Christmas in The Beatles’ Liverpool & Manchester – Exclusively Solos

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Celebrate the festive season with an exclusive solo tour of Liverpool and Manchester, focusing on the legendary Beatles. Begin your journey with a warm welcome of sherry and mince pies at the four-star Cottons Hotel & Spa in Manchester. Explore Liverpool's iconic landmarks, including The Beatles Story Museum, and enjoy a guided tour of Chester's historic streets and cathedral. Spend Christmas Day indulging in a Champagne breakfast and traditional lunch, followed by a relaxing evening with a quiz night. On Boxing Day, discover Manchester's rich industrial history and vibrant Northern Quarter. Each day concludes with a delightful three-course dinner and evening entertainment, ensuring a memorable holiday experience.

Highlights

Experience a tour of Liverpool’s famous landmarks, with a particular focus on The Beatles, including time to visit The Beatles Story Museum
Visit historic Chester, home to Tudor-style buildings and the charming medieval Chester Cathedral
Spend Boxing Day in Manchester, exploring its major highlights and its Northern Quarter
Enjoy a live Carol Service on Christmas Eve and a special dinner
Stay in a beautiful countryside hotel with access to a first-class spa and restaurant
Begin Christmas Day with a Champagne brunch, followed by a traditional lunch and festive activities
Admire landmarks like Chester Cathedral and the Roman city walls

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Changes to your hotels

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a coach for city tours to Liverpool and Manchester, allowing you to explore the landmarks and attractions with ease. Guests are required to make their own way to the hotel in Knutsford, Manchester, for the start of the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy a five-night stay at the four-star Cottons Hotel & Spa in Manchester, offering half-board accommodation with breakfast and dinner included. Relax in the spa facilities and enjoy evening entertainment, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable holiday experience.

Transportation to and from the tour

Participants are responsible for making their own way to and from the tour starting point.

Personal expenses

Any personal expenses incurred during the tour are not included.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged independently.

Destinations

Europe
United Kingdom

Tour Types

Sightseeing
Cultural
History
Music
Festive and New Year
Special Events

Day 1 : Make your own way to Knutsford and included dinner

Location: Knutsford

Make your own way to a countryside hotel*, on the edge of Knutsford in Manchester. Your tour manager will welcome you upon arrival, and you can warm up some sherry and mince pies. The rest of the evening will be free to settle in, perhaps making use of the spa facilities before a three-course dinner is served, followed by tea and coffee. *(Check-in is from 3pm and car parking is included).