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Great Britain Christmas

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Start and end in London
4.4 (7 reviews)
  • Festive scene at a carnival with a carousel and people enjoying the event.
  • Aerial view of historic buildings and a college campus.
  • Sculpture in front of a traditional cottage.
  • Aerial view of a cityscape with a historic tower.
  • Cityscape with a castle in the background.
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  • Aerial view of a city with a prominent tower.
  • Historic half-timbered building and church tower.
  • Aerial view of a city with lush surroundings.
  • Stonehenge at sunset.
  • View of a historic cathedral with people walking on the street below.
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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Cambridge to York

    London to Cambridge to York
    Start point
    Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8JH, United Kingdom (Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 06:30)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional pub dinner in York)

    Included Activities

    • Punting down the River Cam in Cambridge
    • Walking tour through historic streets of York
    • Group dinner in York
    Landmarks
    River Cam
    York
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  2. Day 2

    York to Gretna Green to Glasgow to Highlands

    York to Gretna Green to Glasgow to Highlands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Angel of the North statue
    • Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall
    • Visit Gretna Green wedding destination
    • Shop at Glasgow's Christmas markets
    • Accommodation in the Scottish Highlands
    Landmarks
    Angel of the North
    Hadrian's Wall
    Gretna Green
    Loch Long
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  3. Day 3

    Highlands - Glencoe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh

    Highlands - Glencoe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glencoe, one of Scotland's most beautiful valleys
    • Views of Ben Nevis
    • Admire Cairngorms National Park and the Queensferry Crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Loch Ness cruise to search for the Loch Ness Monster
    • Festive Christmas Eve dinner
    Landmarks
    Glencoe
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Cairngorms National Park
    Queensferry Crossing
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  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Christmas lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dean Village and Calton Hill
    • Walking tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile
    • View Greyfriars Bobby
    • Visit Princes Street Garden
    • Edinburgh Castle viewing
    • Included Christmas lunch
    Landmarks
    Dean Village
    Calton Hill
    Royal Mile
    Greyfriars Bobby
    Princes Street Garden
    Edinburgh Castle
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh to Lake District to Liverpool

    Edinburgh to Lake District to Liverpool
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Carlisle historic city
    • Experience the English Lake District
    • Driving tour of Liverpool

    Optional Activities

    • Winter at Windermere scenic cruise with traditional fish and chips lunch
    Landmarks
    Carlisle Castle
    Windermere
    Lake District
    Cavern Club
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  6. Day 6

    Liverpool to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Cardiff

    Liverpool to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Cardiff
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Magical Mystery driving tour of Liverpool
    • Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon
    • Photo stop at a medieval Welsh Castle
    • Driving tour of Cardiff
    • Group dinner in Cardiff

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace and afternoon tea
    Landmarks
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
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  7. Day 7

    Cardiff to Bath to Stonehenge to London

    Cardiff to Bath to Stonehenge to London
    End point
    Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8JH, United Kingdom (Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour of Bath

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Bath with Roman Baths visit
    • Excursion to Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Bath
    Roman Baths
    Stonehenge
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  • Insurance
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Rating
4.5 (5,945 reviews)
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Response rate
92%
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Traveler Reviews

4.4
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Ronald4.0•December 2023
    The tour was fun. There were some missed opportunities, some things we didn’t get to do that were on the itinerary....
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    Traveled in December 2023
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    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent experience. Your feedback is appreciated and will be taken into consideration to improve our future departures. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on tour soon!
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  • Bliss5.0•December 2021
    The tour was well organized and our tour guide Luke was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
    Traveled in December 2021
  • Christopher4.0•January 2020
    Covered a lot of ground in 7 days Great guide Great meals
    Traveled in December 2019
  • Stacy5.0•January 2020
    My tour guide mike was awesome and made the trip!!
    Traveled in December 2019
  • Pam4.5•January 2018
    Good trip, but short on daylight this time of year. Tour guide was good, but need to inforce time restraints, we...
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    Traveled in December 2017
  • Margaret
    Margaret4.5•December 2017
    Every aspect of the tour was as I would have hoped. Mike was knowledgeable and able to inspire me to ask questions....
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    Traveled in December 2017
  • Morgan
    Morgan4.0•January 2016
    Overall the tour was excellent and provided a good, albeit brief, overview of Great Britain. Some of the highlights...
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    Traveled in December 2015

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    Kylie

    Asked on November 11th, 2025

    Is this tour available for Dec 2025

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      We do have this tour offered for December 22, 2025 departure but regrettably, the seats have already reached Maximum Capacity, which is why the tour is no longer offered for 2025 and bookings are now open for the December 2026 Departure.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025

      We do still offer this tour for our New Year Departure (December 29, 2025) for this year. If you are interested in that tour and departure, you may check our Great Britain and Great Britain New Your Tour pages in the Tour Radar website.

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    Darren

    Asked on September 29th, 2025

    I want a tour for 1 person start in London and end in London but go to Scotland and wales around 7 days but new year in London

    Tour Details
    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025

      We do not offer customized tours at this point. However, do have a tour called Best of UK & Ireland which you can search in the Tour Radar website.

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    Sean

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    Is there an option for 1 triple room and one double room? We are a family of 5.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      We do not offer triple rooms. Many hotel partners do not offer triple rooms, and they are not guaranteed to be available in all destinations. For an uneven number of travelers, please indicate which travelers of the same gender will be sharing a room. Minors under 18 cannot share with travelers outside their booking group. Optional single supplement/private room upgrade is available subject to availability.

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    Louis

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Would this be possible to leave the tour on the 27th and have our own travel back to London? Are there any other tours that would allow us to see Bath and Stonehenge?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      Yes, you can choose to leave the tour on the 27th (Day 12) but we cannot offer any assistance regarding transportation back to London and you will have to arrange that from your end. Our Other Tour that offers Stonehenge as an Optional is called the Best of UK & Ireland Tour, but it is a longer tour and covers UK and Ireland. However, our Great Britain Tour is the only one that offers the Roman Baths in Bath as an Optional.

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      Louis

      Traveler•Written December 2024

      Is there any possibility of a discount since we won't be joining the last day?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      We unfortunately cannot offer any discounts since our Tours are sold as a package.

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    Emily

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Are international flights included in the tour price?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

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    Josephine

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Are young children allowed?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

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    Chelsea

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

    Meals
    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

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    Judy

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

    Payments
    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

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    Chloe

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

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    Travel Support
    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

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    Kyle

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?

    Visa
    • Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.

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