Taste of Britain - London/Edinburgh 2024 (7 Days)

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Taste of Britain

London/Edinburgh 2024 (7 Days)



Tour Description:

Visit England and Scotland, seeing the highlights of London; exploring the musical heritage of Liverpool, the home of the Beatles; traveling through the Lake District which inspired Beatrix Potter. Visit Edinburgh; enjoy a festive traditional dinner and Scottish ceilidh; taste whisky in the distillery where it is made, and more!

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 14 Jun 24 — Friday 21 Jun 24Starting at $2,545Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 23 Jun 24 — Sunday 30 Jun 24Starting at $2,545Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 28 Jun 24 — Friday 05 Jul 24Starting at $2,545Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 26 Jul 24 — Friday 02 Aug 24Starting at $2,545Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 28 Jul 24 — Sunday 04 Aug 24Starting at $2,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 02 Aug 24 — Friday 09 Aug 24Starting at $2,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 16 Aug 24 — Friday 23 Aug 24Starting at $2,745Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 23 Aug 24 — Friday 30 Aug 24Starting at $3,145Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 22 Sep 24 — Sunday 29 Sep 24Starting at $2,545Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 04 Oct 24 — Friday 11 Oct 24Starting at $2,345Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 06 Oct 24 — Sunday 13 Oct 24Starting at $2,345Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 18 Oct 24 — Friday 25 Oct 24Starting at $2,345Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Sunday 03 Nov 24 — Saturday 09 Nov 24Starting at $2,245Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 06 Dec 24 — Friday 13 Dec 24Starting at $2,195Check 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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:

  • July 28 – August 16 departures include reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience. .
  • Tour Windsor Castle and discover the amazing grandeur of the State Apartments, still in use today by the Royal Family.

Trip Highlights:

  • Windsor Castle
  • Roman Baths
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
  • Lake Windermere Cruise
  • Tower of London
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Scotch Whisky Experience*

*Not on July 28- August 16 departures

Dining Experiences:

  • 6 breakfasts (B) and 2 Dinners (D)

*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Hotels:

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria | London (2 nights)
  • Bailbrook House Hotel | Bath (1 night)
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre | Liverpool (1 night)
  • Macdonald Houstoun House (2 nights)

ITINERARY

London Tour | Tower of London
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your London hotel. Take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.

Independent Touring in London
Discover London’s iconic attractions at your own speed, as you please, with your choice of routes on a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Your evening is free to continue exploring and dining independently. (B)

Windsor Castle | Bath
Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King’s official residences. See the State Apartments, with their ceremonial rooms still used by the Royal Family today. St George’s Chapel at the castle was where Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle, and is the burial place of Queen Elizabeth. Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times. (B, D)

Cotswolds Drive | Shakespeare’s Birthplace | Liverpool
Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own. (B)

Lake District | Windermere Cruise
Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend some free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you’ll enjoy a free evening. (B)

Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scotch Whisky Experience*
Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, whisky tasting and dinner at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Departures from July 28 – August 16 will instead experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with free time for dinner on your own prior to the event). (B, D*)

Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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.