Highlights of Britain - London/London 2025 (13 Days)

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Highlights of Britain

London/London 2025 (13 Days)



Tour Description:

See more of the beauty of Britain. Go off the beaten path as you traverse the whole of Britain to see Devon and Cornwall in England’s Southwest, the medieval heritage of Wales, and Scotland’s delights.

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 26 May 25 — Sunday 08 Jun 25Starting at $4,595Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 09 Jun 25 — Sunday 22 Jun 25Starting at $5,645Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 23 Jun 25 — Sunday 06 Jul 25Starting at $4,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 07 Jul 25 — Sunday 20 Jul 25Starting at $4,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 04 Aug 25 — Sunday 17 Aug 25Starting at $4,845Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 01 Sep 25 — Sunday 14 Sep 25Starting at $4,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 29 Sep 25 — Sunday 12 Oct 25Starting at $4,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 06 Oct 25 — Sunday 19 Oct 25Starting at $4,345Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 29 – August 12 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
  • Discover the charm of Cornwall’s old port town of St Ives, a picturesque haven for art lovers.
  • See St Michael’s Mount – a little island crowned by a medieval church and a castle that looks straight out of a fairytale.

Trip Highlights:

  • Abbotsford House
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Castle Howard
  • Roman Baths
  • Scottish Evening*
  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace
  • Stonehenge
  • Tower of London
  • Cardiff Castle
  • Windsor Castle
  • York Minster

*July 29 – August 12 departures

Dining Experiences:

  • 12 Breakfasts (B), and 6 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)
  • The Bedford Hotel | Tavistock (2)
  • Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa | Cardiff (1)
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester | Chester (2)
  • Marriott Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel | Edinburgh (2)
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott York | York (2)
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London-Victoria | London (2)

ITINERARY

London Arrival | Windsor Castle
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Windsor hotel. Venture to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the King, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Then take a walking tour around the medieval town of Windsor with a local guide. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group, and dine and explore as you wish this evening.

Stonehenge | Salisbury
Marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the primitive builders who managed to create such an enduring monument. Stop in Salisbury, a charming old city where the cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. Arrive in Tavistock, a market town on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. (B, D)

St Michael’s Mount | St Ives
Travel through the unspoiled beauty of Bodmin Moor; stop for photos at Jamaica Inn, built in 1750 and immortalized in Daphne du Maurier’s tale of daring smugglers. Visit the coastal village of Marazion to see the romantic outline of St Michael’s Mount, an island topped by a spectacular castle. In the old fishing town of St Ives, take a walking tour to see its cobbled streets, quaint cottages, art galleries, and surrounding sandy beaches. Enjoy time to explore before returning to a free evening in Tavistock. (B)

Roman Baths | Cardiff Castle
Explore Bath, a city of elegant Georgian buildings in a distinctive golden stone. Tour the wonderfully preserved Roman Baths. Head to Cardiff, where you’ll take a sightseeing tour of the city before touring Cardiff Castle, a medieval castle fabulously renovated in Victorian Gothic style. Dine in your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Hay-on-Wye | Shrewsbury
Travel through the Brecon Beacons National Park to Hay-on-Wye, a town famous for its bookshops. Continue to Shrewsbury, a picturesque town near the English/Welsh border. Take a walking tour with the town crier to see black-and-white buildings that line the narrow streets. Travel through Cheshire to your hotel in Chester. (B, D)

North Wales | Chester
Drive through the countryside of north Wales as you journey to Conwy, a medieval town dominated by a huge castle. Enjoy a walking tour around the picturesque streets and see the smallest house in Britain. In the ancient city of Chester, explore the Roman and medieval heritage on a walking tour. Your evening is free to explore this fascinating place as you wish. (B)

Lake District | Edinburgh
Travel through the glorious Lake District, which inspired many of Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Visit the village of Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is buried. Pass through the village of Gretna Green as you cross the border into Scotland. Arrive at your hotel in Edinburgh, where your evening is yours to explore. (B)

Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scottish Evening*
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile with its narrow medieval houses, then tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Spend the evening with your group. Most departures will enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. Departures from July 29 – August 12 will attend the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with reserved seats on the castle esplanade. (B, D*)

Check Mark 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.