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This journey through Britain’s stunning countryside will give you an authentic view of the destination – as you drive yourself along the region’s scenic, country roads, stopping to sight see, visit the charming villages, and interact with the local residents as you wish.   Your manor house-style accommodations will enhance the authenticity of your journey, ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • English Heritage Visitor Pass (9-day)

What's this trip about?

    This journey through Britain’s stunning countryside will give you an authentic view of the destination – as you drive yourself along the region’s scenic, country roads, stopping to sight see, visit the charming villages, and interact with the local residents as you wish.   Your manor house-style accommodations will enhance the authenticity of your journey, as they will put you in the middle of some of Britain’s most historically and culturally significant locations all along the way.  You’ll be able to take full advantage of the included English Heritage Pass, as it provides complimentary entry to more than 100 of the most important places in English history, as well as many hidden gems. Use our suggestions in the included itinerary, or take advantage of the guide book provided as inspiration for your own customized journey! 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Independent
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to London (LHR) and from Edinburgh (EDI)
    • Manual economy car rental for the duration-upgrade to automatic available
    • Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in the Windsor area at the Macdonald Frimley Hall
    • 2 nights in the Warwickshire/Stratford-upon-Avon area at the Ettington Park Hotel
    • 1 night in the Cheshire/Nantwich area at the Rookery Hotel & Spa
    • 2 nights in the North Yorkshire/Yarm area at the Crathorne Hall Hotel
    • 1 night in the Edinburgh area, at the Norton House Hotel & Spa 8-day English Heritage Pass, with entry to over 100 attractions + more
    • Service charges and 20% VAT
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to London!

Arrive in London, where you will collect your hire car and make your way to your first hotel in the Windsor area. Time allowing, visit Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and a royal residence since William the Conqueror. The castle is one...

Day 2 Windsor - Oxford - Cotswolds - Stratford-upon-Avon

Your route today will take you via Oxford through the beautiful Cotswolds, on to Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy some time sightseeing in the famous University town of Oxford before heading to Burford via the A40 - a good place for antique lovers.

Make your wa...

Day 3 Stratford-upon-Avon

Why not spend some time this morning visiting Stratford, and possibly also venture out to Anne Hathaway's (Shakespeare's wife) or Mary Arden's (Shakespeare's mother) farm (the latter being less crowded). If you would like to explore Warwickshire, visit the town...

Day 4 Shropshire and Chester

Leaving your hotel this morning, head west into the county of Shropshire. This region is known for its stunning scenery and historic, black-and-white architecture. Explore some of the picturesque towns, for example, Ludlow, famous for its food and castle, or Br...

Day 5 District and Chatsworth House

Today’s route will take you into Derbyshire and the Peak District, one of England’s national parks. Explore the stunning scenery on a drive through the national park stopping in pretty villages such as Castleton or Bakewell, known for its delicious pudding. Dri...

Day 6 York and the North York Moors

Today you are free to explore North Yorkshire. Ensure some time for sightseeing in York as well as one of the two national parks. Drive across the North York Moors, with its stunning scenery, to Whitby on the coast. The more adventurous driver can get an adrena...

Day 7 Yorkshire - Alnick Castle - Edinburgh

The last leg of your Britain tour will take you over the border and into Scotland. Take the coastal route to Scotland. We recommend a visit at Alnwick Castle, you might know Alnwick Castle from its starring role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in ...

Day 8 Depart Edinburgh

Your tour of Britain's manor homes comes to an end today. In accordance with your flight time, make the short transfer from your hotel to Edinburgh Airport, to begin your journey home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,212
Price per day$277
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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