Tour Description

Delve deeper into the history and heritage of Britain, from Windsor Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon to the bonnie birthplace of kilts and clans. Let centuries-old architecture inspire you, fall in love with the beauty of the Lake District and engage with the best of Britain when you visit Bath, York, Edinburgh and Glasgow, topping it all off with a leisurely stroll in the footsteps of the golfing gods at St. Andrews.

Priced From:

$ 2925pp ^*

From: 2025-05-14

To: 2025-09-24

Start Location: London, United Kingdom

End Location: London, United Kingdom

Trip Type: CostSaver Britain and Ireland

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

London - Windsor - Oxford - Birmingham

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Birmingham M6

This morning, meet your Travel Director and travel companions and head west for a memorable encounter with royalty and academia. Start with a stop in Windsor, home to the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, then continue to the historic university city of Oxford. Explore its renowned colleges and historic architecture. Finally, journey onward to Birmingham for your overnight stay.

Birmingham - Chester - Liverpool

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ibis Albert Dock

The Romans left their magic touch on the pretty town of Chester. You’ll view the city walls that they built in the first century to defend their fortress and the black-and-white half-timbered buildings, famously known as 'The Rows'. Take some time to explore Chester your way or join a Choice Experience to Llangollen in North Wales. Home of the International Eisteddfod, Llangollen has a tiny population but punches well above its weight when it comes to serene scenery and an array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Our home for the night is the haunt of the 'Fab Four', with an evening at leisure to explore Liverpool’s legendary nightlife.

Liverpool – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ibis City Centre

Settle in for a scenic drive north to the Lake District. Here you’ll see first-hand why the rugged and untamed beauty of the Lake District inspired William Wordsworth to wander 'lonely as a cloud' in his acclaimed piece of poetry, 'Daffodils'. There’s no better way to embrace the area’s heritage than to join a Choice Experience and chug between Haverthwaite and Lakeside in an old-world steam train followed by a cruise on Lake Windermere. Crossing the Scottish border, you’ll stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Blacksmith’s anvil and be bound to each other forever. Resist the urge to tie the knot yourself and continue to the bold city of Glasgow, where you’ll have an opportunity to join a Choice Experience for a night on the "toon".

Glasgow – Scottish Highlands

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Laggan

Kick-start your day with an introduction to Glasgow’s industrial past and modern revival that has given the city its characteristic gallus strut. Channel your inner Highlander next, embarking on a journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond, where a cruise to Rob Roy’s cave could be on the cards should you choose to join this Choice Experience. Later, the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Glencoe, 'Glen of Weeping', will stir all your emotions – not least as you remember the brave clans people who fought relentlessly for their beliefs. Local shepherd Neil and his enthusiastic border collies are ready to welcome guests on their Highland sheep farm for a Choice Experience this afternoon. You can perfect your sheep-shearing skills before settling into your Highland hotel.

Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Robert Burns once wrote of his beloved hills of the Highlands. Your scenic drive through its mystical landscapes will leave you similarly inspired as you venture to picturesque Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel. There’s time to explore this salmon fishing centre on your own or join a Choice Experience to Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl and Europe's last remaining private army. The fairways and greens of St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, beckon and you’ll have an opportunity to snap a selfie against the backdrop of the famous 18th green.

Edinburgh sightseeing and free time

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Tuck into a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings. Today you’ll need some extra sustenance as there’s much to see and do in Scotland’s hilly capital. The Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle all wait to be viewed in the company of your Local Specialist, so grab your camera and prepare for a memorable sightseeing tour revealing all the highlights of Auld Reekie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience to Rosslyn Chapel or an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.

Edinburgh – York – Bradford

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Leonardo

Cheerio the noo and wave goodbye to Scotland. It’s time to venture south on your return journey through England to London, but not before you come face-to-face with Hadrian’s first-century attempt to keep the ‘barbarians’ out of his Roman Empire. You’ll not see an ancient Roman wall like it anywhere else on earth. Continue to the walled city of York, where an orientation tour will guide you through its narrow medieval streets to the 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, which dominates the city. You’ll have some time to admire the structure’s beautiful stained glass before an evening on your own, although York’s alluring history may keep you on the edge of your seat. Delve into its tales of Romans, roses and ghosts. It’s the stuff great books are made of.

Bradford – Stratford-upon-Avon – London

Day 8

Duration: 1

Your return journey to London is almost at its end, but not before a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the famous bard, William Shakespeare, who became England’s most beloved playwright. It’s time for one last group picture as you say a fond farewell to your Travel Director and new friends in the capital of the United Kingdom.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-05-21

End Date: 2025-05-28

twin

Child Price: 2645

Adult Price: 2925

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 2925

triple

Child Price: 2865

Adult Price: 3145

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3615

Start Date: 2025-05-28

End Date: 2025-06-04

twin

Child Price: 2645

Adult Price: 2925

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 2925

triple

Child Price: 2865

Adult Price: 3145

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3615

Start Date: 2025-06-18

End Date: 2025-06-25

twin

Child Price: 2695

Adult Price: 2975

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 2975

triple

Child Price: 2915

Adult Price: 3195

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3665

Start Date: 2025-07-09

End Date: 2025-07-16

twin

Child Price: 2745

Adult Price: 3025

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3025

triple

Child Price: 2965

Adult Price: 3245

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3775

Start Date: 2025-07-23

End Date: 2025-07-30

twin

Child Price: 2745

Adult Price: 3025

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3025

triple

Child Price: 2965

Adult Price: 3245

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3775

Start Date: 2025-09-03

End Date: 2025-09-10

twin

Child Price: 2795

Adult Price: 3075

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3075

triple

Child Price: 3015

Adult Price: 3295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3835

Start Date: 2025-09-17

End Date: 2025-09-24

twin

Child Price: 2795

Adult Price: 3075

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3075

triple

Child Price: 3015

Adult Price: 3295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3835

Start Date: 2025-09-24

End Date: 2025-10-01

twin

Child Price: 2795

Adult Price: 3075

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3075

triple

Child Price: 3015

Adult Price: 3295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 3835

England and Scotland Heritage

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

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