London - Stratford upon Avon - York - Windemere - Manchester (Self Drive)
❮London - Stratford upon Avon - York - Windemere - Manchester (Self Drive)
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in London
- Rental Car for 5 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Hotel for 2 nights in York
- Hotel for 1 night in Windermere
- Hotel for 2 nights in Manchester
Driving Time
London - Stratford-upon-Avon: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Stratford-upon-Avon - York: 2 hr. 45 mins. approx.
York - Windermere: 2 hrs. 35 mins. approx.
Windermere - Manchester: 1 hr. 35 mins. approx.
Experience full England with this self drive package, visiting London (with its museums, palaces, parks, world class shopping); you`ll also get to visit charming Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare`s birthplace), York (impressive history; medieval lanes and Gothic style architecture), Windermere (set picturesquely on England`s most famous Lake) and Manchester (England`s 2nd city full of interesting galleries and museums). Travel between these cities by Rental Car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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London
Day 1Arrive to London
Overnight in LondonDay 2Overnight in LondonDay 3Departing from London
Transportation to next city by: By Car -
Stratford-upon-Avon
Day 3Arrive to Stratford-upon-Avon
Overnight in Stratford-upon-AvonDay 4Departing from Stratford-upon-Avon
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
York
Day 4Arrive to York
Overnight in YorkDay 5Overnight in YorkDay 6Departing from York
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Windermere
Day 6Arrive to Windermere
Overnight in WindermereDay 7Departing from Windermere
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Manchester
Day 7Arrive to Manchester
Overnight in ManchesterDay 8Overnight in ManchesterDay 9Departing from Manchester
England
American travelers cannot get enough of England, and to this day it consistently ranks in the three most popular European countries in terms of visitors per year. Nearly everyone visits London, one of the world`s most important cities and the epicenter of what was once a vast world empire, but England should definitely be explored in-depth, from the charm of the Cotswolds to the seaside resorts on the English Channel and the Irish Sea to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Westcountry. England is a country where the present day and over a millennia of history routinely intersect.
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London
London offers everything! Iconic landmarks, centuries of history, world-class shopping and achingly cool fashion, arts and food scenes. A 40-minute walk along the South Bank will take you past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. There are eight Royal Parks to explore, and over 300 museums and galleries. It is home to 60 Michelin starred restaurants and fantastic street food. The evenings offer from high-end nightclubs of Chelsea and Mayfair to cool clubs in Soho and Camden. As for theatre, London's legendary West End boasts over 40 world-class theatres.
Visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus and so much more! -
Stratford-upon-Avon
Arguably the greatest writer in the English language was William Shakespeare, who was born in the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. Now a bustling city of over 25,000 people that sees over two million visitors a year, the Stratford of Shakespeare's day was little more than a village. The main attractions within the town include the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and two contemporary buildings, Hall's Croft (the one-time home of Shakespeare's daughter, Susannah) and New Place, the latter built on the site of an earlier house where the playwright died in 1616. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Hall's Croft, Tudor World, Shakespeare's Funerary, Shakespeare`s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Shakespeare's New Place, Nash`s House, Charlecote Park, Mary Arden's Farm, The Falstaff's Experience, Gower Memorial, and so much more!
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York
Its impressive history makes York an important tourist attraction. It is still encircled by its 13th and 14th-century city walls. You can find here important marks left by all remarkable European civilizations -- the Romans, the Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans -- among which the most important are the enclosing city walls and the largest European Gothic cathedral -- York Minster. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. Explore York Minster, National Railway Museum York, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, The Shambles, York Castle, York City Walls, Yorkshire Museum, The York Dungeon, Beningbrough Hall, Treasurer's House, Allerton Castle, and so much more!
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Windermere
Situated entirely within in the Lake District National Park, Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It has been one of the country`s most popular places for holidays and summer homes since 1847. For many years, power-boating and water-skiing have been popular activities on the lake. It`s surrounded by mountain peaks and villages, including Bowness-on-Windermere, where The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction has modern displays on the children`s writer. In the north, trails lead to Orrest Head, a hill with views across the lake and the fells beyond, and Holehird Gardens, with their alpines, heathers and shrubs. Explore Windermere Jetty Museum, The World of Beatrix Potter, White Cross Bay, Wray Castle, Brockhole on Windermere, Blackwell House, Claife Heights, Bowness-on-Windermere, Holehird Gardens, Orrest Head, and so much more!
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Manchester
The world`s first industrialized city, Manchester is now England`s second city with a cultural life to rival that of London. The city boasts some of the most interesting galleries and museums in the UK, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, the Whitworth for modern art, the City Art Gallery, the Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North. Manchester is well known for the Manchester City and Manchester United football teams. The Castlefield conservation area`s 18th-century canal system recalls the city`s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry. Visit The Museum of Science and Industry, The Whitworth, City Art Gallery, The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North, Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford, National Football Museum, Manchester Museum, Manchester Cathedral, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, Lyme Park, Manchester United Museum, and so much more!
Visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus and so much more!
Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Hall's Croft, Tudor World, Shakespeare's Funerary, Shakespeare`s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Shakespeare's New Place, Nash`s House, Charlecote Park, Mary Arden's Farm, The Falstaff's Experience, Gower Memorial, and so much more!
Explore York Minster, National Railway Museum York, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, The Shambles, York Castle, York City Walls, Yorkshire Museum, The York Dungeon, Beningbrough Hall, Treasurer's House, Allerton Castle, and so much more!
Explore Windermere Jetty Museum, The World of Beatrix Potter, White Cross Bay, Wray Castle, Brockhole on Windermere, Blackwell House, Claife Heights, Bowness-on-Windermere, Holehird Gardens, Orrest Head, and so much more!
Visit The Museum of Science and Industry, The Whitworth, City Art Gallery, The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North, Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford, National Football Museum, Manchester Museum, Manchester Cathedral, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, Lyme Park, Manchester United Museum, and so much more!