Downton Abbey - Behind the Scenes Exclusive

Revisit the familiar halls and family drama of Downton Abbey with an exclusive visit to the impressive home and magnificent grounds of Highclere Castle. On this sensational two-day break we peek behind the scenes at where all the unforgettable moments from the beloved TV programme happened and take the opportunity to discover Highclere's wealth of treasures that have forged the castle's historic legacy.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Exclusive visit to Highclere Castle- Copy of The Earl and the Pharaoh book (one per person)- En-route visit to a place of interest

Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to a place of interest, where you'll have a chance to explore. Later we rejoin the coach and travel to our hotel for our relaxing overnight stay.Day 2Today we head to Highclere Castle by coach for our exclusive visit. We skip the queues and go behind the scenes where we explore the stunning filming locations and walk in the footsteps of all our favourite Downton Abbey characters. We also take in the castle's spectacular Egyptian Exhibition which chronicles the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's travels to Egypt and his role in the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, all documented in the Countess of Carnarvon's latest book The Earl and the Pharaoh which we all receive a copy of. After an inspiring day at Highclere, we rejoin the coach for the journey home.

Downton Abbey – Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle needs little introduction, being the filming location of the world-renowned Downton Abbey TV series and feature film.Walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters from Downton Abbey including the Dowager Countess, Lady Mary Crawley and Bates, Lord Grantham's valet, and take a closer look at the rooms and vistas that formed the backdrop to this hugely-popular series.Hotel
Selected HotelJG3 or JG4 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.