Day 1 Arrival
Arrive at Edinburgh/Glasgow airport and collect your hire car. Make your way to your hotel in the Edinburgh Area for overnight.

Day 2 Edinburgh
Enjoy a full day in Edinburgh. Take a Hop On Hop Off bus tour or stroll down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle, past St Giles Cathedral to Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the Queen whilst she is in Scotland. Go across to the New Town to admire the Georgian architecture and the well-laid out streets that are in complete contrast to those of the Old Town. Join a Ghost Walk this evening. Return to your accommodation overnight.

Day 3 Edinburgh - Durham
From Edinburgh journey into Northern England. At the border, stop for a walk along Hadrian's' Wall, built by the Romans across the north of England to mark the boundary of their empire. Next to Alnwick Castle, known as the 'Windsor of the North,' and home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, whose ancestors have lived here since 1309. The castle battlements resonate with history, from the 14th century exploits of 'Harry Hotspur', to the magical setting for 'Hogwarts' in the Harry Potter films. Continue to historic Durham, a medieval treasure and one of the loveliest cities in England. Overnight in Durham Area.

Day 4 Durham - York
This morning visit Durham Cathedral, completed in 1133. The cathedral is one of Britain's most architecturally innovative buildings, as it is the first English building with ribbed vault construction and the first stone-roofed cathedral in Europe. Later visit Fountains Abbey; the dramatic Abbey ruins are the largest monastic ruins in the country. The Abbey - which in itself is a masterpiece of twelfth century building ingenuity - this truly is a beautiful place to visit. Continue to York area for overnight.

Day 5 York - Manchester
Explore the city of York. Visit York Minster, which features stunning stained glass from the Middle Ages, continue to the Shambles, once the meat-butchering centre of York, which remains a narrow ancient street, filled with shops and cafes. Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Viking city, discovered many feet below present ground level. Continue to Manchester for overnight

Day 6 Manchester - Chester
Today will be spent discovering Manchester, one of Britain's coolest cities. This once industrial city has reinvented itself as a truly contemporary metropolis, with modern landmark buildings such as the Lowry Centre, the Imperial War Museum North, the museum of Science and Industry and- it's home to the world famous Manchester United Football Club. It's this dramatic mix of old and new that gives Manchester its unique character. The city's attractions offer something for everyone. Continue to Chester for overnight

Day 7 Chester - Lake District
Chester was originally settled by the Romans as Fortress Deva and their surviving grid pattern of streets are so compact that you can get around all the city's landmarks on foot. Walk along the Roman walls, studded with historic towers and gates, and then visit the amphitheatre - scene of a major archaeological project. Have your camera ready for the elaborate Victorian Eastgate Clock, the most photographed clock in Britain after Big Ben. Soak up the flamboyant spectacle of a town crier proclamation which is held at the Cross from Tuesday to Saturday May to September at noon. Continue north day enjoying the lake and mountain scenery, overnight in the Lake District.

Day 8 Lake District
This morning start with the Museum Of Lakeland Life in Kendal. It shows how Cumbrians worked, lived and entertained themselves during the past 200 years. Visit the National Trust's imposing medieval Sizergh Castle, located just outside Kendal, with its beautiful limestone rock gardens. Nearby is Levens Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th Century. The Grade I listed garden, dating from 1694 boasts topiary that is some of the oldest in the world and justifiably famous.
Later, visit Kirkby Lonsdale, a historic market town in Cumbria and the pleasant drive is only thirteen miles south-east from Kendal along the A65. The town is a great tourist attraction with an excellent range of small speciality shops and many of the shops are in listed buildings which offer arts and crafts, plus there's a weekly market. There are also attractive 17th and 18th century inns and a fine Norman church. Return to your accommodation for overnight.

Day 9 Lake District - Glasgow
Leaving the Lakes behind, cross the Scottish Border at Gretna, a favourite destination for eloping English lovers. Continue to Culzean Castle, one of Robert Adam's most notable creations with its Oval Staircase and saloon. Afterwards, venture into Rabbie Burns Country to visit the village of Alloway, where Scotland's most famous poet was born. See his birthplace and monument, as well as his 'Brig o'Doon' before continuing to Glasgow.
Overnight in Glasgow

Day 10 Glasgow
Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. The city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London, and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland. A must see is the splendour of Scotland's best known architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose style adorns many unique attractions throughout Scotland's largest and greatest city. Continue to Edinburgh Airport area for overnight.

Day 11 Departure
Sadly, it's time to leave the UK, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport to join your flight home.

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Accommodation	B & B	3 Star Hotel	4 Star Hotel
2012 Prices	Cdn$ / US$	Cdn$ / US$	Cdn$ / US$
April 16 - May 30	$1235	$1466	$1707
May 31 - Jun 30	$1283	$1514	$1754
Jul 1 - 31	$1283	$1567	$1807
Aug 1 - 31	$1363	$1628	$1869
Sep 1 - Oct 31	$1235	$1466	$1707

Price includes: -10 nights accommodation sharing a double or twin room including breakfast -Service & VAT tax at 20% -Welcome Pack & maps -Compact automatic transmission car rental including CDW, liability, theft of vehicle, unl miles, airport fees. Price does not include: -Lunches, dinners and drinks. -Personal expenses. -Entrances to points of interest To book or for more information email or call toll-free 1-800-876-5084