To The Manor Born, An Arizona Public Media Tour of England (2022)

May 23 - 29, 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.

Tour highlights

A private visit of Highclere Castle and gardens
Unique stops at the holiday home of Agatha Christie and to Port Isaac in Cornwall
Special visits in Windsor, Bath, Devon, Cornwall and Hampton Court
Luxurious accommodations and fine dining
And so much more

INCLUSIONS
		 11 superior meals
6 nights of deluxe accommodations divided 
				between Windsor, Bath, Plymouth, 
				Gloucestershire 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

	

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Monday - May 23

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 - May 24

FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT OUR HOTEL IN THE HEART OF WINDSOR
PRIVATE MORNING VISIT TO HIGHCLERE CASTLE, THE HOME OF DOWNTON ABBEY©. WE WILL ENJOY AN ARRIVAL RECEPTION AND PRIVATE TOUR—A MOST EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE!
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 private 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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT: HIGHCLERE CASTLE

A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU AT HIGHCLERE CASTLE

Imagine yourself on a private visit.

No crowds, just you and our small group being welcomed by the staff who will escort us into the saloon for a drinks reception. Then the experience continues with a private curator tour of the rooms you know so well, including the State Dining Room. Yes, the very room where Lord and Lady Grantham entertained their family and guests.

A truly unique experience you won’t soon forget.

Day 3 - Wednesday - May 25

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

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 - May 26

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 - May 27

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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE
ELEGANT GROUP EVENING DINNER
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AT DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT HOTEL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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 at the beautiful De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel, Gloucestershire.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT HOTEL - 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 - May 28

A DELICIOUS FULL BREAKFAST AT DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT HOTEL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
LUNCH AND THE AFTERNOON TO EXPLORE HAMPTON COURT PALACE
REMINISCENT OF EXCEPTIONAL ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA PROGRAMMING SUCH AS WOLF HALL
JOURNEY INTO CENTRAL LONDON
EVENING FAREWELL GROUP DINNER IN LONDON
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 - May 29

Final Breakfast At The Clermont, Charing Cross, London

Tour ends today after breakfast. Guests make their own way to their onward destination.

“Let Arizona Public Media take you behind the scenes of your favorite PBS programs. Reserved exclusively for our most passionate viewers and supporters, discover the secluded seaside villages, castles, ancient Roman baths, and majestic manor houses that have formed the backdrops of some of the captivating British programs you have come to love on PBS 6.”

— Jack Gibson, CEO, Arizona Public Media

Including overnight accommodations at the

DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT

“Traveling is about creating a blend of unique and memorable experiences, paired with delicious meals and superior accommodations. In this tour you can be assured of the combination of all three – alongside our personal touches, which will ensure your enjoyment of the entire experience”

— ANDREW LANNERD - TOUR DIRECTOR, TRANSCENDENT TRAVEL

Andrew Lannerd