England and Scotland (London, Summer 2025 & 2026, From March 2025)

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From charming castles in Windsor to historic streets in Oxford, York and Bath - you’ll be living out your period drama dreams with this one. Put on a pair of good walking shoes! There’s a lot to be explored on the streets of Liverpool and Bristol. And of course, a tour of Britain is incomplete without taking in Scotland’s eternal natural beauty that will leav...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    From charming castles in Windsor to historic streets in Oxford, York and Bath - you’ll be living out your period drama dreams with this one. Put on a pair of good walking shoes! There’s a lot to be explored on the streets of Liverpool and Bristol. And of course, a tour of Britain is incomplete without taking in Scotland’s eternal natural beauty that will leave you completely captivated. This sojourn through England and Scotland is all about uncovering the best of Britain.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: London to Bristol via Windsor and Bath

Good morning dear Londonites! Meet your new crew and hop onto our coach. It’s time to make some moves.Hello Windsor, at the top of our agenda today is obviously, getting a magnificent view of the royal Windsor Castle! Afterwards, you’ve got some free time. So why not ...

Day 2: Bristol to Birmingham via Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon

Time to wake up! We’ve got some more exploration to do. And you’ve got a delicious breakfast waiting for you. Today, you can choose to check out Bristol’s street art with a local guide before we make our way into Oxford!You’ve been dreaming about this. Haven’t you? We...

Day 3: Birmingham to Liverpool

Birmingham, you’ve been grand. But we’ve got places to be. Grab some breakfast before we hop onto our coach once more.Welcome to Liverpool. Chat all things Beatlemania & football in your best Scouse accent as we take a guided city tour. Afterwards, we’ll check int...

Day 4: Liverpool to York

Lap up your last dose of Liverpool before we go back to the time of the Vikings... in the traditional walled city of York. 2,000 years of history will unfold upon us as we amble down narrow lanes of York, exploring the Minster, the Shambles and Clifford’s Tower. For f...

Day 5: York to Carlisle via Lake District

Even if the ghosts of York kept you awake all night, you're going to need to rise & shine and wave goodbye to the Harry Potter like setting of this ancient city. (Sorry).  Obstacles aren’t really our thing. But when they’re all natural? Like rocky chutes, clear po...

Day 6: Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hadrian's Wall

Today we are in for some border hopping along the English/Scottish border to see the sights on our way to Edinburgh! We'll take a spectacular drive to the Roman Empire’s impressive Hadrian’s Wall as well as English country charm in abundance. Back in the 21st Century,...

Day 7: Edinburgh

Today is yours to roam free - but if you want to get the low down on the history of this city why not join our local guide for an optional tour of Edinburgh Castle (which is resting on an extinct volcano!!) to kickstart your love affair with this city. Or maybe you'll...

Day 8: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

It's time to blaze a trail out of Edinburgh & head for the Scottish Highlands. On the way to the main affair of the day we'll stop by St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, would you believe? As well as Scotland’s oldest university town. Already blown away by the be...

Day 9: Scottish Highlands to Glasgow via Loch Ness and Dundreggan

We might be coming down from a high (geographically speaking) this morning, but as we seek out the stunning Loch Ness, the mood will only be rising. We'll stop to see lovely Loch Ness and hop on board for a cruise of the most voluminous lake in the UK - containing mor...

Day 10: Glasgow

Wakey wakey everyone. We're up bright and early this morning. Next stop, Stirling! We'll make a stop in Stirling, the town where William Wallace took on the English and yelled "Freeedom!" (and also known for its famous hill-top Castle). Today, we'll also check out the...

Day 11: End Glasgow/Train to London

The trip sadly comes to an end after breakfast in Glasgow. It’s time to say bye to your new travel squad and plan the next journey. Or if you've chosen to end in London, catch the train back to London, where the trip ends upon arrival.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,908
Price per day$173
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
Double Room (Shared)
Single Room
Availability
19 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
$2,099
$2,659
26 Mar 2025
05 Apr 2025
$2,399
$3,038
02 Apr 2025
12 Apr 2025
$2,399
$3,038
09 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025
$2,399
$3,038
16 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$2,549
$3,228
23 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$2,999
$3,798
27 Apr 2025
07 May 2025
$2,549
$3,228
30 Apr 2025
10 May 2025
$2,549
$3,228
07 May 2025
17 May 2025
$2,600
$3,279
14 May 2025
24 May 2025
$2,600
$3,279

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Accommodation

  • Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar)
  • Ibis Liverpool Albert Dock (or similar)
  • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar)
  • Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar)
  • Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar)
  • Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar)
  • Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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