Amazing Britain
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
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' favorite drink at a traditional whisky distillery.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
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' favorite drink at a traditional whisky distillery.
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 farm animals company thrown in for good measure.
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- Bath Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillenial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
- 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.
- Fort William Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
- Jedburgh See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town.
- Ludlow Explore the narrow streets and lanes in front of the castle. Admire the medieval timber-framed buildings and Georgian mansions.
- Scottish Highlands Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
- 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.
- York Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
- Gretna Green Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
- Durham See Durham's Romanesque cathedral and admire the innovative audacity of its architecture.
- Glasgow See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
- 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.
- Bristol See some of Bristol's highlights on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Stonehenge Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- Lake District Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
- Bath Visit the incredibly well-preserved Roman Baths. Discover 2000 years of history and learn how this hub of culture is pioneering new educational investments to benefit the community. Its school educational program actively supports local schools and
- Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist
- See the 18th green on the Old Course at St. Andrews and the Lake District
- View Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, York Minster, Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey
- Discover York, Durham, Glasgow, Bristol and Bath
- Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
- 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
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- London The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- London Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | London | Welcome 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. Accommodations: Hilton Kensington |
| Day 2 | Leeds | Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon and on to York: Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theater and poetry. We travel to romantic Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by its favorite 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 Center 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 Dinner and delicious local pub fare. Accommodations: Clayton Hotel Leeds |
| Day 3 | Edinburgh | Cross 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. Accommodations: Holiday Inn |
| Day 4 | Edinburgh | Discover 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. Accommodations: Holiday Inn |
| Day 5 | Scottish Highlands | Venture 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 a Distillery and sample a wee dram of whisky. 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. Accommodations: Highlander |
| Day 6 | Glasgow | Onwards 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. Accommodations: Novotel |
| Day 7 | Liverpool | Explore 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 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. Accommodations: Mercure Atlantic Tower |
| Day 8 | Bristol | Through 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. Accommodations: Mercure Bristol Holland House |
| Day 9 | London | Soak 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. Accommodations: Hilton Kensington |
| Day 10 | London | Goodbye London: We bid 'Old Blighty' a fond farewell as we prepare to return home after a memorable holiday. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
