3 days Taste of Britain
Sample the highlights of England and Scotland on this week-long adventure, which covers the bustling cities of London and Edinburgh, the history of Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the charming scenery of the Cotswolds and the Lake District.
Trip Highlights:
• Windsor Castle & St. George's Chapel
• Shakespeare's Birthplace
• Lake Windermere
• Edinburgh Castle
• Roman Baths
• London Tour
Hotels:
• Hilton London Paddington Hotel
• Apex City of Bath Hotel
• Hilton Liverpool City Centre
• Malmaison Edinburgh
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival | London Tour | Your tour begins 2:00 PM at your hotel. Take a panoramic London tour to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently. |
| 2 | Independent Touring in London | Tower of London or Kensington Palace | Discover London’s attractions on your own with an open-top, Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Enjoy a choice of routes and walking tours. You might visit the Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels, or tour Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana. The evening is free to explore the many things to do in London and dine on your own. (B) |
| 3 | Windsor Castle | Bath | Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the Queen’s official residences to see the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. Enjoy some free time for lunch and then travel to Bath. Visit the Roman Baths for a tour to discover why these hot mineralrich springs have been popular since Roman times. (B, D) |
| 4 | Cotswolds Drive | Shakespeare’s Birthplace | Liverpool | Take in the gentle hills of the Cotswolds, renowned for its pretty cottages and colorful gardens. Stop in a typical lovely old village in the region. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own. (B) |
| 5 | Lake District | Lake Windermere Cruise | Scottish Evening | Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. Enjoy some free time for lunch in one of the traditional lakeland villages. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, as you travel on to Edinburgh. Enjoy a traditional dinner and ceilidh at your hotel in Edinburgh. (B, D) |
| 6 | Edinburgh Castle | Edinburgh Tour | Explore central Edinburgh, including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The rest of the day is free to explore and dine on your own. On August 7 – 21 departures, experience the world famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) |
| 7 | Tour Ends in Edinburgh | Your program ends after breakfast. |