a sublime combination of charming towns & villages, splendid castles & historic stately houses, along the byways of Suffolk, Norfolk and the Derbyshire Dales

Dates: May 13-21, Jul 15-23, Aug 12-20, Sep 16-24

Day 1 Friday – London-Bury St. Edmonds
Our English Cameos® tour leaves London and we travel into Suffolk to Melford Hall, a splendid 16th century Tudor mansion with fine collections. On to Kentwell Hall for a stroll through its gardens before reaching Bury St. Edmonds for three nights at The Angel . (D)

Day 2 Saturday - Lavenham, Saffron Walden & Beyond
A day to explore picturesque byways: Lavenham, with some of the finest 16th century buildings; Saffron Walden in its beautiful setting, Bury St. Edmonds, with its many historical buildings & to visit Ickworth House ’s wonderful art collection and gardens. (B, L)

Day 3 Sunday - Norwich, The Burnhams, Felbrigg Hall
Into Norfolk to Norwich, with narrow winding streets, many medieval churches and its beautiful Norman Cathedral, whose spire soars 315 feet high. We explore The Burnhams, picturesque villages, and visit the birthplace of Lord Nelson at Burnham Thorpe. We continue to Felbrigg Hall , an outstanding Georgian house with lovely gardens. (B, L)

Day 4 Monday - Wisbech, Castle Rising, Peterborough, Oundle
We wend our way to Wisbech, with its canals and houses that remind us of Holland & continue to Castle Rising with its massive Norman Keep, before driving across The Fens to Peterborough with its superb Cathedral. Time to explore charming Oundle, before reaching Stamford for two nights at The George . (B, L)

Day 5 – Tuesday – Stamford, Burghley House, Belvoir Castle
We enjoy some time in Stamford, a National Landmark city, and visit the largest, grandest Elizabethan house of all, Burghley House, with 18 treasure-filled rooms and a medieval kitchen with over 260 copper utensils. We drive through the Leicestershire countryside, to tour Belvoir Castle, seat of the Dukes of Rutland since Henry VIII’s time, with paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds and the famous portrait of Henry VIII by Holbein . (B, L)

Day 6 Wednesday – Stamford to Chatsworth & Baslow
Some scenic routes to Chatsworth, superb Stately Home, set within a 100-acre garden by Capability Brown, the renowned landscape artist. We enjoy an unhurried visit of its rich interiors with art including works by Rembrandt, Van Dyck and Reynolds. We reach Baslow for three nights at the Cavendish Hotel . (B, D)

Day 7 Thursday– Hardwick Hall & Haddon Hall & Wilmslow
Our first stop is 16th century Hardwick Hall to visit its Great Chamber and rare, extensive collections of tapestries. We continue on to Haddon Hall, Derbyshire seat of the Dukes of Rutland , with priceless paintings, tapestries, and terraced gardens, filled with roses and old fashioned flowers. (B, D)

Day 8 Friday Peak District National Park & Wilmslow
We enjoy a scenic drive through the Peak District National Park to Wilmslow to visit Tatton Park, an 18th century Georgian mansion with vast grounds that include a Japanese garden and deer park. We return to Baslow for our Farewell Dinner . (B, D)

Day 9 Saturday – To London
An early start back to London where our English Cameos® Charm & Splendor ends around noon.

Your Touring Features
• 8 nights at superior hotels mentioned or similar
• Full English breakfast daily
• 4 Lunches
• 4 Dinners at hotels
• Professional Tour Escort throughout
• All entrances
• Transportation by small coach
• Porterage at hotels
• Tips at hotel restaurants
• Participation limited to 15