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Best of Britain 10 Day Land Tour w/ CIE Tours

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This fast-paced, small group tour showcases the historical sights, scenic spots and vibrant cities of England, Scotland and Wales. From the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, to Roman Bath Houses and the prehistoric Stonehenge, experience the rich culture and history of Great Britain.

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This fast-paced, small group tour showcases the historical sights, scenic spots and vibrant cities of England, Scotland and Wales. From the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, to Roman Bath Houses and the prehistoric Stonehenge, experience the rich culture and history of Great Britain.

EXPERIENCE THE RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN

 

 

Get to know Britain on this whirlwind tour!

This fast-paced tour is the perfect introduction to England, Scotland and Wales

 

 

 

 

 

Airfare additional for roundtrip from US to London | Please call for Air Inclusion Rates

$250 non-refundable deposit due at time of booking

Final payment 70 days prior

 

 

 

 

 

Single Supplement Rate $5,340.00

Day One

Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink - Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Windsor hotel. Visit Windsor Castle, residence of the King and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Take a walk around this compact and historic town with your tour director. In the evening, join your group for a welcome drink; you are then free to dine independently.

Day Two

Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds Drive - Travel to Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house and home to the Dukes of Marlborough. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, passing through quaint towns and villages nestled in distinctive rolling hills and valleys. Travel on to York, a city founded by the Romans in the first century and a major wool trading center in the Middle Ages.

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Day Three

York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle -Take a walking tour of York’s medieval streets, including the Shambles, one of the city’s narrowest alleyways. Tour Gothic York Minster, renowned for its magnificent medieval stained glass windows. Visit Bamburgh Castle, an imposing medieval fortress that is one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain. This magical castle is set high on a rocky plateau affording wonderful views along the coast. Continue to your hotel in Edinburgh, where you will enjoy an evening free to dine independently.

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Day Four

Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening - Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. View Princes Street, the city’s premier shopping street, and see the Royal Mile, where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment.

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Day Five

Lake District & Liverpool - Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired the famed children’s author Beatrix Potter. Stop in the village of Grasmere to visit the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. Enjoy a talk and tasting of this traditional spicy-sweet treat, first made 165 years ago. Head to Liverpool, a city that once dominated global trade and is now better known as the home of the Beatles. Take a short walking tour of the docks before some free time for dinner. Meet your group again to experience live music at the world-famous Cavern Club, where the Fab Four got their start.

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Day Six

Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle -Travel throug scenic Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. Stop in Ludlow, a quintessentially English town, to see the castle and quaint old black-and-white houses. Continue through the lovely Welsh countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey. Head to Cardiff and tour the splendid Cardiff Castle, which was magnificently restored in the Victorian era. Dine at your hotel.

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Day Seven

Cardiff Panoramic Tour, Roman Baths & Stonehenge - Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff with a brief walk to see the principal areas and buildings. Head to Bath for a visit to the Roman Baths, hot mineral-rich springs that have been popular since ancient Roman times. Continue on to the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge at Salisbury Plain and learn about the primitive building methods used to create such an enduring monument. Arrive in London and savor dinner with your group at your hotel.

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Day Eight

London Tour, Tower of London & Independent Sightseeing - Set out on a panoramic tour of central London with a local guide to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus with its statue of Eros, Nelson’s Column flanked by huge lions in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, ravens, Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, and the priceless Crown Jewels. The rest of the day and evening is free for further exploring.

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Day Nine

Independent London Sightseeing - Take in a day of independent sightseeing in London as you tour by Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Choose from two routes to see the iconic sights as you please, at your own pace: Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden and more await you.

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Day Ten

Tour Ends in London - Your tour ends after breakfast.

FB=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner

Suggested Packing

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

 

Activity Level 3

This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.

 

 

 

Highlights

• Edinburgh Castle

• Roman Baths & Pump Room

• Tower of London

• Cardiff Castle

• Windsor Castle

• Stonehenge

• Blenheim Palace

 

 

Hotels

• Castle Hotel Windsor

• Delta Hotels by Marriott York

• DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

• Malmaison Liverpool

• Hilton Cardiff Hotel

• 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

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