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Trafalgar - Amazing Britain (03/2024 - 10/2024) (BHILZN19)

10 Days From London to London
Tour Style: Country Explorer
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $2,495.00
Brochures: Europe & Britain 2023 v2, Europe & Britain 2024 v1
Visits: England

Discover Amazing Britain on this unforgettable trip. From Shakespeare’s theatrical roots and mystical Stonehenge to the fresh air and rugged outdoors of the Scottish Highlands, where you’ll learn all about the locals’ favourite drink at a traditional whisky distillery.
Choice Highlights

Must-see Highlights
  • : Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover York, Durham, Glasgow, Bristol and Bath
  • : Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, a whisky distillery, Gretna Green, Ludlow, Wye Valley, the Roman Baths in Bath and the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge
  • : View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, York Minster, Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey
  • : See the 18th green on the Old Course at St. Andrews and the Lake District
  • : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

Iconic Experience
  • 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.
  • Durham: See Durham's Romanesque cathedral and admire the innovative audacity of its architecture.
  • Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap.
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
  • Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
  • Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
  • Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
  • Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalised by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
  • Bristol: See some of Bristol's highlights on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
  • Ludlow: Explore the narrow streets and lanes in front of the castle. Admire the medieval timber-framed buildings and Georgian mansions.
  • Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
  • Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist 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.

Be My Guest
  • Hesket Newmarket: Meet Christine and enjoy a few hours of Cumbria farm-life with a traditional Be My Guest lunch and some Highland cow company thrown in for good measure.

Trafalgar Tour Itinerary

Day 1Welcome to London
Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a global capital with multi-cultural verve. Today is yours to explore the vibrant mix of old and new around every turn. Spend the day delving into the royal heritage of London, stroll along the tree-lined Thames or admire treasures from across the globe, before enjoying the night-time buzz of this city.
Visits: London
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Day 2Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon and on to York
Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theatre and poetry. We travel to romantic Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by its favourite son, William Shakespeare, whose extraordinary works have been admired by audiences for over 500 years. View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre for insights into the life of the 'Bard of Avon', before exploring the charming cobblestone streets of his hometown. Continue to the ancient cathedral city of York where we will enjoy an orientation walk to view its ancient city walls, picturesque Shambles and magnificent 800-year-old Minster. Join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions this evening for a memorable Welcome Reception and delicious local pub fare.
Visits: London, Stratford-upon-Avon, York
Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Reception
Accommodation: Holiday Inn
Day 3Cross Hadrian’s Wall and onwards to Edinburgh
We venture north to the medieval riverside town of Durham, whose exquisite 11th-century cathedral sits imposingly alongside Durham Castle watching over the streets below. We cross what was once the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Wall, before enjoying a scenic drive through the soul-stirring landscapes of Northumberland National Park. Admire spectacular views of the windswept Cheviot Hills as you cross the Scottish border, stopping to admire the 12th-century ruins of Jedburgh Abbey en route to Edinburgh.
Visits: York, Durham, Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Marriott, Holiday Inn
Day 4Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Fall in love with the enchanting city of Edinburgh as you join a Local Specialist to discover what lies behind its medieval façades. Ramble up the Royal Mile and enjoy astounding views of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city. Spend some free time this afternoon strolling through Edinburgh and admiring ancient relics. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Visits: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn
Day 5Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Cross the Firth of Forth to the ancient Kingdom of Fife and St. Andrews. This famous golf course is renowned for its 18th hole and 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge. We continue our journey into the dramatic Scottish Highlands, where we’ll Dive Into Culture at Blair Athol whisky distillery and sample a wee dram. Visit picture-perfect Pitlochry, on the edge of the Ben Vrackie and Cairngorms National Park, before arriving at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands where you'll dine tonight.
Visits: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Scottish Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Highlander
Day 6Onwards to Loch Lomond and Glasgow’s Rich Legacy
The arresting beauty of the Scottish Highlands provides a stunning backdrop for today's leisurely drive to Glasgow. View the World War II Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and admire views of Britain's highest mountain – Ben Nevis. See Glencoe, the site of a bloody massacre in 1692 following the Jacobite Uprising, and travel to the 'bonnie' banks of Scotland's prettiest loch, Loch Lomond. We arrive in Glasgow this afternoon where our orientation will take us past St. Mungo's Cathedral and George Square, lined with statues and monuments dedicated to famous British subjects, including Robert Burns and Sir Robert Peel.
Visits: Scottish Highlands, Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel
Day 7Explore the Lake District and Journey to Liverpool Connect with Locals
Today's first stop is in the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Marriage Anvil. Returning to England, we Connect With Locals, joining farmer John and his wife Christine for lunch at a Be My Guest experience in the company of Highland cows. See beautiful Lake District landscapes and skirt the romantic shores of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, arriving in edgy Liverpool of 'Fab Four' fame, for an evening at leisure.
Visits: Glasgow, Gretna Green, Lake District, Liverpool
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Accommodation: Mercure Atlantic Tower
Day 8Through the Beautiful Welsh Countryside to Discover Bristol
This morning, we traverse the pretty Welsh countryside before we visit the Shropshire market town of Ludlow with some time to explore on your own. Later, arrive in Bristol for an orientation drive. Join us for an Optional Experience that will take us out to the SS Great Britain as well as the Clifton Suspension Bridge along with all the other highlights of Bristol. As the curtain comes down on a memorable journey through England and Scotland, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with our Travel Director and newfound friends.
Visits: Liverpool, Ludlow, Bristol
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House
Day 9Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London
Journeying back to London, we visit the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to admire its elegant Georgian façades and the Roman baths from which the city takes its name. Emerging from the Salisbury Plain, the imposing monoliths of Stonehenge are our final stop before continuing through the lush Wiltshire and Hampshire landscapes to London for a final night at leisure.
Visits: Bristol, Bath, Stonehenge, London
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Day 10Goodbye London
We bid 'Old Blighty' a fond farewell as we prepare to return home after a memorable holiday.
Visits: London
Meals: Breakfast


Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17

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Fri 03/29/24 $2,495.00
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Fri 04/26/24 $2,550.00
Fri 05/03/24 $2,625.00
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Fri 05/10/24 $2,625.00
Fri 05/17/24 $2,625.00
Sun 05/19/24 $2,625.00
Fri 05/24/24 $2,625.00
Fri 05/31/24 $2,695.00
Sun 06/02/24 $2,695.00
Fri 06/07/24 $2,695.00
Fri 06/14/24 $2,695.00
Sun 06/16/24 $2,695.00
Fri 06/21/24 $2,695.00
Fri 06/28/24 $2,695.00
Sun 06/30/24 $2,695.00
Fri 07/05/24 $2,695.00
Fri 07/12/24 $2,695.00
Sun 07/14/24 $2,695.00
Fri 07/19/24 $2,725.00
Fri 07/26/24 $2,725.00
Sun 07/28/24 $2,850.00
Fri 08/02/24 $3,025.00
Fri 08/09/24 $3,025.00
Sun 08/11/24 $3,025.00
Fri 08/16/24 $3,025.00
Fri 08/23/24 $2,825.00
Fri 08/30/24 $2,625.00
Sun 09/01/24 $2,625.00
Fri 09/06/24 $2,625.00
Fri 09/13/24 $2,625.00
Sun 09/15/24 $2,625.00
Fri 09/20/24 $2,625.00
Fri 09/27/24 $2,575.00
Fri 10/04/24 $2,550.00
Fri 10/11/24 $2,550.00
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