Overview
Classic
4 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
44
Fully Guided
COL54
Itinerary
Arrive in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland's capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (D) Stay: Apex Grassmarket (2 Nights)
Start the day with a panoramic and walking tour of old and new Edinburgh, exploring Georgian architecture, writers and monuments, alleyways and hidden passages, and a thoroughly modern museum. Then, walk up the Royal Mile to enter Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
After a guided tour of the castle, enjoy time to explore the city as you wish this afternoon and evening. Perhaps you will choose to join an optional night of Scottish food, song and dance. (B)
Say goodbye to the rolling hills of Scotland while traveling south on a local passenger train to York.
After you arrive, join a walk to get familiar with York's streets before taking some free time to enjoy lunch on your own. After an afternoon visit to the magnificent York Minster, the rest of the day is yours to explore independently.
This evening, you may wish to join an optional tour to a family-run Yorkshire vineyard and sample a selection of English wines over a home-cooked dinner. (B) Stay: Holiday Inn York City Centre
This morning, travel to Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses. Discover the charms of the city with your local guide, before taking the rest of the afternoon to enjoy Chester at your own pace. (B/D) Stay: Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa (2 Nights)
Today, venture to the inviting town of Conwy in Wales. Visit Conwy Castle to discover the history behind one of Edward I's most imposing castles and take a leisurely stroll around town, seeking out local shops, cafés, and markets. Then take a scenic drive over the Menai Straits into Anglesey to visit Halen Môn, the family-run Welsh sea salt company, famous all around the world for its salt's quality. (B)
Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon – the Bard's birthplace. After touring the childhood home of William Shakespeare, take time to explore this historic market town on your own.
Later, join your fellow travelers for a dinner theater experience. (B/D) Stay: Hotel Indigo
Bid farewell to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford.
Upon arrival, it's your choice! Visit the Ashmolean Museum, opened in 1682 as Britain's first public museum, with collections ranging from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art -OR- join an expert local guide for an hour-long walking tour, including one of the colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to London, England's storied capital city. (B) Stay: Tower Suites Hotel (2 Nights)
Take in London on a tour of the city's quintessential sights. Begin with a two-hour walking tour of Westminster to see the exteriors of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of His Majesty The King, and make your way to Trafalgar Square, one of London's most vibrant spaces in the heart of the city.
This afternoon is yours to discover more of London independently and make memories to treasure. This evening, join your fellow travelers to toast the end of your journey through Britain's scenic and storied landscapes. (B/D)
Your journey through Britain comes to a close today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Discover Edinburgh's fascinating history with a local guide and visit Edinburgh Castle.
- In Wales, meet the family that built a business with Anglesey sea salt.
- Connect with the literature and birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide.
- Explore the wonderous York Minster.
- Stand in awe before the iconic spires of Oxford.
- Enjoy London's culinary renaissance at a dinner highlighting contemporary British cuisine.
- Experience dinner theater in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Taste the best of modern Scottish fare in a traditional local restaurant.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- 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.
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Trip Optionals
- Location: Edinburgh. Cost: $130.
- Join us for an entertaining evening of tastes, sights, and sounds that are classically Scottish. Feast on a banquet prepared from a selection of local recipes. Your taste buds will savor the true flavor and goodness of this distinctive country. Tonight will be filled with fun entertainment including Highland pipers and dancers who deliver the very best in Scottish music, song, and dance. Be prepared for a Scottish night of food, fun, and many fond memories! Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option will not be offered on departures that include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Transportation is only included for those hotels that are not within walking distance.
- Location: York. Cost: $80.
- On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of our own award-winning sparkling wine followed by a talk led by Chris, the vineyard owner, who will show you the vines, explain how they are grown, then will move into the winery where he shows the equipment and explains how the different wines are made. Returning to the winehouse/marquee where your evening meal will be served, there will be opportunity to taste 3 award-winning Latimer - white, rose and red - wines during the course of the evening with Chris explaining them to you. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is available to purchase up to 48 hours prior to the visit. This is a strict over 18 event as it involves alcohol. This option is not suitable for wheelchair users. This option will be outdoors visiting the vineyards and indoors to experience the wine tasting and meal. It is an evening visit so dress appropriately for the weather. It will run in all weather with provisions made for inclement weather. For non-drinkers, there is no alternative option as it is a wine tasting event.
Trip Reviews (1)
A fantastic trip with an amazing tour director (Christine) who had so much knowledge about the read more UK, we were continually amazed (and entertained). Highly recommended tour.
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