10th - 15th September 2023
Small Groups As Standard | Financial Failure Protection cover on all Tour Bookings
Tour Details
Queens, Cousins, Rivals
Explore the lives of Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots over this luxury 6 day/5 night tour.
As part of a small group, we explore the fascinating relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. We visit historical places and are joined along the way by eminent historians and expert guides.
Gareth Russell, best-selling author accompanies Philippa, your dedicated Tour Manager, as our resident historian and co-host.
Stay in luxury accommodation, 3 nights at the Greenway Hotel in Gloucestershire and 2 nights at Hever Castle, in Kent.
Our itinerary includes a visit to seven historical sites including a two-night stay at Hever Castle, the childhood home of Elizabeth I's mother, Anne Boleyn.
Expert guided tours of Kenilworth Castle, exclusive access to Harvington Hall with a guided tour from the House Manager, an audience with both Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots (the incredible Lesley Smith) and dinner in the Great Hall of Hever Castle, are just a few things you can look forward to on this tour, run by British History Tours. Take a look at the detailed itinerary, below to see all of the fascinating and immersive activities you can look forward to!
During our time at Hever Castle you will have the opportunity to dress as Tudor Royalty before getting 'behind the ropes' during our after-hours tour of 'Hidden Hever' followed by a 3-course banquet in Hever Castle's Great Hall!
You will arrive everywhere in comfort and style in our luxury air-conditioned coach, included for the duration of the tour.
Tour Highlights
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Co-hosted by best-selling author and historian Gareth Russell
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Talks from Eminent Historians
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Hidden Hever, After-Hours Tour of Hever Castle
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Banquet in the Great Hall of Hever Castle
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Expert Guided Tours
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Exclusive Access to Harvington Hall while it is closed to the public
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Private use of the Astor Wing of Hever Castle during our stay.
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An Audience with Elizabeth I
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An Audience with Mary, Queen of Scots at her one-time prison, Tutbury Castle
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Hever Castle
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Kenilworth Castle
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Harvington Hall
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Tutbury Castle
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Peterborough Cathedral
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Westminster Abbey
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The National Portrait Gallery
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5 Nights Luxury Accommodation
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Breakfast each morning and 3-course Evening Meal with a drink allowance
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Resident historian for the tour - Gareth Russell
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Luxury Coach Travel from pick up to drop off
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Expert History Talks from Eminent Historians
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Private Guided Tours
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Exclusive Access to Harvington Hall
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Access to Spa Facilites at our hotel (pre booking required)
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Private use of the Astor Wing of Hever Castle including our own Private Lawn next to the moat
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All Admissions as stated in the Itinerary
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Dedicated Tour Manager Throughout
Upgrade to a Superior Room
Limited Availability
Please Request on your Booking form (rooms are assigned on a first-come first-served basis).
Room Upgrades cost £450 for the duration of the tour.
Financial protection for your peace of mind
In accordance with the UK Package Travel & Linked Travel Regulations 2018, Directive (EU) 2015/2302 or the local applicable law in the country of residence of the passenger(s) booking with History Holidays Ltd t/a British History Tours are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies received by us, including repatriation costs and arrangements, arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of History Holidays Ltd t/a British History Tours.
The respective laws accordingly to the country of residence of the passenger(s) usually only requires us to provide cover for Package & Linked Travel Arrangements, there is no requirement for Financial Protection of day trips or single elements, and none is provided unless the local law requires such. If you are resident outside the UK & EU we have extended cover under this policy to cover your package holiday or Linked Travel Arrangements. If you have questions on this, then please contact History Holidays Ltd t/a British History Tours.
History Holidays Ltd t/a British History Tours has taken out an insurance provided by International Passenger Protection Ltd (IPP) with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE. This insurance is only valid for passengers who book and pay directly with/to History Holidays Ltd t/a British History Tours.
In the event of our insolvency please make contact as soon as practically possible giving full details of what has happened quoting the name of your Travel Operator:
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