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Taste of Britain

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Taste of Britain

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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
London
 Trip Finishes
Edinburgh
7 Day Taste of Britain Itinerary (CIE Tours)
Countries Explored: England, Scotland
Our Price From 3,635 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 94 Per Person
 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
London
 Trip Finishes
Edinburgh
7 Day Taste of Britain Itinerary (CIE Tours)
Countries Explored: England, Scotland
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
VOA224
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
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Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 7 Day Taste of Britain. Sample the highlights of England and Scotland on this week-long adventure, covering the bustling cities of London and Edinburgh, the history of Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the charming scenery of the Cotswolds and the Lake District.
Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on CIE Tours 7 Day Taste of Britain. Sample the highlights of England and Scotland on this week-long adventure, covering the bustling cities of London and Edinburgh, the history of Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the charming scenery of the Cotswolds and the Lake District.

Itinerary

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your London hotel. Take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Discover London's iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently. (B)

Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences. See the State Apartments, with their ceremonial rooms still used by the Royal Family today. St George's Chapel at the castle was where Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle, and is the burial place of Queen Elizabeth.

Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times. (B/D)

Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own. (B)

Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend some free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you'll enjoy a free evening. (B)

Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, whisky tasting and dinner at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Select departures will instead experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with free time for dinner on your own prior to the event). (B/D)*

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your London hotel. Take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Discover London's iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently. (B)

Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences. See the State Apartments, with their ceremonial rooms still used by the Royal Family today. St George's Chapel at the castle was where Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle, and is the burial place of Queen Elizabeth.

Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times. (B/D)

Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own. (B)

Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend some free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you'll enjoy a free evening. (B)

Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, whisky tasting and dinner at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Select departures will instead experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with free time for dinner on your own prior to the event). (B/D)*

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Select departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
  • Windsor Castle: Visit the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace: Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work.
  • Tower of London: Explore the grand fortress that has served as a royal residence, a prison, an executioner's grounds — and even as a zoo, in its time.
  • Roman Baths: Discover why these mineral-rich hot springs have been a popular destination for more than 2,000 years.
  • Edinburgh Castle: Tour the iconic castle at the heart of the capital, which boasts the Crown Jewels of Scotland.
  • Lake Windermere Cruise: Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere.

  • 6 breakfasts (B) and 2 Dinners (D)

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Victoria (4 Stars)
  • Bailbrook House Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre (4 Stars)
  • Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel (4 Stars)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

  • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Select departures get to enjoy the precision and performance of pipe and drum corps from around the world.
  • Windsor Castle: Visit the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace: Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work.
  • Tower of London: Explore the grand fortress that has served as a royal residence, a prison, an executioner's grounds — and even as a zoo, in its time.
  • Roman Baths: Discover why these mineral-rich hot springs have been a popular destination for more than 2,000 years.
  • Edinburgh Castle: Tour the iconic castle at the heart of the capital, which boasts the Crown Jewels of Scotland.
  • Lake Windermere Cruise: Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere.

  • 6 breakfasts (B) and 2 Dinners (D)

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Victoria (4 Stars)
  • Bailbrook House Hotel (4 Stars)
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre (4 Stars)
  • Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel (4 Stars)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
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No Hidden Extras!
No Hidden Extras!

Each of our holidayss are stress-free, with no surprise hidden fees, and plenty of fun for all ages. Read more

Our Tour Directors
Our Tour Directors

CIE Tours could not exist without our great locally employed tour directors - they are the envy of the travel industry. Read more

Where do we Stay?
Where do we Stay?

CIE Tours uses three classes of hotels – first class, superior first class & deluxe properties. Read more

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Taste of Britain' Reviews

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Wonderful trip 0 , Australia, Jul 2019
We had a very very wonderful trip this time. The very nice accommodation and the food was so impressive. Also the very nice people we met on this tour were all terrific. However, the best part was the super good tour guide Mal. He was so knowledgeable and introduced so much information to us. Even if we didn't go to some places, still he would talk ...read more about the part. My son was the only child on this tour and everybody including Mal and the driver Brain were so nice to him. My husband and I were so satisfied with this tour except the first day the transfer from LHR to the London hotel (I wasn't there because I had a meeting held in Glasgow and didn't join the tour until the 2nd day. I didn't know what happened). But everything other than this was so perfect. We really really enjoyed this CIE tour and would recommend to our friends. Thank you CIE Tours. We love you.
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