11-Day England Self-Drive

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Today, you'll make full use of your 24-hour Hop-on-Hop-Off pass to explore the best sights of London. The pass also includes a Thames cruise and a walking tour of London. The tour will pass by Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Piccadilly Circus, among other notable sites. Leave and re-join the tour at any time, you might want to include must-visits such as Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

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This morning, you'll pick up your rental car and head out of the city. The rolling green and golden landscapes of rural Wiltshire provide a stunning backdrop for your scenic drive to Salisbury Plain this morning. Tread in the footsteps of druids and pagans at Stonehenge before travelling to UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the centuries­-old Roman Baths. The beautiful cathedral city of Exeter is home for the next two nights.

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The first stop today is in the ancient port city of Plymouth. Delve into the history of the brave Pilgrim Fathers who set sail for an unknown 'New World' from its shores. Take a cruise around the dramatic coastline and take a step back in time at your next stop, the fishing village and artists' retreat of Polperro. Continue along the brooding moorland of Dartmoor to Buckfast Abbey. where you'll gain an insight into how Benedictine monks have lived and prayed for over 1,000 years.

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Today, you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the pretty Devon and Somerset countryside to mystical Glastonbury, where you'll visit the ruined Glastonbury Abbey, said to be the final resting place of King Arthur. You'll then head north and enjoy views of Chester's medieval city walls and red sandstone Cathedral. The haunt of the 'Fab Four' is your final stop today and you'll enjoy the evening in one of Britain's edgiest cities.

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Today, you can explore Liverpool beginning with a tour of Anfield Road - the home of Liverpool Football Club. During the tour, you'll enjoy epic views of the pitch and city landscape from the top level of the main stand. You'll also visit the state-of-the-art home and away team dressing rooms. In the afternoon, you'll take a Liverpool Beatles Walking Tour. There is no better way to explore the city than this!

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The rolling Lancashire pastures give way to the soul­stirring Lake District, whose beautiful scenery has inspired poets and writers for centuries. Make your way from Liverpool up to the scenic Lake District, one of the most beautiful parts of England. Travel along the shores of Lake Windermere, through the countryside made famous by the poet William Wordsworth, and relax at your hotel.

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Windermere is England’s largest lake in the heart of the Lake District. No matter where you start your journey, you'll enjoy magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands. You'll sail from Bowness to Lakeside or the other way around, and you can choose to hop off the boat at either end and catch a later boat back if you wish to explore.

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Take your time as your driving tour of England takes you through scenic Yorkshire Dales to the cathedral city of York. The Yorkshire Dales National Park encompasses thousands of square miles of charming moors, valleys, hills and villages. Upon arrival, you'll check into your city centre hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore. You may wish to visit the York Minster, the main cathedral of York and one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

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Today, you'll enjoy a walking tour of York, with its fascinating historic streets and 'Snickelways' - the city walls that have unrivalled views across the city. You'll visit the architectural wonders of this city that have captivated the world's attention for centuries. After finishing the tour at York Minster, you'll have the rest of the day to explore this city on your own.