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Wales and South West England
Customized Scenic Tour: Chester to Cornwall
October 10 to 22, 2006

"The Nova Scotians Return to England"
Shropshire, Wales and South West England

Leisure walking, sightseeing, birdwatching, touring and more
A guest requested 12 night 13 day tour
$2995 CDN

Bruce Gurnham of the Whitman Travel Group, Parkers Cove, Nova Scotia takes you on a new Wales and southern England tour of museums, castles, stone circles, historic villages, world heritage sites, scenic seacoasts and more. Our two country adventure is a customized discovery holiday designed for several past Whitman Group travellers. The adventure explores some English and Welsh landmark villages, historic Roman sites, scenic seaports, rugged seacoasts, Open Air Museums all interspersed with such majestic rolling countryside as Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and so much more.


Our England and Wales adventure encompasses a bit of Roman history in Chester, then an inroduction to Welsh life in such villages as Llandudno, Caernarfon, as well as the classic Welsh seacoast resorts of Aberystwyth, Pembroke and beyond. Our guided excursion continues from the scenic Pembrokeshire Coast into St. Fagans Museum of Welsh Life and then across the famous Severn River Bridge into South West England. Bath, Wells, Cheddar Gorge, King Arthurs Legendary Castle at Tintagel, St. Ives, Falmouth, Mevagissey, Exeter and so many more villages grace our travel itinerary.


This specialty tour is a traditional Whitman Travel "Sampler" of British and Welsh historic sites, locales of natural beauty and classic attractions all skillfully blended with leisure walks, unusual adventures, birdwatching and periodic surprise venues along our route. Like all of our adventures, this 13 day 12 night guided excursion incorporates our activities and attractions with visits to our friends. Here we can share in the beverage, food and glorious hospitality of our British and Welsh hosts.


Our travel itinerary will afford us two night stays everywhere (except one) along the journey, beginning with Roman Chester(Nites #1, ). From here we travel west along the northern seacoast of Wales to Llandudno(Nites #2, 3), our base for exploring Conwy Castle, and the resort town of Llandudno. Our next home will be the Victorian resort town of Aberyswyth(Nites #4, 5). From here we explore Port Merion, Caenarfon Castle, and Anglesey. Traveling via Devils Gorge, Fishguard and Castell Henllys we arrive in Penbroke(Nites #6, 7). Enroute to our next stop, we visit St. Fagans Museum of Welsh Life. The final 5 nights of the tour are spent in 3 locales all within South West England. Ilfracombe on the north Devon coast is home for two nights(Nites #8, 9, ) followed by two nights(Nites #10, 11) in Cornwall's scenic St. Ives. The last night of our adventure is spent on the southern coast of England, in the "English Riviera" town of Exeter(Night #12 ). We depart early in the morning for London Heathrow, on the last day of our adventure. An optional last night stay is available in London at a nominal additional cost.
Photo Travelogue

Chester
 Famous for Medaeval Roman towers and gates, the city also features rows of two storied shops, Roman ruins(amphitheatre), fine redstone Cathedral and a 3 km Roman city wall walk.
Llandudno, Wales
Once a sleepy little fishing village, now a lively coastal resort with spacious streets, sweeping promenades all fronted by limestone cliffs and lengthy beaches. Nearby is the 13th century drum towered Conwy Castle. We travel to Betws-Y- Coed as well through Snowdonia National Park to Caernarfon
Caernarfon, Wales
Home to the most impressive of King Edward I's 17 castles in Wales. Famed as a government seat, official residence and majestic fortress. Not far away is Bodnant Gardens, 60 acres of some of the finest gardens in the world; best known for rhododendrons and azaelas, the gardens date to 1875
Aberystwyth, Wales
In Cardigan Bays largest and oldest resort town, our visit will be filled with seaside attractions, cliff top views, and the Victorian railway to the cliffs.
Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales
Famous for its 181 mile coastal walk, the Pembrokeshire Coast features a string of Norman Castles, classic resort towns and Wales only totally shoreline National Park with fabulous beaches, rugged cliffs and ever changing seascapes.
St. Fagans, Welsh Life Museum
 St. Fagans Outdoor Museum of Welsh Life, a fascinating village of original buildings from all over Wales, assembled, preserved and interpreted for todays enjoyment.
Cheddar Gorge and Wells
Caverns, cheese, cathedrals and wines best describes the area. We will taste the original cheese in Cheddar Gorge, perhaps e
Ilfracombe, North Devon
 High Victorian architecture, grand seafront houses Torrs Walk and a seacoast village of dramatic steep and narrow streets full of quaint shops.
Tintagel, Cornwall
Owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, Tintagel is an elaborate maze of mystery and history. From Roman heritage to the legendary King Arthur, the castle is a magically mystical place in time.
St. Ives, Cornwall
Cobblestoned lanes and narrow alleyways with intriguing names like Teetotal Street and Salubrious Terrance all entwined to link the scenic harbour and beachfront with the charming village of galleries, granite cottages, craft shops and great pubs.
Torquay, Devon
Originally a Naval supply post during the Napoleonic War times, is now a seaside resort town of wide promenades, palm fringed gardens and lovely parks.
Exeter, Devon
 On the "English Riviera", Exeter affords us the 12th century towered masterpiece of English architecture, a great Maritime Museum, the Royal Albert Museum and a wonderful old Roman harbourport full of history.

Activities, Attractions and Scenery

Although these two common land bordered countries are very different, noticeable by the language for example,they are repleat with common threads. You can see this with the Roman and Viking influences, in the Anglo-Saxon chapters of Britain's history book and most in the absolute natural beauty that both countries have to offer the visitor. Our activities center around the crafts, culture, heritage and religion depicted in museums, studios, castles and homes of our British and Welsh friends. From historic Roman Chester in Cheshire to mystical King Arthur land of Tintagel, and on to the sandy and cliffside coasts of both southern Wales and England, we will explore green rolling hillsides, lofty cliffs overlooking the sea, lush woodlands, hidden waterfalls, majestic castle estates, friendly villages and classic cities.

Up close to the past!

We Play in Newquay
South West England's Scenic Coast

Hot Air Ballooning Options


Quality Lodging:

Lodging on all of our tours is selected from a range of high quality, comfortable B & Bs, country manors, small family run hotels, hunting lodges and when necessary for convenience, a western style hotel. We stay most of the tour, two nights in the same place for comfort and relaxation. Travel time and mileage occasionally will require a one night stay.

Tour Package Price $2995 CDN
(per person based on Double Occupancy)
Includes:
  • 12 nights lodging, Victorian B & Bs, inns and small city hotels
  • Full English Breakfasts daily
  • Eight picnic style or pub lunches
  • Two evening dinners at select pubs(Orientation and Farewell)
  • Mini van transportation throughout the trip
  • All Ferry and miscellaneous transportation in the UK
  • Services of an experienced guide
  • Admissions to 6 museums, heritage sites or historic/scenic attractions
  • 4 guided walks in villages or countryside
  • Participation in 4 select events or traditional British/ Welsh activities

Not included in the tour package price are airfare, evening meals (except 2), optional events as presented by your guide, airport arrival or departure taxes, pre and post tour extra nights lodging and guide gratuities Our tours are individually designed for specialty groups seeking exploration in their avocation and in new parts of the world. Our group is limited to eight so please book early to avoid dissapointment.

Deposit and Refund Schedule:

Within 14 days of your trip reservation being made . . . . . $895 CDN

90 days prior to commencement of the tour. . . . . $1100 CDN

30 days prior to commencement of the tour, balance of. . . . . $1000 CDN

Full refunds (less $100 administration fee)are given up to 60 days prior to commencement of the tour


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