Are there other singles on these trips or are they usually couples? What are the hotels? In Edinburgh could she do a day trip to St. Andrews? How any hours are you on the bus at a time? What time do your return to London on Day 5?

The average age of a guest traveling with Insight is 65, but we do have a mixture of families, solo travelers and couples on each departure. Hours on the coach vary by the distance traveled per day but you would not be on the coach more than 2 and half hours without a stop of some kind. We do not return until about 5 PM on the last day and is why a post night is required.

What are the available payment options for this program? If I were unable to make the payment in full, what do the payment options for a segmented payment plan look like, and could those payments be made via a credit card?

You can pay your adventure in Instalments as long as you're placing your booking outside of the final payment period. Simply select to pay in instalments choose payment schedule when placing your booking and then you can choose whether you pay upfront payment amount first then the remaining is every two weeks until your final payment date or pay upfront payment amount first then the remaining will be on you final due date. TourRadar accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards and payments made through PayPal.

Gems of Britain (Small Groups, 5 Days)

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Start and end in London

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
London to York
London to York
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
- Walk inside York city walls
- Visit the Shambles in York
- See York Minster
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
York Minster
The Shambles
York City Walls
River Avon
Day 2
York to Edinburgh
York to Edinburgh
Included Activities
- Pass Jedburgh Abbey
- Walking tour of Edinburgh with Local Expert (Insight Choice)
- Panoramic driving tour of Edinburgh (Insight Choice)
- See Royal Mile
- See Edinburgh Castle
- See Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Scott Memorial
- Explore New Town
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (selected departures)
Landmarks
Jedburgh Abbey
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scott Memorial
New Town
Princes Street
Day 3
Edinburgh to Liverpool
Edinburgh to Liverpool
Included Activities
- Gretna Green traditional wedding ceremony
- Leisure time in Lake District
- Orientation of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Windermere cruise
- Steam train ride
Landmarks
Gretna Green
Windermere
English Lake District
Day 4
Liverpool to Cardiff
Liverpool to Cardiff
Meals
Dinner (Celebration Dinner made from local, sustainably-produced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Walk along Chester city walls
- Visit Eastgate Clock
- Visit Chester Cathedral
- See Roman Amphitheatre remains
- Explore the Rows shopping arcades
- Orientation of Cardiff
- Celebration Dinner with local ingredients
Landmarks
Chester City Walls
Eastgate Clock
Chester Cathedral
Roman Amphitheatre
The Rows
River Taff
Day 5
Cardiff to London
Cardiff to London
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Bath orientation including Royal Crescent
- See Pulteney Bridge
- See Bath Abbey
- Visit Stonehenge
- Walk around Stonehenge monoliths
Landmarks
Roman Baths
Royal Crescent
Pulteney Bridge
Bath Abbey
Stonehenge
Salisbury Plain
Severn Bridge

Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
York Minster
The Shambles
York City Walls
River Avon

Landmarks
Jedburgh Abbey
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scott Memorial
New Town
Princes Street

Landmarks
Gretna Green
Windermere
English Lake District

Landmarks
Chester City Walls
Eastgate Clock
Chester Cathedral
Roman Amphitheatre
The Rows
River Taff

Landmarks
Roman Baths
Royal Crescent
Pulteney Bridge
Bath Abbey
Stonehenge
Salisbury Plain
Severn Bridge

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Rating: 4.5 (807 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Bobby5.0•August 2023
Peter was incredibly fun, knowledgeable and personable. Very informative commentary and a genuine interest and...
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Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing your experience during your trip to Britain. At Insight Vacations, we understand the importance of having a professional Travel Director travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are beyond thrilled to know that they created such a fun and caring atmosphere in addition to providing you with their knowledge on what this beautiful country has to offer. It brings us immense joy to learn that you had an excellent Coach Driver. The presence of a reliable and trustworthy driver can truly elevate the quality of any trip, ensuring a smooth and secure journey from start to finish. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future, but in the meantime, please know that we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our guests.
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Paul4.0•May 2023
I could have done with more information about the places we stopped at, but otherwise I was very satisfied with all...
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Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for your review during your time in Britain. We apologise for any miscommunication during your pre-trip experience; a detailed itinerary, including a complete list of Optional Experiences, gets sent to the provided email address approximately three weeks before your tour starts, and it is also available on our website. We do encourage our guests to familiarise themselves with this information to avoid such disappointment whilst on the trip. Nevertheless, we hope you made some new friendships and unforgettable memories during your time away with us.
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Matthew5.0•May 2022
Excellent choice of attractions, optional experiences, and hotels. Motor coach and driver were also exceptional. The...
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Traveled in May 2022
Tara4.5•September 2019
Overall, the trip was well organized and highly enjoyable due to the knowledge, expertise, and hospitality of the...
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Traveled in September 2019
Phyllis5.0•August 2019
Perfect taste of Great Britain. A great overview for future trips.
Traveled in August 2019
Ming5.0•June 2019
A good holiday without hassle.
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience in Britain with Insight Vacations. Moreover, we are elated that our tailored itinerary was to your liking and we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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TitaniaCheong4.5•May 2019
Lovely group size of 26 on the trip and fellow travellers were considerate and gracious that I dozed off unknowingly...
Lovely group size of 26 on the trip and fellow travellers were considerate and gracious that I dozed off unknowingly while traveling from places to places. Extra legroom space, panoramic window view and seat rotation were perfect for the countryside views. All the hotel rooms were good. There were ample time in Shakespeare's birthplace, Bath Abbey and Stonehenge. The only pity is I missed the Edinburg Military Tattoo by one departure date later!Show more
Traveled in August 2018
Reply from: Insight Vacations
It certainly pleases us to learn that your overall experience with Insight Vacations in Britain was a successful one. Furthermore, we are especially delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and services provided by our staff and we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing destinations.
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Linda5.0•May 2018
The route allowed us to see the countryside, and the stops along the way had clean facilities.The tourist part of me...
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Traveled in April 2018
Anonymous4.5•May 2018
Experienced and strong interpersonal skills Creative
Traveled in April 2018
Anne5.0•July 2017
Excellent vacation because of organized, knowledgeable guide!
Traveled in June 2017

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Are there other singles on these trips or are they usually couples? What are the hotels? In Edinburgh could she do a day trip to St. Andrews? How any hours are you on the bus at a time? What time do your return to London on Day 5?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2023
  The average age of a guest traveling with Insight is 65, but we do have a mixture of families, solo travelers and couples on each departure. Hours on the coach vary by the distance traveled per day but you would not be on the coach more than 2 and half hours without a stop of some kind. We do not return until about 5 PM on the last day and is why a post night is required.
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Hannah
Asked on February 18th, 2023
Can you please advise if this tour can be requested as private?
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  We do not do private tours.
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Daniel
Asked on October 8th, 2022
What are the available payment options for this program? If I were unable to make the payment in full, what do the payment options for a segmented payment plan look like, and could those payments be made via a credit card?
Payments
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written October 2022
  You can pay your adventure in Instalments as long as you're placing your booking outside of the final payment period. Simply select to pay in instalments choose payment schedule when placing your booking and then you can choose whether you pay upfront payment amount first then the remaining is every two weeks until your final payment date or pay upfront payment amount first then the remaining will be on you final due date. TourRadar accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards and payments made through PayPal.

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