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Real Britain (London Overnights)

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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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Kensington)
    Landmarks
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Tower of London
    Buckingham Palace
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  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Kensington)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour with Local Specialist including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament
    Buckingham Palace
    River Thames
  3. Day 3

    London to Cardiff

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stonehenge and walk around the megaliths
    • See Bath Abbey
    • Explore the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Orientation of Cardiff

    Optional Activities

    • Cardiff Castle Tour (£21.00)
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Bath Abbey
    Roman Baths
    Cardiff Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Cardiff to Liverpool

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool by Sunday)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Cardiff
    • Explore Ludlow and see its half-timbered Tudor houses and medieval castle

    Optional Activities

    • Famous Sights and the Fab Four - guided tour with Local Expert (£16.50)
    Landmarks
    Ludlow Castle
    Liver Building
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  5. Day 5

    Liverpool to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Lake District scenery
    • Visit Gretna Green

    Optional Activities

    • Private Cruise On Lake Windermere (£17.00)
    • Windermere Cruise And Steam Train Ride (£19.00)
    • Scottish Show With Dinner (£60.00)
    Landmarks
    Lake Windermere
    Gretna Green
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  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour with Local Specialist including Royal Mile, Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rosslyn Chapel with Travel Director
    • Edinburgh Castle Experience (£25.00)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    Arthur's Seat
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Rosslyn Chapel
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh to York

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional British dinner hosted by a local family in the dining room of their historical country home overlooking picturesque scenery in the Vale of York)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Center)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hadrian's Wall
    • Walk along The Shambles in York
    • View York Minster
    • Be My Guest dinner experience at a local family's stately home in York
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  8. Day 8

    York to London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Kensington)

    Included Activities

    • Learn about Shakespeare's life at his Birthplace and Visitor Center in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  9. Day 9

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
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  • Real Britain (London Overnights) reviewer 1
    April 27th, 2026
    This was our first Trafalgar tour and it was amazing. Our tour director, Rose, was one of the best I have ever had....
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • J
    October 20th, 2025
    We had a great time.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for travelling with Trafalgar.
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  • M
    October 7th, 2025
    Our Real Britain tour was absolutely phenomenal! The itinerary was great. The hotels were safe and clean, and our...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your Real Britain tour was a phenomenal experience. It is lovely to know that you enjoyed the itinerary, felt comfortable in the hotels, and were well looked after by both your Travel Director and Coach Driver. Their dedication to creating a safe, smooth and enjoyable journey means a great deal to us, so your kind words will certainly be passed on to them. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful that you chose to explore Britain with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another holiday in the future.
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  • E
    September 24th, 2025
    It was very interesting
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking this tour with us. We hope you will join us again in the future.
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  • Real Britain (London Overnights) reviewer 5
    September 12th, 2025
    The itinerary was planned well, the tour guide and driver were very good. One or two of the hotels had such small...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and ratings with us. We hope you will consider travelling with us again.
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  • Real Britain (London Overnights) reviewer 6
    November 11th, 2024
    Well organised tour. Guide was professional abd knowledgeable.
    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you found the services provided by our Travel Director exceptional. Their dedication is crucial to our company, and we are committed to delivering the best possible experience for our clients. Thank you for choosing Trafalgar as your guided vacation partner, and we appreciate your continued support.
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  • Real Britain (London Overnights) reviewer 7
    October 4th, 2024
    Tour was good pleasant and very informative leader (Charlotte)and Gary was such a careful driver always alert and a...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you found the services provided by our On The Road Team exceptional. Their dedication is invaluable to our company, and we are fully committed to ensuring the best possible experience for our clients. Your feedback is instrumental in our continuous efforts to improve. We hope to host you again in the future.
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  • S
    August 8th, 2024
    The tour was well thought out and very well planned. Stops were thoughtful also keeping in mind to show us more of...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. We also appreciate your comment regarding the hotels and itinerary. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour, and thank you for recommending our services.
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  • A
    August 4th, 2024
    Thank you Greg for making our trip amazing you are like a walking encyclopaedia the knowledge you have on the history...
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    Traveled in August 2024
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    August 4th, 2024
    Thank you Greg for making our trip a very memorable experience. You are like a walking encyclopaedia with the...
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    Traveled in August 2024

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    Alexander

    Asked on March 26th, 2026

    We have a traveler interested in one of your trips. They plan to spend time in London independently and would prefer if the tour does not include stays in London. However, they do need the tour to both start and end in London. Could you please let us know if this is possible and provide a personalized quote? Here are some of the places they are interested in including: Blenheim Palace - Cotswolds - York, Northumberland - Bamburgh Castle - Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lake District - Liverpool, Ludlow - Tintern Abbey - Cardiff, Bath - Stonehenge - London

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2026

      Our tours operate on fixed, guided itineraries, so we aren't able to customize routes or remove specific overnight stays. The closest option to what you are looking for is our Real Britain itinerary. This tour begins and ends in London, which aligns with your requirement to start and finish there. This tour covers many of the destinations your interested in such as Bath, Stonehenge, York, Edinburgh, and the Lake District within a structured schedule. Additionally, if you have your own personal plans during the tour, you are free to coordinate with the Travel Director. The Travel Director can check and provide guidance to ensure a smooth transition with the group whenever possible, so you can enjoy flexibility while still benefiting from the structure and support of the guided itinerary.

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      Alexander

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      is there any slot starting from April 9 or 10, 2026? and if you guys have please provide a price quote.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2026

      Regrettably, the 09-Apr and 10-Apr departure dates are not available for this tour. Our available April 2026 departure options are 20-Apr and 27-Apr. Would either of these dates work for you? If not, do you have another preferred month that would suit your travel plans?

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    Lynne

    Asked on February 13th, 2026

    Do you have room for 3 travelers - 1 single and 2 shared? Also, what is the single upcharge and how many travelers will be in the group?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes, we offer 1 single room and 1 twin room for 3 passengers. Land price: USD 2,860.00 per person for a twin room, USD 3,605.00 per person for a single room. Deposit per person: USD 200.00 per person. The Big Travel Sale applies. Deposit is due at booking, and full payment is due 120 days prior to departure. The trip status is currently on request. It will take approximately 48 to 72 hours for our Operations team to get back to us regarding the confirmation or denial of the request.

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    Alicia

    Asked on January 11th, 2026

    When in Cardiff, is there free time to tour the Cardiff stadium, home of Cardiff FC football team?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      You will visit Cardiff as part of the itinerary, but the free time is short and not guaranteed to cover a stadium visit. The tour's structured schedule makes it unlikely you'll have enough time for a stadium visit while with the group. In case, you may coordinate it with the travel director. For this personal sightseeing, you would likely need to arrange it independently before/after the tour.

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    Robyn

    Asked on November 11th, 2025

    I have few queries and request your help here: 1) My return ticket to India is already booked for the 1st of Jan 2026 and I do not wish to change that and hence is it possible for me to return to London by missing the last day of the Tour.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten November 2025

      To ensure you reach Heathrow on time, you can leave the tour early on the morning of January 1. We recommend arranging your own transportation from York to London Heathrow, either by train or private transfer, ideally departing early morning to allow sufficient time for airport check-in and security. Please keep in mind that any missed portion of the tour will not be deducted from the trip rate as this is a package tour.

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    Josh

    Asked on September 4th, 2025

    would it be possible to leave luggage (2 suitcases) at the Hilton Kensington in London while we are on this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2025

      Trafalgar can't guarantee luggage storage at the Hilton London Kensington while you're away on tour, as this is at the discretion of the hotel. We recommend contacting the Hilton London Kensington directly to confirm if they can store your two suitcases during your trip, as policies and any applicable fees can vary. For this tour, each guest may bring one suitcase with maximum dimensions of 30" x 18" x 10" (76 x 46 x 25 cm) and a weight limit of 50 lbs (23 kg). In addition, one carry-on or hand luggage is allowed per person, not exceeding 12" x 11" x 6" (30 x 28 x 14 cm) and 15.4 lbs (7 kg). Carry-on items must fit under the coach seat or in the small overhead compartment and must be handled on and off the coach by the guest.

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    Lisa

    Asked on June 6th, 2025

    when I check availability it just shows september dates (flashing) and no october dates...are the flashing dates unavailable.....and does this tour not run in october?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten June 2025

      We do have available departure date for October 2025 for this tour as follows: October 4, 2025 to October 12, 2025 October 11, 2025 to October 19, 2025

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    Sara

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    What is the rate if it is a room with one double bed?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      The total expense for the pre-hotel stay in a twin room is $434.00, and the cost for the post-hotel stay in a twin room is also $434.00. Therefore, the combined total for both stays is $868.00.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      The bed type is available upon request and is not included in the room type price. Please note that bed size is not guaranteed.

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    Rafael

    Asked on March 9th, 2025

    Can I book additional hotel nights through the tour operator?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, you can usually book additional nights through the operator, but availability may be limited so try to book as soon as possible.

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    Rick

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    Are the arrival and departure airport transfers included? What time is the tour program start on Mar 29 and end on April 6?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Airport transfers are not included in the tour price. We can only offer chargeable transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The tour will officially start on Day 3 which will depart London hotel at approximately 7:45am. Included breakfast on April 06, 2025, you can leave the tour or the hotel after breakfast, so departure time is flexible.

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      Rick

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Do you have any similar promotions that can be used for this trip?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      At this time, there are no active discounts or promotions available for this particular departure date. We do have today's deals on selected tours and departure dates that may interest you.

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    Tiffany

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    Would it be possible to go to Conwy instead of Liverpool on this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2025

      We don't offer customized trips, but we have a comparable option through our sister brand, Insight Vacations. They offer a 15-day tour called 'British Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show' which includes Conwy.

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