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England`s Lake District and Scotland
(Fly Drive)
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Lake District Explore these two fantastic regions of the United Kingdom in one great vacation.

Purchase Deadline:
Jul 17, 08 - Thu

 Price This Package

7/14/2008-8/31/2008 from $2099
9/1/2008-10/26/2008 from $1799

Package Includes
  • Roundtrip flight to Manchester, returning from Edinburgh
  • 2-night hotel accommodations in Windermere
  • 1-night hotel accommodations in Carlisle
  • 2-night hotel accommodations in Glasgow
  • 2-night hotel accommodations in Edinburgh
  • 7-day Hertz car rental (With airport location pick-up and drop-off)
  • Local tax (rental fees and/or surcharges may be extra)
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Michelin maps and guide
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Mandated Fuel Surcharges

  • Package price excludes airport taxes and fees
    England`s Lake District and Scotland
    Vacation Package Itinerary
    Day 1: Depart USA
  • Overnight flight from USA.


  • Day 2: Lake District National Park
  • Upon arrival in Manchester you will drive north to the beginning of England's Lake District National Park. Your journey here will center around it's biggest and most attractive lake, Lake Windermere. The village of Windermere is a mile inland from the lake, spend your first day in this quaint little town, walk down to the lake or have a picnic at Fell Foot Park.
  • Overnight: Windermere


  • Day 3: Windermere
  • There are a number of museums and visitor attractions that tell the story of the area's heritage, such as the Aquarium of the Lakes at Lakeside, which reveals the natural history of the region or travel to Bowness-on-Windermere and step into the world of Miss Potter and experience all 23 of her magical tales, brought to life using sights, sounds and even smells. A third town is Ambleside, it's a half-mile north from the lake and is a bustling town full of tea shops and restaurants to relax late in the afternoon.
  • Overnight: Windermere


  • Day 4: Hadrian's Wall
  • On your journey north to Scotland, you will arrive in the town of Carlisle. Relax and visit it's compact historic center which includes; a castle, museum, cathedral, and semi-intact city walls. Here also lies Northern England's UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian's Wall. Hadrian's Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of Great Britain to prevent military raids by the tribes of Scotland to the north, to improve economic stability and provide peaceful conditions in the Roman province of Britannia to the south, and to physically mark the frontier of the Empire. Hadrian's Wall is the best known because it remains the most physically preserved and evident today. A significant portion of the wall still exists, particularly the mid-section, and for much of its length the wall can be followed on foot.
  • Overnight: Carlisle


  • Day 5: Journey on to Scotland
  • Today's journey to Scotland leads you to Glasgow, which is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. The city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London, and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland. A must see is the splendor of Scotland's best known architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose style adorns many unique attractions throughout Scotland's largest and greatest city.
  • Overnight: Glasgow


  • Day 6: Glasgow
  • Today ensure you pass through George Square and the banks of the River Clyde and pay a visit to the Burrell Collection, whose 8,000 exhibits feature everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Rodin sculptures.
  • Overnight: Glasgow


  • Day 7: Edinburgh
  • Today's journey takes you to Edinburgh, upon arrival tour down the medieval Royal Mile, along Princes Street, past the Scott Memorial and the Holyroodhouse Palace, or go up to Edinburgh Castle. The castle’s collection of royal treasures includes the Scottish crown jewels as well as the Stone of Destiny. Formerly called the Stone of Scone, this coronation symbol was stolen and smuggled to England many centuries ago and recently returned in 1997.
  • Overnight: Edinburgh


  • Day 8: Edinburgh
  • Take this day to relax and enjoy the many restaurants, pubs and shopping corners this metropolitan city has to offer!
  • Overnight: Edinburgh


  • Day 9: Departure
  • After returning your car rental at the airport, you will depart on your international flight back to the United States.

  • Notes & Restrictions
    Notes:
    Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates.

    Car rental is based on a strict 24 hour consecutive periods. The lead person named on the reservation must be the main driver, present at time of rental and payer of any additional charges with a minimum age of 25 years except for Luxury and Prestige vehicle groups which the minimum age is strictly 30 years old. A major credit card in the main driver's name is required for pickup of the vehicle as a car return guarantee. An authorization is obtained on your credit card based on the estimated rental charges; there must be sufficient credit on your card to cover all charges. Additional driver’s fee is charged locally at time of car pickup. All drivers must present a valid USA driver's license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental. Theft protection is included and additional insurance, such as Collision Damage Waiver and Personal Accident Insurance, is available at time of car pickup and is paid locally. Government tax (VAT) at the rate of 17.5% is included. A Vehicle Licensee Fee (VLF) apply to all rentals and a Location Service Charge will apply to all rentals with pick-up in airport/railway station or some downtown locations which are payable locally upon pick-up. Rentals will be charged an administration fee in case of traffic fines. Rates do not include fuel. All Hertz vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with full tank of fuel or a local refueling charge will apply. Child seats are available on request from all locations. Luggage racks are currently not offered. Additional charges for one way rentals are based on location restrictions and the vehicle type being rented. Vehicles rented from the United Kingdom may be driven to/from the Isle of Wight, the Orkney Isles and from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland with an extra charge for Premium, Luxury, Special and Automatic Van car groups to be paid locally. Driving to/from the Isle of Man, Guernsey or Jersey is prohibited. For round trip rentals from mainland UK to Continental Europe or Ireland, an additional surcharge will apply which includes RAC Continental Breakdown Coverage to be paid locally. Vehicles can only be driven into E.U. countries: Austria, France, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, United Kingdom and Portugal as well as Norway and Switzerland.


  • A Saturday night stay is required.
  • Non refundable and non changeable package.
  • Full payment due within 1 day of booking by 2pm.
  • Passport & Visa Requirments:
    It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, including valid passports and visas For U.S. citizens, a valid passport and visa are required. Visa requirements change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country for their visa requirements.

  • Restrictions:
    Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 21-day advance purchase. Purchases within 21 days will incur additional fees. Air carrier used in the package is based on gateway and availability at time of booking and multiple flights connections may be necessary. Flight departure times may be at any time on your requested departure day. Surcharges up to $50 per person each way may apply for travel Thursday through Monday depending on travel dates. Air taxes/Government-imposed fees/surcharges are excluded. These fees are in addition to the package prices and will be added to invoice. Travel is valid for these dates only. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.

     

     
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