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Essential Britain

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza Waterloo)
  2. Day 2

    London - Stonehenge - Ilminster - Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Welcome lunch at local pub in Ilminster with local ales, ciders, and traditional pub fare prepared following century old recipes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge visitor center with imaginative exhibitions
    • View Stonehenge monument up close
    • Welcome lunch at local pub in Ilminster with local ales and ciders and traditional pub fare
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
  3. Day 3

    Plymouth - Cornwall - Plymouth

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Plymouth Sound
    • Drive through West Country to Poldark's Cornwall
    • Visit fishing village and former smugglers' port of Looe
    Landmarks
    Plymouth Sound
    Looe
  4. Day 4

    Plymouth - Glastonbury - Bath - Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Learn about King Arthur and the Holy Grail legend at Glastonbury
    • Visit Roman Baths excavations in Bath
    • Explore Bath city on your own
    Landmarks
    Glastonbury
    Roman Baths
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  5. Day 5

    Cardiff - Builth Wells - Llangollen - Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pullman Liverpool)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Taff Valley and through Brecon Beacons National Park
    • Stroll in Llangollen
    Landmarks
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    Builth Wells
    Llangollen
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Liverpool - Grasmere - Gretna Green - Glasgow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit The Beatles Story in Liverpool
    • Scenic drive through Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Try original Grasmere Gingerbread in Grasmere
    • Stop at Gretna Green and join fun wedding re-enactment
    Landmarks
    The Beatles Story
    Lake District
    Grasmere
    Gretna Green
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  7. Day 7

    Glasgow - Fort William - Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive of Glasgow's landmarks including 12th-century cathedral, university buildings and Georgian squares
    • Scenic drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe
    • View Ben Nevis from Fort William
    • Drive along Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Glasgow Cathedral
    Loch Lomond
    Rannoch Moor
    Glen Coe
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
  8. Day 8

    Inverness - Culloden - Pitlochry - St. Andrews - Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Culloden Moor battlefield
    • Walk through Pitlochry
    • Visit St. Andrews, home of golf and famous university town
    • Cross Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Culloden Moor
    Pitlochry
    St. Andrews
    Forth Road Bridge
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  9. Day 9

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning city sightseeing with local guide of New Town
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to view Scotland's Crown Jewels
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh New Town
    Edinburgh Castle
    Edinburgh Old Town
  10. Day 10

    Edinburgh - Alnwick - York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure York Fairfield Manor)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alnwick Castle
    • Guided walking tour of York including the Minster and Shambles

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Alnwick Garden - a 21st century garden experience
    • Explore Alnwick Castle grounds and interior
    Landmarks
    Alnwick Castle
    Alnwick Garden
    York Minster
    Shambles
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  11. Day 11

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Plaza Waterloo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  12. Day 12

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
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5.0
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    4.4
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    4.7
  • Guide
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  • Essential Britain reviewer 1
    October 28th, 2025
    5.0
    Great value for money tour and locations
    Traveled in August 2025
  • M
    October 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent guide and very thorough itinerary. I had a wonderful time!
    Traveled in September 2025
  • P
    October 5th, 2024
    4.0
    Excellent guide and driver. Itinerary was good. Hotel experiences were a bit uneven.
    Traveled in September 2024
  • B
    July 1st, 2024
    5.0
    Excellent trip it delivered what we were expecting, and more.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • A
    May 4th, 2023
    5.0
    Park Plaza Hotels were excellent. Good bus an guide.
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    May 4th, 2023
    5.0
    there were a few minor issues but for the most part everything, every place, the excursions were well done.
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    May 3rd, 2023
    5.0
    Great bus, driver and guide
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    May 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    Martin, our guide, was great!
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    May 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    This has been such a wonderful tour! Martin is extremely knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge with a pleasant...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    May 1st, 2023
    5.0
    It was a great way to see parts of all of Great Britain!
    Traveled in April 2023
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    Janice

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    Are meals included in the trip?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2025

      The package typically includes breakfast, and some lunches and dinners. Please confirm specific meal inclusions before booking.

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      Once your booking is made and payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with all details.

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      A list of hotels will be provided approximately 30 days before the departure date.

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    Asked on October 7th, 2024

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      Airport transfers are available for purchase, but only on the start and end dates of the tour.

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      Yes, by paying a single supplement, you can have a room to yourself throughout the tour.

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      Yes, pre and post night accommodations can be arranged for an additional cost.

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      You will need to organise your own flights; however, we can offer an arrival and departure transfer to the starting hotel and airport at the end of tour.

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