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Elegance of Great Britain (Classic, Summer, Start London, 13 Days)

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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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)

    Optional Activities

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

    London to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Modern European cuisine at a quirky bistro tucked away in Leith)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey through English countryside to Scotland
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  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert along Princes Street and Scott Memorial
    • Guided tour of New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle including Scottish Crown Jewels and Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the National Gallery
    • Optional Experience: Traditional Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scott Memorial
    Princes Street
    National Gallery of Scotland
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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh - Ardgowan - Gretna Green - Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ardgowan Estate with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
    • Visit to Gretna Green blacksmith's shop where runaway lovers were married
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan Estate
    Gretna Green
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  5. Day 5

    Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
    • Relaxing cruise on Windermere with views of mountains, bays and wooded islands
    • Steam train ride along the River Leven
    Landmarks
    Grasmere
    Windermere
    River Leven
  6. Day 6

    Lake District - Haworth - York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the historic Thirsk Hall, a grade II* listed three-storey town house built in 1720 and extended in 1770 by York architect John Carr)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth
    • Dinner at Thirsk Hall historic town house (Dine-at-Home Experience)
    Landmarks
    Brontë Parsonage Museum
    Haworth
    Thirsk Hall
  7. Day 7

    York

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk within town walls with Local Expert to York Minster
    • Explore the Shambles narrow, cobbled streets
    • Insight Choice: Visit to National Railway Museum (housing over 300 years of history) OR visit to York Minster
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
    National Railway Museum
  8. Day 8

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo, Wales)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage in Shottery with traditional gardens
    • Visit to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Traditional Welsh music, storytelling and locally inspired menu in Cardiff
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Stratford-upon-Avon
  9. Day 9

    Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo, Wales)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cardiff Castle with Local Expert
    • Orientation with Travel Director to Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Center, Pierhead Building and The Senedd

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a museum
    • Stroll along the bay
    • Pause at a local cafe
    Landmarks
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
    Wales Millennium Center
    Pierhead Building
    The Senedd
  10. Day 10

    Cardiff - Cotswolds - Blenheim Palace - Bath

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Blenheim Palace with historian talk about Churchill's life
    • Orientation with Travel Director to Pulteney Bridge and Bath
    Landmarks
    Blenheim Palace
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
    Royal Crescent
  11. Day 11

    Bath

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (French-inspired dinner at Brasserie Blanc)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Roman Baths with personal exploration including the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Thermae Spa for soaking and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Thermae Spa
  12. Day 12

    Bath - Stonehenge - Salisbury - London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge prehistoric megaliths

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Salisbury during free time
    • View the tallest spire in England atop the medieval cathedral
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Cathedral
    Salisbury
  13. Day 13

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    My Mom and I absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide Alex was so kind and thoughtful. He took very good care of...
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    Thank you for being our guest and enjoying the beautiful tour of Great Britain. We are thrilled to hear about your great experience with our On The Road Team and how our driver enhanced your trip. We always appreciate feedback when we deliver excellent service to our guests. Thank you for travelling with us.
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      The tour cost includes: 12 breakfasts, 1 afternoon tea, and 5 dinners. Accommodation in handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations throughout the tour. 'Business Class' style coaches with extended legroom. 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver. The standard cost is USD 5,895.00 per person in a Twin Room. We're pleased to offer our current 'Today's Deal' promotion, which provides a 10% discount, bringing the new cost to USD 5,305.50 per person. This deal would require full payment 120 days prior to departure.

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