England Self Drive
City Sights with Country B&Bs
See England at your own pace with a self-drive holiday.
Your experience includes 7 days car hire with Alamo (Silver). The car hire includes unlimited kilometres, third party liability, collision damage waiver, theft protection, location service charge, vehicle licence fee, (VAT) and 24-hour emergency service.
Prices start from $249* per person, twin share for 7 days. Airfares are additional and can be arranged by your Travel Associates consultant.
Add on a 4 day Great British Heritage Pass for $70 per person. This Pass is a great way of discovering Britain's unique and magical heritage opening the doors of nearly 600 of the finest castles, stately homes, gardens and historical sites throughout Britain. Buy one 4 day Great British Heritage Pass and receive one free - valid for the first 50 passengers.
Available for sale until 31 August 2008. Valid for travel 1 July to 31 October 2008.
Stay in B&Bs along the way with a Discover B&B Pass from $76* per person per night featuring over 2,500 guesthouses and farmhouses throughout the UK. A Premier B&B Pass is available from $88* per person per night featuring over 500 superior town and country homes. These passes include nightly accommodation, breakfast daily and accommodation directory.
Spend a week in some of the most picturesque parts of Britain with a country cottage stay from $416* per cottage per week. Cottages range from quaint thatched roofed cottages to tastefully restored farmhouses.
Classic Britain Self-Drive Itinerary Suggestion
8 Days / 7 Nights London-London
Day 1: London – Cambridge
Journey north to visit Wimpole Hall, close to Cambridge. Enjoy an open-top bus tour through the ancient colleges before taking a leisurely punt on the Cam.
Day 2: Cambridge – Harrogate
Continue north to Lincoln to see the magnificent Cathedral and the fine Belton House and Gardens. Afterwards, travel to the spa town of Harrogate.
Day 3: Harrogate – Edinburgh
Begin the day with a drive to York to see the splendid York Minster, England’s largest medieval cathedral. Wander the narrow cobbled streets, visit the Jorvik Viking Centre or the torture chambers of the York Dungeons. Afterwards, continue your journey north to visit the university city of Durham. Then, en route to Edinburgh, pass Emperor Hadrian’s Roman Wall and drive through the beautiful Northumberland National Park.
Day 4: Edinburgh
Spend the day exploring the delightful capital of Scotland. Visit Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyrood. Don’t miss a visit to the Tartan Weaving Mill at the bottom of the Royal Mile and find out if you have a family tartan.
Day 5: Edinburgh – Chester
Heading south, drive through the pretty Pentland Hills to the English border, stopping at Gretna Green to visit Old Smithy, where runaways from England married under Scottish law. After crossing back in to England, take the scenic route through the Lake District National Park and onto the Roman walled city of Chester.
Day 6: Chester – Bath
Spend time exploring the shops in the historic “Rows” of Chester. Next, travel south along the Severn Valley, passing the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills to arrive in Bath.
Day 7: Bath
Discover the wonders of this world heritage city, with its fine Roman baths, superb 18th century architecture and abundance of culture mixed with modern shopping.
Day 8: Bath – London
Enjoy the leisurely drive back to London.
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Includes
- 7 days car hire (Group CA Vauxhall Astra 1.6 or similar), 5 door/5 seats.
Pricing
7 days from $249* per person, twin share
Airfares are additional and can be arranged by your Travel Associates consultant.
Conditions
* Available for sale until 31 August 2008
* Valid for travel 1 July to 31 October 2008
* Subject to availability
* Car hire rates are correct as at 12 Jun 08 and fluctuate weekly.
Conditions apply to this car hire and you will need to check all the conditions with your consultant. Min age is 21 years. Max age is 70 years. Young drivers surcharge applies 21-24yrs. Insurance excess will apply in the event of damage or theft, and one way conditions apply – contact us for more details.
* Heritage Pass offer valid for the first 50 passengers. Pass must be used by 31 December 2008. Conditions apply, please ask your Travel Associates consultant for more details.
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