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Self drive car tours with Classic Britain offer a wide selection of hotels in many different parts of Britain. To help you make your selection, here are a few suggested itineraries. Prices given are for your guidance only as the exact price will depend on the combination of hotels chosen. To book one of these tours, please go to the hotel search page, and select the hotels that you are interested in. You can choose any combination of hotels for your self drive car tour.You can either book online or give us a call on 0845 1306 241

GRAND TOUR OF SCOTLAND

Day 1 - EDINBURGH. Visit Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament or the Royal Yacht Britannia. Overnight at the Learmonth Hotel, Edinburgh.
Day 2 - EDINBURGH. Another day in the capital to visit art galleries, museums or the shops. Overnight at the Learmonth Hotel, Edinburgh.
Day 3 - INVERNESS. Visit Loch Ness, Speyside, the Whisky Trail or spend time in Inverness, Capital of the Highlands. Overnight at the Loch Ness Clansman Hotel, Loch Ness.
Day 4 - FORT WILLIAM. See Ben Nevis and Glencoe, go up in the mountain gondola at the Nevis Range or visit the many woollen mills and other tourist attractions of Fort William. Overnight at the Moorings Hotel, Fort William
Day 5 - TROSSACHS. Visit Stirling with its Castle, or tour the beautiful Trossachs, taking in a trip on the SS Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine. Stay over night at the Golden Lion Hotel,Stirling
Day 6 - AYRSHIRE. Burns Country, and great places to golf, or spend a day in Glasgow, Scotland's biggest city. Overnight at Howard Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

Prices Low Season £262 per person, High Season £288 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast(2 of the nights are B & B only), depending on hotels chosen and dates of travel. Low Season prices are valid until 18th May 2008 & from 1st October to 22nd December, High Season prices are valid from 19th May to 30th September 2008 and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are payable for single rooms. Prices include accommodation only and do not include entrance to any visitor attractions.

CLASSIC HIGHLANDS

Day 1 - INVERNESS. Visit Culloden, Speyside or travel the malt whisky trail. Overnight at the Loch Ness Clansman Hotel, Loch Ness.
Day 2 - INVERNESS. Visit Loch Ness, or tour Inverness, Capital of the Highlands. Overnight at the Loch Ness Clansman Hotel, Loch Ness.
Day 3 - THURSO. Tour the Northen Coast of Scotland, visit John O'Groats or take a day trip to the Orkneys. Overnight at St Clair Arms, Castletown (by Thurso).
Day 4 - DUNDONNELL. Tour the magnificent mountains and glens of the North West Highlands, visit Inverewe Gardens or stay in Ullapool for the day. Overnight at Dundonnell Hotel,nr Ullapool
Day 5 - FORT WILLIAM. See Ben Nevis and Glencoe, do some hillwalking, or visit the woollen mills and other tourist attractions in the town. Overnight at the Moorings Hotel, Fort William
Day 6 - OBAN & ISLES OF MULL. Spend the day touring the Isle Of Mull and the picturesque town of Tobermoray, or take a day trip to the bustling town of Oban. Overnight at the Isle Of Mull Hotel, Craignure, Mull.

Prices Low Season £275.50 per person, High Season £311.50 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Ferries not included), depending on hotels chosen and dates of travel. Low Season prices are valid until 18th May 2008 & from 1st October to 22nd December, High Season prices are valid from 19th May to 30th September 2008 and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are payable for single rooms. Prices include accommodation only and do not include entrance to any visitor attractions..

ENGLISH LAKES AND SCOTTISH BORDERS

Day 1 - NEWCASTLE. Visit the North East, the Metro Centre or the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts at Gateshead. Overnight at Manor House Hotel, County Durham
Day 2 - LAKE DISTRICT. Visit a selection of the Lakes - Windermere, Grasmere, Derwent Water or Consiton Water. Overnight at the Cumria Grand, Grange Over Sands
Day 3 - LAKE DISTRICT. See Wordsworth's cottage, or visit the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness or her cottage at Hill Top. Overnight at the Cumbria Grand, Grange Over Sands.
Day 4 - DUMFRIES. Tour Burns' Country , or the Galloway Hills, or take a trip to see the Border Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh amongst others. Stay over at the Abington Hotel, Abington

Prices Low Season £198 per person, High Season £218 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, depending on hotels chosen and dates of travel. Low Season prices are valid until 18th May 2008 & from 1st October to 22nd December, High Season prices are valid from 19th May to 30th September 2008 and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are payable for single rooms. Prices include accommodation only and do not include entrance to any visitor attractions.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ENGLAND

Day 1 - YORK. Visit York Minster, Clifford's Tower, the National Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, or any of York's many other tourist attractions. Overnight stay at the Brooklands Hotel Hotel,Dodworth nr Barnsley
Day 2 - YORK. Spend the day touring the Yorkshire Dales National Park, or visit Castle Howard. Overnight at the Brooklands Hotel Hotel,Dodworth nr Barnsley
Day 3 - KEGWORTH. Visit Sherwood Forest, or travel around Nottinghamshire. Or visit Derby for a day at the shops. Overnight at the Whitehouse Hotel,Kegworth.
Day 4 - CHESTER. Stay in the old walled city to explore its history, or tour the north coast of Wales, taking in Conwy Castle and Llandudno. Overnight at Beaufort Park Hotel,Mold
Day 6 - LAKE DISTRICT. Visit a selection of the Lakes, see Wordsworth's cottage, or visit the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness. Overnight at the Cumbria Grand, Grange Over Sands.

Prices Low Season £259.50 per person, High Season £278.50 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, depending on hotels chosen and dates of travel. Low Season prices are valid until 18th May 2008 & from 1st October to 22nd December, High Season prices are valid from 19th May to 30th September 2008 and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are payable for single rooms. Prices include accommodation only and do not include entrance to any visitor attractions.

ENGLAND'S SOUTH COAST

Day 1 - KENT. Visit Kent and surrounding area. Overnight at the Donnington Manor, Seven Oaks
Day 2 - HASTINGS. Spend time touring West Sussex, taking in Brighton with its beaches and pier, Chichester Cathedral and Arundel Castle. Or spend a lazy day on the beach. Overnight at the Chatsworth Hotel,Hastings
Day 3 - PLYMOUTH. Spend the day exploring Devon, including Plymouth itself, Exeter, Wells Cathedral or Dartmoor National Park. Overnight at the Astor Hotel,Plymouth
Day 4 - PLYMOUTH. Explore Cornwall with its rugged coasts and fishing villages. Or visit the Eden Project or even travel as far a Land's End. Overnight at the Astor Hotel,Plymouth
Day 5 - BOURNEMOUTH. Take your time to enjoy the 7 miles of golden sands around Bournemouth. Or visit Poole, home to Poole Pottery. Overnight at the Astor Hotel,Plymouth
Day 6 - BOURNEMOUTH. Tour the coast of Dorset, or travel inland to the New Forest, or further afield to Salisbury, to see Stonehenge and the ancient monuments of Wiltshire. Overnight at the Astor Hotel,Plymouth

Prices Low Season £289.50 per person, High Season £327.50 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast depending on hotels chosen and dates of travel. Low Season prices are valid until 18th May 2008 & from 1st October to 22nd December, High Season prices are valid from 19th May to 30th September 2008 and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are payable for single rooms. Prices include accommodation only and do not include entrance to any visitor attractions.