Description
Liverpool, famous as the birthplace of the Beatles, and in the Guinness Book of Records as the official World Capital of Pop. The highlight of this tour is a visit to Lord Lever’s Port Sunlight Village, a fascinating insight to life in the late 1800’s. The Lady Lever Art Gallery is dedicated to his wife’s memory, containing the best of Lever’s personal collection.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Journey northwards with comfort stops en-route to arrive in Liverpool late afternoon for your 4 night stay at the RMS Titanic Hotel. Dinner, bed & breakfast.
Days 2 - 4 – At leisure in Liverpool with two included excursions.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Liverpool (2 days)
All board for an informative guided tour of Liverpool with a local guide and then free time to sightsee at leisure. A further day is included for you to explore the many attractions of this fascinating city.
Port Sunlight Village & Ness Botanic Gardens
A morning visit to Lord Lever’s Port Sunlight Village. Museum entry included. Return to the hotel in time to freshen up before dinner.
Enjoy a visit to the superb award-winning gardens at Ness, situated on the Wirral Peninsula overlooking the Dee Estuary. Founded in 1898 by Arthur Kilpin Bulley, a local cotton merchant with a passion for plant collecting, the gardens were donated to The University of Liverpool in 1948 by his daughter.
Ness is open all year round with seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees, a beautiful rock garden, enchanting Laburnum arch and spectacular herbaceous border.
Day 5 - After a hearty breakfast return southwards, making a lunchtime stop on the way home.
Venue Information
RMS Titanic Hotel, 30 James Street, Liverpool
Situated opposite the Albert Dock, 30 James Street overlooks the Three Graces, which comprises of the Royal Liver, the Cunard, and the Port of Liverpool buildings. Once the home of the ill-fated White Star Line's (Titanic) headquarters, 30 James Street is ideally placed for exploring Liverpool and its many attractions. The hotel boasts a roof-top terrace, Champagne Bar and comfortable en-suite bedrooms with tea/coffee making. There is a lift to all floors.