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Coasts & Countryside's of England featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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 Trip Length
13 Days
 Trip Starts
Edinburgh
 Trip Finishes
London
13 Day Coasts & Countryside's of England featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Itinerary (Collette)
Countries Explored: Scotland, England
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Exploration
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL681A

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 13 Day Coasts & Countryside's of England featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. From bustling capitals to poetic countrysides, experience the different sides of Great Britain. Explore the Lake District, which inspired the greatest writers of the Romantic Era. Spend time in Liverpool at the site of Strawberry Fields that inspired John Lennon. Explore the idyllic towns of the Cotswolds and take in the rocky coastline of Cornwall. Tour the famous sites of London with a local expert. Encounter the history, connect with the locals, and see...read more what life is like in the towns and villages.

Itinerary

Arrive in Scotland, where age-old legends intersect with scenic beauty. In Edinburgh, the country's capital, you can enjoy time on your own to discover this eclectic and vibrant city. Delve into Scottish culture with a locally inspired dinner with a modern-day twist. (D) Stay: VOCO (2 Nights)

See the city like a local during a two-hour walking tour of the Old Town, passing by Victorian houses and cobblestone streets. Explore the Royal Mile, ending at the top of the hill at Edinburgh Castle, where you'll enjoy exploring this historic fortress. The rest of the afternoon is yours.

Later this evening, take your seat at the spectacular, world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland's greatest events. (B)

Say goodbye to Scotland and travel to the scenic Lake District, eternalized through the works of Scott and Wordsworth. Along the way, visit the UNESCO site of Vindolanda and discover the gritty past of Hadrian's Wall. This sixty-minute guided tour of the working archeological site will bring the Roman fortress and garrison to life.

This afternoon stop for a quick break at England's most famous motorway station, Tebay. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the shores of Lake Windermere, your home for the next 2 nights. Breathe in the crisp air and admire the rolling hills nestled against the water. (B/D) Stay: Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa (2 Nights)

See the area from a different perspective and set sail on Lake Windermere, England's largest lake. Take in the tranquil backdrop before visiting the charming village of Grasmere. Personalize your afternoon because it's your choice! Soak up the romance of the Lake District with a visit to Rydal Mount, the home of poet William Wordsworth -OR- embark on a two-hour guided hike through glacial valleys and along lakeside trails. (B)

Head to Liverpool, England's popular port city. You will visit Strawberry Fields, the site where John Lennon came to play as a child, which he later immortalized in the song, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever'. Here you will experience an Impact Moment and learn about the work the Salvation Army does at Strawberry Fields to give young people with learning difficulties the opportunity for work experience.

This afternoon, embark on a two-hour walking tour of Albert Dock and learn about Liverpool's rich industrial history and connection to the American Civil War, as well as exploring Merseyside's maritime past. (B) Stay: Hotel Indigo

This morning take a ferry across the Mersey and as Gerry Marsden sang, see how "life goes on day after day." This public commuter ferry gives you the most spectacular views of the iconic city scape.

Continue your journey by motor coach to Shrewsbury, a historic English border town, where you can take some time to have your lunch. In the early evening, arrive in the Cotswolds, a region of hilly fields and stone houses. The Cotswolds is a charming collection of storybook villages. Settle into an 18th-century, modern boutique hotel for the night, in the heart of a charming Cotswolds town. (B/D) Stay: The Queens Hotel (2 Nights)

This morning, visit Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Over three hundred years old, this impressive house is a perfect example of a princely dwelling.

This afternoon spend time in Stow on the Wold taking in the rolling hills and honey-colored stone homes that make this one of England's most beautiful areas. Visit this quaint village and enjoy free time in this picturesque town. Take the afternoon to relax and enjoy the Cotswolds at your own leisurely pace. (B/L)

The morning will be spent in the city of Bath, where centuries-old history is told with a visit to the Roman Baths. Learn about the indulgence and opulence of a bygone time and see how Bath developed over centuries. After lunch on your own, the journey will continue to Poldarks Cornwall.

Tonight, after dinner join your fellow travelers for an evening of song by a local Sea Shanty Band. (B/D) Stay: The Cornwall Hotel and Spa (3 Nights)

Today will be a full day tour of Cornwall's dramatic north coast, with a combination of walking and traveling by motor coach. Learn of Cornwall's tin mining past and how this shaped the landscape we see today. Along the way will provide opportunities to capture the rugged beauty of the coast on foot with free time for lunch in a typical Cornish town.

After a full day of viewing beautiful Poldark country scenery, the journey ends in the early evening back at the hotel. (B/D)

This morning, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the largest garden restoration in Europe and home to a National Collection of camellias and rhododendrons and bursting with romance and intrigue around every pathway and corner. Explore Cornwall's idyllic south coast on foot with a local guide and discover what makes this pretty peninsula so special, followed by a traditional Cornish Cream Tea. (B)

Wish the countryside goodbye and travel on the Great Western Railway to London, England's lively capital. Upon arriving in London, get the lay of the land on a walking tour with a local expert. Take in the exterior of London's iconic sites on foot, such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. The rest of the evening is yours to explore independently. (B) Stay: Tower Suites Hilton (2 Nights)

Spend the day discovering London on your own. Perhaps you'll grab a pint with the locals, wander through one of the many museums, or see the city from a different perspective on the London Eye. You may choose to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and toast the end of an incredible adventure. (B/D)

Your journey through Great Britain comes to a close today. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Continue the legacy of Strawberry Fields following the footsteps of John Lennon.
  • Travel like a local taking a ferry across the Mersey.
  • Enjoy a lively performance by a Cornish Sea Shanty Band.
  • Discover scenic Poldarks Cornwall and visit a typical Cornish town.
  • Spend two nights in the Cotswolds, one of England's most beautiful and historic counties.
  • See the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an annual tribute to Scotland's traditions.
  • Savor traditional Scottish fare with a modern twist.
  • Enjoy a traditional Cornish Cream Tea.

  • 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 includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

  • 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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