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9-Day Britain Sampler Tour from London

Our Price: from
US$2289
¥15495
€2006
C$3223
Rs.220574
(Price per person based on double occupancy)
Duration: 9 days Language: English Visit Bath, Edinburgh, Gretna Green, Jedburgh, London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, York.

Itinerary

Day 1:London

Hotel: Standard: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or similar
Meals: Meal: Excluded
We will arrive in London day. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2:London

Hotel: Standard: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the Thames River, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays). Free time in the afternoon for independent activities or to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels. Later, how about an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on the Thames River?
  • London, United Kingdom
    The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
  • Big Ben
    "Big Ben" is actually the name of the bell inside the clocktower located at the northern end of Westminster Palace. The tower itself is officially known as "Elizabeth Tower." It is one of England's most recognizable landmarks.
  • River Thames
    The longest river in England and second-longest in the UK, the River Thames is a staple of London. Many of the cities most famous landmarks either sit on it, such as the Tower of London, or cross over it.
  • 10 Downing Street
    Also known by the Brits as "Number 10," this building is the headquarters of the executive branch of the British government and the official residence of the Prime Minister.
  • Piccadilly Circus
    The Piccadilly Circus is a major intersection in the Westminster area of London. The large open area created when Regent Street meets Piccadilly Street is home to gorgeous buildings, illuminated signs, and statues. It is similar in function to Times Square.
  • Buckingham Palace
    One of the most famous palaces of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace dates back to 1705. In addition to serving as a museum and art gallery, it has been the main residence of the royal family since 1837.
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    Sitting atop the highest point in London, this cathedral is woven deeply into the national identity of England. Figures such as Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher are buried here, and Princess Diana's wedding took place here, among many other occasions.

Day 3:London - Stonehenge - Bath(177 km)

Hotel: Standard: Hilton Bath City or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
We will depart at 8:00 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, visit Stonehenge, explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close. Cross Salisbury Plain and head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath to see the excavations of the Roman Baths. You will also have time to explore the town further on your own. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at hotel.
  • Salisbury, United Kingdom
    This cathedral city in Wiltshere, England is best known for its large, historic cathedral, which is most famous for housing the Magna Carta, a critical document in English history.
  • Stonehenge
    This world-famous prehistoric monument dates to between 3000 and 2000 BC. It is a UNESCO National Historic Site and one of the most recognizable icons of Britain in the world. It is thought to have been a burial site.
  • Bath, United Kingdom
    Bath is the largest city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, known for its Roman-built baths.
  • Roman Baths
    The Roman Baths is an exceptionally well-preserved bathhouse built around a natural hotspring in antiquity. The first bathhouse there was built in about 890 BC (before Roman rule), though the current building dates to about 65 AD.

Day 4:Bath - Ludlow - Llangollen - Liverpool

Hotel: Standard: Aloft Hotel Liverpool or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
This morning, drive through the fertile Severn Valley and across unspoiled countryside to the medieval market town of Ludlow. The afternoon is dedicated to North Wales. Take a stroll in picturesque Llangollen before continuing on to Liverpool, hometown of The Beatles and once the departure port of great transatlantic liners.
  • Ludlow, United Kingdom
    The medieval walled town, founded in the late 11th century after the Norman conquest of England. It has nearly 500 listed buildings,including examples of medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered buildings. The town was described by Sir John Betjeman as "probably the loveliest town in England".
  • Llangollen, United Kingdom
    A small town and community in Denbighshire, north-east Wales. Above the town to the north is Castell Dinas Bran. Beyond the castle is the limestone escarpment known as the Eglwyseg Rocks. The area nearest the castle is the Panorama Walk, and a monument to poet I.D. Hooson from the village of Rhosllannerchrugog can be found there.

Day 5:London - Grasmere - Gretna Green - Edinburgh(12172 km)

Hotel: Standard: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Focus on the tranquil Lake District, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Take a break in Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere, and try original Grasmere Gingerbread. Then, head north for the Scottish border. On the way through the history-steeped Lowland Hills, stop at Gretna Green and visit The Whisky House where an expert explains the mysteries behind whisky production and lets you taste some well-known malts. In Edinburgh, don't miss the optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.
  • Grasmere, United Kingdom
    A village and tourist destination in the centre of the English Lake District. It takes its name from the adjacent lake. Poet William Wordsworth lived in Grasmere for 14 years and called it as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found."
  • Gretna Green, United Kingdom
    This Scottish village, right across the border from England, has grown quite a reputation for being a destination of runaway couples trying to get married. There are many lovely historical buildings in town.

Day 6:Edinburgh

Hotel: Standard: Mercure Edinburgh Princes Street or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old "New Town," and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the "Old Town," visit Edinburgh Castle. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers 0729 through 0819, tickets are included for tonight's performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat.
  • Edinburgh Castle
    This historic and famous castle sits atop the Castle Rock precipice in the city of Edinburgh. Human occupation of the area that is now the fortress dates back to the second century AD or possibly even earlier.

Day 7:Edinburgh - Abbotsford - Jedburgh - York(259 km)

Hotel: Standard: Mercure York Fairfield Manor or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
First we will have a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford Hourse. Melrose Abbey and the ruins at Jedburgh will be pointed out on the way to the English border and Northumberland National Park. In York, England's most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles.
  • Melrose, United Kingdom
    Melrose is a small town and civil parish in the Scottish Borders, historically in Roxburghshire.
  • Abbotsford House
    A historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Melrose. It was formerly the residence of historical novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott, listed a Category A Building.
  • Jedburgh, United Kingdom
    Jedburgh is a town and former royal burgh in the Scottish Borders and former county town of Roxburghshire. It is 10 miles from the border with England, and is dominated by the substantial ruins of Jedburgh Abbey.
  • York, United Kingdom
    A historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. York Minster and a variety of cultural and sporting activities make it a popular tourist destination.
  • York City Walls
    The English city of York has been defended by walls since its earliest days as a Roman settlement. Today, visitors to the city can still see the significant portions of the medieval walls that still stand.
  • York Minster
    This church in York is the official cathedral of the city, and one of the largest of its kind in northern Europe. It is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office in the Church of England.
  • Shambles Street
    The Shambles is an old mediaeval street, often called Europe's best preserved. This short and narrow street has overhanging timber-framed buildings, some of which dates back as far as the fourteenth century.

Day 8:York - Stratford-Upon-Avon - London(364 km)

Hotel: Standard: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge or similar
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Leave Yorkshire and its associations with James Herriot, and drive through the richest farmland in Britain. In Stratford-upon-Avon, take pictures of Anne Hathaway's Cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace. Return to London around 3:30 pm. How about a night out on the town with newfound friends? A three-course pre-theater dinner followed by one of London's West End shows might take your fancy.
  • Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom
    Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District.
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    The cottage was the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway. It is not a museum and public garden. Replicas of this famous farmhouse have been built all around the world, from Texas to Australia and more.
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Believed to be the birthplace and childhood home of playwright William Shakespeare, this 16th-century house and museum has been called, "a Mecca for all lovers of literature." Shakespeare would have lived here from 1564 until about 1574.

Day 9:London

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Headsets throughout the tour except London
July 29 through August 19 Departures朎dinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included
2 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Bath
8 Nights hotel accommodations with breakfast
Local Guides for city sightseeing. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
Motorcoach with free wifi

Price Excludes

Optional admission fee:
A Taste of London from $89/person
Tower of London and Crown Jewels from $64/person
Windsor Castle from $66/person
Livepool city tour from $25/person
Air fares
Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions