Essential Britain

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Thrones and scones. Hops and scotch. Rock stars and famous rocks. They’re all included on this enthralling and encompassing tour of Britain. Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales, and prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement ca...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Stonehenge: Visit the prehistoric monument
    • Plymouth : Welcome dinner; Plymouth Sound cruise
    • Cornwall : Visit the fishing village of Looe
    • Bath : Visit the Roman relics
    • Builth wells: Visit the ancient market town
    • Chester: Walking tour
    • Liverpool : Visit the Beatles Story
    • Grasmere : Visit Wordsworth’s village; try original Grasmere gingerbread
    • Gretna green: Take part in a wedding re-enactment
    • Mallaig-armadale: Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry

What's this trip about?

    Thrones and scones. Hops and scotch. Rock stars and famous rocks. They’re all included on this enthralling and encompassing tour of Britain. Pack your tweed and tartans for the best of London and country, the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, and the enchanting villages and valleys of Wales, and prepare to be swept away like a runaway bride at the elopement capital of Gretna Green. The castles and cathedrals of London, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, as well as the charming pubs on every corner, will steal your heart away. With visits to the baffling boulders of Stonehenge, the battlefield of Culloden Moor, Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, and The Beatles’ home city of Liverpool, this tour of Britain promises rocking discovery and enlightenment, not to mention honorary degrees in ancient history, English literature, and music appreciation.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City LONDON, ENGLAND
End CityLONDON

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bath
  • Brecon Beacons
  • Britain
  • Cardiff
  • Chester
  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness
  • Lake District
  • Liverpool
  • Loch Lomond
  • Loch Ness
  • London
  • Plymouth
  • Stonehenge
  • York

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Day 2: LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER–PLYMOUTH

Secrets of the Stones LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge. STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument. ILMINSTER [LF] Lunch at a local pub. 219 mi / 352 km (Breakfast,Lunch)

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Que...

Day 3: PLYMOUTH. EXCURSION TO CORNWALL

Legends of Land & Sea PLYMOUTH [LF] All aboard for a scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound. Enjoy a scenic drive through the West Country to Poldark’s Cornwall. LOOE Visit the thriving fishing village and former smugglers’ port. PLYMOUTH Free time this evening. (Breakf...

Day 4: PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES

Timeless Kings & Thermal Springs GLASTONBURY Visit the town of the legend of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (Breakfast) 184 mi / 295 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE The Somerset town of Glastonbury is th...

Day 5: CARDIFF–BUILTH WELLS–LLANGOLLEN–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

Moor than Meets the Eye Take a scenic drive along the Taff Valley and through the Brecon Beacons National Park. BUILTH WELLS Stop at the ancient market town. LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town. LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day. (Breakfast) 190 mi / 30...

Day 6: LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW

Songs, Sonnets & Secret Vows LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four. LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive. GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village, and sample [LF] the original Grasmere gingerbread. GR...

Day 7: GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS

Landmarks, Lochs & Legends GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Take a scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben...

Day 8: INVERNESS–CULLODEN—PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH

Bravery, Birdies & Bagpipes CULLODEN MOOR See the battlefield. PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort. ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf and the famous university town. (Breakfast) 202 mi / 326 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fair...

Day 9: EDINBURGH

Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Ascend to Castle Rock ...

Day 10: EDINBURGH–ALNWICK, ENGLAND–YORK

Lights, Camera, Alnwick! ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle, setting for many film productions. Choose between touring the castle or taking a stroll through the magnificent gardens. YORK See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles. (Breakfast,Dinner) 214 mi / 34...

Day 11: YORK–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON

Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace. (Breakfast) 255 mi / 410 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as young Shakespeare’s fiancée was eight years his sen...

Day 12: LONDON

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Accommodation

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.

London

United Kingdom

200 Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza Waterloo

The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.

London

United Kingdom

6 Hercules Road

Crowne Plaza Plymouth

A modern hotel with sea views overlooking Plymouth Hoe. Thanks to Sleep Advantage® programme, guests enjoy a good night's rest, with premium bedding, quiet zones and a guaranteed wake up call. There is Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill with sea views and Drakes Bar and Lounge. Guests can workout in the gym or wind down in the heated pool. There's also an outdoor garden for those who prefer to enjoy the fresh air.

Plymouth

United Kingdom

Armada Way

Mercure Cardiff Holland House

Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa is a modern hotel situated in the vibrant capital city of Wales, Cardiff, with 165 bedrooms. All of the sights and attractions of Cardiff are within walking distance such as the iconic Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff

United Kingdom

24-26 Newport Road

Pullman Liverpool

Guests will enjoy the conveniences of this central hotel and its bar, lounge, and Marco Pierre White Wheelers of St. James Oyster Bar & Grill Room. All guestrooms are bright, modern, and luxurious, and come with blackout curtains, minibar with complimentary mineral water, 55" TV with SKY TV channels, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, robe and slippers, waterfall shower, and luxury toiletries. There is free 5G Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Liverpool

United Kingdom

Kings Dock, Monarchs Quay

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

The hotel is situated on Clyde Street overlooking the beautiful River Clyde and just a 10 minutes' walk from George Square, and Glasgow's main shopping streets, art galleries, bars and restaurants. All rooms are air-conditioned and include King Koil mattresses for an enhanced sleep experience, HD TVs with Chromecast, WIFI and complimentary use of fitness suite.

Glasgow

United Kingdom

286 Clyde St

Mercure Inverness Hotel

Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue.

Inverness

United Kingdom

Church St,

Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street

A fine 3 star Edinburgh hotel, ideally located in the city center's popular Princes Street. Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel has great views of Edinburgh Castle. The 158 stylish rooms all have internet access and satellite TV. Princes Dining Room and Bar are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as for light snacks and drinks.

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

53 Princes Street

Mercure York Fairfield Manor

One of the most tranquil hotels in York, set in 6 acres of private grounds on the outskirts of the historic walled cathedral city and the banks of the River Ouse. All 89 comfortable bedrooms have HD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI.

Skelton-York

United Kingdom

Shipton Road

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