Great Britain (Winter)

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Detailed Trip Description

Enjoy 10 Days Great Britain (Winter) tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in England, Scotland and Wales. During your stay in London you will have the opportunity to see the Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey. While in Windsor, explore the Windsor Castle, an then stop by University town in Oxford. Take a walking tour of the city of York, and then see Hadrian's Wall in the Northumberland National Park. Then you will stop by Edinburgh where you will see the Edinburgh Castle, the Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile: Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond and visit and tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability) during your time in the Scottish Highlands. Also, you will have the opportunity to see Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain while in Scottish Highlands. The fun begins in Scottish Highlands as you embark on scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside. Make your way to Liverpool where you are invited to check out the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide. On the last portion of the trip, stop in Gretna Green where you will enter into a Museum and take part in an historic wedding ceremony. Before stopping in Wales and enjoying a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park, you are invited to stop in Chester to visit the Tudor town.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Depart for Europe.
Commercial Flight

Your exciting European trip begins.

On the Plane Commercial Flight picture

Day 2 - London

 
Arrive London.
Hotel

Check-in to your hotel after 2pm.

Sightseeing

Then enjoy the day exploring London. Tonight, meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers for a pre-departure meeting.


Day 3 - Oxford

 
London to Oxford.
Sightseeing

A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey before heading west to the Royal town of Windsor.

Sightseeing

A chance to see famous Windsor Castle before continuing to the university town of Oxford. ( Dinner )


Day 4 - York

 
Oxford to York.
Bus

We journey north past the Peak District to the historic city of York.

Sightseeing

See Roman, Viking and medieval history in this famous walled city. An included walking tour by day.

Hunting

A chance to go ghost hunting at night after our pub dinner. ( Breakfast, Dinner )


Day 5 - Edinburgh

 
York to Edinburgh.
Sightseeing

Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian's Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh.

Sightseeing

Enjoy a first glimpse of the city on our including sightseeing tour this evening. ( Breakfast )


Day 6 - Edinburgh

 
Sightseeing

Today a chance to explore the city sights such as the castle and Holyrood Palace, or perhaps walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes Street.

Sightseeing

A full day to explore and enjoy. (Breakfast, Dinner)


Day 7 - Edinburgh

 
Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands.
Bus

Today we head north for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle

Sightseeing

Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. ( Breakfast, Dinner )


Day 8 - Glasgow

 
Highlands to Glasgow.
Bus

First stop this morning is the famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond.

River or Barge Cruise

A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. ( Breakfast )


Day 9 - Liverpool

 
Glasgow to Liverpool.
Sightseeing

South through Robert Burns country, we stop at Gretna Green. Leaving Scotland behind, we travel to Liverpool enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and Cumbrian Mountains.

Sightseeing

This afternoon, you'll enjoy our included Magical Mystery Tour of memorable Beatles sights with a local guide.

Food and Dining

Tonight, why not join us for a farewell dinner.

Nightlife

Afterwards enjoy Liverpool's nightscene? (Breakfast)


Day 10 - London

 
Liverpool to London.
Bus

Our first stop today is the Roman town of Chester. Then it's on to Wales for our lunch-stop before heading back to London, where we arrive at approximately 8pm. (Breakfast)


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