Quintessential Britain
19 days
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Small Group Tour
Find out why Britain has fascinated generations of travelers as you explore Roman ruins in London, castles in North Wales, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and iconic Christ Church.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- View the recently rediscovered amphitheatre and ruins of Roman London
- Explore the castles and history of mountainous Snowdonia in North Wales
- Visit Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
What's this trip about?
Find out why Britain has fascinated generations of travelers as you explore Roman ruins in London, castles in North Wales, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and iconic Christ Church.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrival Day
London L,D Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel.
Morning: Transfers from airport to hotel.
Lunch: In the hotel dining room for those arriving by lunchtime. A light lunch with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages are available for purchase.
...
Day
3
The British Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall
London B,D Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room. A breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold items, as well as coffee, tea, water and fruit juices.
Morning: This morn...
Day
4
The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye
London B,D Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: We travel by motor coach to the Tower of London, the City’s ancient defensive centre. Built at the behest of William the ...
Day
5
Oxford, Christ Church, The Ashmolean Museum
London B,L,D Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today’s full day field trip takes us by motor coach to Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires. Enjoy an educational walk around the c...
Day
6
Transfer to the Cotswolds: Stonehenge & Bath
Mickleton B,L,D Three Ways House Hotel
Breakfast: In hotel dining room.
Morning: We bid farewell to London and depart by motor coach for the picturesque Cotswold village of Mickleton, visiting the iconic Stone...
Day
7
Cotswolds Villages & Countryside
Mickleton B,D Three Ways House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning your Study Leader lectures on “The Cotswolds” and “Shakespeare and Stratford, followed by a field trip by motor coach to the countryside ...
Day
8
Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Hidcote
Mickleton B,D Three Ways House Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we take a field trip by motor coach to Shakespeare’s home town, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Allow yourself to be immersed in this historic ...
Day
9
Transfer to Chester, Ironbridge, Blists Hill
Chester B,D Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we transfer by motor coach to Chester, stopping on the way in the town of Ironbridge, one of the most important centres of the ...
Day
10
Snowdonia National Park, Conwy Castle
Chester B,L,D Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Enjoy a lecture on the coach describing the National Parks of Wales as we absorb the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia National Park, before...
Day
11
Walking Field Trip of Chester
Chester B,L,D Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we have a walking field trip of Chester, including Chester Cathedral and an in-the-field lecture entitled “Chester and Cheshire”.
...
Day
12
Transfer to Harrogate, Bronte’s Parsonage Museum
Harrogate B,L,D Crowne Plaza Harrogate
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we transfer by motor coach to the delightful town of Harrogate. En route we will pay a visit to Haworth, home of the Bronte Siste...
Day
13
Castle Howard, Rievaulx Abbey
Harrogate B,L,D Crowne Plaza Harrogate
Breakfast: Full English breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: This morning’s field trip takes us by motor coach to Castle Howard, built in 1699 and set in over 1,000 acres of parkland, lawns, w...
Day
14
The Cathedral City of York
Harrogate B,L,D Crowne Plaza Harrogate
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning enjoy an expertly guided walk around the historic city of York.
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional English lunch of Fish & Chips in York.
...
Day
15
Transfer to Scotland, Scottish History, Hadrian’s Wall
Edinburgh B,L,D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we transfer by motor coach to Edinburgh via Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall.
Lunch: Served at th...
Day
16
Walking Field Trip to Old Town
Edinburgh B,D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This morning we enjoy a panoramic coach exploration of Edinburgh's New Town, before a walking field trip to the medieval Old Town. Old Town...
Day
17
Perthshire, Scone Palace
Edinburgh B,L,D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Breakfast: Full Scottish breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: We depart by motor coach for a full day excursion to Perthshire, with visits to Huntingtower Castle and Scone Palace, t...
Day
18
The Trossachs, Loch Lomond
Edinburgh B,L,D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Breakfast: Full Scottish breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: We depart early today by motor coach for a full day excursion to the Trossachs, some of the most beautiful scenery in...
Day
19
Program Concludes
Edinburgh B
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.
Morning: Transfer to Edinburgh Airport for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on ind...
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Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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Meals Included
- 45 Meals
- 17 Breakfasts
- 11 Lunches
- 17 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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