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- Day 1 Welcome to London Welcome to London. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free to enjoy a city that is famous for its pomp and pageantry. Perhaps relax with a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park or window shop in the elegant boutiques of Knightsbridge? Alternatively, you may want to stroll along the Thames to the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Locations Visited: London GB.
- Day 2 London and Medieval York Meet your Travel Director to begin your journey north to Stratford-upon-Avon, with its wealth of black-and-white, timber-framed houses. Discover how William Shakespeare and his incredible works continue to shape society today when you visit his birthplace, full of interesting memorabilia and artifacts relating to his life. Continue to historic York to stroll the narrow lanes including the Shambles and view York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral. Join your traveling companions for the opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. Locations Visited: London GB, Stratford GB, York GB.
- Day 3 Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh See a part of Hadrian's Wall, an impressive Roman construction that once spanned 80 miles from coast to coast, marking the northern frontier of the mighty Roman Empire. Continue past Jedburgh Abbey en route to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, for your two-night stay in this stunning city. Round off the day with an Optional Experience at a Scottish cultural evening with traditional dinner, live music and a ceilidh. Locations Visited: Hadrians Wall Path GB, Jedburgh GB, Edinburgh GB.
- Day 4 Edinburgh Sightseeing In the morning join a Local Expert to explore the Royal Mile. You will see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty the King. Continue past the Sir Walter Scott Monument to the 18th-century New Town with its neoclassical Adam facades. Visit Edinburgh Castle, home of the Honours of Scotland, to view Mons Meg. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, select departures will attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - a colorful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB.
- Day 5 Loch Lomond to Glasgow Drive via historic Bannockburn and Stirling and enjoy the scenery of the Trossachs. Continue along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, before arriving in Glasgow for an orientation of the city with your Travel Director. See the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB, Loch Lomond GB, Glasgow GB.
- Day 6 The Glorious Lake District Travel via Gretna Green to the English Lake District, with scenery so beautiful it inspired a host of writers. Learn about the life of William Wordsworth and visit his grave in the picturesque, stone-built village of Grasmere. Locations Visited: Glasgow GB, Gretna Green GB, Windermere GB.
- Day 7 The Welsh Marches and Cardiff Pause in the historic market town of Ludlow, where medieval streets and a striking hilltop castle speak to centuries of royal intrigue. Enjoy time to explore at your leisure—perhaps browse the traditional market stalls, admire the timber-framed buildings or sample some of the region’s renowned local produce. Continue across the border into southern Wales and journey to the capital of Cardiff, set along the banks of the River Taff. On arrival, join your Travel Director for a city orientation. See the distinguished buildings of the University of Wales, pass the impressive Principality Stadium, and admire the civic grandeur of City Hall and the National Museum. Locations Visited: Windermere GB, Ludlow GB, Cardiff GB.
- Day 8 Georgian Bath and Devon Cross the Severn Bridge back into England and drive to the golden Georgian City of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the well-preserved Roman Baths, before continuing to your hotel in the heart of Plymouth. Locations Visited: Cardiff GB, Bath GB, Plymouth GB.
- Day 9 Dartmoor National Park Explore Dartmoor with Insight Choice. Choose to join a scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park. Spend time reconnecting with nature amidst the stunning landscape of towering granite tors, open moorland, beautiful rivers and lush, wooded valleys. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbor and see the Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe. Later this evening, savor an unforgettable dinner at Heskyn Mill during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Join your Travel Director and newfound friends for the ultimate Farm-to-Table dining experience. Enjoy a mouth-watering meal prepared from organic seasonal produce, freshly picked from the surrounding fields, served with a glass of wine. Locations Visited: Plymouth GB, Dartmoor National Park GB, Plymouth GB.
- Day 10 Stonehenge and London Travel across Salisbury Plain to visit the pre-historic and mysterious Stonehenge, where the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths are reputed to be up to 5,000 years old. Explore this fascinating site and learn about its historic and modern interpretations before returning to London for a final evening at leisure. Locations Visited: Plymouth GB, Stonehenge GB, London GB.
- Day 11 Homeward Bound Bid farewell to England and Wales as your journey ends this morning. Locations Visited: London GB.
Name: Best of Britain - Classic Group
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: London
End City: London
Location Summary: London, GB
Stratford, GB
York, GB
Hadrians Wall Path, GB
Jedburgh, GB
Edinburgh, GB
Loch Lomond, GB
Glasgow, GB
Gretna Green, GB
Windermere, GB
Ludlow, GB
Cardiff, GB
Bath, GB
Plymouth, GB
Dartmoor National Park, GB
Stonehenge, GB
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- Dining Summary - 10 Breakfast (B). 3 Dinner (D).
- Top Rated Highlights - Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.. York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.. Hadrian's Wall: Stop to see part of the ancient wall that once marked the border of the Roman Empire.. Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th century Jedburgh Abbey, dominating the center of town. Even though it is now in ruins it is still a magnificent structure and you can climb a spiral staircase to view the spectacular architecture from a balcony. Built by King David I of Scotland for Augustinian monks, Jedburgh is one of four major Abbeys of the Borders between England and Scotland, and was damaged and rebuilt several times during the Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.. Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.. Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.. Edinburgh: A hush descends, and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.. Glasgow: Led by your Travel Director, take an easy orientation through Glasgow, where broad streets and bold Victorian architecture set the tone. Pause in George Square to take in its statues and grand civic buildings before continuing to St Mungo’s Cathedral, its dark stone and soaring interior hinting at the city’s medieval roots.. Stirling: Travel via the historic site of Bannockburn and view Stirling Castle.. Grasmere: Learn about the life of the poet William Wordsworth and visit his grave.. Ludlow: Explore the narrow streets and lanes in front of the castle. Admire the medieval timber-framed buildings and Georgian mansions.. Cardiff: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the castle and Principality Stadium.. Bath: Visit the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe whose waters still flow today. Enjoy a personal exploration of the site, including the Sacred Spring, original Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays of artifacts uncovered on site. This complex offers a clear view of public bathing and religious practices during the Roman occupation of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago.. Bath: During an orientation you will see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.. Stonehenge: Walk around the strange, awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years..
- Authentic Dining - York: In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travelers..
- Make Travel Matter - Saltash: John and Anne welcome you to historic Heskyn Mill for a farm-to-table dinner. Savor a delightful meal, with all ingredients responsibly sourced from local producers or carefully foraged from the local area to reduce waste. The farms ethos is to support local and reduce food waste. All food is sourced locally, even though this proves more expensive. A staff member grows seasonal vegetables and they have their own egg laying hens. They have relationships with the local farmers where they make sure to get the food that would otherwise struggle to be sold in order to reduce waste. Vegetables are chosen seasonally and are often picked in the morning for their guests to enjoy later the same day. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production..
- Insight Choice - Plymouth: Set sail on a relaxing cruise from Plymouth harbor, where the pilgrims left over 400 years ago.. Dartmoor National Park: Visit Dartmoor to learn about the history of stone circles and indigenous traditions from your knowledgeable Local Expert on a scenic exploration. .
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Plymouth: Set sail on a relaxing cruise from Plymouth harbor, where the pilgrims left over 400 years ago.. Dartmoor National Park: Visit Dartmoor to learn about the history of stone circles and indigenous traditions from your knowledgeable Local Expert on a scenic exploration. .
