English & Scottish Discovery

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Start in London with visits to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London and end in Glasgow. Experience the essence of Britain – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cotswolds, Beatles’ Liverpool and Lake District. Cross the Scottish border to stay in Edinburgh and visit St Andrews, view Highland peaks and valleys and cruise Loch Lomond.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visits and admissions to St Paul’s Cathedral
    • See the Dove Cottage, Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green
    • Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets
    • Pass the beautiful shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake.
    • Opportunity to Beatles Tour of Liverpool

What's this trip about?

    Start in London with visits to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London and end in Glasgow. Experience the essence of Britain – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cotswolds, Beatles’ Liverpool and Lake District. Cross the Scottish border to stay in Edinburgh and visit St Andrews, view Highland peaks and valleys and cruise Loch Lomond.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLondon
End CityGlasgow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Sightseeing by luxury coach
    • Professional tour director
    • 7 nights in hotels listed
    • Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
    • 5 dinners (D) including: Welcome dinner in London, Scottish Evening in Edinburgh, 3 table d'hote dinners
    • Welcome get-together drink
    • Tours of London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh and Glasgow
    • London open-top bus tour with Tower of London or Kensington Palace visit
    • Beatles Tour of Liverpool
    • St Andrews walking tour
    • Loch Lomond scenic cruise
    • Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 04 to 18 departures
    • Visits and admissions to St Paul’s Cathedral, Dove Cottage, Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle and St Andrews Cathedral
    • Audio headsets and group photo
    • Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
    • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
    • Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies

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Itinerary

Day 1: London Arrival & Tour

Meals: Dinner

Your vacation starts at your London hotel at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director. Head out on a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Stop...

Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights

Meals: Breakfast

Today plan your own day of discovery around London’s attractions when you take an open-top bus tour. There is a choice of routes, a walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Visit the Tower of London to view the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded ...

Day 3: Stratford-upon-Avon & Beatles’ Liverpool

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Drive through the Cotswolds, a delightful hilly region with mellow-hued stone houses. Take a panoramic tour around Stratford-upon-Avon to see places associated with William Shakespeare and view charming black-and-white houses dating back hundreds of years. Continue to Liverpool and a local guide will show you around places associated with the “Fab Four.”

Day 4: Lake District & Scottish Evening

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with the children’s author, Beatrix Potter, and the poet, William Wordsworth. In the charming village of Grasmere visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived and wrote. Near the Sc...

Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. See the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and th...

Day 6: St Andrews & Highland Scenery

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel north to St Andrews, famous for golfing and Scotland’s oldest university. Take a walking tour around the town with your guide who will tell you about the famous people and happenings here. Visit the picturesque ruins of St And...

Day 7: Loch Ness & Loch Lomond Cruise

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel south through more wonderful Highland scenery today, passing the shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake. Drive past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, and through the towering mountains of Glen Coe, which is famou...

Day 8: Depart Glasgow for Home

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour ends after breakfast.

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Price From $1,608
Price per day$201
Single supplement (single occupancy)$695
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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