Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Enjoy a Katherine Jenkins show on our Royal Jubilee tour

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Enjoy a private Katherine Jenkins show on our Royal Jubilee tour


The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will make this a summer like no other. And you can be at the heart of the celebrations on an extraordinary Best Of British holiday.

Our incredible, nine-day itinerary crosses the country, with exclusive visits to the places the Queen loves the most.

From Buckingham Palace to Balmoral and from Hampton Court to The Royal Yacht Britannia, you’ll be hosted by experts and those who know the Royal Family best.

You will visit the places the Queen loves the most on the Best Of British holiday, including Hampton Court Palace (pictured)

Pictured are guardsmen on parade outside Buckingham Palace - one of the stops on the nine-day itinerary

Pictured are guardsmen on parade outside Buckingham Palace – one of the stops on the nine-day itinerary

You will have a tour of the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Pictured is one of the palace's fabulous staterooms

You will have a tour of the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Pictured is one of the palace’s fabulous staterooms

OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

Katherine Jenkins, pictured

Katherine Jenkins, pictured 

KATHERINE JENKINS is one of the UK’s most popular classical singers and has performed many times for the Queen and the Royal Family. She will be at a reception before her private concert.

Anthony Morrow CVO, pictured

Anthony Morrow CVO, pictured 

ANTHONY MORROW CVO was the last Commodore of The Royal Yacht Britannia before the vessel was decommissioned in 1997. He will host a champagne reception on board, and a private Beating Retreat ceremony. Each day you meet top tour guides and Royal experts.

A genuinely ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity, the tour includes joyful street party meals, champagne receptions, private concerts and exclusive, invitation-only events.

Highlights include an intimate, summer-time concert by Royal favourite Katherine Jenkins in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

You’ll be piped aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, and enjoy an audio tour in Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse and an appointed guide in Balmoral Castle.

You’ll visit Blenheim Palace, Cardiff Castle and more, staying in grand hotels and enjoying amazing meals throughout this unique celebratory tour.

REASONS TO BOOK

Travel in style: You’ll cross the country on the luxurious Northern Belle train. Each vintage carriage has been lovingly restored and the executive head chef and team serve lavish meals throughout.

Grand hotels: The tour begins with a five-star hotel stay in London. You’ll also stay in historic hotels in Cardiff and Edinburgh.

Evocative locations: A team of knowledgeable guides will show you the Queen’s favourite places, including the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle. You’ll explore Winston Churchill’s birthplace of Blenheim Palace and great cities such as Cardiff, Chester, Edinburgh and York.

Exclusive events: Enjoy a traditional garden party at Hampton Court Palace – where you can join Katherine Jenkins for a private concert.

You can also chat to the estate management team at Balmoral in a private area and stand on the deck of Britannia with Anthony Morrow CVO, the last Commodore of the ship.

Only a small number of guests can join this very special tour. It’s a golden opportunity to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – and to truly immerse yourself in the places Her Majesty holds most dear.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Eight nights’ five-star bed-and-breakfast hotel accommodation including:
  • Two nights at Marriott County Hall hotel in London (or upgrade to The Savoy Hotel for £300pp).
  • Two nights at the Parkgate hotel in Cardiff.
  • Four nights at InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel.
  • Most transport on vintage Northern Belle train – with brunches, lunches, afternoon tea and dinners.
  • Tour of the Royal Mews and Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace.
  • Exclusive concert by Katherine Jenkins at Hampton Court Palace.
  • Red-carpet event aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia hosted by Commodore Anthony Morrow CVO.

YOUR ITINERARY

DAYS 1-2 London including Buckingham Palace, Royal Collection and Hampton Court Palace DAYS 3-4 Cardiff via Blenheim Palace DAY 5 Edinburgh via Chester DAY 6 Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse DAY 7 Balmoral Castle for Jubilee Festival DAY 8 Reception aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia DAY 9 Return to London via York with gala meal on Northern Belle

HOW TO BOOK

The dates: May 30 to June 7, 2022. The price: £4,499 per person for nine days. Solo passengers from £6,749. Call us FREE on 0808 239 8493 quoting ref TMOSJUBILEE. To find out more, visit mailtravel.co.uk/exclusive-jubilee.

Terms and conditions: Prices correct at the time of print and are per person, based on two sharing. This private event can only be booked by calling the number above. This holiday is operated by Imagine Holidays (ABTA Y6300, ATOL 11078), a company wholly independent of Associated Newspapers and Mail Travel.