18/01/2024
JOIN OUR SUMMER TOUR TO ENGLAND INCLUDING SCOTLAND AND WALES IN AUGUST 2024!
Explore the best of England, Scotland and Wales on this tour of Great Britain. Revel in the rich history of Bath, Cambridge, York and Edinburgh. Discover Stonehenge, see Shakespeare’s hometown and enjoy intriguing city tours. Admire the enchanting views of the Scottish Highlands and the English Lake District. Tuck into hearty cuisine while traveling - the best Great Britain tours and holiday packages should include whisky tasting and a traditional Sunday roast! This Great Britain tour is filled with uniquely British travel experiences. Get ready to enjoy one of our top Britain tours!
BOOK EARLY & SAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON AVAILABILITY! PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST! (SEE BELOW)
SUMMER UK & SCOTLAND TOUR 2024 (AUG 9-18, 2024)
Price: $22,500.00 TT per person (based on double occupancy)
PAYMENT PLAN:
Jan 30 to May 30, 2024: $4500.00 TT
All payments must be submitted by May 30, 2024!
Includes the following:
* Roundtrip to London (Airfare to and from London included)
* 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in London (Includes overnight accommodation on the day of arrival and departure)
* Transfer to and from the airport in London on the day of arrival & departure.
* 6 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities. Single travelers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room.
* 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
* All taxes and fees
* Any public transport used as par of the tour (excludes free days)
* Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs and toilet.
* 20 Experiences (including guided walking tours, orientation walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences)
* A memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip.
Itinerary!
Day 1: London - Cambridge - Yorkshire
Welcome to this incredible 7-day tour of Great Britain! Today, head to the english countryside for fresh air and scenic landscapes. Arrive in Cambridge and embark on a punting trip along the river in a traditional riverboat, taking in the stunning scenery and historical buildings in the most relaxing way. The final stop for the day is York. This city is a mecca for history buffs, and lovers of fine architecture and culture. Enjoy an orientation walking tour with your tour leader, and learn the fascinating insights, stories and history of the city. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant in York and toast to the first night of this week-long tour of Great Britain! Dinnner included
Day 2: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh - Edinburgh
Your first stop of the day is the Angel of the North, a 20m-tall steel sculpture of an angel with wings measuring 54 metres across. Next stop, Hadrian’s Wall. Built by hand in 122 AD, it’s one of the most visited cultural landmarks in the UK. Not too far away lies the border town of Jedburgh. Famed for its links to royalty and historical warfare, you can explore the city and take in the amazing architecture. The Jedburgh Abbey ruins are highly recommended. As you journey through Scotland, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape drifting past. The capital city is waiting, and your tour leader will introduce you to Edinburgh on an evening driving and orientation walking tour. Breakfast and Dinner included!
Day 3: Edinburgh: Free Day
Today, the city is yours to explore. Known as the cultural capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is blessed with stunning architecture, art galleries and memorials. Take a step back in time, and wander around the unchanged cobbled streets of the Royal Mile. Or, join your tour leader on a Conquer the Capital optional excursion. This full-day tour takes you to Edinburgh Castle and includes a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia - the former residence of the royal family. Tonight, you have the option of joining a traditional Scottish dinner and show (you can even try some Haggis). Check our optional excursions for more information. Breakfast included.
Day 4: Loch Ness - Whisky Distillery - Glencoe - Scottish Highlands
Just over halfway through your Great Britain tour, you are now heading north to the Scottish Highlands, where we offer you an optional excursion that could change your life! Embark on a 1-hour cruise of Loch Ness, home to ‘Nessie’ the Loch Ness Monster. Take in the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle as you drift past. Once back on the road, spot Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Whilst in the region we will visit one of Scotland’s oldest, licensed whisky distilleries in Fort William for a distillery tour and whisky tasting. We will visit Glencoe – a spectacular Glen (deep valley) where the massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692, before continuing on to your hotel in the Scottish Highlands. Breakfast and Dinner included!
Day 5: Gretna Green - Lake District - Liverpool
You’re bound for Liverpool - home of The Beatles and two world-famous premier league football clubs! On the way, soak up the last of the Scottish landscape, before reaching the Lake District for lunch. Next stop, Liverpool in the late afternoon, where you will have the evening free to explore. Upon checking in at the hotel, head to one of the many local pubs for dinner. For Beatles fans, there are a myriad of locations that were significant to developing the world-class pop act, which shaped modern music as we know it. Liverpool inspired such timeless classics including ‘Strawberry Fields’ and ‘Penny Lane’. The Beatles played hundreds of shows at the Cavern Club, the perfect place to enjoy your time in Liverpool. Breakfast included!
Day 6: Liverpool - Stratford-Upon-Avon - Wales
This morning, we will take a driving tour of Liverpool, where you will be shown the sights, before we venture on to the birthplace of William Shakespeare - Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own. For those who wish to delve into the life of Shakespeare more intimately, we can arrange an optional excursion for you to visit the home where he grew up as a child. Sliding into south Wales, you'll have the chance to see a medieval castle before we head onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff, for a driving tour on route to our hotel for the night. Breakfast and Dinner included!
Day 7: Bath - Stonehenge - London
This is the last day of your British Tour, and there is no sign of slowing down! The first stop is Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring some of the finest architecture in Europe. Join us on an orientation tour of the town, and learn about the historical significance of the region. Why not join an optional excursion that could have you unravelling one of the worlds’ greatest mysteries - Stonehenge. As you board your coach for the last time on your Great Britain tour, take this chance to exchange contact details and share photos with new friends and fellow travelers, before you alight at your last stop in London. Breakfast included!