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Welcome to our 2008 Tour Programme

Exciting New Autumn Tours Programme now available

  • Our tours are designed around a two/three day touring programme on a particular theme or special event. Tours include Gardens, Heritage, Maritime Heritage, Arts, Music and Literary Festivals, Exhibitions and Events.

  • Each tour follows the same format - two or three nights in a three to five star hotel, welcome drink on arrival and dinner, bed and breakfast throughout, all entry fees, a professional tour guide and executive coaching. Any variation from this format is shown against each tour.



 

9 March 2008

BADA Antiques and Fine Art Fair

Tour the Royal Hospital Chelsea

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Enjoy the best the arts and antiques world has to offer at the BADA Antiques Fair and a tour of the Wallace Collection. An insight into the lives led by those famous Scarlet Coated Gentleman at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Cavendish Hotel,
St James’s,
London.


11 April 2008

Venice Simplon Orient - Express Cornish Weekend

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Travel from London in the Pullman carriages of the famous Orient-Express to Cornwall to discover the romantic Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

The Greenbank Hotel,
Falmouth.


4 April 2008

The Oxford Literary Festival with dinner in Christ Church College
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Join us for the highlights of the Oxford Literary Festival with formal dinner in the Tudor Hall at Christ Church staying at the 5* Randolph Hotel

Macdonald Randolph Hotel,
Oxford.


21 May 2008

The Chelsea Flower Show and Hidden London Gardens
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World-renowned Chelsea Flower Show and evening lecture by Kim Wilkie, landscape designer, with garden visits to Chelsea Physic Garden and Eccleston Square.

The Cavendish Hotel,
St James's,
London.


9 June 2008

Gertrude Jekyll and Great Sussex Gardens
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Superb gardens including Munstead Wood, Loseley Park, Borde Hill and Nymans - a visit to Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place and a talk on the life Gertrude Jekyll.

Mercure Burford Bridge,
Box Hill,
Nr. Dorking.


13 June 2008

The Althorp Literary Festival 2008 with Coton Manor and Kelmarsh Hall
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Taking place within the magnificent surroundings of Althorp House the festival is now firmly established as one of the literary events of the year. The best lectures included over the two days or one day and opportunity to visit Coton Manor Garden and Kelmarsh Hall.

Mercure Parkside Hotel,
Woughton-on-the-Green,
Nr. Milton Keynes.


17 June 2008

Inspirational Hampshire Gardens and Salisbury Cathedral’s 750th Celebrations
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Enjoy exceptional gardens including Longstock Water Gardens, Farleigh House, talk by Andrew McIndoe and celebrate with Salisbury Cathedral for their spectacular Flower Festival

Mercure Wessex Hotel,
Winchester.


24 June 2008

Hidden Warwickshire, Legendary Houses, Superb Gardens and Historic Treasures
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Join us to discover Warwickshire's hidden gems from the magnificence of Coughton Court and the art collections of Compton Verney, to medieval 'hospital' buildings and exceptional gardens great and small.

Macdonald Alveston Hall,
Stratford-on-Avon.


5 July 2008

Final Day at Henley Royal Regatta
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Relax and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere on the final day of this great rowing event. Champagne, fine wine and luncheon are part of the extensive hospitality served from a private enclosure on the banks of the Thames and on an elegant riverboat for this prestigious event.

Macdonald Savill Court Hotel,
Windsor Great Park,
Nr. Egham.


20 July 2008

Cheshire Heritage, Great Mansion Benevolence and Ingenuity Macdonald Portal
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Staying in the rolling Cheshire hills with visits to the great houses of Tabley, Gawsworth Hall, the village of Port Sunlight and the Lady Lever Gallery. Ride on the "Cathedral of the Canals" - the Anderton Boat Lift and cruise the canal.

Macdonald Portal Hotel,
Tarporley.


22 July 2008

RHS Show at Tatton Park and Cheshire's Finest Gardens

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Enjoy one of the great RHS shows - Tatton Park. Staying in the heritage city of Chester with a full day to enjoy the popular horticultural show and visits to the inspiration garden at Arley Hall plus an extraordinary privilege to visit another great garden.

Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel,
Chester.


22 July 2008

Northumberland Magic, Gardens, Island and Castle
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Join us for visits to Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle, Alnwick Castle and a guided tour of the most exciting contemporary garden developed this centrury, Howick Hall, and Cragside "the palace of the modern magician"

Macdonald Linden Hall,
Morpeth.


25 July 2008

50th Anniversary of the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace
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The CLA Game Fair the ultimate event for anyone who enjoys the countryside and everything that makes up our great rural heritage with entry to the CLA Members Enclosure

Mercure Whatley Hall Banbury


3 August 2008

Worcester Three Choirs Festival
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Join us for the internationally renowned Three Choirs Festival, hosted by Worcester Cathedral, two great choral concerts and the King's Singers at Pershore Abbey based from the elegant spa town of Cheltenham.

Mercure Queen's Hotel Cheltenham


10 August 2008

West Green Opera and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
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A wonderful evening of Strauss's Die Fledermaus at West Green House - a treat for music and garden lovers alike. Full day tour at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with lunch in the Wellington Room.

Macdonald Frimley Hall.
Camberley.


22 August 2008

Last Night of the Edinburgh Tattoo Final Performance with Fireworks
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Stay at one of Edinburgh's most elegant hotels in the heart of the city and enjoy the late evening FINAL PERFORMANCE of the final night of the Edinburgh Tattoo.

Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel,
Edinburgh.


22 August 2008

Final Night 0f the Edinburgh Tattoo and Royal Yacht
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This full touring weekend includes tickets for the 19.30 Saturday evening performance of the Edinburgh Tattoo, visits to the Royal Yacht, Floors Castle and Melrose Abbey with dinner in Edinburgh before the Tattoo.

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel,
Peebles.


23 August 2008

Bryn Terfel’s Faenol Festival - Opera Gala

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Join us at the Faenol Festival where Bryn Terfel will host a Gala Opera Evening, cruise on a canal narrowboat crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and travel on the Llangollen steam train.

Bryn Howell Hotel,
Llangollen.


20 September 2008

The Goodwood Revival - Startline Grandstand Seats
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Join us for a magical step back in time, a celebration of the halcyon days of motor racing with all the accompanying spectacle and glamour of the era - the Goodwood Revival - grandstand seats for the Sunday.

Macdonald Botley Park Hotel,
Botley.


26 September 2008

2008 Windsor Festival - Gala Concert at Windsor Castle and Eton College Hall

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Two superb concerts in the unique and exceptional surroundings of the Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle and Eton College, with a guided tour of Eton College.

Mercure Castle Hotel,
Windsor.


5 October 2008

Bletchley Park (the Enigma!) and "The Unknown Winston" at Blenheim Palace

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Join us for a private tour to discover the secrets of Bletchley Park, home to the famous code-breakers of the Second World War and visit Churchill's Blenheim Palace for a private talk and tour to learn more about the “Greatest Britain”.

Macdonald Bear Hotel,
Woodstock. The Savill Court Hotel,
Nr. Windsor Great Park, Egham.

Luxury Four Star Hotel and Spa.





Music on Fire

19 - 21 September 2008

Music on Fire – On Her Majesty’s (secret) Service. Firework Son et Lumiere Concert seated in the Royal Box

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Spectacular Concert Extravaganza, 100 strong orchestra, military bands, choirs, specially invited guest performers and accompanying firework pyrotechnics throughout at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst – gala dinner in the Royal Box and cruise with lunch on the River Thames, Celebrating the centenary of James Bond – Ian Fleming and supporting the Army Benevolent Fund

The Savill Court Hotel,
Nr. Windsor Great Park, Egham.

Luxury Four Star Hotel and Spa.




discover Manchester

14 - 17 November 2008

Discover Manchester Past and Present Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Halle Orchestra Tour the Bridgewater Hall, City Art Gallery, The Lowry, Boat Cruise on Manchester Ship Canal

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Enjoy the highlights of the new and contemporary Manchester and to discover its cultural and industrial past.  Tickets to a superb concert in the Bridgewater Hall forming part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Halle Orchestra.

Macdonald
Manchester Hotel,
Manchester City Centre.

Luxury Four Star Hotel– City Centre



Festive Christmas in Paris

11 – 13 December 2008

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS IN PARIS TRAVEL BY EUROSTAR FROM ST PANCRAS DINNER CRUISING THE SEINE, TOURS OF CITY AND MUSEUMS Musee d’Orsay and Musee Jacquemart Andre

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Paris preparing for Chirstmas – magical and chic. Two days enjoying the highlights of the city travelling from the new St Pancras Station on Eurostar.

Westminster Hotel,
Rue de la Paix,
Paris.

Exclusive luxury Four Star Hotel City Centre.




30 December – 02 January 2009

New Year’s Eve at the Cavendish Hotel See in the New Year with gala dinner and views of the fireworks Evening Thames Cruise, New Year’s Day Parade Panoramic Tour of Tower Bridge and the London Eye “Behind the Scenes” at the National Theatre The Royal Academy’s – Byzantium 330 - 1453

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Relax for three nights in the superbly located Cavendish Hotel, St James. Enjoy a New Year Eve’s dinner and see in the New Year. Boat cruise, exhibitions and panoramic visits are all included in this short break.

The Cavendish Hotel St James’s,
London.

Luxury Four Star Hotel Central London.




11 – 13 February 2009

Welsh National Opera “At Home” in the Wales Millennium Centre The Marriage of Figaro and the Elixir of Love Tours of Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay

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Welsh National Opera in Cardiff, much sought after top price tickets for two much loved operas performed in the surroundings of their magnificent home venue. Plus tours of Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Castle and a boat cruise around the Bay for spacious city centre hotel.

Mercure Holland House Cardiff.

Luxury four-star city centre hotel and spa.









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