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Best of England & Scotland (Classic, Winter, End Glasgow)

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Start and end in London
4.5 (24 reviews)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London - Windsor - Bath - Bristol

    London - Windsor - Bath - Bristol
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Hotel Bristol Filton (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View of Windsor Castle
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Windsor town (gardens and riverside walks)
    • Visit Royal Crescent in Bath
    • Visit Roman Baths in Bath
    • Visit Jane Austen Museum in Bath
    • Canal cruise in Bath
    • Night out exploring Bristol streets
    Landmarks
    Windsor Castle
    Royal Crescent
    Roman Baths
    Jane Austen Museum
  3. Day 2

    Bristol - Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham

    Bristol - Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Explore Oxford (museums, libraries, churches, university)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided street art tour in Bristol
    • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Dining out in Birmingham
    Landmarks
    University of Oxford
  4. Day 3

    Birmingham - Liverpool - Manchester

    Birmingham - Liverpool - Manchester
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided Liverpool city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of Manchester
    Landmarks
    The Cavern Club
  5. Day 4

    Manchester - York

    Manchester - York
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore York Minster
    • Explore the Shambles
    • Explore Clifford's Tower

    Optional Activities

    • Guided ghost tour of York
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    Clifford's Tower
    The Shambles
  6. Day 5

    York - Lake District - Carlisle

    York - Lake District - Carlisle
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake District scenery and natural formations
    • Visit waterfalls and pools in Lake District
    Landmarks
    Lake District
  7. Day 6

    Carlisle - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh

    Carlisle - Hadrian's Wall - Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hadrian's Wall

    Optional Activities

    • Whisky tasting experience in Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
  8. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Edinburgh Castle tour
    • Tartan shopping on Princes Street
    • Self-guided exploration of Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Holyrood Palace
    The Royal Mile
    Princes Street
  9. Day 8

    Edinburgh - Stirling - St Andrews - Inverness

    Edinburgh - Stirling - St Andrews - Inverness
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Helix Park and The Kelpies
    • Visit Stirling Castle
    • Visit St Andrews
    Landmarks
    The Kelpies
    Stirling Castle
    St Andrews
    Swilcan Bridge
  10. Day 9

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Glenfinnan - Aviemore

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Glenfinnan - Aviemore
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Loch Ness
    • Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct
    • Visit Aviemore

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local ranger at Rothiemurchus Estate
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Aviemore
    Cairngorms
  11. Day 10

    Aviemore - Dundreggan - Glasgow

    Aviemore - Dundreggan - Glasgow
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall Street Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dundreggan rewilding centre

    Optional Activities

    • Archery and axe throwing at Dundreggan
    • Explore Glasgow's live music venues
    • Visit Glasgow Cathedral
    • Local Glaswegian dinner with live traditional music
    Landmarks
    Glasgow Cathedral
  12. Day 11

    Glasgow - London

    Glasgow - London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Train journey from Glasgow to London

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4.5
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  • Transport
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  • Natalia4.0•January 2020
    Led by Remi
    There were a lot off add o es at last minute. We went to places just to pay the entry if you didn't pay, you expend...
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  • JosephineBurns4.5•July 2019
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    Fantastic tour overall. The itinary was great and allowed a good amount of time to experience everything we wanted to...
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  • JessicaFord4.5•June 2019
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    I had the best time on this tour! Best way to see a lot in a short time! The Highlands in Scotland were my favorite...
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  • Anonymous5.0•September 2018
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  • Elizabeth4.0•October 2016
    This was a whirlwind amazing trip as a great intro to all these exciting new sites and places. A good balance between...
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  • Emily5.0•June 2016
    Led by Ellie
    My sister and I went on our second Contiki trip and decided to take the England/Scotland tour. Our tour guide Ellie...
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  • Billy5.0•June 2016
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    Wondering if there are dates available for September 26. Solo traveler wanting to share a room

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      Available dates for the month of September are: 09-Sep-2026, 23-Sep-2026, 30-Sep-2026. The departure dates will cost AU$3,367.00 based in a twin share room.

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