How much walking is involved in this trip, and what is the difficulty level? Steps, hills, etc.?

This is considered a balanced trip which would include about 1-3 miles of walking per day and would include uneven surfaces such as stairs and cobblestone streets. Guests also must be able to ascend and descend the motorcoach steps multiple times a day.

Elegance of Great Britain (Small Groups, Start London, 12 Days) (including Lake District National Park)

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Start and end in London

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
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Day 1
London
London
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Browse boutiques in Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit the Tower of London
Landmarks
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Serpentine
Knightsbridge
Day 2
London to Edinburgh
London to Edinburgh
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner of modern European cuisine and wine at a chic bistro in New Town)
Included Activities
- Train journey through English countryside to Scotland
Day 3
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Expert - Princes Street and Scott Memorial
- Tour of New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and view Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- Visit National Gallery
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
Landmarks
Scott Memorial
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street
National Gallery of Scotland
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Day 4
Edinburgh to Kendal
Edinburgh to Kendal
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ardgowan Estate with tour by Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Traditional Scottish tea and scones tasting
- Visit Gretna Green blacksmith's shop
Landmarks
Ardgowan Estate
Gretna Green
Day 5
Lake District
Lake District
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere churchyard
- Lake District scenic cruise on Lake Windermere
- Steam train journey along River Leven
Landmarks
Grasmere
Lake Windermere
River Leven
Day 6
Lake District to York
Lake District to York
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted meal at the historic Thirsk Hall)
Included Activities
- Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth
- Home-hosted dinner at historic Thirsk Hall in York
Landmarks
Brontë Parsonage Museum
Haworth
Thirsk Hall
Day 7
York
York
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert within York's town walls
- Visit York Minster - Britain's largest medieval cathedral
- Explore the Shambles
Optional Activities
- Visit National Railway Museum
Landmarks
York Minster
The Shambles
National Railway Museum
Day 8
York to Stratford-upon-Avon
York to Stratford-upon-Avon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lincoln Castle and view Magna Carta copy
Optional Activities
- Visit local café fighting against poverty for tea and cakes - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience (Lincoln)
Landmarks
Lincoln Castle
Stratford-upon-Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Day 9
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
Day 10
Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath
Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath
Meals
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Visit Blenheim Palace and gardens
- Historian talk about Churchill's life at Blenheim
- Orientation tour of Bath including Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
Pulteney Bridge
Bath Abbey
Day 11
Bath
Bath
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Brasserie Blanc with French-inspired meal and wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Visit Thermae Spa
Landmarks
Roman Baths
Thermae Spa
Day 12
Bath to London
Bath to London
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks
Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral

Landmarks
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Serpentine
Knightsbridge

Landmarks
Scott Memorial
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street
National Gallery of Scotland
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Landmarks
Ardgowan Estate
Gretna Green

Landmarks
Grasmere
Lake Windermere
River Leven

Landmarks
Brontë Parsonage Museum
Haworth
Thirsk Hall

Landmarks
York Minster
The Shambles
National Railway Museum

Landmarks
Lincoln Castle
Stratford-upon-Avon
Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace

Landmarks
Blenheim Palace
Pulteney Bridge
Bath Abbey

Landmarks
Roman Baths
Thermae Spa

Landmarks
Stonehenge
Salisbury Cathedral

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5.0
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Accommodation
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Food
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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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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
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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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How much walking is involved in this trip, and what is the difficulty level? Steps, hills, etc.?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2022
  This is considered a balanced trip which would include about 1-3 miles of walking per day and would include uneven surfaces such as stairs and cobblestone streets. Guests also must be able to ascend and descend the motorcoach steps multiple times a day.
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  Christine
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  Is this 1-3 miles spread out over the day, with time to sit in between, or all at once, more like a hike? I currently can do about 1/2 mile at a time, and am ready to go again after a rest.
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written September 2022
  Typically this would be spread out between the whole day, but sometimes when doing orientation tours of a city it could be a longer distance at one time.

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Elegance of Great Britain (Small Groups, Start London, 12 Days) (including Lake District National Park)

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