Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd August SUMMER IN THE CITY £129.50 Includes a city tour, free time for shopping in the West End shops, visits to historical Greenwich with its Naval College, Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory and Kenwood House, a neo-classical house set in 112 acres of landscape gardens and contains one of the finest art collections in the world. There will also be time to visit one of the famous Knightsbridge department stores or the Natural History, V&A or Science Museums. At a 4* central London Hotel (BB).
Sunday 3rd August SIDMOUTH FESTIVAL £16.50 Britain’s floral resort resounds to the sound of music and dancing during folk week. Tuesday 5th August ABERGLASNEY & THE NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS £39.50 Includes entry to both spectacular gardens and lunch at Aberglasney. Wednesday 6th - Tuesday 12th August RHINE IN FLAMES & THE MOSELLE VALLEY £429.50 Experience the delights of the Moselle and Rhine Valleys with dramatic scenery, historic villages, castles and the opportunity to visit vineyards and wine festival for tasting. The highlight of the tour will be the spectacular annual ‘Rhine in Flames’ Flotilla and firework displays near Koblenz. The 3* superior Hotel Muller, Cochem (4 nights HB) is superbly situated on the Quayside of this major resort of the Moselle region which offers a host of tourist attractions. We include overnight stops on the outward and return journeys to maximise your enjoyment (2 nights BB). Via Eurotunnel.
Saturday 9th August CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG £49.50 Includes raised stalls seats for the evening performance of this spectacular musical at the Wales Millennium Centre. There will be time to explore the bay area or for a pre-theatre dinner.
Saturday 9th - Wednesday 13th August SUMMER AT THE SEASIDE £249.50 The 3* Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne (HB) offers superb standards of comfort and is in a prime location on King Edward’s Parade. Eastbourne is a classic British seaside resort with superb gardens and entertainment venues. We feature a scenic coastal tour and visits to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Portsmouth. Friday 15th - Monday 18th August BRUGGE CANAL FESTIVAL & BRUSSELS - ‘CARPET OF FLOWERS’ £209.50 It is easy to fall in love with Brugge with its Gothic buildings, picturesque cobbled streets, tempting chocolate shops and candlelit restaurants. You can take a horse drawn carriage or a cruise on the canal. We offer a demonstration of hand made chocolate and walking tour of the city. The superb 4* Aragon Hotel (BB) is near the Grande Place. Via Eurotunnel.
Thursday 14th - Wednesday 20th August OPERA AT VERONA and ITALIAN CITIES OF ART £529.50 The Arena at Verona provides a spectacular setting for the evening opera performance, which will exceed your expectations. During our six-day tour we visit Venice a truly magical location, Sirmione in Lake Garda including a cruise and Vicenza and the Palladian Mansions. The 4* Hotel Tre Torri, Vicenza is ideally situated for our visits. Flights London/Venice Treviso. Please contact the office for full itinerary!
Tuesday 19th August A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM OR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA £59.50 Lower gallery seats for the matinee performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and stalls seats for The Phantom of The Opera. Tuesday 19th – Wednesday 20th August THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION £99.50 OR A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM £114.50 Lower gallery seats for the matinee performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or entry to the exhibition at the 02 Dome. There will be time for shopping and sightseeing. Based at the 4* Hilton London Olympia (EB).
Tuesday 19th - Friday 22nd August EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO £269.50 The worlds most spectacular show with massed bands and performers, presenting a colourful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display. From our base at the 4* Glynhill Hotel near Glasgow (HB) we visit Loch Lomond, Gretna Green and during the return journey, Windermere in the Lake District. Wednesday 20th August BUCKINGHAM PALACE OR THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT £57.50 Includes entry to Buckingham Palace or The Houses of Parliament and carvery lunch at the 4* Rembrandt Hotel, Knightsbridge.
Wednesday 20th August THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION £59.50 Includes entry to this unique exhibition at the O2 Dome. Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th August BRYN TERFEL’S OPERA GALA £174.50 Includes reserved seats for Bryn Terfel’s Opera Gala at the Faenol Festival, performed against the backdrop of the North Wales Mountain scenery. Bryn Terfel is joined by the world famous voices of renowned German soprano Dian Damrau, South African Tenor Botha and the orchestra of the Welsh National Opera. At the 3* Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold (HB). We also visit Chester, Llandudno and Ludlow. Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th August BRYN TERFEL’S MUSICAL THEATRE GALA £174.50 Includes reserved seats for Bryn Terfel’s Musical Theatre Gala at the Faenol Festival. Features performers from all corners of the globe including John Barrowman, star of the West End shows and Torchwood who will be singing songs from his album, ‘Another Side’. Also Daniel Boys and guest appearance of Nancy – the winner of the BBC’s ‘I’d Do Anything’. Staying at the 3* Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold (HB). We also visit Chester, Llandudno and Ludlow. Saturday 23rd - Tuesday 26th August SUMMER IN PARIS £199.50 The 3* deluxe Hotel le Versailles (BB) enjoys a superb position adjacent to the Royal Palace and gardens. Versailles, located on the fringe of Paris is an enchanting town with its parks, gardens, superb shops, market and restaurants. We include tours of Paris by day and night visiting the famous locations with the opportunity to visit Le Louvre, Musee Marmottan, L’Arc de Triomphe and a Seine river cruise. Via Eurotunnel
Sunday 24th - Monday 25th August BANK HOLIDAY IN LONDON £89.50 At the 4* deluxe Tower Hotel (BB). Includes city tour and the opportunity to visit Camden Market and the Knightsbridge museums or famous stores. The Lion King or the BA London Eye and Thames Cruise available at extra cost.
Sunday 24th - Tuesday 26th August SUMMER IN THE CITY £129.50 At the 4* deluxe Tower Hotel (BB). Includes a city tour, visit to Notting Hill Carnival and free time to visit Camden Markets, the shops or one of the Knightsbridge museums. The Lion King or the BA London Eye and Thames Cruise available at extra cost. Sunday 24th – Monday 25th August THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION £99.50 OR THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR £104.50 Lower Gallery seats for the matinee performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or entry to this unique exhibition at the O2 Dome. Includes city tour and the opportunity to visit Camden Market and the Knightsbridge museums or famous stores. At the 4* Tower Hotel (BB). Houses of Parliament or Buckingham Palace visits available at extra cost! Sunday 24th – Tuesday 26th August SUMMER IN THE CITY £129.50 Includes a city tour, visit to Notting Hill Carnival and free time to visit Camden Markets, the shops or the Knightsbridge museums. At the 4* Tower Hotel (BB). The Tutankhamun Exhibition, West End Theatres, The Houses of Parliament or Buckingham Palace visits available at extra cost! Saturday 30th August – Monday 1st September LANCASHIRE HIGHLIGHTS & PENDLE WITCH COUNTRY £139.50 A relaxing break at the 4* Mercure Spa Dunkenhalgh (HB). This historical hotel is set in 17 acres of glorious parkland and offers superb standards and facilities including a spa, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and thermal suite. Our tour features visits to the dramatic Lancashire countryside, Pendle Hill, notorious for its witchcraft trials and Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village. On Monday we visit The Quays at Manchester, home to the Lowry Gallery, Outlet Mall and the Trafford Centre. September Tours |