Cambridge & Suffolk Villages

Day 1. Friday We depart and travel to Ely, a city rich in history, charm, and beauty. The City of Ely offers a wonderful blend of the historic and the modern and is dominated by one of England’s most beautiful cathedrals, with its unique Octagon Tower, which dominates the landscape for miles around. As the second smallest city in England, it is compact enough to explore on foot and Ely’s riverside is a favourite spot for visitors wishing to relax, take a boat trip and browse through shops and galleries. We depart later this afternoon for the journey to Huntingdon and the Delta Hotel by Marriott Huntingdon. This evening enjoy a three-course evening meal.

Day 2. Saturday Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Suffolk Villages, visiting Bury St. Edmunds and Lavenham. Surrounded by countryside with 1,000 years of history, Bury St Edmunds is the home of Saint Edmund, the original patron Saint of England. Lavenham, located in the heart of the stunning Suffolk countryside, is Britain’s best preserved medieval village and one of Suffolk’s most important wool towns. Medieval charm can be found at every turn, with timber-framed buildings lining the narrow streets and lanes leading up to the marketplace. The village offers a unique glimpse into England’s rich heritage, where history, culture, and beauty meet.

Day 3. Sunday We depart after breakfast and enjoy a visit to the university city of Cambridge. Packed full of stunning architecture and nature, Cambridge is a beautiful university town renowned for its impact on history. The tightly packed city centre is perfect for exploring ancient colleges, cobbled streets and the picturesque “Backs” alongside the River Cam. A city that celebrates quintessential England with pioneering scientific research. With famous graduates such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Professor Stephen Hawking, you’ll be following in some famous footsteps. We depart later this afternoon to make our journey home.

Excursion days are subject to change and will be confirmed with your final travel documents.

The Delta Hotel by Marriott Huntingdon is a modern hotel, 4-miles from the city centre and is ideally located for visiting Ely, the university city of Cambridge and the picturesque Suffolk Villages as well as Imperial War Museum in Duxford. All non-smoking bedrooms are en-suite with television, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. Additional facilities include a restaurant and lounge bar. There is also recently refitted gym with cardio equipment, small swimming pool and a steam room also available. Lift to all floors. Limited ground floor bedrooms.