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Travels With King Richard III
June 22 - July 2, 2002
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LAND TOUR RATE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE: $2,695.00. (Single Supplement: $290.00). Deadline for deposit of $250.00 is February 15, 2002. Balance in full is payable by April 15, 2002. Air extra: Please see GENERAL INFORMATION. |
CANCELLATION FEES: |
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60 days or more before departure: |
Loss of deposit plus any non-recoverable payments made on client's behalf. |
45-59 days before departure: |
35% of tour cost plus any non-recoverable payments made on client's behalf. |
30-44 days before departure: |
50% of tour cost plus any non-recoverable payments made on client's behalf. |
Less than 30 days before departure: |
Nonrefundable, but any recoverable monies may be returned to client. |
* CANCELLATION INSURANCE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS. |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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June 22: |
Welcome to Richard III's England! Following an early morning arrival at Manchester Airport, we will board our coach and travel through the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales to our charming coaching inn in Wensleydale. The remainder of the day is free to soak up the ambience of the English countryside and recover from jet lag! This evening, we will enjoy the first of many delectable dinners. |
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OVERNIGHT (3 Nts.): North Yorkshire |
June 23: |
Our first day of sightseeing will begin in the charming little town of Middleham, where we will greet our friends from the Yorkshire Branch. We will have ample time to explore the castle (Richard's favorite home!) and parish church and to chat over a tasty pub lunch. Second on our agenda is mighty Richmond Castle, standing high above its market town and river. We conclude the day with a visit to Mt. Grace Priory, a rare and remarkable medieval foundation of the Cistercian order, in which monks lived a solitary life in self-contained, little apartments, somewhat like medieval condos! |
June 24: |
Today, we'll visit Pickering Castle, once popular with medieval kings as a hunting lodge, and the parish church, where some of England's finest medieval wall paintings are to be found. Next, a short stop at the modest little church in Sheriff Hutton to view the tomb believed by many to be that of Richard's son, Edward. Our afternoon will be spent in the marvelous ancient city of York, with its magnificent Minster and warren of medieval streets. You will have several hours at leisure to shop and explore York's many treasures before returning to our hotel! |
June 25: |
Turning south this morning, we begin with a visit to the impressive 12th C. castle at Conisburgh, the birthplace of Richard III's grandfather and property of the Dukes of York for several centuries. Though strangely modern in appearance, Conisburgh is one of England's earliest stone castles! Our second venue will be "Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall". This nonpareil that time and history have miraculously preserved since the 16th century was built by the wealthy and powerful "Bess of Hardwick", lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth I, and contains a notable collection of furniture, needlework and tapestries. A visit to Lord Hasting's fine castle at Ashby-de-la-Zouch concludes a rewarding day. |
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OVERNIGHT (1 Night): Melton Mowbray |
June 26: |
This morning features our special outing to Bosworth Battlefield, where we will enjoy an excellent guided tour of the battlefield and will hang our lovely American Branch memorial wreath at Sutton Cheyney church. After lunch, we make our way to Kenilworth. Rich in history, Kenilworth Castle is one of the grandest ruins in England with a chapel and Great Hall built by John of Gaunt; Richard III stayed here on his 1483 progress. Finally, a comfortable drive brings us to the beautiful Malvern Hills. Richard III was actively involved in the15th century reconstruction of Great Malvern Priory Church; and the day ends with a visit to this gracious place of worship. During our stay in this part of England, we look forward to the company of friends from the Worcestershire Branch. |
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OVERNIGHT (2 Nights): Great Malvern area |
June 27: |
Today will be devoted to exploring the Welsh Border country. Although there are few specific Ricardian sites in this lovely part of the country, we know that a young Richard III was often in the area in his various official capacities and would have been well acquainted with it. We begin with a stop to view the obelisk at Mortimers Cross where, in 1461, Edward defeated a Lancastrian army and experienced his vision of three suns. Also included will be a tour through the charming medieval black-and-white villages typical of this area, as well as visits to the marvelous little Norman gem of a church at Kilpeck and the magnificent red sandstone ruins of Goodrich Castle. |
June 28: |
Up bright and early, we will first enjoy a drive through the scenic Wye Valley to the splendid ruins of Tintern Abbey. In its peaceful setting, Tintern Abbey has been celebrated in poems and paintings over the centuries. Richard III visited the pleasant city of Exeter in 1483 when dealing with the uprising in the West Country; and our afternoon will be spent in Exeter, with visits to its Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and Guildhall. Exhibiting a purity of style, the cathedral boasts the longest continuous length of Gothic vaulting in the world, fine medieval wall paintings and numerous other attractive features. The Guildhall is one of the oldest civic buildings in England, with a fine roof sporting corbels that depict the bear and ragged staff of Warwick the Kingmaker.
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OVERNIGHT (1 Night): Exeter area |
June 29: |
Today, we travel to the fair city of Salisbury, where Richard is known to have stayed in 1483 when putting down the Duke of Buckingham's rebellion. En route, we will pay a visit to beautiful 15th century Sherborne Abbey in Dorset and explore the picturesque ruins of Old Wardour Castle, built in the 14th century by John, 5th Lord Lovel. Our day concludes with a visit to glorious Salisbury Cathedral. Built in only 38 years and claiming the tallest spire in England, Salisbury is the only cathedral of absolutely uniform design. Its many memorials and effigies include the tomb of Henry VII's gigantic standard-bearer, Sir John Cheyney. |
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OVERNIGHT (2 Nights): Salisbury area |
June 30: |
The lovely, unspoiled county of Dorset is our destination today. This morning, we hope to be joined by members of the Dorset Group as we explore the rugged remains of Corfe Castle, standing high in the Purbeck Hills. Here, in 1462, a 9-year-old Richard was appointed Constable and Clarence was granted the manor house by Edward IV. On to Bere Regis, the birthplace of Cardinal John Morton, who built the church tower, gave a fine timber roof and founded the Morton Chapel in the north aisle. Built in the year of Richard's death on the site of King Athelstan's Palace, Athelhampton is one of England's most attractive medieval manor houses, with a fine Great Hall. We'll end the day visiting this beautiful family home and its lovely formal garden which features a fine 15th C. dovecote. |
July 1: |
Our final two days will be spent in the southeast, the delightful "Garden of England". Today, the first venue will be the handsome town of Lewes with its early Norman castle.. Second on our agenda is Alfriston Clergy House, a delightful thatched medieval hall house with cottage gardens, which was the first acquisition of the National Trust in 1896. Our final venue today will be the picturesque moated manor house of Ightham Mote, built in the 14th and 15th centuries with later Tudor additions. A Grade I listed site and Scheduled Monument, Ightham Mote, which is of enormous appeal to all who are interested in medieval history, has recently undergone extensive conservation. |
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OVERNIGHT (2 Nights): Kent/East Sussex |
July 2: |
This, our last day of touring, will begin with a brief visit to historic Battle Abbey, built by William the Conquerer in thanksgiving for his victory at the Battle of Hastings. Today, the abbey includes an imposing gatehouse and the impressive remains of the dormitory. Next, on to the peaceful ruins of Eastwell Church, burial place of Richard Plantagenet, widely believed to be the unacknowledged natural son of Richard III. This afternoon, we find ourselves in the town of Rochester, much featured in the novels of Charles Dickens who is buried in the cathedral. Rochester's castle, built in 1127 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is the mightiest example of Norman military architecture in England. Though modest in size, the marvelous cathedral can claim the finest recessed Norman doorway, the oldest stalls and monks' benches, and the largest and most beautiful crypt in all England. Our final stop will be at Eltham Palace, only recently opened to the public. Once a favored residence of Kings, who enjoyed archery, bowling and jousting in the grounds, Eltham is today a masterpiece of Modern design (1930's) but retains the magnificent Great Hall built by Edward IV. Boarding our coach for the final time, we reach London in the late afternoon, replete with memories of a truly special tour. |
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OVERNIGHT (1 Night): Central London |
Notes: |
Tour members are invited to join their escort for a final dinner together. Your escort will be happy to help you arrange additional days in London or the countryside if you wish! |
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*Sites having specific Ricardian connections are shown inbold italics others are shown in bold only. |
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We are pleased to offer you this unique, intimately-scaled tour as a happy alternative to larger, impersonal tours on the one hand and the cares of a self-drive tour on the other. Traveling through England's beautiful countryside with a friendly and enthusiastic group who share your interests, exploring fascinating places off the beaten track, staying in charming, top-rated smaller hotels with a warm welcome, adding to your knowledge about Richard III, discovering the best of medieval and contemporary England - it all adds up to an unforgettable experience . Please join us!. |
TOUR INCLUDES: |
- 11 days of touring in comfortable midi-coach (18-19 seats) for 7 or more, mini-coach (10-12 seats) for less than 7
- Services of driver/courier and tour escort throughout tour
- 10 nights' accommodation while touring - full English breakfast and 3- course dinner daily
- 1 night's accommodation in London - Continental breakfast only
- All admissions and entrance fees
- Baggage-handling throughout tour
- All service charges and Value Added Tax
- Driver's gratuity
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NOT INCLUDED: |
- Airfare (offered from each tour member's gateway city at reduced prices)
- Lunches, snacks, beverages not included with meals
- Dinner in London on last night of tour
- Airport transfer for return flight
- Laundry, telephone calls or other personal expenses
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Air arrangements: The tour begins on arrival at Manchester Airport and ends on arrival in London. We are pleased to offer air arrangements to each participant at discounted prices. Connecting flights will arrive at Newark Airport, and the group will fly together to Manchester. You may return to the U.S. on the day after our tour ends in London or on the date of your choice.
Pre/post-tour arrangements: Do you want to spend more time in London or visit another area of England? Just ask about any special arrangements after the tour, including hotel, transportation and flights to suit your needs.
Hotels: Our charming smaller hotels will have the highest ratings in their class. Emphasis is placed on quality, individuality, comfort, good food and a warm welcome. All rooms will have private facilities and full amenities.
Lunches: Most of our lunches will be at attractive village pubs recommended for their food. Lunches are not included in the price of the tour so that you may choose from a varied menu exactly what and how much you would like each day. Your budget should include £5.50 to £6.00 per day for lunch.
WANT MORE DETAILS? Please contact:
Linda Treybig
340 Sprague Rd., # 303
Berea, OH 44017
Phone: (440) 239-0645
E-mail: treybig@xcelnet.net |
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Reservations are only considered confirmed on receipt of deposit: $250.00 per person. Reservations and deposit must be received by February 15, 2002. DEPOSIT IS NONREFUNABLE.
Tour Balances are due and payable by April 15, 2002. If booking is accepted after April 15, 2002, payment in full is required at time of booking. PAYMENT BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. Regrettably, credit cards cannot be accepted.
RESPONSIBILITY
Linda Treybig, tour coordinator and escort, acts only as agent in arranging transportation, hotel accommodation and all other services included in this tour and declines responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property, personal injury, or any expense connected with the provision of services for this tour. The tour coordinator reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant, to expel any tour participant from the tour, and to make changes in the itinerary whenever deemed necessary for the convenience, comfort or safety of the tour participants. Luggage and personal articles are at owner's risk unless insured. Should the number of participants drop below the minimum number stated (6), the tour coordinator reserves the right to adjust the tour price or to cancel the tour. However, the tour will not be cancelled less than six (6) weeks before the scheduled date of departure. In this event, the limit of liability is the return of monies paid by the tour participant. |
PLEASE NOTE Refund policy applies to the cost of the land tour only. Air tickets may be covered by trip cancellation insurance.
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