Here's How You Can Spend Christmas at Downton Abbey
The Christmas special was always the highlight of each Downton Abbey season. Filled with engagements, deaths, and intrigue, it showcased the best (and soapiest) of Downton drama.
This year, Highclere Castle-the real life estate where the Masterpiece series was shot-is tapping into that holiday spirit by throwing a gala in December. Sadly, the Crawley family and their servants won't be in attendance, but Friendly Planet Travel is giving fans exclusive access to the event through their Downton-themed tour of England.
The five-day package costs $2,799 and features not only a ticket to the party, which will include a three-course dinner, champagne, and carols around the Christmas tree, but also roundtrip flights from the U.S., four nights in London, and the option to add a day trip to Paris.
Better yet, the trip is planned for December 14-19, meaning you'll get home just in time to spend Christmas Day with your family. Sounds like the perfect way to bide time waiting for confirmation of that rumored Downton film.
