Best of Britain

Day 1: London

On arrival in London transfer independently to your hotel for check-in, and pick up your Welcome Pack containing all your tickets and travel vouchers. Then join a hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour on board the famous red London double-decker buses followed by a Thames river cruise & a guided walking tour. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 2 London | Bath

Following breakfast at your hotel make your way to the railway station and take the fast train (90 mins) into the west of England to the European Heritage City of Bath, a city dating back to Roman times and now a fine city full of 18th-century classic architecture, boutiques, and antique and craft shops. Join the afternoon small group guided tour through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, to wonder at this prehistoric monument, before returning via Lacock village, which is a popular film location featured in Pride & Prejudice and the Harry Potter films. Stay overnight at your Bath city centre hotel. (B)

Day 3: Bath | Liverpool

This morning catch the train (2.5 hours) to the vibrant maritime city of Liverpool, home of The Beatles and departure point for so many emigrants seeking a new life and fortune in the New World. After checking in to your hotel, join the Magic Mystery Tour of Liverpool to take an atmospheric journey into the life and landmarks of The Fab Four. Follow this with a visit to the award-winning Beatles Story to see how the four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time. Finish off the day with an evening at the famous Cavern Club. Return to your Liverpool hotel. (B)

Day 4: Liverpool | Windermere

Leave Liverpool and take the train for the 2 1/2 hour journey to Windermere in the stunning Lake District. Check in to your hotel and then enjoy free time exploring this quaint Lake District town where you can dip a toe into England's largest lake, or enjoy a short lake cruise. Return to your hotel in Windermere for your overnight stay. (B)

Day 5: Lakes

Today immerse yourself in the Complete Beatrix Potter's Lakeland & Wordsworth Tour, a whole day of exploration with detailed commentary of the many places associated with Beatrix Potter's life and characters, including Hill Top, Hawkshead, Wray Castle, Tarn Hows, Newlands Valley, Derwentwater and Keswick. There is also a visit to Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, at Grasmere, along with a lake cruise on Derwentwater and a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle. Return to your hotel in Windermere for your overnight stay. (B)

Day 6: Windermere | Glasgow

After breakfast check out and make your way to the railway station to take the train (3 hours) through the border countryside and mountains to Glasgow. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Glasgow on your own. Overnight accommodation. (B)

Day 7: Highlands

Make an early start today to join an award-winning small group Scottish Highlands tour to see and experience some of the most dramatic scenery on offer in the area, including Glencoe, one of Scotland's most famous glens; Fort William, Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain; and Loch Ness, where you may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive monster. Return to your Glasgow hotel for your overnight stay. (B)

Day 8: Edinburgh

After breakfast take the short train journey (1 hour)to Edinburgh for a day of sightseeing in the Scottish capital with a hop-on/hop-off tour and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. After visiting this beautiful city, return to Glasgow for overnight accommodation. (B)

Day 9: Depart Glasgow

Today marks the end of your journey. Check-out of out of your hotel and take the train back to London and home.(B)

Departures Dates

Monday through Thursday from May 01 to September 30. Supplement for Thursday departures CAD60 per person. Hotel names will be confirmed approx. 18 days prior to departure