Compare Bath Christmas by Titan Travel vs Gems of Britain - Classic Group by Insight Vacations
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| Duration | 5 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 1,489 | $ 1,755 |
| Price Per Day | $ 298 | $ 293 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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| Description | Bath reflects two great eras in human history and the stunning Roman and Georgian architecture blend harmoniously, securing an undisputable place as England’s only city on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Since the Romans developed Bath’s natural hot springs into one of the first English spa resorts, some 2,000 years ago, millions have come here to ‘take to the waters’, as the fashions advised. The Georgian period was the next to have made a lasting impression, an era that brought us the elegant Royal Crescent, the Assembly Rooms and neoclassical Pump Room which have been the social centre of Bath for 200 years, and Pulteney Bridge, one of only four bridges in the world lined with shops. Spend your Christmas enjoying this beautiful city, before visiting Longleat House, when the wonderful rooms in this stately home are decorated for Christmas. At the same time its grounds glow under the intense colours of thousands of silk Chinese lanterns, for Europe’s most magnificent Festival of Light. | This 5-Day Guided Tour ensures you see all of Britain's best gems. From a tour of William Shakespeare's hometown Stratford-Upon-Avon, a Tudor-style village nestled along a winding river, to sightseeing at a former Roman fortress in Cardiff, this tour offers something for every type of traveler. Indulge in a celebratory feast in Cardiff. In Edinburgh, visit its infamous castle with a Local Expert. Afterwards, let them guide you through the Scott Monument, the second-largest monument to a writer in the world, and the Queen’s official residence. In Bath, tour historic-but-preserved Roman thermal pools or follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen, who once called the town home, and learn about her life and literary legacy. |
Day 1: Bath
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to Bailbrook House Hotel (4T), on the outskirts of Bath. We aim for you to arrive at the hotel between 4pm and 5pm and you will be greeted with tea, coffee and mince pies, followed by time to relax. Dinner at the hotel is included this evening, with festive entertainment.
Day 2: Christmas Eve - Roman Baths - Bath Abbey - No 1 Royal Crescent
Spend today in the charming city of Bath with a tour that includes the city’s most outstanding attributes. First is the Roman Baths - Britain’s most famous Roman thermal spa. An audio guide tour takes you through a fascinating museum, which displays thousands of objects excavated here, revealing the fashions and beliefs of the people of Aquae Sulis, and explains the importance of this 2,000-year-old complex. The tour ends at the magnificent centrepiece - the Great Bath, filled with steaming spa water; and you are able to taste this famous water, which attracted visitors here for its healing minerals. Next is Bath Abbey, where the first King of all England, King Edgar, was crowned in 973. The impressive Gothic exterior is best known for the unique ladders of angels which decorate the west front, while the interior is crammed with stone memorials. You have free time for lunch, with many cafés to choose from, before our final vi
sit for today to No 1 Royal Crescent. This museum, at the end of the beautiful Georgian terrace, is decorated and furnished as it may have been around 1776-1796, revealing what life was like for the wealthy residents and their servants.
Day 3: Christmas
Day - Bath
Today is for relaxing and enjoying the festivities, with a pre-lunch glass of Buck’s Fizz and a traditional Christmas
Day lunch with a glass of wine. Christmas cake will be served later in the afternoon and a buffet dinner will also be available for those who can manage it!
Day 4: Boxing
Day - Longleat House and Festival of Light
After a morning at leisure, we travel to Longleat, a magnificent Elizabethan estate within 900 acres of landscaped grounds. We take a tour through the house, one of the finest Elizabethan stately homes in the country, decorated for an Edwardian Christmas. The Great Hall, State Dining Room, and the 90ft-long Saloon are adorned with giant paintings and tapestries, and the Red Library is filled with over 40,000 books. As dusk falls, we exit the house into the vibrant glow of the Festival of Light. Take your time to explore the grounds, which are filled with Europe's largest Chinese lantern display. Thousands of spectacular silk lanterns, handmade by a team of highly-skilled artists, create breathtaking scenes that capture your imagination. Dinner is included this evening with entertainment.
Day 5: Bath
Following breakfast, you will be collected at 10am by your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.
Day 1: London & Medieval York
At 07:15, meet your Travel Director at the trip hotel in London and depart for Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare and admire the architecture of this pretty town nestled beside the River Avon. Head north to historic York and walk inside the city walls see to the topsy-turvy Shambles, a picturesque street with warped overhanging timber-framed houses. Admire the glorious York Minster, which is the largest medieval church in northern Europe. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers.
Hilton York.
Dinner with Wine
Day 2: Over the Border to Edinburgh
Pass the ruined Jedburgh Abbey, en route to Edinburgh. Your Local Expert will show you Edinburgh Castle, home to the Honours of Scotland. At the end of the Royal Mile see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty, the Queen. Cross over to Princes Street, passing the Sir Walter Scott Monument, to explore the elegant 18th century New Town with its classical Adam facades. In the evening, select departures will attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh.
Breakfast
Day 3: The Lake District and Liverpool
Journey via Gretna Green, where many eloping English couples have married, and join in an amusing ceremony. Continue to the beautiful English Lake District where there is time at leisure to explore on your own. Why not choose the Optional Excursion of a cruise on Windermere and steam train ride? There really is no better way to admire the incredible scenery of rugged mountain and secluded bays. Continue to lively Liverpool, home of The Beatles, for an orientation.
Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool.
Breakfast
Day 4: Roman Chester and Cardiff
Visit the former Roman fortress town of Chester. Walk along part of the city walls, see the Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, remains of the Roman Amphitheatre and the unique black and white shopping arcades known as the ‘Rows.’ After time to explore, cross into Wales and head for the capital Cardiff for an orientation of the port city, on the River Taff. This evening indulge in a dinner of local ingredients, produced sustainably.
Clayton Hotel, Cardiff.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 5: Bath, Stonehenge and London
Cross the Severn Bridge back into England and travel to the City of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built above one of Britain's thermal, mineral springs. Explore Bath with Insight Choice. Choose to visit its incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths or alternatively, step into the world of an esteemed author on a private before the crowds visit to the Jane Austen Museum. Travel across Salisbury Plain to visit the pre-historic and mysterious Stonehenge, where the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths are reputed to be up to 5,000 years old. Your journey concludes upon arrival at the trip hotel in London.
Breakfast
