British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales

From $3,349.00 CAD

An adventure fit for a Shakespearean tale takes you from verdant hillsides to bustling British cities rich with culture. Explore The Athens of the North during your stay in Edinburgh. Explore the ruins of a Roman Fort during a visit to Hadrian’s Wall. Enjoy medieval York and its historic Minster. See the picturesque village of Llangolen in Wales. Walk in the footsteps of the Bard, visiting the childhood home of William Shakespeare. Personalize your tour with a choice of included excursions in Edinburgh and Oxford. See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide. Sleepy villages, grassy slopes, mountainside lakes, and cities built upon layers of history – these are the landscapes of Britain.

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MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide.
Explore the ruins of an ancient fort during a visit to Hadrian’s Wall.
Stand in awe before the iconic spires of Oxford.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Enjoy London’s culinary renaissance at a dinner highlighting contemporary British cuisine.
Savor a traditional afternoon tea in Wales.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Behold the Crown Jewels of Scotland on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle.
Discover the narrow Snickelway lanes of York.
Explore William Shakespeare’s childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners

1600503

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Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines dramatic history and natural wonders.

Accommodation: Mercure Haymarket
Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins

Your tour opens in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland's capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Holiday Inn York City Centre
Edinburgh

Today visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then it’s your choice! Get acquainted with this regal city on a locally guided tour of the Old Town and New Town via motor coach -OR- join a local expert and explore the Old Town and Royal Mile on foot. Whichever you choose, you can enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city independently.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Queen at Chester Hotel
Edinburgh - Borders Region - York, England

Say farewell to the rolling hills of Scotland while travelling south through the Borders Region, stopping at Gretna Green, a popular wedding destination. Visit the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian’s Wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Arrive in the medieval city of York, which is surrounded by historical city walls. This evening you may join an optional tour to an alehouse to sample a selection of ciders, lagers and ales and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Queen at Chester Hotel
York - Chester

Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint, narrow streets the locals call Snickelways or maybe visit the city’s famous Minster. End the day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo
Chester - Llangollen, Wales - Chester, England

Embark on a panoramic city tour and then walk through Chester’s Rows. Here you’ll peer into the city’s hidden secrets, hopping in and out of the iconic 2-tiered shopping galleries with a local guide. Cross over into Wales and discover Llangollen, one of the country’s most picturesque villages. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea served in a former chapel, with sandwiches and cakes, before returning to Chester.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mercure London Bridge
Chester - Stratford-upon-Avon

Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. This afternoon, visit the Bard’s birthplace – the childhood home of William Shakespeare. After touring the home, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure London Bridge
Stratford-upon-Avon - Oxford - London

Bid adieu to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, it’s your choice! Glide gently past Oxford’s spires on a traditional punting boat experience -OR- join an expert local guide for a walking tour, including one of the Colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Lunch is at a historic pub. Continue on to London, England’s storied capital city.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
London

Take in the sites of London on a tour of the city’s quintessential sights. Begin with a walking tour of Westminster, where you see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of His Majesty The King, and make your way past St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Today you may join an optional tour to the Tower of London, with lunch at a traditional pub. This afternoon is yours to explore this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. This evening, toast the end of a wonderful journey during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
London - Tour Ends

Your journey through Britain comes to a close today.

Meals: Breakfast