TRAVEL ADVICE

Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s elegant capital, home of the Stone of Destiny. Gather with your traveling companions for an evening of good cheer and fine dining. In the morning, you’ll head south to England’s Northumberland, the locale for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey film shoots, and the market town of Alnwick. Discover Alnwick Castle where you can fly a broomstick! Next, Guisborough, influenced by the Vikings, is on the edge of the moors—visit the UNESCO site of Durham Cathedral.

Tour atmospheric York and cruise the River Ouse, bordering the city. The West Midlands, particularly the Peak District, is a haven of moors, dales, rivers, springs, and inspiring beauty—it was Britain’s first national park. Explore Chatsworth House, the grand manor and gardens that influenced Jane Austen’s settings. Going farther south, your nights are charmed by a stay in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Cathedral is the finest medieval architecture in England, housing one of the few copies of the 1215 Magna Carta. Lincoln is rich in heritage, great art, culture, shopping, and exceptional cuisine. Enjoy!

Your last two nights are spent in idyllic Cambridge. At the heart of town, Cambridge University is split into 31 stunning colleges. Kings College has a distinctive gothic chapel and an illustrious list of graduates. Wander through the market square, then take a lazy sail down the River Cam. The town’s tea rooms are grand, and Fitzbillies is a special favorite. Finally, we have a date with royalty at Sandringham, the private residence of Queen Elizabeth II—the gardens are sublime. A farewell dinner is the perfect finale to a journey through the royal heart of Scotland and England. 

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Included Unique Activities

  • Visit Sandringham Estate, private retreat of Her Majesty The Queen
  • Tradititional Punting Experience at Cambridge University
  • Tour Behind-the-Scenes at Newmarket National Stud

Accommodation

1 Night

Stylish Waterfront Hotel

2 Nights

Yorkshire Country Retreat

2 Nights

19th Century Manor House

2 Nights

Cathedral Quarter Hotel

2 Nights

Stylish City Break Hotel

Transportation

  • Premium Mini-Coach Transportation with Professional Driver/Guide

Dining Options Included

  • Delectable Full Breakfast Each Morning
  • 5 Dinners Included

Points of Interest

  • Explore the Home of Famous Captain Cook
  • Filming Locations from Harry Potter & Downton Abbey at Alnwick Castle
  • Cruise along River Ouse to Admire York's Gothic Beauty 
  • Tour the Estate that Inspired the Setting for Pride & Prejudice
  • Visit the Village of the Damned: Plague in 17th Century Eyam 
  • Behold the Stunning Architecture of 1000-year-old Lincoln Cathedral
  • Stroll over Cambridge's only Covered Bridge - the Gothic-Style 'Bridge of Sighs'
  • Peruse Famous Manuscripts at Wren Library

Available Dates

02 - 11 July 2023

From $3,485 per person

06 - 15 August 2023

From $3,485 per person

20 - 29 August 2023

Sold Out!

03 - 12 September 2023

From $3,485 per person

17 - 26 September 2023

Sold Out!

19 - 28 May 2024

From $3,233 per person

08 - 17 September 2024

From $3,485 per person

22 September - 01 October 2024

From $3,485 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 9 Nights of Superior Hotel Accommodation

TRANSPORTATION

  • Premium Mini-Coach Transportation with Professional Driver/Guide

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • Delectable Full Breakfast Each Morning
  • 5 Dinners Included

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Visit Sandringham Estate, private retreat of Her Majesty the Queen
  • Traditional Punting Experience at Cambridge University
  • Tour Behind-the-Scenes at Newmarket National Stud

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Explore the Home of Famous Explorer Captain Cook
  • Filming Locations from Harry Potter & Downton Abbey at Alnwick Castle
  • Cruise along River Ouse to Admire York's Gothic Beauty
  • Tour the Estate that Inspired the Setting for Pride & Prejudice
  • Visit the Village of the Damned: Plague in 17th Century Eyam
  • Behold the Stunning Architecture of 1000-year-old Lincoln Cathedral
  • Stroll over Cambridge's only Covered Bridge - the Gothic-Style 'Bridge of Sighs'
  • Peruse Famous Manuscripts at Wren Library
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

"Couples Vacation"

DeLane

Alabama

Lauren was wonderful to work with and helped us plan a perfect vacation in Ireland. Everything from our flights, rental car, and every BNB was outstanding! We've used Authentic Vacations for 3 trips to Ireland …...here's to planning the 4th in the near future! Thanks Lauren!

"Wonderful Ireland"

Chris

Florida

Amber, Ireland is wonderful, and we’re having a ball. We got in to Kinsale late this afternoon and are taking a breather now to overcome some jet lag. When the town wakes up tomorrow, we’ll see it and shop a bit before going on to Killarney and Muckross.  By the way, The Irish House Party was perfect. Fun, not loud and crass but classy and friendly, entertainment. We recommend it highly. Thank you for all you did to help us put this trip together.

"Amore Italy"

Jill

PA

I am a travel advisor that uses Authentic Vacations and my client just got back from Italy and can't say enough about the Italy tour we booked for her.  It was a Rome add on for cruise clients - it was a 3 night behind the scenes of agent Rome, and they LOVED it!!  Thank you, Ellie. The hotels, tours everything was great.  My clients want to go back to Italy again and I will use Ellie and Authentic Vacations in a heartbeat!!

"Ireland Holiday"

Tina and Pat

Michiagn

Jorie, well, we have returned from a most amazing holiday in Ireland.  The car rental worked out wonderfully.   Pick up and Drop off were a breeze.  Driving to Clifden, we added Downpatrick Head as a site to see. It's BEAUTIFUL.  Drove the Doo Lough Pass....Breathtaking! The trip was absolutely amazing. We absolutely LOVED our vacation and will definitely recommend Authentic Vacations to friends and family.

"Amazing Scotland"

Malissa & Rachel

Florida

Hi Lauren, I just wanted to take the time to tell you that Rachel and I had an AMAZING TIME!! Scotland was worth the wait, and I hope to be back soon. Every place we stayed at was very courteous and so kind., even with the last-minute changes we made. I will get in touch soon to book another vacation. Please keep me posted if there's any deals around. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

"Perfect Italy Honeymoon"

Claire & Kendall

Arkansas

Our trip was phenomenal!!! We loved every second of it. Joleen, thank you so much for organizing it for us. We are SO grateful for your help and everything that the company did to make our trip memorable and carefree! It was the perfect honeymoon experience, and we will definitely look into using you all again in the future.

"Family Vacation Ireland & Scotland"

Lisa

KY

We recently returned from a dream trip in Scotland and Ireland. We worked with Lonna and she is incredible. Lonna answered all my questions with care and kindness and worked on our trip to make sure I got to see everything I had dreamed about. I can’t say enough great things about her, she really does care about her clients. Thanks Lonna

"Italy Bucket List"

Dale

Wisconsin

We recently completed our trip to Italy after walking the Camiño de Santiago. The trip included Tuscany, Sicily, and Rome with a cruise to the Holy Land between Sicily and Rome. We worked with Naomi on the original planning and Joleen on the execution. Both were exceptional to work with and both are true professionals. Every facet of the trip, from transportation to billeting to excursions, was flawlessly planned and executed. We worked with Authentic Vacations for three trips this summer, Ireland, Scotland, and Italy we could not be more pleased with the service they provided us. Thank you!

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