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Lake District and British Isles - 17 Night Fly, Cruise & Stay PACKAGE London to Southampton (PRI46685)

Enjoy a 5-night escorted land tour of London and the Lake District. Then Journey by rail followed by a 10 night cruise to join Regal Princess.

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Tour Departure: Jul 27, 2025


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Inside$7,175
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Highlights

Arrive in London to begin a 5-night escorted land tour of London and the Lakes District. Visit iconic sites of London including the Tower of London and enjoy a river cruise along the Thames. Journey to the Southern Lake District by rail where you will have 2 nights to take in the beauty of the region. Visit the Hill Top Farm, home to famed author Beatrix Potter, medieval Hawkshead village and a cruise on Lake Windermere with its breath-taking scenery. Following your land tour, join Regal Princess for a 12 night cruise to Ireland, the British Isles and France.

Inclusions:

17 Night Package Includes: 
 
  • BONUS: $1,500 Air Credit per person^
  • 3 nights 4-star accommodation in London, including breakfast
  • 2 nights 4-star accommodation in the Lake District, including breakfast
  • Expert guides
  • Panoramic Tour of London
  • Entry to the Tower of London
  • One-way River cruise on the Thames from Tower to Westminster pier
  • Return rail tickets between London Euston & Oxenholme (The Lake District)
  • Guided touring by executive motorcoach transportation
  • Entry to Beatrix Potter's Hill Top collage
  • Cruise on Lake Windermere
  • 3-course group dinner on the 1st night in the Lake District
  • Traditional Cream Tea in the Lake District
  • 12 night cruise from Southampton return aboard the Regal Princess
  • All main meals~ and entertainment onboard
  • BONUS: $160 per stateroom onboard credit
  • Transfers between airport, hotel and port throughout+
  • Port charges and government fees

  • 12 night cruise from Southampton return aboard Regal Princess®
  • PLUS BONUS Air Credit $1,500 per person^, 3 Night in London, 2 night journey by rail in the Lake district, Entry to Tower of London, Panoramic Tour of London, rail tickets between London Euston & Oxenholme & more!
  • Visit: Edinburgh, Invergordon, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Le Havre & more!

BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE USD$160^ ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY!

VALID UNTIL 29 NOVEMBER 2024, UNLESS SOLD PRIOR.


Itinerary

Day 1:Air Credit
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Day 1:Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Private standard car transfer from Heathrow Airport to Hotel
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Day 1 - 6:London and Lake District Adventure
DAY ONE: LONDON ARRIVAL
Travel independently and check into your hotel. Check in available after 4pm.
Overnight in London.
Accommodation: Thistle Marble Arch or similar.

DAY TWO: LONDON
Your adventure begins with an exciting introduction to the capital city! Your amazing guide will bring the stories, myths and legends of the thrilling ‘two cities’ of London to your life on panoramic tour. Enjoy the historic Changing of the Guard ceremony* – a celebratory display of pageantry guaranteed to stir the emotions. Next, you'll arrive at the Tower of London! This awe inspiring fortress is an incredible survivor of a different era. Step inside and feel the atmosphere of bristling political intrigue and imprisonment all around you. See the brand new display of the world famous Crown Jewels following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort. As well as a guided introduction you will have time to explore. Following free time for lunch (at own expense), you will board the best cruise in the capital with London’s river experts. See London from the relaxing vantage point of the Thames as you enjoy world famous landmarks and gain fascinating insights with live guided commentary. Your first day concludes with an absolute ‘wow’ as you take to the skies upon the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel – The London Eye. Your constantly changing 360 degree view will take you 135 meters above the city as you see all of London spread out before you.

Enjoy your evening at leisure: continue exploring the amazing sights or head back to your hotel to relax.

Overnight in London.
Accommodation: Thistle Marble Arch or similar.

DAY THREE: LONDON – OXENHOLME – HILL TOP - HAWKSHEAD - BOWNESS
Meet your Representative early morning next to the Concierge desk at the Thistle London Marble Arch hotel for your transfer to Euston station. Boarding will commence for the train departure at approximately 8:30am. Enjoy comfortable train travel with reserved seats in Standard Class between London and Oxenholme with Avanti West Coast. On-board refreshments are available for purchase. Alight at Oxenholme station – gateway to the Lake District – where your local guide will meet you on platform 1.  Upon boarding your small group coach tour you are off on your first guided adventure.

Taking in the spectacular scenery that inspired the author Beatrix Potter, this first day is an ideal opportunity to see the landscapes and places that held huge importance in her writing.  This itinerary gives you a fantastic overview of the Southern Lake District, introducing the culture and history of The Lakes, which created the landscape you see today.

Visit Hill Top Farm, the first Lakeland home of Beatrix Potter, purchased by her in 1905 which helped to inspire many of her most loved stories. Then explore medieval Hawkshead village where young William Wordsworth attended school and where Beatrix Potter spent much of their time. Taking to the water you will enjoy a relaxing cruise across Lake Windermere – with its breath-taking scenery it features some of the finest views in England.

Round off your day with a traditional cream tea of fresh scones, traditional clotted cream and jam with your choice of tea or coffee. The setting is the beautiful Lindeth Howe once purchased by Beatrix Potter for her mother to reside in, decorated with beautiful theming throughout.

Upon check-in to your hotel relax before an included dinner sourced from local produce.

Overnight in The Lake District.
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe 4* hotel (or similar)

DAY FOUR: BOWNESS – KESWICK – GRASMERE - BOWNESS
Following a delicious breakfast, your second day is a pure celebration of the outstanding scenery for which the Lake District is renowned. You will be collected from your hotel to embark on your small group tour. Sit back and enjoy magnificent mountains, lakes and valleys from the south to the north.
On this day you will see Ten Lakes - including Windermere, Brotherswater, Ullswater, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummockwater, Thirlmere, Grasmere and Rydal.

Enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense) in the market town of Keswick and see the Castlerigg Stone Circle with its 360-degree view taking in the surrounding fells. The stone circle dates back to 3000 BC and is thought to have been constructed before Stonehenge. A highlight of the afternoon is a visit to Grasmere – a picture-perfect Lakeland village, nestled between the mountains and made famous as the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Dinner is taken independently on this night. Guests may choose to visit one of the local pubs or restaurants in nearby Bowness or simply enjoy a second night dining at Lindeth Howe (at own expense).

Overnight in The Lake District.
Accommodation: Lindeth Howe hotel or similar.

DAY FIVE: BOWNESS – OXENHOLME - LONDON
After a delicious breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel in Bowness for the return back to Oxenholme train station. Your train departs Oxenholme for London. Enjoy reserved seats in Standard Class. Refreshments are available for purchase on board. On arrival into London Euston train station enjoy an included transfer to your London hotel. Following check-in to the hotel, the rest of your afternoon and evening ahead is at leisure.

Accommodation: Thistle London Marble Arch hotel (or similar).  


DAY SIX: LONDON DEPARTURE
Your tour concludes after a delicious breakfast and check-out from the hotel.

*On days where there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, an alternative visit to the Horse Guards Parade will be arranged.
Sun 27 Jul 2025
Day 6:Transfer from Hotel to Port
Private standard car transfer from Hotel to Port of Southampton
Fri 1 Aug 2025
Day 6:Southampton (for London), England
Fri 1 Aug 2025
Depart 4:00 PM
Day 7:Day At Sea
Sat 2 Aug 2025
Day 8:Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland
Sun 3 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 9:Invergordon, Scotland
Mon 4 Aug 2025
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Day 10:Day At Sea
Tue 5 Aug 2025
Day 11:Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland
Wed 6 Aug 2025
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 12:Belfast, Northern Ireland
Thu 7 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Day 13:Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland
Fri 8 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Day 14:Cork, Ireland (Cobh - For Blarney Castle)
Sat 9 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 15:Day At Sea
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Day 16:Portland, England
Mon 11 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Day 17:Le Havre (for Paris/Normandy), France
Tue 12 Aug 2025
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Day 18:Southampton (for London), England
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Arrive 7:00 AM
Day 18:Transfer Port to Airport
Shuttle transfer from Southampton Port to Heathrow Airport
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Ports of Call may vary by departure date and subject to weather and other conditions.



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*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 9 Oct 2024 and are per adult in AUD. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Offer subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. The 5-night land tour has a luggage restriction of 1 piece of checked luggage per person with a maximum weight of 30kg, does not include gratuities, meals unless noted, or porterage and must meet a minimum number of participants to operate. Please note any dietary of mobility needs at time of booking. ^Air Credit is $1,500 per person and included in the package price. Air Credit may be used toward any airfare booked with your Travel Advisor or the value may be deducted from the package if you prefer to book this component independently. ~Meals are included in selected restaurants onboard; specialty restaurants may incur a surcharge. +Transfer from port to airport is a seat on coach. Pricing and savings are based on the difference between the exclusive package cruise fare and the best available equivalent fare for balcony category BW, twin occupancy. This offer is valid until 29 Nov 2024 unless sold out prior. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Viva Holidays, Princess Cruises, and Cruiseco booking terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.