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Group Tour
Highlights of Britain
11-Day Back-Roads Adventure
Retail Price: $6,261
Our Price: $4,985
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- Trip Starts:
19th March 2027 (Fri) London - Trip Finishes:
30th March 2027 (Tue)Edinburgh
- Trip Length: 11 Days
Overview
Discover Britain’s soul on this 11-day Back-Roads adventure. Travel back-roads through the Cotswolds, Lake District & Snowdonia. Wander York’s medieval lanes. Visit iconic sites like Castle Howard, Rosslyn Chapel & Edinburgh – all on quiet back roads steeped in history. Absorb wild landscapes, literary heritage & iconic cityscapes from London to Edinburgh. Intimate, authentic, unforgettable.
Itinerary
Palaces dripping in historical intrigue. Streets thronged with iconic red buses. A bustling pub on every corner. London couldn’t be a more fitting place to embark on our tour of Britain! Begin by greeting your expert Tour Leader and the rest of your small group before we dig into our very first meal together. Uncover each other’s back stories over the dinner table and say cheers to the adventure ahead! Stay: Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid (or similar) (D)
After an energy-boosting breakfast with your group, we’ll wave goodbye to the Big Smoke as we start our journey north. Our next stop’s skyline is equally as impressive as the capital’s – with twisting spires, majestic domes and more than a few grinning gargoyles.
Did you know that Oxford University is the second oldest university in the world? Or that the city served as the official capital for four years during the English Civil War? We’ll uncover plenty more historical nuggets as we walk in the footsteps of the colleges’ illustrious alumni – think Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll – on an orientation tour with our clued-up Tour Leader.
After a little free time to wander and grab some lunch (the city’s historic Covered Market is our top pick!), we’ll continue our journey west. Our path will take us through several of the idyllic old-world villages of the Cotswolds. Marvel at their honey-hued cottages forged from yellow limestone and soak up vistas of the undulating wolds. Then, a free evening awaits in Mickleton, where you’ll find a choice of charming local pubs to dine in. Stay: Three Ways House Hotel (or similar) (B)
All the world’s a stage, and all men and women merely players! Today, our stage will be the storied streets of Stratford-Upon-Avon: the esteemed birthplace of William Shakespeare. Revel in remarkable tales of his life, loves and losses on a walking tour with your Tour Leader. If there’s time, we’ll pay homage to the playwright with a visit to his grave. Make sure you spare a minute to peruse the epitaph which is supposedly a curse written by Shakespeare himself…
This afternoon, there’s more exploring to be done in the delightful Cotswolds. We’ll weave effortlessly along the region’s narrow lanes, stopping off at a few of your Tour Leader’s favourite villages. Broadway, often called the prettiest village in England, will likely be one of them. If the weather’s dry, stretch your legs with a walk through its unusually long high street, stopping for coffee and cake breaks along the way. Stay: Three Ways House Hotel (or similar) (B)
Thrilling tales of the crusades fought by saints and kings are on the agenda today as we leave the Cotswolds behind for Worcester. Gaze up in awe at Worcester Cathedral’s intricately painted ceiling and feel the temperature drop as we venture down into its Norman-era Crypt of St Wulfstan: the Bishop of Worcester during the 11th century.
Following our medieval history fix, we’ll begin our scenic journey to Denbighshire – rolling through the serene Shropshire Hills where we’ll make two memorable stops en route. Uncover an Olympic connection in the unassuming village of Much Wenlock and stand in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the UNESCO World Heritage Ironbridge Valley.
Wales’s Denbighshire region is known for its tiny, twisting country lanes – but we’ll make short work of them in our minicoach. When we do arrive at tonight’s hotel, you can expect a very warm welcome from the inn’s characterful owner who loves to personally greet every one of his guests. Stay: The Mulberry Inn (or similar) (B/D)
Warning: not much will prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty of Snowdonia National Park. This 823-square-mile tapestry of rugged peaks, shimmering lakes (known locally as lynns) and windswept coastline is the setting for today’s adventure – and you can expect plenty of imagination-stirring encounters.
Your Tour Leader will decide the specific route you’ll take but you can expect it to be steeped in local history and outstanding natural beauty. Cast your eyes across soaring summits in the charming mountain town of Betws-Y-Coed. Challenge yourself to a tongue twister in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – a village on the lovely Isle of Anglesey that’s famed for having Europe’s longest place name.
You might also feel your heart race a little while walking across the Pontcysyllte (pronounced Pont – ker – sulth – tay) Aqueduct – a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s suspended 40 metres above the tumbling rapids of the River Dee. Then, we’ll retrace our steps back to the hotel for another sumptuous group meal and an after-dinner surprise… Stay: The Mulberry Inn (or similar) (B/D)
Trip Inclusions
Explore the scenic back roads of Britain’s most spectacular regions including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District
- Step into a real-life medieval saga whilst wandering the Shambles and Snickelways of York
- Immerse yourself in the 17th-century grandeur and opulence of Castle Howard
- Tap your toes along to the iconic tunes of the Fab Four at The Beatles Story Museum
10 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation
- Luxury minicoach
- Driver, Trip leader
- Group size: 18 guests (max)
- 10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Prices are for land/cruise only. International flights not included.
