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ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
A Scottish Spectacular Like No Other
Town Hall, Manchester, England 01 DEPART FOR MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Guests departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your Journey Manager and fellow travellers and board your flight to Manchester. Overnight flight
HIGHLIGHTS
Shrouded in mysteries as thick and effervescent as the mists that haunt its hillsides, northern England marks the beginning of our expedition to the very heart of Scotland.
From energetic Manchester,
the epicentre of the industrial revolution, to the placid Lake District, peaceful repose of the Romantic Poets, experience the full range of English life before crossing the border to Scotland. There, rugged crags house ancient structures, including Edinburgh Castle, the site of the crowning jewel in our cross-border trek: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Feast your eyes upon a one-of- a-kind cultural celebration of everything that makes Scotland such a unique force on the global stage.
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02 WELCOME TO MANCHESTER Encounter a vibrant city bursting with diverse
Highland Dancers
04 ENGLAND’S ENCHANTING
LAKE DISTRICT
Escape to England’s Lake District, an idyllic landscape that has left generations of artists in awe. Watch the land come to life before
your eyes as we discover picturesque villages nestled between mirrored pools of blue. Nature and civilization converge at Castlerigg. Rising as if from the primordial bedrock of the land itself, this Neolithic stone circle will live
in your memories long after we leave. (B,L,D) Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater (2 nights)
05 EXPLORING THE LAKE DISTRICT
Today we continue our exploration of the unforgettable English Lake District. Beginning at the marvellously grand Lowther Castle and its impeccably restored medieval gardens, we wind our way through the lush countryside
to a quaint local pub with a lakeside view. In the afternoon, relax aboard a cruise of Lake Windermere, soaking in the unparalleled natural vistas in the heart of the English countryside. The Lake District served as inspiration for William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets, but words cannot convey the beauty of this land. (B,L,D)
06 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
As our adventure turns northwards, enter the era of Roman occupation as we pass
Hadrian’s Wall, Glasgow, Scotland
over Hadrian’s Wall, one of the last vestiges of England’s mythical past. Before you know it, we cross the border into Scotland, a land rich in its own storied culture. Experience Scottish history first-hand at Ayrshire where we tour the cashmere factory of Begg & Co., a leader among the world’s most prestigious fashion houses since 1866. Modern yet ancient, rugged yet beautiful, Scotland defies expectations. It must be seen to be believed. (B,L,D) Apex City of Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (2 nights)
07 LOCH LOMOND & THE HIGHLAND GAMES
The soul of Scotland manifests itself at the inimitable Highland Games. Marvel at the display of strength and skill in events such as caber toss and stone put. After meeting the competitors, we enjoy lunch at a local eatery overlooking Loch Lomond before visiting the legendary Glengoyne Distillery. On a private tour, observe the process of making (and tasting) some of the world’s finest whisky before returning to Glasgow for a truly special dinner at the iconic Ubiquitous Chip country food restaurant. (B,L,D)
attractions aboard a private coach. After lunch at a local eatery, get settled in to our hotel. Then, in the afternoon explore Man- chester at your leisure, including the nearby John Bright Statue, Albert Square and Saint John’s Gardens. If you think Manchester is just a football town, think again! (L,D) Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester (2 nights)
03 DISCOVERING MANCHESTER
Esteemed the world over as the birthplace
of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is a city brimming with history and charged with
a modern progressive vision. This morning
we explore the city of Manchester through a panoramic tour, seeing such sights as Picca- dilly Gardens, Manchester Town Hall and the prestigious University of Manchester. Following the tour, discover the iconic Science and Industry Museum, a veritable treasure-trove of innovation and invention that epitomizes the spirit of Manchester. (B,L,D)
08 EDINBURGH & THE MILITARY TATTOO We begin the day exploring Stirling Castle, a
magnificent 16th-century castle perched atop