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Extraordinary England & Scotland 2025
10 days from Windsor to Glasgow
Tour Description:
Small groups translate to intimate experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of England and Scotland! Covering the scenic splendor of the Cotswolds and the Lake District in England as well as the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland, you’ve got everything covered. From castles in Windsor and Edinburgh to palaces at Blenheim and Scone, you’ll experience the delights, history, and culture of the two countries. Follow bigger-than-life adventures by train and boat and celebrate Scottish tradition with whisky and haggis on this Small Group Discovery tour!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 11 May 25 — Wednesday 21 May 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,869 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 25 May 25 — Wednesday 04 Jun 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Jun 25 — Wednesday 02 Jul 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Jul 25 — Wednesday 30 Jul 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 Aug 25 — Wednesday 10 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,899 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Sep 25 — Wednesday 24 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,899 | 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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 & SightseeingDesigned from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours. We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 4 and 18.
Notes:
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terraine at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terraine at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 3.00pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions and walk the short distance to Windsor Castle to visit inside the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and one of the official residences of over 40 monarchs. Later enjoy a welcome dinner
Day 2
Walk with your Tour Director through the beautiful streets of Oxford with a small group focused tour to be introduced to “the city of dreaming spires.” On to magnificent Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to the Dukes of Marlborough since the early 1700s. Overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon in the heart of the Cotswolds
Day 3
This morning, you’ll be enchanted by the landscape of rolling hills and the picturesque villages as you explore the Cotswolds. Time to enjoy the honey-coloured limestone buildings, stone walls and thatched houses before your return to Stratford-upon-Avon and a visit to William Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Plenty of time to explore this market town on your own this afternoon
Day 4
Travel north through the English midlands to Elizabethan Levens Hall with its renowned topiary garden, the oldest in the world. Onwards to the heart of the Lake District, and at Rydal Mount get absorbed by the life and times of poet William Wordsworth and in an intimate reading of his poems discover why this tranquil setting inspired him to write some of the finest romantic poems in the English language
Day 5
Enjoy a relaxed and scenic day in the Lake District, including a train journey through the Leven Valley to Lakeside where you’ll board a boat for a cruise of unrivaled scenic beauty across Lake Windermere. Stroll in the bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere before returning to the village of Grasmere to sample the famous Grasmere Gingerbread
Day 6
Continue to the Scottish border, pausing at Gretna Green where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples, and into the Scottish Lowlands. At Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, a guided tour is followed by a tasting of Abbotsford Whisky. Spend the next two nights in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital
Day 7
Morning sightseeing with your small group companions in the company of a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors and novelists associated with the city of Edinburgh. In the “Old Town” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire up close Scotland’s crown jewels. The afternoon is free to explore
Day 8
From Edinburgh head over the mighty Firth of Forth and a fun inclusion is the opportunity to hit a few balls at the St Andrews Golf Practice Centre driving range. At Scone Palace, the ancestral seat of the Earls of Mansfield, join your guide for a private tour and hear about the crowning of Scottish kings including MacBeth and Robert the Bruce. On into the Highlands to your overnight accommodation
Day 9
First stop today is coffee at Castle Menzies, seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 500 years, its location ensuring it has been involved in much of Scotland’s turbulent history. At the [LF] Glenside Farm Haggis Experience, you’ll hear all about Scotland’s national dish. Discover how to make it and enjoy a never-to-be-forgotten haggis lunch. Through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the final stop is the city of Glasgow where dinner in a local restaurant rounds off a memorable time in England and Scotland
Day 10
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Windsor | Stratford - upon - Avon | Stratford - upon - Avon | Grasmere | Edinburgh | Highlands | Glasgow |
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
23 High Street Windsor-Berksh. United Kingdom
"With magnificent Windsor Castle just two minutes walk away, you'll get a sense of being somewhere quite unique when you arrive at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, situated in the heart of this historic town. It's easy to unwind in style in our contemporary townhouse, with 120 luxury bedrooms, richly hued interiors and a fabulously attentive team creating an atmosphere of calm and well-being. Step out and discover the local area ¿ a real treat, with several of England's best-known attractions within easy reach, and our beautiful hotel the perfect base for exploration."
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
23 High Street Windsor-Berksh. United Kingdom
"With magnificent Windsor Castle just two minutes walk away, you'll get a sense of being somewhere quite unique when you arrive at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, situated in the heart of this historic town. It's easy to unwind in style in our contemporary townhouse, with 120 luxury bedrooms, richly hued interiors and a fabulously attentive team creating an atmosphere of calm and well-being. Step out and discover the local area ¿ a real treat, with several of England's best-known attractions within easy reach, and our beautiful hotel the perfect base for exploration."
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.
