To The Manor Born, A Georgia Public Broadcasting Tour of England (2022)
TOUR DATES: August 8 - 14, 2022
To The Manor Born is designed to include many of the sights you know so well from public television and other iconic British programs.
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at locations from Victoria, Doc Martin, Poldark, Wolf Hall, To the Manor Born, and even Highclere Castle as seen on Downton Abbey©.
“Georgia Public Broadcasting is pleased to invite you on an exciting adventure designed for fans of PBS favorites.
Presenting “To The Manor Born,” a special tour of England for our most passionate viewers and supporters.
In partnership with Transcendent Travel, GPB will be hosting you for seven magnificent days as we travel between London and Cornwall. You will have additional time for exploring, dining, and shopping on your own, but we’ll be there with you every step of the way as we make once-in-a-lifetime memories together. We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be the trip of a lifetime!”
Tour highlights include:
A tour of Highclere Castle and gardens
Unique stops at the holiday home of Agatha Christie and to Port Isaac in Cornwall
Special visits in Windsor, The Cotswolds, Bath, Devon and Cornwall
Luxurious accommodations and fine dining
And so much more.
INCLUSIONS:
- 11 superior meals
- 6 nights of deluxe accommodations divided between Windsor, Bath, Plymouth, Tortworth and London
- Superior motor coach transportation between tour destinations
- Guides, tours and admission fees at tour venues
SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY:
- Curator/expert led tours at various times
- Wine included with all group dinners
- Snacks at various points throughout the tour
- Welcome goodie bag with various gifts/niceties
Itinerary
Day 1 - Monday - August 8
- MORNING INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS INTO LONDON
- GUESTS MAKE THEIR WAY TO WINDSOR
WINDSOR IS A SHORT DISTANCE FROM LONDON'S HEATHROW AIRPORT - CHECK-IN TO THE CASTLE HOTEL, WINDSOR
LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM WINDSOR CASTLE - AFTERNOON TOUR OF WINDSOR CASTLE & ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL THE WORLD'S LONGEST INHABITED CASTLE AND BELOVED WEEKEND RETREAT OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II; ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL, THE LOCATION OF THE 2018 ROYAL WEDDING OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX.
- EARLY EVENING WELCOME TO WINDSOR GROUP DINNER
- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CASTLE HOTEL
This morning, guests will arrive into London and make their way to the lovely royal town of Windsor, just a short journey from London's Heathrow Airport. Upon arrival to the hotel, your guides will meet you and get you settled into your luxurious room - just steps away from the glories of Windsor Castle.
After getting settled, you'll enjoy a full tour of the magnificent State Apartments, the grounds of Windsor Castle and the beautiful St. George's Chapel.
Early in the evening, we will enjoy a Welcome to Windsor dinner, where we will toast the week ahead exploring the best of Britain.
Day 2 - Tuesday - August 9
- FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT OUR HOTEL IN THE HEART OF WINDSOR
- VISIT TO HIGHCLERE CASTLE, THE HOME OF DOWNTON ABBEY©
- AFTERNOON ARRIVAL TO BATH, ONE OF THE LOVELIEST CITIES IN ENGLAND
THE SETTING OF NORTHRANGER ABBEY AND PERSUASION - TOUR OF THE ROMAN BATHS
- EVENING AT YOUR LEISURE TO EXPLORE BATH
- OVERNIGHT AT THE TOP-RATED FRANCIS HOTEL
After a luxurious breakfast in Windsor, we will head to Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey©) for a tour of the house and gardens. This is your opportunity to see the beautiful rooms you know so well from the classic series.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to beautiful Bath where you will enjoy a tour of the ancient Roman Baths as well as an optional service in the splendor of Bath Abbey. Then have the evening free to explore this glorious city.
You’ll end the day in the luxury of the Francis Hotel - just steps away from the beautiful city centre.
Day 3 - Wednesday - August 10
- FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT THE FRANCIS HOTEL IN BATH
- MORNING AT YOUR LEISURE TO EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL BATH
- LUNCH AT YOUR LEISURE IN BATH
- AFTERNOON TEA AT CRICKET ST. THOMAS
FAMOUSLY KNOWN AS THE HOME IN THE SERIES TO THE MANOR BORN - JOURNEY TO DEVON AND OUR BEAUTIFUL 5-STAR HOTEL, BORINGDON HALL
- HISTORY TOUR AT BORINGDON HALL
- A CANDLELIT GOURMET DINNER AT BORINGDON HALL
- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE LUXURIOUS BORINGDON HALL
This morning, after a leisurely full breakfast at our hotel, guests will have the entire morning to explore the magnificence of Bath including the Roman Baths, sites relating to Jane Austen, or take some time for shopping and lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll make a stop at Cricket St. Thomas, the setting of the highly-acclaimed series, To The Manor Born.
After a delicious afternoon tea at Cricket St. Thomas, we will head to Devon and to our 5-star home of the next two nights, Boringdon Hall - one of England’s top-rated hotel and spas. During our stay at Boringdon you will luxuriate in the surroundings of this Elizabethan manor, including tonight’s memorable meal prepared by Boringdon Hall’s exceptional culinary team.
Day 4 -Thursday - August 11
- FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT BORINGDON HALL
- DAY TOUR TO PORT ISAAC
THE SEASIDE VILLAGE WHERE DOC MARTIN IS FILMED - EXPERT-LED WALKING TOUR OF PORT ISAAC
GOING BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF MANY SITES SEEN IN DOC MARTIN - AFTERNOON TEA AND CAKES IN THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE
FREQUENTLY USED IN THE FILMING OF DOC MARTIN - EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING CORNWALL
THE BACKDROP OF POLDARK - INTERACTIVE FALCONRY EXPERIENCE AT BORINGDON HALL
- EVENING AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT BORINGDON HALL
Today, we will explore the gorgeous counties of Devon & Cornwall, renowned for their natural appeal and famous seaside vistas. The majority of our day will be spent in the iconic fishing village of Port Isaac, the background of Doc Martin. You will have a few hours to explore this lovely village, as well as enjoy a memorable afternoon tea.
The afternoon will involve more scenic exploration and stops in the area. We will finish the day back at Boringdon Hall where we will enjoy an interactive falconry experience and another memorable group dinner.
Day 5 - Friday - August 12
- FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT BORINGDON HALL
- TOUR OF THE GREENWAY ESTATE, THE HOLIDAY HOME AND GARDENS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE
- LUNCH AT YOUR LEISURE AT THE GREENWAY ESTATE
- AFTERNOON EXPLORATION OF SIDMOUTH
A GORGEOUS SEASIDE VICTORIAN TOWN REMINISCENT OF MASTERPIECE: VICTORIA - TRAVEL TO TORTWORTH
- ELEGANT GROUP EVENING DINNER
- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT
Today, we will explore the Greenway Estate, the beloved home and gardens of the world famous novelist Agatha Christie. Her estate is renowned for both its personal, lived-in feel and its simplicity. You’ll quickly discover why she enjoyed using this as her holiday home and the place where she loved to write those novels that we’ve come to love.
This afternoon, we’ll head to the quaint and picturesque town of Sidmouth on the Devon coast, where you will have some time to shop or walk on the beautiful beach.
Tonight, we will dine in style in the beauty of our hotel, De Vere Tortworth Court.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT - OUR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS ON DAY 5
Located amid the beautiful Gloucestershire landscape in an elegant Victorian mansion,
built in the Tudor style for the 2nd Earl of Ducie between 1848 and 1853. Guests will enjoy
the comforts of this top-rated hotel, including 30 acres of private gardens and grounds to
explore, an arboretum, and a full service spa.
Day 6 - Saturday - August 13
- A DELICIOUS FULL BREAKFAST AT DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT
- LUNCH AND THE AFTERNOON TO EXPLORE HAMPTON COURT PALACE
REMINISCENT OF EXCEPTIONAL GEORGIA PUBLIC MEDIA PROGRAMMING SUCH AS WOLF HALL - JOURNEY INTO CENTRAL LONDON
- EVENING FAREWELL GROUP DINNER IN LONDON’S COVENT GARDEN
- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT The Clermont, Charing Cross
- THE TOUR OFFICIALLY ENDS THE NEXT MORNING
Today, we will spend a bulk of the day exploring the magnificence of Hampton Court Palace, built in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, once a favorite of King Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favor, the King seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it. Guests will be able to tour the Tudor palace used by King Henry VIII, the glorious state apartments later added by William III and Mary II, and the many acres of formal gardens.
After our time at Hampton Court Palace, we will head into Central London (passing some of London’s iconic sites along the way) to The Clermont, Charing Cross.
Tonight we will dine in style at our farewell dinner in London, where we will toast the great week we just had.
Day 7 - Sunday - August 14
- Final Breakfast At The Clermont, Charing Cross, London
Tour ends today after breakfast. Guests make their own way to their onward destination.
Tour Price
$4,395 per-person, double occupancy
$5,395 per-person, single occupancy
Space is limited on this tour
Returning travelers with transcendent℠ receive a 5% discount on the published tour price*
*Discount is only eligible for travelers who have taken and paid for a seven-day tour in the past.
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