9 days tour

Best Of Britain - 9 Days/8 Nights (14 Destinations)

Best Of Britain - 9 Days/8 Nights (14 Destinations)

This tour includes:

Transport

Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)

Meals

8 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners* (D)

Hygieneprotocol

For guests traveling with CIE Tours after January 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required.

Accommodation

Castle Hotel Windsor Delta Hotels by Marriott York The Murrayfield Hotel Malmaison Liverpool Clayton Hotel Cardiff 100 Queenโ€™s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

Guide

Local guides

Others

Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 4 โ€“ 18 departures. Discover the rich history of Windsor and York on walking tours around these charming old towns. Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle and enjoy views of the beach below.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Britain - 9 Days/8 Nights (14 Destinations)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink

      Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Windsor hotel. Visit Windsor Castle, residence of the King and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Take a walk around this compact and historic town with your tour director. In the evening, join your group for a welcome drink; you are then free to dine independently.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds Drive

      Travel to Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house and home to the Dukes of Marlborough. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, passing through quaint towns and villages nestled in distinctive rolling hills and valleys. Travel on to York, a city founded by the Romans in the first century and a major wool trading center in the Middle Ages. (B, D)

  • Day 3 Day 3: York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle

      Take a walking tour of Yorkโ€™s medieval streets, including the Shambles, one of the cityโ€™s narrowest alleyways. Tour Gothic York Minster, renowned for its magnificent medieval stained glass windows. Visit Bamburgh Castle, an imposing medieval fortress that is one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain. This magical castle is set high on a rocky plateau affording wonderful views along the coast. Continue to your hotel in Edinburgh, where you will enjoy an evening free to dine independently. (B)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*

      Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old โ€œNew Townโ€ with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. View Princes Street, the cityโ€™s premier shopping street, and see the Royal Mile, where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. August 4 โ€“ 18 departures experience the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D*)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Lake District & Liverpool
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Lake District & Liverpool

      Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired the famed childrenโ€™s author Beatrix Potter. Stop in the village of Grasmere to visit the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. Enjoy a talk and tasting of this traditional spicy-sweet treat, first made 165 years ago. Head to Liverpool, a city that once dominated global trade and is now better known as the home of the Beatles. Take a short walking tour of the docks before some free time for dinner. Meet your group again to experience live music at the world-famous Cavern Club, where the Fab Four got their start. (B)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle

      Travel through scenic Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. Stop in Ludlow, a quintessentially English town, to see the castle and quaint old black-and-white houses. Continue through the lovely Welsh countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey. Head to Cardiff and tour the splendid Cardiff Castle, which was magnificently restored in the Victorian era. Dine at your hotel. (B, D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cardiff Panoramic Tour, Roman Baths & Stonehenge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cardiff Panoramic Tour, Roman Baths & Stonehenge

      Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff with a brief walk to see the principal areas and buildings. Head to Bath for a visit to the Roman Baths, hot mineral-rich springs that have been popular since ancient Roman times. Continue on to the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge at Salisbury Plain and learn about the primitive building methods used to create such an enduring monument. Arrive in London and savor dinner with your group at your hotel. (B, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: London Tour, Tower Of London & Independent Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: London Tour, Tower Of London & Independent Sightseeing

      Set out on a panoramic tour of central London with a local guide to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus with its statue of Eros, Nelsonโ€™s Column flanked by huge lions in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, ravens, Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, and the priceless Crown Jewels. The rest of the day and evening is free for further exploring. (B)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Tour Ends In London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Tour Ends In London

      Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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