Celebrate Coronation Street's 60th Anniversary With Us + Cruise Option

Private Coronation St Visit, Manchester,Leeds,York,Chester, Liverpool, + 7nt Cruise to Italy, Greece and Croatia

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Coronation Travel
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Aug 30 - Sep 12, 2020
Group size: 25 - 45
Celebrate Coronation Street's 60th Anniversary With Us + Cruise Option
Private Coronation St Visit, Manchester,Leeds,York,Chester, Liverpool, + 7nt Cruise to Italy, Greece and Croatia

Coronation Travel
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Aug 30 - Sep 12, 2020
Group size: 25 - 45

About this trip

Meet your favourite Corrie Stars on the set, chat with them, take loads of pictures, and perhaps watch some actual filming during their DIAMOND 60th Anniversary year. Immerse yourself in the Beatles history in Liverpool, cruise on the River Dee in Chester, bargain at the famous Kirkgate Market in Leeds, walk the famous walls of York, explore the world famous York Minster cathedral, and shop in The Shambles. After our tour of Northern England and all the excitement of our PRIVATE visit to the studios , then fly off to romantic Venice, Italy ,and embark on a 7 night cruise, sailing the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas to the legendary Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos and breathtaking cities of Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia . Finally visiting Ancona , Italy before returning to Venice. Fully escorted by our amazing Tour Host, Neville MacKay, who through his wonderful sense of humour and sincere caring and kind nature has endeared himself to hundreds of our past guests. For those who have gotten to know Marilyn who has been our UK Tour Manager on many of our trips, due to the short length of our time in England, she won't be with us on this particular trip, but we are hoping her schedule will permit her to be with us on our last day in England, and back with us on future in depth tours throughout the UK. 

With a shortened trip to England, this is a great opportunity for many folks to get to walk the cobbles , rub shoulders with your favourite cast members, see a bit of England without having to take two weeks of your vacation time for one of our longer and more expensive tours.

If you are short on time, or just want to experience the magic of being on the sets of Coronation Street, you won't want to miss this trip !  PLEASE NOTE : When you get to the payment page, if when you submit, it comes back with an error message "failed" , it just means that your credit card company recognizes the amount is not your normal spending habits, and has put a temporary hold on the amount. You just need to call the number on the back of your card and advise it is actually you and the amount is authorized. It seems to happen more frequently with Mastercard, but is very common with credit card companies today as they ramp up security measures to protect their credit card holders. Once you do that, they release the hold and you can process your payment. While it can be an inconvenience, these measures are in place these days to protect you.  

Choose the Entire Trip or England Only

Choose the Full 14 Day Itinerary August 30th - September 12th, 2020 with private Coronation Street set visit during their 60th Anniversary, plus the 7 Day Cruise from Venice,Italy to Santorini and Mykonos, Greece plus Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia,and Ancona Italy, or if you are short on time, just join us for the first 6 days in England. August 30th-Sept 4th. 

Whatever your choice, you won't be disappointed, as the first 6 days will be packed with wonderful sights and experiences as you learn about some of the special spots in Northern England, and get to take part in our PRIVATE visit to the inside and outside sets of Coronation Street in Manchester, England.. 

ITV has graciously welcomed us again for our 16th private visit, to rub shoulders with many of the current cast members, and perhaps even get to be present during some actual filming. With it being their 60th Anniversary of the show, there will no doubt be some exciting story lines in the works, and how amazing it will be when you tell other Corrie fans you were there on the actual sets during this special anniversary year.

14 Day Trip With Cruise $100 Discount*

For those with some more time to spare, you won't want to miss this extended, and well priced trip option.* Up until January 15th, 2020, Coronation Travel is offering a $100 Early Booking Discount to each passenger who books the entire trip with the cruise. Just enter the Discount code EBB14DAY in the package selection section. It won't work after January 15th, 2020, so book early. 

Our charming and fun Tour Host Neville MacKay will fly with the group from Manchester to Venice, Italy, on September 4th for overnight in Venice, before boarding our beautiful cruise ship for a fun filled 7 night cruise that visits Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia, Mykonos and Santorini, Greece, and finally Ancona, Italy before arriving back in Venice. 

At just under 70,000 Tons, our ship boasts 13 decks ( most named for famous composers) 8 bars and discos, two swimming pools, casino, spa, 4 diningrooms, a power walking track, fitness centre, spa and massage salons, a steam bath, a two story theatre with first class entertainment. There will be no lack of things to do while on board, but the majestic sights of the places we will visit will surely be the highlight. The idyllic Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos with their beautiful white and blue buildings against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea will forever be etched in your memory. Exceptional food to sample, lively music and dancing, all against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world.

Croatia is one of the safest and most beautiful countries to visit in the Mediterranean. The crime rate in Croatia is extremely low, and it is very quickly becoming one of the top tourist destinations. With a very pleasant climate averaging about 28 degrees celsius, it makes for perfect weather for exploring the capital Dubrovnik located on the Adriatic Sea. The second largest city in Croatia is Split, located on the Dalmation Coast. Split (Spalato in Italian) is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. ... With an enchanting old town idiosyncratically tucked into the ruins of a ancient Roman palace, Split is one of the jewels of Croatia’s glittering Adriatic coast. 

The port town of Ancona, Italy( population 101,000) is often forgotten with all of the big cities and romantic areas to discover throughout Italy. A wander through this town will give you a true sense of what life is like in many Italian towns.   

Pasetto is considered one of the  most beautiful metropolitan beaches in all of Italy, and the caves of  Passetto are a regular meeting place for the city’s inhabitants, since  the early 1900s. The caves offer lovely shade from the hot summer days  and are a nice quiet corner to enjoy the sea on which Ancona was built,  yet distant enough from the city to enjoy a little getaway. 

In a  sense, the caves are a key part of Ancona’s history, with generation  after generation visiting the sea, and you can almost always hear the  laughter of young children weaving in and out the caves as they play on  the beach, while old fishermen lead their boats out, onto the sea.  

 It was founded by Greek settlers from Syracuse around 387 BC and its old  town, crowned by a dramatically sited cathedral, harbours many  reminders of its long history: archaeological artefacts, Roman arches,  Romanesque churches, and Renaissance palazzi that glow softly  in the evening light. Linger long enough in the hilltop parks, lively  boulevards and cafe-rimmed piazzas and you'll start to see the unique beauty of this seafront capital. 


Come with us on this amazing adventure, and create some beautiful memories to treasure for a lifetime.       

What’s included

  • Hotel Accommodation
    4.5 Star Centrally Located Hotel in Manchester, England
  • Full Breakfast Daily
    At Manchester Hotel Includes VAT
  • 3 Full Buffet Dinners
    At Manchester Hotel includes VAT
  • 1 On Board Lunch
    Served on board Chester River Cruise
  • Luxury Touring Coach
    Throughout Tour in England- washroom equipped
  • Free Wifi
    In Manchester Hotel
  • Tour Host
    Throughout Tour in England and Cruise
  • Welcome Reception
    August 30th in Manchester Hotel with Canapes, Glass of Beer or Wine
  • Chester Sightseeing
    Both a tour of the city by coach and included lunch cruise on the River Dee
  • Liverpool Sightseeing
    Full half day sightseeing tour of Liverpool highlighting the Beatles
  • Beatles Story Admission
    Full admission to The Beatles Story Attraction in Liverpool
  • York Minster
    Admission to York Minster,plus private guide
  • Corrie Talk & Locations
    All Things Corrie Talk and filming locations tour by specialist Mark Llewellyn - former Manager of Roy Barraclough( Alec Gilroy) . Mark will thrill you with lots of tidbits and secrets from the sets
  • Corrie Sets Visit
    Private Group Visit to the current working sets of Coronation Street at ITV Studios. We will be welcomed by our ITV hosts and treated to a few hours of magic. Meet many of the stars, see the sets
  • Airport Transfer
    One Early Morning Coach Transfer to the Manchester Airport
  • Porterage of 1 Bag
    One Bag per person on coach and airlines and cruise
  • CRUISE INCLUSIONS
    PASSENGERS CHOOSING THE CRUISE EXTENSION RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING
  • Air Manchester to Venice
    One Way Economy Flight from Manchester to Venice
  • Transfers
    Airport to Venice Hotel to Cruise Port
  • Overnight Hotel Venice
    Tourist Class Overnight Hotel in Venice
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Full meals while on Board Cruise
  • Entertainment
    All included cruise ship entertainment
  • Taxes and Fees
    All taxes, fees and Port Charges

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
    Passengers are strongly encouraged to take out trip cancellation and emergency medical coverage. Proof of emergency medical coverage must be provided before departure.
  • Drinks
    Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages throughout trip
  • Souvenirs
    Any souvenirs and personal items purchased
  • Telephone
    Any charges for telephone and wireless not provided by hotels or cruise line
  • Gratuities
    Tips to Guides, Tour Host and Cruise Line
  • Airfare
    Return airfare to Manchester and airfare to Manchester and return from Venice. At time of publishing airfare to and from Manchester from Canada was approx $1000 and to Manchester ret fr Venice $1200
  • Porterage
    Porterage of more than 1 bag and any excess baggage fees
  • Meals not mentioned
    Any meals not mentioned will be at passengers expense
  • Optional Trips
    Any optional trips or excursions are at passengers expense

Available Packages

Option 1 England & Corrie -Twin Share

6 Days Land Only

Based on two people sharing accommodation twin or double bed . If you are a single traveller see next price option. Please note the $2188 price is for each person of two sharing a room. Please make sure you complete a registration for each of the two people sharing a room and in the number of passengers change it from 1 to 2.

 If you wish to book the 7 day cruise option, please go to Option 2 England with Cruise and Choose either the applicable Twin/Double option or the Single Option. 

Join us at our Central Manchester Hotel late afternoon on August 30th, 2020. Ends Manchester morning of September 4th.

As our minimum numbers have been reached, you can go ahead and book your flights to and from Manchester to arrive by mid afternoon on August 30th and depart on September 4th. Check out Westjet's newly announced flights to and from Manchester from several Canadian gateways. PLEASE NOTE :If using a credit card you may get an error response saying your payment did not go through. We Travel is a US based travel agency platform and some Canadian credit card companies will flag your payment as a security measure because it is outside of your normal spending habits and city.

You just need to call the number on the back of your card and advise them it is a transaction you are authorizing, they release the hold and you can then just go back and resend the payment.We Travel is working with Canadian credit card companies to have this issue resolved, but if you do receive a declined payment or error message when you enter your payment, don't panic ! 

C$2,188
Deposit:C$700
Option 1 England & Corrie - Single Room

Exactly the same as what is included in the twin/double rate, however you will have a room to yourself with one bed. Choose this option if you want only the England and Corrie trip, but are a single traveller. If you would like us to help you find a roommate of the same sex for you to share a room with, please send us an email after you complete your booking to info@coronationtravel.com and we will do our best to match you up with another single traveller. You will have to book as a single initially, and we will adjust the rate if we are able to find a person to share with you. In your booking registration ,please also check the box stating you would like to share with someone if we can find a suitable roommate. If we are successful ( which we usually are) your final payment (s) will be adjusted to reflect the twin/double rate. Book your airfare to arrive at our Manchester Hotel  by early afternoon on August 30th and depart from Manchester the morning of September 4th, 2020. 

 As our minimum numbers have been reached, you can go ahead and book your flights to and from Manchester to arrive by mid afternoon on August 30th and depart on September 4th. Check out Westjet's newly announced flights to and from Manchester from several Canadian gateways. PLEASE NOTE :If using a credit card you may get an error response saying your payment did not go through. We Travel is a US based travel agency platform and some Canadian credit card companies will flag your payment as a security measure because it is outside of your normal spending habits and city.

You just need to call the number on the back of your card and advise them it is a transaction you are authorizing, they release the hold and you can then just go back and resend the payment.We Travel is working with Canadian credit card companies to have this issue resolved, but if you do receive a declined payment or error message when you enter your payment, don't panic ! 

C$2,788
Deposit:C$700
Option 2 England &Corrie + Cruise -Twin

This option includes everything in Option 1, plus your flight from Manchester to Venice, overnight hotel in Venice and transfers from the airport to Venice hotel and cruise port. 

The price is per person Twin or Double bed and an inside cabin on the cruise portion.  You can request an upgrade to an oceanview or balcony cabin on the cruise here,  right after all the different package options, there is a menu to select any upgrade requests.The prices for the upgrade request options  are PER PERSON not per cabin.

Please make sure if you are completing one registration for two people that you change the 1 in the number of passengers to a 2 . It will then bring up a registration form for the second person as well.If as in the case of two friends sharing a cabin you both want to complete your own registration, just leave the number as 1, and make sure you indicate on each registration form the name of the person you will be sharing with. In a registration for two people you will also have to change the number from 1 to 2 for the cabin upgrade option. If you are both filling out individual registration forms, just leave the number as 1, and make sure you have stated on your registration form who you will be sharing with.

We can't guarantee your upgrade request, but will do our best to secure it. Rates might change slightly from those stated based on availability. If so, you will be given the option to accept or decline the upgrade. 

Book your airfare to arrive at our Manchester Hotel by mid afternoon on August 30th and return to Canada from Venice, Italy after 12 noon on September 12th.  

 As our minimum numbers have been reached, you can go ahead and book your flights to Manchester to arrive by mid afternoon on August 30th and depart from Venice Italy, no earlier than 12 noon on September 12th. Check out Westjet's newly announced flights to Manchester from several Canadian gateways. You can book one way to Manchester and a one way return from Venice. PLEASE NOTE :If using a credit card you may get an error response saying your payment did not go through. We Travel is a US based travel agency platform and some Canadian credit card companies will flag your payment as a security measure because it is outside of your normal spending habits and city.

You just need to call the number on the back of your card and advise them it is a transaction you are authorizing, they release the hold and you can then just go back and resend the payment.We Travel is working with Canadian credit card companies to have this issue resolved, but if you do receive a declined payment or error message when you enter your payment, don't panic ! 

C$4,376
Deposit:C$1,400
Option 2 England & Corrie+Cruise -Single

 Exactly the same as what is included in the twin/double rate, however you will have a room /cabin to yourself with one bed. Choose this option if you want both the England and Corrie trip, plus the Cruise but are a single traveller. If you would like us to help you find a roommate of the same sex for you to share a room /cabin with, please send us an email after you complete your booking to info@coronationtravel.com and we will do our best to match you up with another single traveller. In your booking registration ,please also check the box stating you would like to share with someone if we can find a suitable roommate. If we are successful ( which we usually are) your final payment (s) will be adjusted to reflect the twin/double rate. Initially you will have to pay the single supplement rate, and if we find a suitable person to share with you, we will adjust the rate. Please note, this rate is for a single hotel room and a single, inside cabin on the cruise. If you wish to submit an upgrade request for an oceanview or balcony cabin, please select the appropriate single add on prices from the drop down menu in add on options below.  

Book your airfare to arrive at our Manchester Hotel by mid afternoon on August 30th and return to Canada from Venice, Italy after 12 noon on September 12th.  

As our minimum numbers have been reached, you can go ahead and book your flights to Manchester to arrive by mid afternoon on August 30th and depart from Venice Italy, no earlier than 12 noon on September 12th. Check out Westjet's newly announced flights to Manchester from several Canadian gateways. You can book one way to Manchester and a one way return from Venice. PLEASE NOTE :If using a credit card you may get an error response saying your payment did not go through. We Travel is a US based travel agency platform and some Canadian credit card companies will flag your payment as a security measure because it is outside of your normal spending habits and city.

You just need to call the number on the back of your card and advise them it is a transaction you are authorizing, they release the hold and you can then just go back and resend the payment.We Travel is working with Canadian credit card companies to have this issue resolved, but if you do receive a declined payment or error message when you enter your payment, don't panic ! 

C$5,576
Deposit:C$1,400

Available options

Oceanview Cabin Rqst Twin per pers
C$400
Upgrade Request to Balcony Cabin Twin
C$700
Sold Out
Oceanview Cabin Rqst Single Traveller
C$700
Balcony Cabin Rqst Single
C$1,300


Itinerary

Welcome to Manchester
Day 1 - August 30th Meet and Greet Reception 4-6 PM

Book your flights to arrive in Manchester throughout the day on August 30th. Our home for the next 5 nights will be the lovely 4.5* centrally located Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre Hotel. Guests will receive complimentary wi-fi in all rooms. 

Due to its central location and professional and courteous staff, as well as great amenities, the hotel is one of the top rated choices for those wanting to be close to everything in the centre of Manchester.

Our Tour Host Neville MacKay will be in the lobby to greet you at 3:45PM and show you to our Welcome Reception. 

Enjoy a few hors d'oeuvres and a glass of complimentary wine or beer as you get to know your fellow travellers and Neville. 

A big welcome to those of you who are travelling with us for the first time, and a sincere "welcome back" to those of you who have been on one or many of our past tours. We are delighted to be sharing this time with you, and trust you will go back home having had a fun and amazing vacation and lots of great memories and new friends !

As you will no doubt be tired after your overnight flights, no group dinner is planned for this evening. Get a good rest and be ready for a full day tomorrow with our 8AM departure.

 

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Coronation Travel
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Coronation Travel came into being in 2007. https://www.coronationtravel.com Owner/operator Kim Monteith has been in the travel industry for 35 years & earned her CTM ( Certified Travel Manager) designation in 1999. The CTM designation is the highest level of education within the travel industry. Kim managed several travel agencies in both Nova Scotia and PEI and excelled at Group Travel. A die hard Corrie fan herself with a passion for group travel and top customer service made the choice easy to organize Corrie groups. Member of ACTA

Reviews

This is the first trip on a plane for about 40 years, I was excited to see the sites of London which we did before the tour started. We traveled to Manchester a day before and was impressed with the location of the hotel and the room was perfect .The beds were very comfortable and staff were so nice. We had our Monday night meet and greet and was pleased to see people from all over the place and of coarse Neville whom I've known for years. Our day trips were so much fun with Neville made them so much fun with treats ,stories and knowledge of the stars which he surprised us with a few .The guides had great knowledge and information about the places. Rob the driver was wonderful ,kind and funny made the trip pleasurable .The last day was the best seeing the set so exciting we could have flouted on air ,all and more than I expected meeting the characters David ,Shona ,Gail and Nick. Thanks for such a wonderful time and Neville is the Best!!!! Ill be going again in the future rate the trip out of 10 twenty.
By Angela M for All Aboard for Weatherfield ! on Sep 22, 2024
It was a fantastic trip from the daily itineraries, the guides, the food, and comfortable accommodations. Neville took care of us and ensured we had a good day every day. Travelled with a lovely group of people on the coach and we all were focused on going to the ITV tour of Coronation Street and there was no disappointment when we got to the studio. It was unbelievable to be on the set and walk the street AND meet four cast members who took time to chat and get pictures. It was exciting beyond words. Another highlight was Liverpool for the Beatles experience. Our guide was knowledgeable of Liverpool and the Beatles and loved the addition of Beatles music. It was great having having Manchester as the home base and returning each day to a clean comfortable room. Had great breakfast selection, close to train station, shopping and found Tim Hortons!!!!! Kim was helpful with informative emails and videos from Neville. Many thanks to Kim and Neville making us all part of a family on a memorable 2024 trip to CORONATION STREET that became a reality and dream come true.
By Bernice C for All Aboard for Weatherfield ! on Sep 16, 2024
A little note to thank you for creating All Aboard for Weatherfield. We had a fabulous time. The Holiday Inn was so conveniently located, delicious food at the breakfasts and farewell dinner. Robert, the coach driver, was friendly and kept us safe on the roads.The step on guides were very knowledgeable and pleasant. Can’t say enough good things about our tour host, Neville, he was so much fun, he kept us entertained and had a few wonderful surprises for us along the way. All the tours were well conducted and we had plenty of free time in each place. Kim was very helpful in assisting us with any booking questions. This is a 10 out of 10 package. Patricia Pippy Shelburne, NS
By Patricia P for All Aboard for Weatherfield ! on Sep 16, 2024
MP
Great trip well-organized Comfy hotel awesome host
By Michelle P for All Aboard for Weatherfield ! on Sep 16, 2024
If you are on the fence about booking, here’s your sign to book! We had an absolutely amazing time with great people. Very well organized with plenty to keep you busy, but also free time to explore on your own. The surprises along the way were great and the set tour was so special you just have to experience it for yourself. Corrie forever <3
By Corrine B for All Aboard for Weatherfield ! on Sep 12, 2024
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