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Best of Britain (Small Groups)

9 days
Start and end in London
4.3
6 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to York

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Explore York Minster and the medieval Shambles in York
    • Welcome dinner in York
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
  2. Day 2

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • View Hadrian's Wall
    • Visit Jedburgh Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Scottish cultural evening with traditional dinner, live music and ceilidh
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    Jedburgh Abbey
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  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edinburgh Marriott Holyrood), Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of the Royal Mile
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Explore Edinburgh Castle and view the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg
    • See Sir Walter Scott Monument
    • Tour of neoclassical New Town

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Sir Walter Scott Monument
    Edinburgh Castle
    New Town
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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • View Bannockburn and Stirling
    • Scenic exploration of the Trossachs
    • Travel along Loch Lomond
    • Guided orientation of Glasgow including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Glasgow to Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Gretna Green
    • Explore the English Lake District
    • Learn about William Wordsworth and visit his grave in Grasmere
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Grasmere
  6. Day 6

    Lake District to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ludlow at leisure
    • Guided orientation of Cardiff including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Ludlow
    Ludlow Castle
    City Hall, Cardiff
    Principality Stadium
    National Museum Cardiff
  7. Day 7

    Cardiff to Bath to Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Orientation of Bath including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
  8. Day 8

    Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce responsibly sourced from local producers and carefully foraged from the local area, served with a glass of wine. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports local producers and reduces food waste.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park
    • Plymouth Harbour cruise including Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican, Plymouth
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
    Heskyn Mill
  9. Day 9

    Plymouth to Stonehenge to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge and view the pre-historic megaliths
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
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4.3
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.5

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  • T
    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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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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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    Traveled in June 2022
  • Best of Britain (Small Groups) 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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    Traveled in July 2022
  • C
    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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    Traveled in July 2022
  • C
    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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    Traveled in September 2017
  • G
    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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    Traveled in September 2017

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