We are interested in travelling within the United Kingdom, following a route similar to the Great Britain itinerary (England, Wales, and Scotland). We are especially interested in historical and scenic locations such as Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, Wales, the Lake District, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. We would prefer 2 rooms (either twin or double rooms). Standard or comfortable 3–4 star hotels are sufficient for us; luxury is not necessary. We are particularly interested in historical landmarks (castles, cathedrals, heritage sites), cultural and educational experiences, scenic countryside and natural landscapes. We are less interested in shopping-focused stops or entertainment or music-based attractions. We would also prefer a well-organised itinerary with efficient travel between destinations. Our approximate budget is around £2,000–£3,000 per person, depending on what is included. Meals do not need to be included, as we prefer to arrange our own food. We would prefer the tour to start and end in London.

For 2026 we would not be able to plan something this soon as we need a minimum of 6 week lead time.

what is the driving/travel time each day? how many days when driving is more than 5 hrs?

Your Tour Director will provide you with a schedule for each day, but in general the tour day begins between 8:00 – 9:00am and arrival at the hotel for that evening is usually between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. We generally incorporate a sightseeing feature each morning and afternoon. There are breaks at two-hour intervals or less so that you get a chance to stretch your legs, purchase a snack or lunch, take photos, or use a restroom.

How many people will be in this tour group if it is sold out?

Our Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights departing August 10, 2025 is a large/regular-sized group of 44 people maximum!

Can I get photo of the transportation

CIE uses a standard size motor coach that can hold up to 44 passengers on guided group tours.

Do you provide airport transfers for this tour. Also, are you authorized to provide visa support documents such as invitation letter, after booking this tour? And what are your accrediation bodies, I mean whom are you registered with?

Transfers are only included if you book air through CIE coming in on time day tour starts & ends. We do attach electronic documents to your reservation if you would like to use that as your visa support document. Once final payment is received this is uploaded to the booking. This would include all of your information such as any vouchers, itinerary and necessary travel contacts for your trip. CIE Tours' accreditation bodies include USTOA and BBB.

Do you do group quotations?

We are looking to travel either over our 2026 Spring Break or in May 2026. Initially, we wanted to focus on the Orkneys. We would like to look at a possible side trip to the Orkney historical sites.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Please inform us about any specific accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate. However, some activities or areas might not be fully accessible due to their nature.

What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

Meals provided typically include a variety of local and international dishes. Specific dietary needs can be catered to with advance notice.

Will there be a trip in March of 2025? Also, it seems like this trip packs a lot in each day and wondering if there is enough time. For example, the Baths and Stonehenge in one day? Also, in Liverpool I would want to do a Beatles tour and it doesn't seem there would be time for that. Finally, in Blenheim would there be an opportunity to learn about Winston Churchill?

The earliest departure we offer is Sun Mar 30, 2025 to Tue Apr 08 2025. This tour will be pretty busy with the itinerary but there will be free time to do excursions independently. For example, when in Liverpool, you want to do the Beatles tour you can opt out of an activity to book something you wish instead.

Do the tours include international flights?

Our tours do not include international airfare. You are responsible for booking your flights, and we offer a link to a flight booking portal for your convenience. It's recommended not to book flights until your tour departure is confirmed.

Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights (16 destinations)

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Windsor
Windsor
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Castle Hotel Windsor)
Included Activities
- Visit Windsor Castle
- Walking tour of Windsor
Optional Activities
- Welcome drink with group
Landmarks
Windsor Castle
Day 2
Blenheim Palace - Cotswolds - York
Blenheim Palace - Cotswolds - York
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Delta Hotels by Marriott York)
Included Activities
- Visit Blenheim Palace
- Scenic drive through the Cotswolds
- Walking tour of York
- See York Minster
Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
York Minster
Day 3
Northumberland - Bamburgh Castle - Edinburgh
Northumberland - Bamburgh Castle - Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing)
Included Activities
- Travel through Northumberland countryside
- Visit Bamburgh Castle
- Lunch in a market town
Landmarks
Bamburgh Castle
Day 4
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at Scotch Whisky Experience (non-Tattoo departures) or independent dinner before Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 9-25 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing)
Included Activities
- Explore New Town Edinburgh
- See Princes Street
- Walking tour of the Royal Mile
- Tour Edinburgh Castle
- See Crown Jewels of Scotland
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free exploration of Edinburgh
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Princes Street
Day 5
Lake District - Liverpool
Lake District - Liverpool
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Malmaison Liverpool)
Included Activities
- Travel through Lake District countryside
- Visit Grasmere village
- Walking tour of Liverpool docks
- Live music experience at Cavern Club
Landmarks
Grasmere
Cavern Club
Day 6
Ludlow - Tintern Abbey - Cardiff
Ludlow - Tintern Abbey - Cardiff
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Cardiff Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ludlow town and castle
- See black-and-white houses in Ludlow
- Visit Tintern Abbey ruins
- Tour Cardiff Castle
Landmarks
Ludlow Castle
Tintern Abbey
Cardiff Castle
Day 7
Bath - Stonehenge - London
Bath - Stonehenge - London
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Visit Stonehenge
- Learn about Stonehenge building methods
Landmarks
Roman Baths
Stonehenge
Day 8
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of central London
- See Piccadilly Circus
- See Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square
- See Westminster Abbey
- See Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Visit Tower of London
- See Crown Jewels
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free for further exploration
Landmarks
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Tower of London
Day 9
London
London
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of London
Optional Activities
- Visit Buckingham Palace
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral
- Visit Covent Garden
Landmarks
Buckingham Palace
St Paul's Cathedral
Covent Garden
Day 10
London
London
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Windsor Castle

Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
York Minster

Landmarks
Bamburgh Castle

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Princes Street

Landmarks
Grasmere
Cavern Club

Landmarks
Ludlow Castle
Tintern Abbey
Cardiff Castle

Landmarks
Roman Baths
Stonehenge

Landmarks
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Tower of London

Landmarks
Buckingham Palace
St Paul's Cathedral
Covent Garden

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Castle Hotel Windsor
Hotel 4*
day 1
Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Hotel 4*
day 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
Malmaison Liverpool
Hotel 4*
day 5
Hilton Cardiff Hotel
Hotel
day 6
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel 4*
Days 7, 8, 9

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4.4

Overall rating based on 80 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
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3.3
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
3.7
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Clarence5.0•June 2023
Tour was well organized and guides were excellent.
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John4.0•July 2023
Guide discouraged questions and interactions with us. I don't think he liked any of us. On the other hand, England...
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Leah5.0•October 2023
Our tour guide knowledge of history was wonderful. Country side breathtaking. Experienced more than I expected. Great...
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Philip4.0•May 2023
Tour director Phil and coach driver Lee were great. Site visits were good. Hotel accommodations in Cardiff (next to...
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Beverly4.0•June 2023
We had a great time. Our guide was superb! The weather was perfect and the people on our tour were friendly and fun....
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Jessica5.0•June 2023
Wonderful tour starting with an amazing tour guide and driver. Hotels and itinerary were great. Can't wait to tour...
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Mr.5.0•June 2023
The ease of booking the tour, inclusion of optional excursions, and attentiveness of the tour guide were all above par.
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Duane4.0•June 2023
The tour as a whole was great. One thing we did not like was staying in a hotel that was not near the town and having...
The tour as a whole was great. One thing we did not like was staying in a hotel that was not near the town and having to dine in hotel without a choice. Also we thought that we spent too much time in the coach and not enough time at the destination. Along the way to destinations the highways were not conducive to looking at things along the roadways. When we did Ireland with CIE we took back roads and this was much more enjoyable for sightseeing!Show more
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Douglas5.0•June 2023
Everyting about the tour was excellent. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that we never received our welcome...
Everyting about the tour was excellent. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that we never received our welcome back-pack with all the accessories of name tags, luggage tags, adaptors etc. which was part of the contracted tour price!! We asked the tour quide but he did not know why. And we filled in the evaluation form at the end of the tour and stated the same thing! When we will get what we paid for ??Show more
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Ms.5.0•June 2023
Great trip from the guide, bus, locations, hotels, and food! Awesome all the way around.
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James
Asked on March 27th, 2026
We are interested in travelling within the United Kingdom, following a route similar to the Great Britain itinerary (England, Wales, and Scotland). We are especially interested in historical and scenic locations such as Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, Wales, the Lake District, Edinburgh, York, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. We would prefer 2 rooms (either twin or double rooms). Standard or comfortable 3–4 star hotels are sufficient for us; luxury is not necessary. We are particularly interested in historical landmarks (castles, cathedrals, heritage sites), cultural and educational experiences, scenic countryside and natural landscapes. We are less interested in shopping-focused stops or entertainment or music-based attractions. We would also prefer a well-organised itinerary with efficient travel between destinations. Our approximate budget is around £2,000–£3,000 per person, depending on what is included. Meals do not need to be included, as we prefer to arrange our own food. We would prefer the tour to start and end in London.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2026
  For 2026 we would not be able to plan something this soon as we need a minimum of 6 week lead time.
C
Colin
Asked on June 19th, 2025
what is the driving/travel time each day? how many days when driving is more than 5 hrs?
Tour Details
Transport
- CIE ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  Your Tour Director will provide you with a schedule for each day, but in general the tour day begins between 8:00 – 9:00am and arrival at the hotel for that evening is usually between 4:00pm and 6:00pm. We generally incorporate a sightseeing feature each morning and afternoon. There are breaks at two-hour intervals or less so that you get a chance to stretch your legs, purchase a snack or lunch, take photos, or use a restroom.
L
Louis
Asked on May 15th, 2025
How many people will be in this tour group if it is sold out?
Group size
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  Our Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights departing August 10, 2025 is a large/regular-sized group of 44 people maximum!
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Leah
Asked on May 15th, 2025
Can I get photo of the transportation
Transport
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  CIE uses a standard size motor coach that can hold up to 44 passengers on guided group tours.
K
Kelly
Asked on March 25th, 2025
Do you provide airport transfers for this tour. Also, are you authorized to provide visa support documents such as invitation letter, after booking this tour? And what are your accrediation bodies, I mean whom are you registered with?
Flights / Transfers
Operator
Visa
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Transfers are only included if you book air through CIE coming in on time day tour starts & ends. We do attach electronic documents to your reservation if you would like to use that as your visa support document. Once final payment is received this is uploaded to the booking. This would include all of your information such as any vouchers, itinerary and necessary travel contacts for your trip. CIE Tours' accreditation bodies include USTOA and BBB.
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Shelley
Asked on March 21st, 2025
Do you do group quotations?
Group size
Tour Details
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  Shelley
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  We are looking to travel either over our 2026 Spring Break or in May 2026. Initially, we wanted to focus on the Orkneys. We would like to look at a possible side trip to the Orkney historical sites.
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  Shelley
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  We would be looking for clean, mid-level, affordable accommodation (not hostels but not luxury prices).
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  Shelley
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Our budget is as low as possible because these trips are extra expenses for our students.
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  The price of regular group tour for this trip is around $4500 per person.
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Madagascar
Asked on February 23rd, 2025
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
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- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Please inform us about any specific accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate. However, some activities or areas might not be fully accessible due to their nature.
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Sheila
Asked on February 22nd, 2025
What kind of meals are provided during the tour?
Meals
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Meals provided typically include a variety of local and international dishes. Specific dietary needs can be catered to with advance notice.
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Kylie
Asked on October 23rd, 2024
Will there be a trip in March of 2025? Also, it seems like this trip packs a lot in each day and wondering if there is enough time. For example, the Baths and Stonehenge in one day? Also, in Liverpool I would want to do a Beatles tour and it doesn't seem there would be time for that. Finally, in Blenheim would there be an opportunity to learn about Winston Churchill?
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Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  The earliest departure we offer is Sun Mar 30, 2025 to Tue Apr 08 2025. This tour will be pretty busy with the itinerary but there will be free time to do excursions independently. For example, when in Liverpool, you want to do the Beatles tour you can opt out of an activity to book something you wish instead.
S
Sylvie
Asked on October 16th, 2024
Do the tours include international flights?
Flights / Transfers
- CIE ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Our tours do not include international airfare. You are responsible for booking your flights, and we offer a link to a flight booking portal for your convenience. It's recommended not to book flights until your tour departure is confirmed.

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