14 Days • fr. $4,345
This comprehensive tour of Britain features all of the best that Britain has to offer. Go off the beaten path as you traverse the whole of Britain to see Devon and Cornwall in England’s Southwest, the medieval heritage of Wales, and Scotland’s delights. Go off the beaten path as you traverse the whole of Britain to see Devon and Cornwall in England’s Southwest, the medieval heritage of Wales, and Scotland’s delights including Edinburgh and St. Andrews and journey on to York and Stratford-upon-Avon before ending the tour in London.
Windsor, United Kingdom
Meet your guide at 2:00 PM in your Windsor hotel. Venture to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the Queen, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Then take a walking tour around the medieval town of Windsor with a local guide. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and dine and explore as you wish this evening.
MGallery Castle Hotel
Stonehenge, United Kingdom
Marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the primitive builders who managed to create such an enduring monument.
Salisbury, United Kingdom
Stop in Salisbury, a charming old city where the cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England.
Tavistock, United Kingdom
Arrive in Tavistock, a market town on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Overnight in Tavistock.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Bedford Hotel
Saint Michael's Mount, United Kingdom
Travel through the unspoiled beauty of Bodmin Moor; stop for photos at Jamaica Inn, built in 1750 and immortalized in Daphne de Maurier’s tale of daring smugglers. Visit the coastal village of Marazion to see the romantic outline of St Michael’s Mount, an island topped by a spectacular castle.
Saint Ives, United Kingdom
In the old fishing town of St Ives, take a walking tour to see its cobbled streets, quaint cottages, art galleries, and surrounding sandy beaches. Enjoy time to explore before returning to a free evening in Tavistock
Breakfast
The Bedford Hotel
Bath, United Kingdom
Explore Bath, a city of elegant Georgian buildings in a distinctive golden stone. Tour the wonderfully preserved Roman Baths.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Head to Cardiff, where you’ll take a sightseeing tour of the city before touring Cardiff Castle, a medieval castle fabulously renovated in Victorian Gothic style. Dine in your hotel this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hilton Cardiff Hotel
Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
Travel through the Brecon Beacons National Park to Hay-on-Wye, a town famous for its bookshops.
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Continue to Shrewsbury, a picturesque town near the English/Welsh border. Take a walking tour with the town crier to see black-and-white buildings that line the narrow streets. Travel through Cheshire to your hotel in Chester.
Breakfast, Dinner
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa
Conwy, United Kingdom
Drive through the countryside of north Wales as you journey to Conwy, a medieval town dominated by a huge castle. Enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque streets and see the smallest house in Britain, followed by free time for lunch on your own.
Chester, United Kingdom
In Chester, take another walking tour to see medieval buildings and Roman walls.
Breakfast, Dinner
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa
Lake District, United Kingdom
Travel through the glorious Lake District, which inspired many of Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Visit the village of Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is buried. Pass through the village of Gretna Green as you cross the border into Scotland.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
At your hotel, enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. (August 1 – 15 departures will have a free evening instead).
Breakfast, Dinner
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile with its narrow medieval houses, then tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore. On August 1 – 15 departures, attend the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Breakfast
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
Glamis, United Kingdom
Tour Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and childhood home of the Queen Mother.
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Cross the modern Tay Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews, the “Home of Golf.” Take a panoramic tour of this scenic university town by the sea. Have lunch with your group and enjoy some time to explore.
Breakfast, Lunch
Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
Abbotsford, United Kingdom
Visit Abbotsford House, the rambling and picturesque former home of Sir Walter Scott, the internationally famed 19th-century novelist; one of Scotland’s greatest historic characters, he played a large role in the modern popularity of tartan.
York, United Kingdom
Head to York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms and quaint old pubs, and fantastic medieval churches. Here you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore and dine as you wish.
Breakfast
Malmaison York Hotel
Whitby, United Kingdom
Head to Goathland Station, which served as Hogsmeade Station in the “Harry Potter” series, and travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by vintage locomotive. Visit the old fishing town of Whitby, known for its once-thriving whaling industry and as the setting for Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”; your tour director will take you on a stroll around the picturesque harbor and winding streets.
York, United Kingdom
Return to York and tour beautiful York Minster cathedral, Northern Europe’s largest Gothic church.
Breakfast, Dinner
Malmaison York Hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Discover the world that shaped the man as you look through an exhibition about his life and work, and take in a short performance to see his words come to life.
London, United Kingdom
Drive through the scenic Cotswolds region, renowned for picturesque villages built of honey-colored stone with charming gardens. Arrive in London for a farewell dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hilton London Kensington
London, United Kingdom
Take a panoramic London tour with a local guide to see some of the famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, Beefeaters in their elaborate uniforms, and the dazzling Crown Jewels. The afternoon and evening are free for independent activities.
Breakfast
Hilton London Kensington
London, United Kingdom
Your tour ends after breakfast.
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
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