Embark on an unforgettable journey through the timeless beauty and rich heritage of Great Britain with our meticulously crafted tour package. From historic landmarks to breathtaking landscapes, immerse yourself in the charm of this diverse and captivating destination.
Begin your adventure in the vibrant capital city of London, where iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament await. Explore the bustling streets of Covent Garden, indulge in shopping on Oxford Street, and experience the magic of the West End with a world-class theater production.
Tour Plan
Day 2: London
After breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks, the
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horse guards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. Free time in the afternoon for independent activities. Overnight in London. (B)
Day 3: London – Stonehenge – Bath
After breakfast, depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, try to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge. Explore the visitor Centre with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the Roman Baths. Tonight enjoy welcom dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Bath. (B, D)
Day 4: Bath – Stow on the World – Stratford upon Avon – Llangollen – Chester
Breakfast at the hotel. Savour vistas of the Cotswolds on your way via the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold to Stratfordupon-Avon. Time here to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace and for pictures of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual international contest for poets and musicians. Spend the night at Chester, the historic county town on the Dee River. Overnight in Chester(B, D)
Day 5: Chester – Grasmere – Gretna Green – Edinburgh
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning’s walking tour includes the Roman remains, the cathedral, and the two tiered shopping arcades called the “Rows.” Travel to Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere. Then, head north for the Scottish border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Travel to Edinburgh for overnight.
(B)
Day 6: Edinburgh
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” & the famous scientists, inventors, & novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,”
drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels, then explore Holyrood Palace. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Overnight in Edinburgh. (B)
Day 7: Edinburgh – Abbotsford – Jedburgh – York
Breakfast at the hotel. First on today’s agenda is a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House. After the tour, enjoy a cup of tea and Short bread at Ochiltree’s Dining. Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh are pointed out on the way to the English border & Northumberland National Park. In York, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your tour through a maze of quaint streets including the narrow Shambles. Overnight in York. (B)
Day 8: York – Stamford – Cambridge – London
After breakfast, leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and travel through the richest farmland in Britain. Pause in the market town of Stamford before arriving in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. Return to London in afternoon. Overnight in London. (B)
Day 9: London
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
