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Best of Britain (Small Groups, Summer, 11 Days)

11 days
Start and end in London
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
    • Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
    • Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
    • Visit Tower of London
    Landmarks
    Tower Bridge
    Tower of London
    Hyde Park
    Knightsbridge
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  2. Day 2

    London - Stratford-upon-Avon - York

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Orientation of York including York Minster, city walls and the medieval Shambles
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  3. Day 3

    York - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • See Hadrian's Wall
    • See Jedburgh Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Scottish cultural evening with traditional dinner, live music and ceilidh
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    Jedburgh Abbey
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Royal Mile with Local Expert
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg
    • Explore the 18th-century New Town with neoclassical Adam facades

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Sir Walter Scott Monument
    Edinburgh Castle
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh - Bannockburn - Stirling - Loch Lomond - Glasgow

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow - Lake District - Grasmere

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Learn about the life of William Wordsworth
    • Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Grasmere
  7. Day 7

    Lake District - Ludlow - Cardiff

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Cardiff including the University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and the National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ludlow's medieval streets, market stalls and timber-framed buildings
    Landmarks
    Ludlow
    Ludlow Castle
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall Cardiff
    National Museum Cardiff
  8. Day 8

    Cardiff - Bath - Plymouth

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Orientation of Bath including the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths, Bath
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Plymouth

    Meals
    Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce freshly picked from surrounding fields, served with a glass of wine. All ingredients responsibly sourced from local producers or foraged locally to reduce waste.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
    • Relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbor with Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbor
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  10. Day 10

    Plymouth - Stonehenge - London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge and walk around the megaliths
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
  11. Day 11

    London

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4.3
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  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.2
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    October 2nd, 2022
    Greg is an excellent Tour Director. He was well organised and kept us well informed. He had interesting and amusing...
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    Thank you for sharing your Britain experience with us. We are pleased our Travel Director allowed you to witness the stunning attractions in Britain and immerse yourself in British culture. We hope you arrived home with many new friendships and with incredible memories.
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    July 22nd, 2022
    Greg is an amazing tour guide! He is knowledgeable and friendly, and did a fantastic job managing our tour group. He...
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  • Best of Britain (Small Groups, Summer, 11 Days) reviewer 3
    July 18th, 2022
    Our trip was fantastic and Greg made it extra special. He is fun, super organized, full of positive energy and love...
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    July 17th, 2022
    Our entire family had such a wonderful time on this tour with Greg! Not only was Greg on top of each detail of the...
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    September 29th, 2017
    Although I was most grateful to Insight for my single room, this, my 3rd tour with your company, was not up to your...
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    September 25th, 2017
    We booked the Best of Britain insight vacation. Having just arrived in London, we are less than impressed with the...
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