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1. England

   Capital: London Part of: Great Britain Currency: Pound Sterling Language: English Contiki Tours that travel to England > Manners and Customs The English have a reputation as being very proper, traditional, conservative and reserved but this is generally not the case. Generally the English have a strong sense, awareness and respect of other peoples privacy and possible desire for solit... more »

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2. Oxford

   Although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years, this English town is most famous for it’s University, and, although the town has been a home to royalty, for over 800 years Oxford University has been a name linked to academic excellence throughout the Western world. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University and traditions the city is ... more »

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3. Liverpool

   Many people still visit the port city of Liverpool to pay homage to The Beatles, but the city is also known for the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, cool mix of buildings and it’s football (soccer) teams; Liverpool and Everton. Art and Culture Liverpool has received the well known and prestigious honor of being the European City of Culture, 2008. Albert Dock is a very cool part of the ... more »

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4. London

   London is one of the most happening, famous and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the West End, London Eye, Oxford Street, Harrods, Kensington, Hyde Park, the Tower of London is just the surface of what London has to offer while all the pubs, clubs and bars add to the vibe of one of Europe’s most buzzing capital cities. The city is Contiki... more »

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5. Windsor Castle

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest ‘working’ castle in the world and is the official and favourite residence of The Queen of England. The Castle has seen over 900 years of British history. as the palace is also home to a magnificent chapel and beautifully landscaped grounds. The opulent State Apartments are furnished with s... more »

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6. York

   For nearly 2000 years York has been the capital of the north of England, and was also an important city for the Romans, Saxons and Vikings who occupied the country during this time. It’s a great city to just walk through and take in the spectacular Gothic cathedral and churches, the medieval city walls and tangle of historic streets. York is also home to a load of pubs for a taste of true English faire. ... more »

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7. Tower of London

   The Tower of London is brilliant and a visit to the Tower is an almost must for anyone visiting London and in a city filled with so many free sights, museums and activities – if you’re going to spend money on something, this should probably be it. The Tower is essentially a medieval castle in the centre of London and it is filled with history, suits of amour, weapons, royal ch... more »

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