the serene Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. B Day 10. Lake District, Wales, Ruthin. Head for Wales, venturing into Snowdonia National Park, filled with beautiful peaks and pristine lakes. Special Stay – dating back to the legend of King Arthur and set within acres of woods and parkland, Ruthin Castle Hotel is true romance steeped in history. Stay: Wales, Ruthin Castle or similar. BD Day 11. Cotswolds, Bath. Traverse the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds towards Bristol. Stay: Bath, Bailbrook House Hotel. BD Ultimate Britain & Splendours of the Rhine 27 Days | Seven countries – England | Scotland | Wales | Netherlands | Germany | Switzerland SCOTLAND – cruise Loch Ness and see the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Two nights in Edinburgh, Inverness, Kendal and London; one night in York, Glasgow, Ruthin and Bath 14 nights on MS Excellence river ships The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 59 fine meals – 26 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L) and 21 dinners (D) Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, plus soft drink, beer & local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise Explore 34 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Witness a fascinating working dog presentation in Edinburgh Stay at the romantic Ruthin Castle Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at The Harte & Garter in Windsor Explore the majestic Drachenburg Castle Enjoy a tour of Heidelberg's Old Town Indulge in delicious Black Forest cake Head out with the truffle dogs and enjoy a truffle tasting in Viviers Visit a traditional French olive mill and farm for a tour and tasting of the olives – www.travelmarvel.com.au – TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR RIVER SHIPS www.travelmarvel.com.au

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