Great British Cities 9 Days

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Great British Cities 9 Days

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$2552
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  • DAY 1
    Edinburgh & Scottish Evening

    Begin at 6:30 PM at your Edinburgh hotel. Meet your tour director and fellow travelers to kick off the trip with a lively Scottish evening featuring dinner and traditional entertainment.

  • DAY 2
    Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

    Explore Edinburgh’s 200-year-old “New Town” and the medieval Royal Mile. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. (Note: August 5–19 departures will attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo).

  • DAY 3
    Glamis Castle & St Andrews

    Tour Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Cross the Tay Bridge to the medieval town of St Andrews for a panoramic tour before returning to Edinburgh for a pub dinner.

  • DAY 4
    Abbotsford House & York Minster

    Visit Abbotsford House and the historic Roman boundary of Hadrian’s Wall. Travel to York to marvel at York Minster’s stained glass, enjoy a centuries-old pub dinner, and embark on a light-hearted ghost tour.

  • DAY 5
    Historic Train Ride & Castle Howard

    Board a vintage locomotive on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (departing from stations used as “Hogsmeade” in Harry Potter). Take a guided stroll in coastal Whitby before touring the elaborate 18th-century Castle Howard.

  • DAY 6
    Shakespeare’s Birthplace & London

    Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to explore the life and work of William Shakespeare at his birthplace. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque, honey-colored stone villages of the Cotswolds en route to London.

  • DAY 7
    Tower of London & City Sightseeing

    Tour iconic London landmarks like Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the Beefeaters and the dazzling Crown Jewels, followed by a free afternoon and evening.

  • DAY 8
    London Sightseeing

    Enjoy a full free day to explore London’s famous landmarks aboard an open-top bus. Customize your experience by choosing from a variety of routes, including a walking tour or a scenic River Thames cruise.

  • DAY 9
    Tour Ends in London

    Your incredible journey through Great Britain’s finest historic cities concludes this morning following breakfast.

  • Lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment
  • Edinburgh City Tour (New Town, Royal Mile) and Edinburgh Castle
  • (August 5–19 departures include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo!)
  • Glamis Castle (the legendary setting of Macbeth) and St Andrews
  • Abbotsford House and the ancient Roman boundary of Hadrian’s Wall
  • York Minster, a centuries-old pub dinner, and a light-hearted ghost tour
  • Vintage locomotive ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (featuring Harry Potter’s “Hogsmeade” stations)
  • Whitby harbor stroll and the imposing 18th-century Castle Howard
  • William Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Scenic drive through the honey-colored stone villages of the Cotswolds
  • Comprehensive London sightseeing (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square)
  • Tower of London to see the Beefeaters and Crown Jewels
  • Open-top bus tour around London with a choice of a walking tour or River Thames cruise
  • 3 nights — Edinburgh 
  • 2 nights — York 
  • 3 nights — London
  • Lively Scottish evening with dinner and traditional entertainment
  • Edinburgh City Tour (New Town, Royal Mile) and Edinburgh Castle
  • (August 5–19 departures include the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo!)
  • Glamis Castle (the legendary setting of Macbeth) and St Andrews
  • Abbotsford House and the ancient Roman boundary of Hadrian’s Wall
  • York Minster, a centuries-old pub dinner, and a light-hearted ghost tour
  • Vintage locomotive ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (featuring Harry Potter’s “Hogsmeade” stations)
  • Whitby harbor stroll and the imposing 18th-century Castle Howard
  • William Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Scenic drive through the honey-colored stone villages of the Cotswolds
  • Comprehensive London sightseeing (Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square)
  • Tower of London to see the Beefeaters and Crown Jewels
  • Open-top bus tour around London with a choice of a walking tour or River Thames cruise

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