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Best of Britain (Classic, Summer, 9 Days)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to York

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
    • Orientation of York including York Minster, city walls and the Shambles
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  2. Day 2

    York to Edinburgh

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

    Included Activities

    • View Hadrian's Wall
    • See Jedburgh Abbey

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Royal Mile with Local Expert
    • View Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and Mons Meg
    • Explore New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
    • View Scott Memorial

    Optional Activities

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

    Edinburgh to Glasgow

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

    Included Activities

    • View Bannockburn historic site
    • View Stirling Castle
    • Scenic drive through the Trossachs
    • Drive along Loch Lomond
    • Glasgow city orientation including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Trossachs
    Loch Lomond
    George Square
    St. Mungo's Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow to Lake District

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Gretna Green
    • Learn about William Wordsworth's life
    • Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
    Landmarks
    Gretna Green
    Grasmere
  6. Day 6

    Lake District to Cardiff

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ludlow town at leisure
    • Cardiff city orientation including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Ludlow Castle
    Principality Stadium
    Cardiff City Hall
    National Museum Cardiff
  7. Day 7

    Cardiff to Plymouth

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
    • Bath city orientation including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
    Landmarks
    Roman Baths
    Royal Crescent
    Pulteney Bridge
    Bath Abbey
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  8. Day 8

    Plymouth

    Plymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill - organic seasonal produce freshly picked from surrounding fields, served with glass of wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)

    Included Activities

    • Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with glass of wine

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park with Local Expert
    • Relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbour viewing Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
    Plymouth Harbour
    Mayflower Steps
    Royal Citadel
    Plymouth Hoe
  9. Day 9

    Plymouth to London

    Plymouth to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Stonehenge
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
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  • Teresa5.0October 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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  • Emily5.0July 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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    MelanieHanusova5.0July 2022
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    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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  • CynthiaMarr5.0July 2022
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    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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  • Catherine4.0September 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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  • G.D.1.5September 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 VacationsOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten February 2026

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

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten February 2026

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

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten 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 VacationsOperatorWritten 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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