The American Legacy
Tour information
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8 Days/8 Nights
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Day One - London
To kick start this tour a visit will be made to Churchill’s War Rooms, followed by a stop off at the old Texan Embassy, Berry brothers for a wine tasting and canapé experience in one of their amazing private dining venues. We then invite you to stretch your legs with a walking tour of notable London landmarks linked to the history of America.
We will host an evening talk with a guest speaker at one of London’s finest steak houses, Hawksmoor.
Day Two - London
We begin this day by exploring the Tower of London, a visible symbol of awe and fear. We then move on to Leeds Castle which was the home of the indomitable Lady Baille, before visiting the burial site of one of the first and most famous American immigrants to arrive in the UK, Pocahontas.
Guests will then be invited to dine at the beautiful Holburn Dining Room at Rosewood London.
Day Three - London
Enjoy a gentle wander up the Thames starting at the only existing home of Benjamin Franklin before a visit and private tour of one of London’s most iconic landmarks, St Paul’s Cathedral. Lunch will be served on a gastronomical double decker bus BUSTRONOME.
We finish the day with a meal and talk by a guest speaker at the Sky Gardens with spectacular views of London.
Day Four - Sulgrave/Cambridge
We start our journey north with a visit to one of George Washington’s ancestral homes, Sulgrave Manor, before heading to the American Memorial Cemetery at Cambridge.
Guests will be able to join a gentle stroll around Cambridge or explore at their own leisure.
Day Five - Journey North
Our day will start with a private tour of the American Air Museum at RAF Duxford before starting our journey to the North East of England. We break up the journey with lunch at Stapleford Park in one of England’s greenest counties, Lincolnshire.
Guests will then have time to unwind at the beautiful Wynyard Hall, our very own private country manor with a private dinner hosted in the Duke of Wellington’s favourite salon.
Day Six - Richmond and County Durham
Explore one of the early colonists with a visit to Kiplin Hall, home of the 1st Baron Baltimore and founder of Maryland. We then head to a quintessential English country castle in nearby Raby, home of the Vane family who were early governors in America and sympathisers to the American cause. Lunch will be served at Mainsgill Farmshop.
We finish the day in the historical city of Durham with a private tour of the wonderful cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage site with some parts dating back to 1068.
Day Seven - Washington
Our final day begins at Washington Old Hall, the earliest ancestral home of George Washington. We then indulge in one of Britain’s finest traditions, a Sunday lunch and a tour in a new state of the art whiskey distillery and Anglo-Saxon experience.
Guests will then be able to participate in a number of complimentary activities including a round of golf, spa treatment, or taking in a Premier League match. (All subject to availability).
Day Eight - Heading Home
Sadly all good things must come to an end and guests will travel back to London via train in First Class. Your final view of Durham will leave you wanting to visit us again before arriving back into London and your onward journey.
Guests who have purchased one of our Resolute Extra Packages will travel separately to their next venue.
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Breakfast and lunch are included throughout your tour.
Evening meals are also provided once your tour starts with the exception of two evenings which is reserved for guests to enjoy at their leisure.
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Admission to all sites
All travel while on tour
Meals as outlined
Accommodation including the evening before the tour commences and the final day of the tour so there’s no rush top leave
Gratuity for Tour Host
Complementary Resolute Concierge service
Welcome pack with gift
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Package price does not include air travel or transfers to and from your airport.
Private airport transfers may be arranged through Resolute Experiences for an extra cost. Please contact us for options.
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Your tour party will be a maximum of 16 guests
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Luxury coach service throughout the week and first class rail tickets back to London on the final day are all included in your package price.
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We visit sites that are up to 1000 years old and some are regrettably inaccessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Where sites are unable to provide access to guests with mobility issues, our Resolute Tour Host will ensure that an alternative activity is arranged nearby.
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A single occupancy supplement is applicable for solo travellers/single room occupants.
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The American Legacy Package starts from £4476 (approx $5700*). Secure your place today with a deposit of £200 per person.
*Subject to exchange rate
Seasonal rates apply - contact us for more information
Explore the Special Relationship and the bonds between the US and the UK.