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Best of Britain
Windsor/London 2025 (9 Days)
Tour Description:
The quintessential tour if you would like to see a lot of Britain in a short time – from Windsor Castle to historic York, from Beatles’ Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle, from a Welsh Evening in Cardiff to cosmopolitan London. Enjoy daily sightseeing, full breakfasts and five dinners including three special dinner/shows.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 30 Mar 25 — Tuesday 08 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,445 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Apr 25 — Tuesday 22 Apr 25 | Starting at $4,045 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Apr 25 — Tuesday 06 May 25 | Starting at $3,445 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25 | Starting at $3,745 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 25 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,745 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 08 Jun 25 — Tuesday 17 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Jun 25 — Tuesday 01 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Jul 25 — Tuesday 15 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Jul 25 — Tuesday 29 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 10 Aug 25 — Tuesday 19 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Sep 25 — Tuesday 16 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Oct 25 — Tuesday 14 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,445 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Nov 25 — Monday 10 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingAuthentic Local Experiences:
- Enjoy reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 4 – 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.
Trip Highlights:
- Blenheim Palace
- Cardiff Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
- Scottish Evening*
- Roman Baths
- Stonehenge
- Tower of London
- Windsor Castle
*August 4 – 18 departures.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 Breakfasts (B) and 4 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- Castle Hotel Windsor | Windsor (1)
- Delta Hotels by Marriott York | York (1)
- The Murrayfield Hotel | Edinburgh (2)
- Malmaison Liverpool | Liverpool (1)
- Clayton Hotel | Cardiff (1)
- 100 Quees's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection| London (2)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWindsor 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.
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)
York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of York’s medieval streets, including the Shambles, one of the city’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)
Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. View Princes Street, the city’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 – 18 departures experience the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B, D*)
Lake District & Liverpool
Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired the famed children’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. NOTE: April 7 departure will not visit Liverpool, but will instead experience a walking tour of Chester and overnight at the Doubletree Chester. (B)
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)
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)
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, Nelson’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)
Tour Ends in London
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
