Amazing Britain
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Adventure; Sightseeing; exploration; Sightseeing tour; Loch Lomond; Ireland tour; Excrusion; Edinburgh Castle; Stratford-upon-Avon; Stonehenge; Ireland Travel; Shakespeare’s birthplace; Hadrian’s Wall; St Andrews golf course;
Be part of the immense heritage and beauty that this great nation has to offer. Whether your visit is to discover your ancestal roots, or you merely have the urge to venture into a different culture, this fully guided tour is sure to inspire every mind. Experience historical sites such ...
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- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $1835 to $1975 (Rates are per person based on double occupancy. ) per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- June, July, August, September, October, December
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Be part of the immense heritage and beauty that this great nation has to offer. Whether your visit is to discover your ancestal roots, or you merely have the urge to venture into a different culture, this fully guided tour is sure to inspire every mind. Experience historical sites such as Culloden Moor, the 12th century ruins of Tintern Abbey, and even the famous Roman Baths. This tour is designed to bring you the very best of Britain, from shimmering lakes to towering mountains, from thatched cottage villages to quaint harbors, and from sheep covered rolling hills to medieval towns and cities.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
USA-Dublin.
Commercial Flight
Fly transatlantic overnight to London, England.
Food and Dining
Dinner is served and in-flight entertainment is provided.
Day 2 - London
Arrive in London, England.
Hotel
After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 - London
London/Stratford/Coventry/York/Harrogate.
Sightseeing
Drive through the rolling Cotswold Hills to Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace and view Anne Hathaway's cottage. Continue on to Coventry where you will see two Cathedrals, one which was bombed into a ruin during World War II and the other which has risen from its ashes.
Sightseeing
Also see the statue of Lady Godiva before continuing to Viking York. Enjoy a walking tour of the city highlighting the mansion House, the picturesque "Shambles" and the magnificent Minister.
Food and Dining
Then on to Harrogate for a welcome Drink and Dinner.
Day 4 - Edinburgh
Harrogate/Durham/Edinburgh.
Bus
This morning journey to Durham, dominated by its 11th-century Norman Cathedral with its castle over-looking Palace Green and other fine buildings surrounded by the picturesque River Wear.
National Parks
There is time to explore this small but magnificent city before driving through Northumberland National Park to a section of Hadrian's Wall.
Sightseeing
Cross the Scottish border at Carter Bar for spectacular views and pause to see the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland's elegant capital.
Day 5 - Edinburgh
Sightseeing
A morning tour includes the Royal Mile, views of Holyrood House, Princess Street and visit the Edinburgh castle.
Sightseeing
You may want to view nearby Rosslyn Chapel, that retains an aura of mystery with its references to the Knights Templar, but more recently as an important feature of the Da Vinci Code. Note: Tickets to the Military Tattoo are included on Jul 31-Aug 15 departures.
Day 6 - Edinburgh
Edinburgh/St Andrews/ Scottish Highlands.
Sightseeing
Drive across the Forth Road Bridge and along the Fife coast to the famous golf course of St. Andrews and stop at the 18th hole.
Sightseeing
On to the Scottish Highlands to visit charming Pitlochry village and then travel to the Highland village of Laggan.
Day 7 - Glasgow
Scottish Highlands/ Culloden/ Loch Ness/ Glasgow.
Bus
Drive to Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the redcoats. Visit the famous battlefield before continuing to Loch Ness; keep your eyes open for "Nessie."
Sightseeing
On to Fort William with views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain before driving on to Glencoe. Travel along Lomond en route to Scotlands largest City, Glasgow.
Day 8 - Glasgow
Glasgow/Lake District/Lancashire.
Sightseeing
After an orientation tour of Glasgow, drive to Gretna Green where the blacksmith would marry eloping couples.
Sightseeing
On the return to England, see Lake Windermere, England's largest lake.
Sightseeing
Visit Grasmere and St. Oswald's Church where the poet Wordworth is buried before ending at the hotel.
Day 9 - Bristol
Lancashire/Chester/Tintern/Bristol.
Sightseeing
Your first stop is in Chester for a walking tour. Cross into Wales and Wye Valley to view the ruins of the 12th-century Tintern Abbey.
Food and Dining
Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner.
Day 10 - London
Bristol/Bath/Stonehenge/London.
Sightseeing
Travel to Bath to visit the Roman Baths.
Sightseeing
Then journey across Salisbury where there is time to admire the Cathederal.
Bus
Finally, journey through Wiltshire and Hampshire back to London.
Day 11 - London
Depart London.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day.
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