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Best of Britain (Small Groups, 9 Days) (22 destinations)

9 days
Start and end in London
4.3
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Stratford-upon-Avon to York

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner and Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Stroll the narrow lanes of York including the Shambles
    • View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
    • Welcome Dinner and Wine with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    The Shambles
    York Minster
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  2. Day 2

    York to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • See part of Hadrian's Wall
    • Pass Jedburgh Abbey
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    Jedburgh Abbey
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  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • View Sir Walter Scott Monument
    • Explore New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to view Honours of Scotland and Stone of Destiny
    • See Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Military Tattoo - select departures only
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Royal Mile
    Sir Walter Scott Monument
    New Town
    Edinburgh Castle
    Honours of Scotland
    Stone of Destiny
    Mons Meg
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh to Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pass historic Bannockburn
    • View Stirling and Stirling Castle area
    • Scenic drive through the Trossachs
    • Scenic drive along Loch Lomond
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
    • See George Square
    • See St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Trossachs
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow to Lake District

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Travel via Gretna Green
    • Learn about the life of William Wordsworth
    • Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Lake District
    Grasmere
  6. Day 6

    Lake District to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Ludlow
    • See Ludlow Castle
    • Explore traditional open-air market in Ludlow
    • Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
    • See Cardiff Castle
    • See Principality Stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local produce at Ludlow market
    Landmarks
    Ludlow
    Ludlow Castle
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
  7. Day 7

    Cardiff to Bath to Glastonbury to Cornwall

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Severn Bridge into England
    • Visit 15th century Abbey Church in Bath
    • Visit Roman Baths
    • Visit Glastonbury
    Landmarks
    Severn Bridge
    Bath
    Abbey Church
    Roman Baths
    Glastonbury
  8. Day 8

    Cornwall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner and Wine at Heskyn Mill - Farm-to-Table experience with organic seasonal produce freshly picked from surrounding fields)

    Included Activities

    • Visit quaint Cornish fishing village
    • Farm-to-Table Celebration Dinner at Heskyn Mill with Dinner and Wine

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park
    • Scenic cruise of Plymouth Harbour to see Barbican, Citadel, Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower Steps
    Landmarks
    Cornish Fishing Village
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Plymouth Hoe
    Plymouth Citadel
    Barbican
    Mayflower Steps
    Heskyn Mill
  9. Day 9

    Cornwall to Stonehenge to London

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge
    • Walk around Stonehenge monoliths
    Landmarks
    Salisbury Plain
    Stonehenge

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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.5

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    October 2nd, 2022
    Led by Greg
    Greg is an excellent Tour Director. He was well organised and kept us well informed. He had interesting and amusing...
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    Thank you for sharing your Britain experience with us. We are pleased our Travel Director allowed you to witness the stunning attractions in Britain and immerse yourself in British culture. We hope you arrived home with many new friendships and with incredible memories.
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    July 22nd, 2022
    Led by Greg
    Greg is an amazing tour guide! He is knowledgeable and friendly, and did a fantastic job managing our tour group. He...
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  • Best of Britain (Small Groups, 9 Days) (22 destinations) reviewer 3
    July 18th, 2022
    Led by Greg
    Our trip was fantastic and Greg made it extra special. He is fun, super organized, full of positive energy and love...
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    July 17th, 2022
    Led by Greg
    Our entire family had such a wonderful time on this tour with Greg! Not only was Greg on top of each detail of the...
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    September 29th, 2017
    Although I was most grateful to Insight for my single room, this, my 3rd tour with your company, was not up to your...
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    September 25th, 2017
    We booked the Best of Britain insight vacation. Having just arrived in London, we are less than impressed with the...
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    Traveled in September 2017

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