British Escape with Return to London
British Escape with Return to London
British Escape with Return to London
8 Days Starting and ending in London, England
Visiting: London, Liverpool, Edinburgh
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Tour code:
KAFX-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "British Escape with Return to London" tour, a captivating journey through England and Scotland. Begin in London with iconic sights like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, then venture to the ancient marvel of Stonehenge and the historic Roman Baths in Bath. Explore Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoy free time in Liverpool. Experience the scenic beauty of the Lake District, visit Wordsworth's Grasmere, and witness the romantic history of Gretna Green. In Edinburgh, discover the city's rich heritage with a visit to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels. Conclude your adventure with a first-class train ride back to London.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In London,England
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Millennium Gloucester or Park Plaza Waterloo
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Millennium Gloucester or Park Plaza Waterloo
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.
Day 3: London,Stonehenge,Bath
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Double Tree By Hilton 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.
Day 4: Bath,Stratford-Upon-Avon,Liverpool
Location: Liverpool
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel 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.
Day 5: Liverpool,Grasmere,Gretna Green,Scotland,Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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.
Day 6: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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.
Day 7: Edinburgh,London,England
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Millennium Gloucester or Park Plaza Waterloo
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.
Day 8: London
Location: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Welcome Dinner
A welcome dinner at your hotel on the first night in London.
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Guided Sightseeing in 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.
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Guided Visit to Stonehenge
A guided visit to Stonehenge.
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Visit to Roman Baths in Bath
A visit to the excavations of the Roman Baths in Bath.
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Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
A visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Scenic Drive through Lake District
A scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District.
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Visit to Grasmere
A visit to Wordsworth’s beloved village of Grasmere and a sample of the original Grasmere gingerbread.
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Visit to Gretna Green
A visit to Gretna Green to see where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.
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City Sightseeing in 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.
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Farewell Dinner
A farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Edinburgh.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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 Gloucester, London: Park Plaza Waterloo, Bath: Double Tree By Hilton Bath, Liverpool: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, Edinburgh: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Mode of Transport
Board the Express train (first-class) to London.
Notes
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terraine at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays at various hotels: Millennium Gloucester and Park Plaza Waterloo in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath in Bath, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, and Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket in Edinburgh.
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Will there be any guided tours during the trip?
Yes, there will be several guided tours. In London, a Local Guide will take you to see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. In Stonehenge, there will be a guided visit, and in Edinburgh, a Local Guide will show you the New Town, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon, a scenic drive through the Lake District, a visit to Wordsworth’s beloved village of Grasmere with a sample of the original Grasmere gingerbread, and a visit to Gretna Green to see where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes various meals throughout the trip. On the first day, there is a welcome dinner at the hotel in London. Breakfast is provided daily, and there are additional meals such as lunch and dinner on specific days, including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Edinburgh.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time included in the itinerary. For example, on the second day in London, you will have free time in the afternoon. In Liverpool, there is free time in the afternoon, and in Edinburgh, you will have free time in the evening and afternoon on different days.
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How will we travel from Edinburgh to London?
You will board the Express train (first-class) from Edinburgh to London.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day of the tour, your vacation ends with breakfast in London.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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