British Escape with Return to London
British Escape with Return to London
British Escape with Return to London
8 Days
Visiting: Arrive In London, England, London, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Scotland, Edinburgh, Europe
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KAFX-2024
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Tour Overview
On this Escape, the traditions and intrigue of Britain are calling you. Experience the fascinating cities and countryside of this beautiful land without the crowds—and even better—without the high-season prices. A concise Britain guided tour takes you to the historical must-see sites from London to Edinburgh. History buffs will delight in seeing mysterious, prehistoric Stonehenge (just imagine how those stones got there!); the Roman Baths in Bath, constructed around 70 AD and today one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world; Liverpool, once a great Victorian city and Atlantic seaport, and renowned as the birthplace of the Beatles; and Edinburgh, with its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town.Literary fans will enjoy visiting Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth. But that's not all…a London Guide will show you all the city’s famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the Prime Minister’s Downing Street and Westminster Abbey; and in Edinburgh you’ll tour the castle and see Scotland’s Crown Jewels—all the better experience without the long lines and crowds. For the conclusion of your vacation, travel via first-class express train back to London for one night. From the historical landmarks to the beautiful scenery, this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to sample what Britain has to offer and it’s all possible at a price you can afford!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In London,England
Location: Arrive In London, England
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)LONDON-PHONE-BOOTH.jpg
Day 2: London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
LONDON On The Town In London LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.LONDON-BIG-BEN-NIGHT.jpg
Day 3: London,Stonehenge,Bath
Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days STONEHENGE Guided visit. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (B,D) 136 mi / 219 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.STONEHENGE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 4: Bath,Stratford-Upon-Avon,Liverpool
Location: Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
BATH–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LIVERPOOL The Great Bard & The Fab Four STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.LIVERPOOL Free time this afternoon. (B) 222 mi / 357 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT If “the play’s the thing” then this is the place where the world’s greatest playwright’s story began. Experience the humble beginnings of the boy called Will Shakespeare and visit the house where he spent his childhood and his early years. See the artefacts such as a 400-year-old pair of gloves and a book of Shakespeare’s complete works, and wander through the beautiful garden.STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-SHAKSPEARS-HOUSE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 5: Liverpool,Grasmere,Gretna Green,Scotland,Edinburgh
Location: Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Scotland, Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH Secret Weddings & Gingerbread LAKE DISTRICT Scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. [LF] Sample the original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.EDINBURGH Free time this evening. (B) 239 mi / 384 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic Grasmere gingerbread and hear the story of Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit in 1854.LAKE-DISTRICT.jpg
Day 6: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels.EDINBURGH-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 7: Edinburgh,London,England
Location: Edinburgh, London, England
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH–LONDON, ENGLAND Back To The Capital Board the Express train (first-class) to London.LONDON Free time. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS A favorite character in Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End’s historic theaters, a fabulous bookend to your time in London.LONDON-PUB.jpg
Day 8: London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
LONDON Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)LONDON-TEAPOT.jpg
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The English Lake District|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret?s Church)
Accommodation
London:Millennium GloucesterLondon:Park Plaza WaterlooBath:Double Tree By Hilton BathLiverpool:Leonardo Hotel LiverpoolEdinburgh:Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
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