Highlights of Britain

BM-49709

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11 days

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Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The sited we saw were incredible and Daz was amazing at adapting for the day's conditions and any little add on we could achieve. We had an awesome group of people, a top tour guide and the BEST time. I would recommend this tour to everybody. A great way to see the UK.

Janice (J | Traveled in July

5 - Excellent

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Ends

London, England

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Highlights

Explore the scenic back roads of Britain’s most spectacular regions including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

Step into a real-life medieval saga whilst wandering the Shambles and Snickelways of York

Immerse yourself in the 17th-century grandeur and opulence of Castle Howard

Tap your toes along to the iconic tunes of the Fab Four at The Beatles Story Museum

Itinerary

Do you know where you’re most likely to encounter a cursed gravestone, a fat rascal and Europe's longest place name? On this Great British adventure, of course! Delve into centuries of spellbinding stories and bewitching historical quirks as we roam the rich landscapes of England, Scotland and Wales. Slow down and soak it all up with us. We guarantee you’ll have more than a few tales to tell when your journey comes to an end...

day 1London (England)

Palaces dripping in historical intrigue. Streets thronged with iconic red buses. A bustling pub on every corner. London couldn’t be a more fitting place to embark on our tour of Britain! Begin by greeting your expert Tour Leader and the rest of your small group before we dig into our very first meal together. Uncover each other's back stories over the dinner table and say cheers to the adventure ahead!

Meals

Dinner

day 2London – Oxford – Cotswolds

day 3Cotswolds – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cotswolds

day 4Cotswolds – Worcester – Denbighshire (Wales)

day 5Denbighshire – Snowdonia National Park – Denbighshire

day 6Denbighshire – Liverpool (England) – York

day 7York

day 8York – Castle Howard – Lake District

day 9Lake District

day 10Lake District – Scottish Borders (Scotland)

day 11Scottish Borders – The Great Tapestry of Scotland and Rosslyn Chapel – Edinburgh

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts5 Dinners

Transport

Luxury minicoach

Guide

Driver, Trip leader

What's Excluded

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