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Elegance of Great Britain (Small Groups, Start Edinburgh, 11 Days)

11 days
From Edinburgh to London
4.5 (2 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Arrival in Edinburgh

    Arrival in Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)
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  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Edinburgh with Local Expert including Princes Street and Scott Memorial
    • Tour of New Town's neoclassical Adam facades
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to view Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg and other artefacts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Gallery of Scotland
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Scott Memorial
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Edinburgh Castle
    National Gallery of Scotland
    Princes Street
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh to Lake District

    Edinburgh to Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Ardgowan Estate with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Ardgowan Estate
    • Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan Estate
    • Visit Gretna Green where runaway lovers were married
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan Estate
    Gretna Green
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lake District

    Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere
    • Lake cruise on Windermere admiring mountain and valley views
    • Steam train ride along River Leven
    Landmarks
    Grasmere
    Windermere
    River Leven
  5. Day 5

    Lake District to York

    Lake District to York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-at-Home Experience at historic Thirsk Hall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth
    • Dinner at historic Thirsk Hall in York
    Landmarks
    Brontë Parsonage Museum
    Haworth
    Thirsk Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    York

    York
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk with Local Expert within York town walls
    • Visit York Minster, Britain's largest medieval cathedral
    • Explore the Shambles cobbled streets

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Railway Museum housing over 300 years of history and iconic locomotives
    • Return visit to York Minster with detailed exploration of cathedral's historic stories
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Shambles
    National Railway Museum
  7. Day 7

    York to Stratford-upon-Avon

    York to Stratford-upon-Avon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, Stratford-upon-Avon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lincoln Castle, one of England's finest Norman castles
    • View one of the four remaining copies of the Magna Carta
    Landmarks
    Lincoln Castle
    Magna Carta
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  8. Day 8

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford-upon-Avon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Relaxed Sunday meal featuring classic British comfort food)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, Stratford-upon-Avon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace with memorabilia and stories
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  9. Day 9

    Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath

    Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath
    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blenheim Palace and gardens, greatest building of English Baroque
    • Historian talk about Churchill's life at Blenheim Palace
    • Orientation of Bath including Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Blenheim Palace
    Pulteney Bridge
    Royal Crescent
    Bath Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Bath

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths, incredibly well-preserved with 2,000 years of history

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Thermae Spa for bathing and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Thermae Spa
  11. Day 11

    Bath to London

    Bath to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge's megaliths, reputed to be up to 5,000 years old
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Cathedral
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4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
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    4.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Carol5.0August 2024
    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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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    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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  • Peter4.0September 2022
    No comment to state, thank you
    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for the rating. We hope you enjoyed your experience and have kept positive travel memories from this trip. Thank you for choosing Insight Vacations as your travel partner, and we hope to hear from you soon about your future travel.
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