Authentic Local Experiences:
- August 6 – 20 departures include reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
- Discover Liverpool with some independent time. You might choose to explore the city’s Beatles heritage or wander through the historic Royal Albert Dock.
Dining Experiences:
- 6 breakfasts (B) and 2 dinners (D)
- *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo andan independent dinner.
Trip Highlights:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Lake Windermere Cruise
- Roman Baths
- Scotch Whisky Experience*
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Tower of London
- Windsor Castle
Hotels:
- Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell, London (2)
- Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath (1)
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool (1)
- Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, near Edinburgh (2)
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London Tour & Tower of London
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of central London to take in world-famous landmarks and iconic sights. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
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2
Independent Touring in London
Discover London’s iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently. (B)
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3
Windsor Castle & Bath
Visit Windsor for a panoramic tour of the town, rich in medieval heritage, before arriving at Windsor Castle—one of the largest in the world and an official residence of the King. Tour the opulent State Apartments to see its artistic masterpieces, ornate furnishings, tapestries, and armor. Next, travel on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times. Dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)
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4
Cotswolds Drive, Stratford-upon-Avon & Liverpool
Drive through the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming market towns or traditional villages. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon for some free time to stroll the streets where Shakespeare once walked. Travel on to Liverpool, where you’ll have time to enjoy this vibrant city, birthplace of the Beatles, independently. You might visit the Royal Albert Docks to see the waterfront and its many museums, or visit the Cavern Club to see where the Fab Four got their start. Dine as you wish. (B)
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5
Lake District & Windermere Cruise
Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you’ll enjoy a free evening. (B)
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6
Edinburgh Castle, City Tour & Scotch Whisky Experience*
Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; 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. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, whisky tasting and dinner at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Departures from August 6 – 20 will instead experience The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with free time for dinner on your own prior to the event). (B, D*)
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Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Have Questions? Email Us
