British Escape
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British Escape
7 Day Tour from London to Edinburgh
Visit the must-see landmarks and experience the culture of Britain. Britain escorted tour that offers you the unforgettable sights of this great land! 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 birthplace of the Beatles; and Edinburgh, home to many Scottish monarchs, including Queen Margaret, who died here in 1093.
Enjoy Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth. 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. From the historical sights to the beautiful scenery to the special experiences, this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to sample everything Britain has to offer.
British Escape
Itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
DAY 2 LONDON
After a hearty English breakfast, morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. This afternoon, an optional excursion to the Tower of London is available. And this evening, maybe enjoy an optional dinner, followed by a cruise on the River Thames.
Breakfast
DAY 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH
Depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, visit the intriguing prehistoric monument of 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. Across Salisbury Plain, head for the elegant Georgian city of Bath, where you see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS, once one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world.
Today’s Distance: 136 mi / 219 km
Breakfast/Dinner
DAY 4 BATH–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LIVERPOOL
Savor vistas of rural England on your way to Stratford-upon-Avon. Time here to visit SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE and discover this pretty Elizabethan town at your own pace. In the afternoon, drive to Liverpool, the hometown of The Beatles. Then, why not join a Local Guide for an optional excursion that will give you a detailed introduction to the city. You’ll visit the magnificent cathedral, admire stunning historic civic buildings, hear all about the legendary Beatles, and discover the city’s glorious maritime history.
Today’s Distance: 222 mi / 357 km
Breakfast
DAY 5 LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH
This morning, focus on the tranquil Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. Take a break in Wordsworth’s beloved Grasmere and try original GRASMERE GINGERBREAD. Then, head north for the Scottish border and stop at Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Arrive in Edinburgh this afternoon for a two-night stay.
Today’s Distance: 239 mi / 384 km
Breakfast
DAY 6 EDINBURGH
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the iconic Stone of Destiny, used to inaugurate monarchs for centuries, and take in the fantastic views over the city. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast/Dinner
DAY 7 EDINBURGH
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
-LONDON
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
-STONEHENGE
Visit the prehistoric monument
-BATH
Visit the Roman relics
-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace
-LIVERPOOL
-GRASMERE
Visit Wordsworth’s village
-EDINBURGH
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
***Free Wi-Fi is available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
***Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
MEALS
Full English breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including farewell dinner in Edinburgh at a local restaurant
HOTELS
LONDON - PARK PLAZA WATERLOO/Superior First-Class
BATH - HILTON BATH CITY/First Class
LIVERPOOL - JURYS INN LIVERPOOL/First-Class
EDINBURGH - LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL EDINBURGH HAYMARKET/ First-Class
DEPARTURE DATES: From November 27th/2021 to March 26th/2022.
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