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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London to York

    London to York
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton, York)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Explore York's medieval city, including the Shambles
    • View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    The Shambles
    York Minster
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  3. Day 2

    York to Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • See part of Hadrian's Wall
    • View Jedburgh Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Scottish cultural evening with traditional dinner, live music and a ceilidh
    Landmarks
    Hadrian's Wall
    Jedburgh Abbey
  4. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of the Royal Mile with a Local Expert
    • View Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • See Sir Walter Scott Monument
    • Explore Edinburgh's neoclassical New Town
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert to see the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg

    Optional Activities

    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
    Landmarks
    Royal Mile
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Sir Walter Scott Monument
    Edinburgh New Town
    Edinburgh Castle
    Mons Meg
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh to Glasgow

    Edinburgh to Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)

    Included Activities

    • See historic Bannockburn
    • View Stirling Castle
    • Enjoy Trossachs scenery
    • Drive along Loch Lomond
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Trossachs
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
  6. Day 5

    Glasgow to Lake District

    Glasgow to Lake District
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Gretna Green
    • Learn about William Wordsworth and visit his grave in Grasmere
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Grasmere
  7. Day 6

    Lake District to Cardiff

    Lake District to Cardiff
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ludlow at leisure, including medieval streets and castle
    • Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director, including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Ludlow Castle
    Ludlow
    University of Wales
    Principality Stadium
    City Hall, Cardiff
    National Museum Cardiff
  8. Day 7

    Cardiff to Plymouth

    Cardiff to Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath with museum exploration
    • Orientation of Bath including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths, Bath
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
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  9. Day 8

    Plymouth

    Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce, freshly picked from surrounding fields, served with a glass of wine. All ingredients locally sourced from producers or foraged from the local area to reduce waste.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Insight Choice: Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert, including stone circles and indigenous traditions
    • Insight Choice: Relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbour viewing Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Barbican, Plymouth
    Royal Citadel, Plymouth
    Plymouth Hoe
    Heskyn Mill
  10. Day 9

    Plymouth to London

    Plymouth to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge and view the prehistoric megaliths
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
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  • Teresa5.0•October 2022
    Led by Greg
    Greg is an excellent Tour Director. He was well organised and kept us well informed. He had interesting and amusing...
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    Thank you for sharing your Britain experience with us. We are pleased our Travel Director allowed you to witness the stunning attractions in Britain and immerse yourself in British culture. We hope you arrived home with many new friendships and with incredible memories.
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  • Emily5.0•July 2022
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    Greg is an amazing tour guide! He is knowledgeable and friendly, and did a fantastic job managing our tour group. He...
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    MelanieHanusova5.0•July 2022
    Led by Greg
    Our trip was fantastic and Greg made it extra special. He is fun, super organized, full of positive energy and love...
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  • CynthiaMarr5.0•July 2022
    Led by Greg
    Our entire family had such a wonderful time on this tour with Greg! Not only was Greg on top of each detail of the...
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  • Catherine4.0•September 2017
    Although I was most grateful to Insight for my single room, this, my 3rd tour with your company, was not up to your...
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    Traveled in September 2017
  • G.D.1.5•September 2017
    We booked the Best of Britain insight vacation. Having just arrived in London, we are less than impressed with the...
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    Vicki

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    It is not clear where the tour actually ends. In one part ir says it ends in Salisbury. In another part, it says it ends in London. Does the tour actually conclude with the coach dropping people at their accoomdation but does NOT include that accommodation?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2026

      This tour ends in London. On the final day, travellers will be dropped off at the designated tour hotel in London in the late afternoon or early evening. Please note that accommodation on the last day is not included, as this is when the tour officially concludes.

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      Vicki

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Does Insight have any tours that take in England, Scotland and Ireland, but with no overnight stay in London?

    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2026

      You may check-out other tours we operate as well as our sister brands. The below tours do not have London overnights and include England, Scotland and Ireland: Trafalgar Britain and Ireland Highlights (No London Overnights), Costsaver Britain and Ireland Delight, Insight Vacations Britain & Ireland Explorer. In addition, the tours provided have available departure dates for mid-September.

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      Vicki

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      At what time in the morning does the tour start in Stratford on Avon and what is the starting point?

    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2026

      For Trafalgar's Britain and Ireland Panorama (No London Overnights), the starting point is the designated London hotel. The tour departs from there between 05:00 – 08:00 AM on Day 1. If you are making your own arrangements, you will need to be at the London hotel at least 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure a smooth connection. As per the itinerary, you will arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon at approximately 10:15 AM for a photo stop at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, before continuing on to Shakespeare's Birthplace. This means the tour does not begin in Stratford-upon-Avon itself; rather, Stratford is one of the stops along the route after leaving London.

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    Melissa

    Asked on March 7th, 2024

    Could you please confirm whether the tour departing on the 21st Aug 2024 includes a ticket to the Edinburgh military tattoo or not.

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024

      the "Best of Britain" tour, with a tour date of August 20, 2024, includes a ticket for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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