Overview
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Birthplace of Charles Darwin and one of England’s finest medieval towns, Shrewsbury is located in the glorious countryside near the Welsh border. Next, visit The Beatles Story in Liverpool, then travel further back in time to England’s Lake District aboard a steam railway train. From your carriage, savour the lovely views of the Levens Valley, and continue you journey on a Windermere Steamer cruise boat to Bowness.
You’ll stay overnight in Gretna Green—where the blacksmith was known to wed young runaway couples—still a popular wedding venue since the 1700s. Follow the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond and the wild Rannoch Moor into the Scottish Highlands. Try to catch a glimpse of “Nessie” in Loch Ness, and hear about the famous battle of Culloden before spending the night in Inverness—the beautiful Highland capital. See St. Andrews, home of golf and tour Edinburgh Castle to admire the Crown Jewels. Specific departures of our escorted tour of Britain include the world-renowned Military Tattoo performance by global performers and a Scottish pipe bands spectacle performed on the castle’s esplanade! From Edinburgh, travel to London via express train to find your Local Host ready with the assistance you need to enjoy the best of London.
Highlights
Guided Westminster walking tour, London Eye observation wheel ride
STONEHENGEVisit the prehistoric monument
ILMINSTERLF Enjoy lunch at a local pub
CORNWALLVisit the fishing village of Looe
PLYMOUTHSee the Barbican and Mayflower Steps
DARTMOORVisit Widecombe-in-the-Moor
BATHVisit the Roman relics
TINTERNTake photographs of the Cistercian abbey
COTSWOLDSStop in pretty Broadway
STRATFORD-UPON-AVONLF Visit Shakespeare’s schoolroom
SHREWSBURYVisit the medieval market town
LIVERPOOLVisit The Beatles Story
LAKE DISTRICTLF Ride the Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train, cruise Lake Windermere
CULLODEN MOORVisit the battle site’s visitor center
PITLOCHRYVisit the Victorian mountain resort
ST. ANDREWSVisit the home of golf
EDINBURGHRoyal Mile walking tour, visit The Real Mary King’s Close and Edinburgh Castle
EDINBURGH-LONDON
By Express Train (first-class)
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND.
Day1
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. The afternoon is at your leisure. For a first experience of London, you might like to join our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
LONDON.
Day2
Start your day with a walking tour past some of London’s most remarkable landmarks. Your Local Guide will bring you to Parliament Square where you’ll see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Church of St. Margaret’s—all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, take photographs of the statues of famous statesmen who oversee the comings and goings of today’s politicians: Sir Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela, just to name a few; and of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, a leading suffragist who campaigned tirelessly for women’s rights. Your guide will then lead you to the LONDON EYE for a 30-minute ride on the giant observation wheel, with stunning panoramas of the city. This afternoon, why not to join an optional excursion to the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON–STONEHENGE–ILMINSTER-EXETER.
Day3
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. First, travel to prehistoric STONEHENGE; explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, before admiring the magnificence of the monument up close. Then, enjoy LF a traditional carvery LUNCH at a local pub before heading to Exeter where you will spend the next two nights. There is time to discover this small but vibrant city in the heart of Devon on your own.
Today’s Distance: 176 mi / 305 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
EXETER. CORNWALL EXCURSION.
Day4
Enjoy magnificent scenery today as you drive to Cornwall, of Poldark fame, and to the pretty fishing village and former smuggler’s port of Looe. In Plymouth, see the historic Barbican and the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. Then, head into Dartmoor, famous for the wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, rich history and rare wildlife. Stop in Widecombe-in-the-Moor with its prominent church, cozy tea rooms, and lively pubs before returning to Exeter.
Today’s Distance: 150 mi / 241 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
EXETER–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES
Day5
This morning, travel to elegant Bath to see the amazing excavations of the ROMAN BATHS. Constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and socializing complex, this is one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. After the visit, you will have time to explore the town on your own and marvel at the honey-colored Georgian architecture. Stay the night in Cardiff, the Welsh capital. You might want to join an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner tonight.
Today’s Distance: 161 mi / 262 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CARDIFF–TINTERN–COTSWOLDS, ENGLAND–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–WARWICK.
Day6
Start your day with a visit to Tintern, the stunning home to a famous Cistercian abbey, set in the beautiful Wye Valley. Continue to the Cotswolds with its picturesque villages and idyllic rolling English landscapes. Stop in Broadway before making your way to Stratford-upon-Avon, where your Tour Director will take you to LF SHAKESPEARE’S SCHOOLROOM, where William was educated and inspired to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights.
Today’s Distance: 116 mi / 186 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WARWICK–SHREWSBURY–LIVERPOOL.
Day7
Set amidst glorious countryside near the Welsh Borders, Shrewsbury is one of England’s finest medieval market towns. You will have time to stroll through narrow streets and alleyways and see the timber-framed black and white buildings of Charles Darwin’s hometown. In Liverpool, visit THE BEATLES STORY, an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture, and music of the “Fab Four.”
Today’s Distance: 148 mi / 238 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–LAKE DISTRICT–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–GLASGOW.
Day8
Travel back in time in England’s Lake District as you climb aboard the LF LAKESIDE & HAVERTHWAITE RAILWAY STEAM TRAIN and enjoy beautiful views of the Levens Valley from your carriage. Continue your journey aboard a WINDERMERE STEAMER to Bowness and take in the wooded shoreline and distant stretches of the high moorland. On your way to Glasgow for your overnight stay, stop in Gretna Green, where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–CULLODEN MOOR–INVERNESS.
Day9
Follow the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond and head through wild Rannoch Moor into the Highlands. Via haunting Glen Coe, reach Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. Then, travel along Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and Loch Ness of ‘Nessie’ fame to the CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE. Hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Overnight in the Highlands capital of Inverness.
Today’s Distance: 181 mi / 313 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INVERNESS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH.
Day10
Enjoy beautiful vistas of the Cairngroms National Park on your way to the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Then to St. Andrews, home of golf and a famous university town, and over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh. Tonight, you might like to join an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis.
Today’s Distance: 202 mi / 325 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH.
Day11
Join your Local Guide on a walking tour along the famous Royal Mile. On the way, discover Edinburgh’s deepest secret, THE REAL MARY KING’S CLOSE, a warren of hidden streets frozen in time since the 17th Century. Your tour will finish at EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers August 1, August 8, August 15, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
EDINBURGH–LONDON, ENGLAND
Day12
Travel by EXPRESS TRAIN (first-class) to London. Your Local Host is available to help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LONDON
Day13
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- August 1, August 8, August 15 Departures–Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Superior First-Class
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guest throughout the hotel.
Location
200 Westminster Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
Mercure Exeter Rougemont
First-Class
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is located in beautiful surroundings in the heart of Exeter; an ideal location for both leisure and business. The 98 stylish bedrooms are designed with your comfort in mind. Discover Drakes Brasserie which serves modern British and European cuisine, and Drakes Bar where you can enjoy drinks, snacks and light meals in a comfortable, contemporary ambiance. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Queen Street, Exeter-Devon, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
Mercure Cardiff Holland House
Superior First-Class
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa is a modern hotel situated in the vibrant capital city of Wales, Cardiff, with 165 bedrooms. All of the sights and attractions of Cardiff are within walking distance such as the iconic Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Location
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Hilton Warwick
First-Class
The Hilton Warwick is ideally situated for exploring Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. Enjoy dinner at Restaurant 360 or relax in the casual Lounge bar. The LivingWell fitness center and WiFi-access throughout are also available.
Location
A46 Stratford Road, Warwick, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hotel Indigo Liverpool
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of the city center, Hotel Indigo Liverpool embraces the city's heritage, drawing its guests in with locally inspired tunes drifting through the exposed-brick lobby. Steps away from the hotel is the River Mersey and the renovated Albert Dock. The bedrooms offer contemporary comforts like rainfall showers and superfast Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour gym, Steakhouse Bar and Grill, and The Cotton Lounge with expertly mixed cocktails.
Location
10 Chapel St, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
Hilton Garden Inn
First-Class
In the heart of the city, the Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow is perfectly located for exploring all that Glasgow has to offer including shopping, museums, botanic gardens and eclectic nightlife. Relax in your contemporary guest room and look out across the riverbank through floor-to-ceiling windows; stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi or unwind in front of the 42-inch TV; or enjoy casual dining at Recess where you can eat, drink and meet day to night, or dine al fresco on our Riverside Terrace. The high-tech Precor gym is also available free of charge, 24-hours a day.
Location
Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Television
Mercure Inverness Hotel
First-Class
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants.
Location
33 Church Street, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
Marriott Courtyard
Superior First-Class
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing.
Location
1 - 3 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
