Antiquity of Music Tour

Duration: 4 Days

COUNTRIES VISITED: England

PLACES VISITED: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester

After landing Birmingham check in at hotel & start Our day with visit of Coventry Music Museum*, this city is famous for giving 2-Tone music to the world, pioneered by bands like The Specials, The Selector, Madness, and The Beat. The Museum takes us on a journey through Coventry’s rich music heritage from the 50s to the 90s. There is also a Memorabilia Shop to explore and the 2-Tone Café where you may enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch and a hot drink before driving to hotel. The museum has steep steps.

On day two Travel to Liverpool in the morning, where we meet our guide for a 2-hour tour of several locations made famous by their association with the Beatles, including their former homes and schools, their favorite pubs and the places which inspired their songs, such as Strawberry Field and Penny Lane. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the award-winning Beatles Story, the world’s largest exhibition solely devoted to the Fab Four. In the afternoon you are free to explore the Albert Dock, the City center and visit the famous Cavern Club.

This day we discover Manchester’s rich musical history from the 60s to 90s. Learn how Manchester’s unique sound shaped the world’s music scene as you pass through the city, suburbs and local streets. Our tour begins in the city center with stories of 60’s musical culture, featuring such bands as The Hollies, Herman Hermits, Freddie and the Dreamers and more.  Stop to see the exteriors of former locations of the famous venues, such as Factory Records HQ, the Hacienda, the Ritz, the Boardwalk, Sal ford Lads Club and The Free Trade Hall where concerts by Bob Dylan and The Sex Pistols changed the world. Hear the stories of local Manchester  bands, including The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Oasis, Bee Gees,10CC, Simply Red, Take That and more. The tour ends at the Manchester Hard Rock Cafe where you can enjoy a 2 course Gold Menu meal at your leisure. Evening is free to explore on own the Manchester City.

Post breakfasts move to the Airport for boarding your flight way back home!

Highlights

• The Specials, The Selector, Madness, and The Beat Tour
• Accommodation in 4/5* Hotels
• All transfers are included
• All Entrances & Taxes are included