New Tours in Britain 2011

Snowdonia and Abglesey (23–30 May 2011)
The tour visits the finest group of mediaeval castles to be found anywhere, as well as a choice variety of country houses, gardens, and historic walled towns, all to be found in some of Britain’s most beautiful landscape, highland and lowland. A geologist joins the tour to explain remarkable and beautiful rock formations. Price: £2,360 per person includes: accommodation in superb hotels in Bodysgallen Hall and Portmeirion—breakfasts, five dinners and two lunches (with wine, beer, water and coffee)—private air-conditioned coach—admission to sites and museums—tips for restaurant staff, drivers, etc—the services of the lecturers and tour manager.

Cornwall (16–26 MAY & 3–13 October 2011)
Visiting gardens, houses, galleries, archaeological sites and historic towns and villages, this small-group tour has half-day walks on most days through some of the most beautiful scenery in England. Other ingredients include literary associations and some of the best of modern English food. Price: £2,840 per person includes accommodation in 4 different hotels—breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 picnics and 8 dinners with wine, water and coffee—private coach throughout—admission to houses, sites, museums—all tips for waiters, drivers, guides—the services of the lecturer and local experts.

The Cotswolds (23–30 May & 19–26 September 2011)
A carefully selected itinerary which favours the lesser-visited and less accessible places over some of the more touristy ones. Several outstanding gardens are a feature, as are manor houses and a handful of the finest parish churches in the country. One hotel throughout, a 17th-century country house, of which tour participants have exclusive use. Price: £2,320 per person includes accommodation in Grade I listed Bibury Court Hotel—breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners with wine, water and coffee—private coach throughout—admission to houses, sites, gardens—all tips for waiters, drivers, guides—the services of the lecturer and local experts.

Stonehenge (10–15 April & 18–23 September 2011)
Ranging through Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset, this small-group tour visits many of Europe's finest Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age monuments and features a special out-of-hours visit to Stonehenge. There is one hotel throughout, the 17th-century White Hart, a short walk from Salisbury Cathedral. Price: £1,540 per person includes hotel accommodation—travel by private coach—breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners with wine, water and coffee—admission to sites and museums—tips for waiters, drivers, guides—the services of the lecturer.

Great Houses of England: The East (4–12 May 2011)
An elite selection of country houses in East Anglia and the East Midlands, with outstanding examples from the end of the Middle Ages to the Victorian era. The Tudor and Stewart age is particularly well represented, as is the Palladian style. Price: £2,750 per person includes hotel accommodation in 3 different hotels—private coach throughout—breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners with wine, water, coffee—admission to houses, gardens and sites—all tips for waiters, drivers, guides—the services of the lecturer.