Coasts & Countrysides of England featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Liverpool & London - 2025
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- Savor traditional Scottish fare with a modern twist.
- Enjoy a traditional Cornish Cream Tea.
- 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.
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From bustling capitals to poetic countrysides, experience the many distinctive sides of Great Britain. Encounter the history, connect with the locals, and see what life is like in the towns and cities.
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.
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 t...
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 arche...
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 Dist...
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 wo...
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 Englis...
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 s...
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.
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 ru...
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.
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.
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...
Your journey through Great Britain comes to a close today.
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