The Grand Tour of Britain - 12 Days The Grand Tour of Britain -- 12 Days
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Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
12 days
Description
Discover the must see icons of England, Scotland and Wales woven with undiscovered secrets that will amaze you with experiences along with all important free time to relax along the way.
Day 1: London Arrival
▪ Check into your 4 star hotel at leisure on your first day. Enjoy the world famous stores of Oxford Street & Regent
Street located right on your doorstep. Early evening: An optional opportunity to meet your friendly representative in the lobby for a chance to ask any questions you may have about your upcoming adventure!
Day 2: London
▪ Step inside London’s most infamous fortress at the Tower of London
▪ Unwind on a serene River Thames cruise
▪ View the capital from 135 metres high on The London Eye
Day 3: London - Stonehenge - Bath
▪ Unearth the iconic and mysterious site of Stonehenge
▪ Experience the Georgian architecture of beautiful Bath
Day 4: Bath - Ludlow - Chester - Conwy
▪ Enjoy the charming market town of Ludlow.
▪ Visit Chester, known for its most complete Roman walls, amphitheatre, clock
tower and vast array of half-timbered buildings, dating from the 15th century.
▪ Indulge in a 3-course Welsh dinner with stunning views of Conwy
Day 5: Conwy - Caernarfon - Snowdonia - Liverpool
▪ Uncover a beautiful sea salt refinery in Wales
▪ Relax in the fresh air of dramatic Snowdonia
Day 6: Liverpool - Full Day
▪ Enjoy full day in the music capital of the world & birthplace of the most successful band of all time, The
Beatles. Relax on a panoramic tour and see the beautiful Liverbirds clock towers, Albert Dock and get an all important photo with The Beatles iconic statue.
▪ Discover Strawberry Field – the magical garden escape of John Lennon with 2-course lunch
Day 7: Liverpool - The Lake District - Gretna Green - Glasgow
▪ Step back in time on a steam train ride through the Lake District
▪ Take a breath-taking cruise across Lake Windermere
Day 8: Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Trossachs -- Edinburgh
▪ Learn how to play the Bagpipes in Glasgow’s most famous school
▪ Private tour of a Scottish whisky distillery with tasting
Day 9: Edinburgh - Full Day
▪ Enjoy the best of Edinburgh. Take a walking tour through the Royal Mile.
▪ See Scotland’s Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
Day 10: Edinburgh - Alnwick Castle - York
▪ Walk in the footsteps of film stars at Alnwick Castle
▪ Marvel at a real-life ‘Diagon Alley’ in York
▪ Enjoy a 3-course dinner in one of York’s historic inns
Day 11: York - Sherwood Forest - Cambridge - London
▪ Exploring Sherwood Forest, the home of legendary outlaw, Robin Hood, and see some incredible giant oak trees including the Major Oak.
▪ Explore the English University town of Cambridge
Day 12: London
▪ Your tour concludes after a delicious breakfast. We bid you a fond farewell and hope you will return to us on
your next trip to the UK.
Highlights
- Steam train ride from Haverthwaite to Lakeside
- Private tour of Halen Mon sea salt distillery & tasting
- Cruise on Lake Windermere
- Private tour of the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
- Private tour of a Scottish whisky distillery with tasting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Rate based on per person for sharing a Double/Twin (maximum 2 adults). For a single occupancy rate, please contact the operator for details.
• Solo travelers need to book a Single Occupancy Room. Please contact the operator for a single supplement.
• Infants of 0-2 years can travel for free on the basis they will not occupy a seat. Any expenses incurred by the hotels must be settled directly by the guest(s) at each hotel). Children of 3-12 years will occupy a seat and pay the full tour price less 10%. The 10% discount is valid when sharing with 2 Adults in the same room.
• We guarantee all departures with a minimum of 2 participants
• You must notify us at the time of reservation if you are travelling with a wheelchair. Certain activities or venues may be limited or inaccessible to you if your mobility is limited in any manner. The guest is responsible for assessing if the itinerary is suitable for all participants on the reservation.
Tour starts: At leisure on Day One with check-in (from 3pm) to The Cumberland Hotel, 6 Bryanston Street,
London W1H 7AN.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
