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Elegance of Great Britain (Classic, Start Edinburgh, 11 Days) (10 destinations)

11 days
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From Edinburgh to London
4.5 (2 reviews)
  • View from Calton Hill over Edinburgh with monuments and skyline.
  • Edinburgh cityscape from above with prominent clock tower.
  • Sculpture and building at Gretna Green.
  • Reflection of mountains and sky in a lake.
  • York Minster with intricate Gothic architecture.
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  • Tudor-style houses with a church in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Panoramic view of Bath cityscape with green hills.
  • Ancient stone circle of Stonehenge with visitors.
  • View of Tower Bridge in London over the River Thames.
  • Historic building with formal gardens and fountains.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner of modern European cuisine and wine at a chic bistro in New Town)
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  3. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Expert
    • Drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
    • Explore New Town's neoclassical Adam facades
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Mons Meg, Stone of Destiny and Honours of Scotland

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh to Bowness-on-Windermere

    Edinburgh to Bowness-on-Windermere
    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan Estate), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Ardgowan Estate and family castle with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
    • Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan
    • Visit Gretna Green blacksmith's shop
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan Estate
    Gretna Green
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Bowness-on-Windermere
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere churchyard
    • Lake District scenic cruise
    • Steam train ride along River Leven
    Landmarks
    Grasmere
  6. Day 5

    Bowness-on-Windermere to York

    Bowness-on-Windermere to York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted meal at historic Thirsk Hall with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth
    Landmarks
    Brontë Parsonage Museum
    Thirsk Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    York

    York
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk within York's town walls with Local Expert
    • See York Minster

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Railway Museum
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
    National Railway Museum
  8. Day 7

    York to Stratford-upon-Avon

    York to Stratford-upon-Avon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lincoln Castle
    • View one of the four remaining copies of the Magna Carta
    Landmarks
    Lincoln Castle
    Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford-upon-Avon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday Roast Dinner with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  10. Day 9

    Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath

    Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blenheim Palace and gardens
    • Tour of Bath including Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey orientation
    Landmarks
    Blenheim Palace
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
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  11. Day 10

    Bath

    Bath
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Brasserie Blanc with French-inspired meal and wine)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths
    • Visit Jane Austen Centre
    • Visit Thermae Spa
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Jane Austen Centre
    Thermae Spa
  12. Day 11

    Bath to London

    Bath to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Orientation of Salisbury including the cathedral with England's tallest spire
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Cathedral
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Response rate
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4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Carol5.0•August 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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  • Peter4.0•September 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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