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12-Day – THE GRAND TOUR OF BRITAIN
Starting from London and finishing in London.
Includes: London sightseeing, Stonehenge, Bath, North Wales, Liverpool, The Lake District, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Alnwick, Durham, York, Sherwood Forest & Cambridge.
Travel on a luxury motorcoach with an expert Tour Director and enjoy exceptional included experiences.
Includes accommodation before leaving London and on the final night on return into London.
DURATION:
12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS:
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
Unearth the iconic and mysterious site of Stonehenge
Experience the Georgian architecture of beautiful Bath
Indulge in a 3-course Welsh dinner with stunning views of Conwy
Uncover a beautiful sea salt refinery in Wales
Relax in the fresh air of dramatic Snowdonia
Discover Strawberry Field – the magical garden escape of John Lennon with 2-course lunch
Step back in time on a steam train ride through the Lake District
Take a breath-taking cruise across Lake Windermere
Learn how to play the Bagpipes in Glasgow’s most famous school
See Scotland’s Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
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
Explore the English University town of Cambridge
INCLUSIONS:
Travel on a luxury motorcoach with WC on board
11 nights’ accommodation
11 x Breakfast
1 x Liverpudlian Lunch at Strawberry Field
1 x Welsh Dinner in Conwy
1 x English Dinner in York
Services of an expert Tour Director
Panoramic tour of London
Entry to The Tower of London
One way River cruise from Tower to Westminster pier
A Standard Ticket for the London Eye
Entry to Stonehenge
Walking tour of Bath
Private tour of Halen Mon sea salt distillery & tasting
Entry to Caernarfon Castle, Wales
Panoramic tour of Liverpool
Entry to Strawberry Field
Steam train ride from Haverthwaite to Lakeside
Cruise on Lake Windermere
Private tour of the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Private tour of a Scottish whisky distillery with tasting
Walking tour of Edinburgh
Entry to Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Entry to Alnwick Castle
Walking tour of York
Walking tour of Cambridge
EXCLUSIONS:
Gratuities (discretionary)
Transfers before or after your tour
Lunch & dinner except where stated
OPERATES:
10 Departures from April – October 2024
Tour starts: At leisure on Day One with check-in (from 3pm) to The Cumberland Hotel, 6 Bryanston Street, London W1H 7AN.
Tour finishes: Day Twelve at or before 11am (check-out) at The Cumberland Hotel. The nearest Underground station is ‘Marble Arch’ (Central Line) or ‘Marylebone’ (Bakerloo Line).
