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Elegance of Great Britain (Classic, Summer, Start Edinburgh, 12 Days)

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From Edinburgh to London
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  • Panoramic view of Edinburgh with historical buildings and a monument in the foreground.
  • Expansive aerial view across Lake District hills and waters under blue skies.
  • Charming old house with a sculpture in the foreground and clear blue sky.
  • Peaceful lake landscape with mountains in the background and a cow grazing.
  • York Minster with detailed architecture, seen from a high vantage point.
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  • Church with a tall spire surrounded by trees and grass.
  • Blenheim Palace with formal gardens and fountains in the foreground.
  • Aerial view of Bath with green hills in the background and old architecture.
  • Stonehenge with people in the background under a blue sky.
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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. Day 1

    Edinburgh

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

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    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, Scott Memorial, New Town
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to see Scottish Crown Jewels and Mons Meg
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Gallery (afternoon leisure)
    • Traditional Scottish Dinner and Ceilidh (GBP 60.00)
    • Dinner in Edinburgh at local restaurant with wine or soft drink (GBP 40.00)
    • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    • Royal Yacht Britannia (GBP 23.00)
    Landmarks
    Scott Memorial
    Edinburgh Castle
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    National Gallery of Scotland
    Royal Yacht Britannia
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh - Gretna Green - Lake District

    Edinburgh - Gretna Green - Lake District
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Ardgowan Estate with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Visit Gretna Green blacksmith's shop
    Landmarks
    Ardgowan Estate
    Gretna Green
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  4. Day 4

    Lake District

    Lake District
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere
    • Lake Windermere cruise with views of mountains, bays and islands
    • Steam train ride along River Leven

    Optional Activities

    • Historic Working Farm Visit (GBP 22.00)
    Landmarks
    Grasmere
    Lake Windermere
    River Leven
  5. Day 5

    Lake District - Haworth - York

    Lake District - Haworth - York
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at historic Thirsk Hall, a grade II* listed three-storey town house built in 1720 and extended in 1770 by York architect John Carr)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum
    • Dinner at historic Thirsk Hall
    Landmarks
    Brontë Parsonage Museum
    Haworth
    Thirsk Hall
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  6. Day 6

    York

    York
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour within York town walls with Local Expert
    • Visit York Minster
    • Explore the Shambles

    Optional Activities

    • National Railway Museum visit (Insight Choice)
    • York Minster detailed visit (Insight Choice alternative)
    • Dinner and Ghost Walk (GBP 40.00)
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
    National Railway Museum
  7. Day 7

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - Cardiff

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - Cardiff
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo, Wales)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage in Shottery
    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace museum in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Optional Activities

    • Time to explore Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Traditional Welsh music and storytelling evening in Cardiff (optional)
    • Stratford Dinner (GBP 32.00)
    • Shakespeare's Schoolhouse Experience (GBP 25.00)
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
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  8. Day 8

    Cardiff

    Cardiff
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Indigo, Wales)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Cardiff Castle
    • Travel Director orientation including Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Center, Pierhead Building and The Senedd

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums
    • Stroll along Cardiff Bay
    • Georgian Walking Tour & Afternoon Tea (GBP 28.00)
    Landmarks
    Cardiff Castle
    Principality Stadium
    Wales Millennium Center
    Pierhead Building
    The Senedd
  9. Day 9

    Cardiff - Cotswolds - Bath

    Cardiff - Cotswolds - Bath
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blenheim Palace stately home and gardens
    • Travel Director orientation to Bath including Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Blenheim Palace
    Pulteney Bridge
    Royal Crescent
    Bath Abbey
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  10. Day 10

    Bath

    Bath
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Brasserie Blanc with Travel Director and fellow travelers, featuring French-inspired cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Roman Baths with personal exploration including Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Thermae Spa
    • Georgian Walking Tour & Afternoon Tea (GBP 28.00)
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Thermae Spa
  11. Day 11

    Bath - Stonehenge - Salisbury - London

    Bath - Stonehenge - Salisbury - London
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge megaliths

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Salisbury at leisure
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Salisbury Cathedral
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  12. Day 12

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

    Hotel
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  • The Ro, Windermere

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  • DoubleTree by Hilton, York

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  • Indigo, Wales

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  • Lansdown Grove, Bath

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  • Thistle Marble Arch, London

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    3.5
  • Tour Operator
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  • C
    August 28th, 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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    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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    Asked on March 26th, 2024

    What time does the breakfast on day 12 begin?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024

      The breakfast will approximately start at 7:30 am after that, the transfer will take you to the airport.

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    Fiona

    Asked on January 1st, 2024

    What months does the Edinburgh Tattoo perform?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2024

      The Edinburgh Tattoo Performance will start in the month of August.

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    Martin

    Asked on July 4th, 2022

    Can you tell us the hotel in Edinburgh and the hotel in London for our decision? Please advise what size of luggage we can carry on with us and how we can pay the tour cost.

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2022

      We can book pre and post accommodation but it does have to be attached to the itinerary. We could not book independent stays. One post night would be at the Thistle London Marble Arch Hotel and would be $237 per person.

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      Martin

      Traveler•Written July 2022

      Could you please extend 1 more night 1 Sept. in London for us. Please also confirm can we bring luggage weight 30 Kg. with us on the coach.

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