Itinerary
Depart for England and the “World of Coronation Street”
Meet your fellow group members at Toronto Pearson International Airport and embark on your flight to Manchester.
Cocktail Reception and Dinner
We arrive in Manchester and transfer to our city centre hotel - perfectly placed for exploring the city. There’s time to settle in - rest or unpack - before we meet for an early reception and casual meal with your Kemptville team. (D)
Manchester City Sights
We learn something of Manchester’s rich history today as we tour the city. There’s something for everyone here - Roman fortifications, stunning civic buildings harking back to the glory of the Victorian age, modern skyscrapers. Keep a look out for the bee-the symbol of this great city. This evening we dine in a local hostelry- and there’s a visit from a special guest! (B, D)
Blackpool
Today we travel to the coast for a day filled with fresh air and fun. The Victorians turned the small seaside town of Blackpool into a glittery resort famed for its piers, theaters, tower and pleasure beach … and it’s still a popular holiday destination for Northerners – and the residents of Weatherfield. We'll include admission to the glittery tower ballroom with afternoon tea and Madam Tussauds waxworks with its Coronation St exhibits! You'll also some free time to explore the town before we head back to our hotel in Manchester -maybe catch a Corrie episode! Enjoy your day – but keep your eyes open for those trams! (B, A,T)
Corrie Locations
A full day wallowing in Corrie nostalgia with our expert guide. You’ll hear about the show’s creator Tony Warren, how the show got on the air, first-hand tales of its cast and you’ll visit many famous filming locations. The evening is free for you to enjoy the city at your leisure. (B)
Studios Visit!! - Gala Dinner
Today you’ll visit the ITV studios where Coronation Street is filmed. It’s a unique opportunity with this exclusive tour of the Coronation Street set – you’ll walk the famous cobbles and see inside many of the interior sets as well and you may even bump into a cast member or two if you are lucky. Oh, and there’s a chance to visit the official gift shop. After a bit of free time to rest up and pack we head to a nearby grand hotel where we say farewell to Manchester with a gala dinner with surprise VIP guest - so cameras at the ready! (B, A, D)
Manchester - Glasgow
We leave Corrie’s spiritual home and head north. Before reaching the Scottish border, we detour to award winning heritage museum at Beamish. The grounds include historic buildings which have been moved there not create towns and farms of various historic periods – all linked by vintage trams, buses, and trains. Many TV shows have been filmed here including Downton Abbey - and you’ll have plenty of time to explore. We will check into our Glasgow hotel later in the day and you’ll have free time to dine at your own pace. (B,A)
Glasgow day at leisure
You’ll have free time to rest up, check out the shops or explore the city of Glasgow with its stunning museums, shopping centre, parks and riverside walks. In the evening we’ll be dining together at the hotel and prepare to meet our Scotland team, tour director/guide - local experts and knowledgeable in all things Scottish their history and culture. (B, D)
Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Stirling
We’ll be formally introduced to the city by a short orientation tour to see Glasgow’s 12th century cathedral, university building and Georgian squares built by the tobacco barons before journeying North West to the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond. Here we’ll enjoy a wee dram-or two and take to the water for a picturesque cruise before travelling east to the city of Stirling. Here we will visit the famous castle and learn about the days of Robert the Bruce. (B,A)
Glasgow – Fort William - Glenfinnan - Isle of Sky - Inverness
Stop at Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, and see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansman and the famous viaduct at Glenfinnan. Take a scenic drive across the Isle of Skye and take photos of Ellean Donan, a picturesque castle on a small tidal island. Stop at Loch Ness before spending the night with free time in Inverness, the highland capital. (B)
Inverness - Culloden - Tomintoul - Aberdeen
Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor centre where you hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park. Stop at Tomintoul, the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B, A,D)
Aberdeen - Perth - St Andrews - Edinburgh
Tees & drinks with Jam & Bread. Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years. See the home of golf and practice on the golf range in St Andrews on our way to Edinburgh to enjoy some free time. (B,T,A)
Edinburgh
This morning crown jewels and castle views-join a local guide on a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, including the New town and Old town, with a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown jewels. Visit the former Royal yacht Britannia. This evening, join a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, A, D)
Return to Canada
All good things come to an end, say farewell to Bonnie Scotland (B)
Tour easy payment plan available in 4 easy installments- Deposit + February 29 + April 30 + June 28, 2024 – ask for details.
Initials in brackets mean:
B. = Full English Breakfast T. = Tea D. = Dinner A. = Admissions
Note: This itinerary may be subject to substitutions or changes.