Great Britain
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Sightseeing; Scotland; England; Sightseeing tour; Holyrood Palace; Glasgow; Northumberland National Park; Liverpool; Excrusions; explorations; Edinburgh Castle; Hadrian’s Wall; York Minster; Wales; including Oxford; North Wales Coast; oyal Mile;
Enjoy 10 Days Great Britain tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in England, Scotland, Wales; including Oxford, Glasgow, Liverpool and the North Wales Coast! While on this trip you will be given the opportunity to go to London and see Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey. From ...
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- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $1529 to $1599 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 10 Days Great Britain tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in England, Scotland, Wales; including Oxford, Glasgow, Liverpool and the North Wales Coast! While on this trip you will be given the opportunity to go to London and see Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey. From there make your way to Oxford to see University town, stopping by Windsor to see Windsor Castle. Then, enjoy a walking tour of the city of York, stopping to see the York Minster. In Northumberland National Park check out Hardian's Wall, before arriving at Edinburgh where you will visit Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile. In the Scottish Highlands, enjoy Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside. Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond and a visit and tour of a whisky distillery (subject to availability). Stop by the Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis before heading to Gretna Green where you will take part in an historic wedding ceremony at a museum. You cannot miss the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide in Liverpool. Before heading to your final stop, Wales, where you will enjoy a scenic drive through Snowdonia and visit Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, the town with the longest name int he UK, you will stop in Chester to visit the Tudor town. - - visit the town with the longest name in the UK: Wales.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Depart for Europe.
Commercial Flight
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 - London
Arrive London.
Hotel
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm.
Sightseeing
Then enjoy the day exploring London. Tonight, meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers for a pre-departure meeting.
Day 3 - Oxford
London to Oxford.
Sightseeing
A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London.
Sightseeing
See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey before heading west to the Royal town of Windsor.
Sightseeing
A chance to view the famous castle before continuing to the university town of Oxford. (Dinner)
Day 4 - York
Oxford to York.
Sightseeing
We journey north past the Peak District to the historic city of York. See Roman, Viking and medieval history in this famous walled city.
Hunting
An included walking tour by day and a chance to go ghost hunting at night after our pub dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Edinburgh
York to Edinburgh.
Sightseeing
Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian's Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a first glimpse of the city on our including sightseeing tour this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6 - Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Today a chance to explore the city sights such as the Castle and Holyrood Palace, or perhaps walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes Street.
Food and Dining
Tonight why not try some haggis and experience the sound of bagpipes at a local Scottish Evening? ( Breakfast )
Day 7 - Edinburgh
Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands.
Sightseeing
Today we head north for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8 - Glasgow
Scottish Highlands to Glasgow.
Sightseeing
First stop this morning is the famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. (Breakfast)
Day 9 - Liverpool
Glasgow to Liverpool.
Sightseeing
Heading south, we pause at Gretna Green before leaving Scotland behind and travelling to Liverpool.
Sightseeing
This afternoon, enjoy our included Magical Mystery Tour of memorable Beatles sights with a local guide.
Food and Dining
Tonight, why not join us for dinner in town? (Breakfast)
Day 10 - London
Liverpool to London.
Bus
Our first stop today is the Roman town of Chester. Then it's on to Wales for our lunch-stop before heading back to London, where we arrive at approximately 8pm. ( Breakfast )
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All 8 nights in superior tourist class hotels. Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities. 7 Continental breakfasts (B) and 4 three-course dinners (D) as per itinerary. Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges. Experienced, professional Tour Manager & Driver. Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats. Prices are based on twin-share. Single supplement available.
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