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| 2025-09-08 |
2025-09-16 |
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| 2025-09-12 |
2025-09-20 |
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| 2025-09-15 |
2025-09-23 |
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| 2025-09-19 |
2025-09-27 |
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| 2025-09-22 |
2025-09-30 |
2,859.00 |
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| 2025-09-26 |
2025-10-04 |
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| 2025-09-29 |
2025-10-07 |
3,029.00 |
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| 2025-10-06 |
2025-10-14 |
2,749.00 |
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| 2025-10-13 |
2025-10-21 |
2,749.00 |
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| 2026-04-06 |
2026-04-14 |
3,499.00 |
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| 2026-04-13 |
2026-04-21 |
3,199.00 |
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| 2026-04-20 |
2026-04-28 |
3,169.00 |
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| 2026-04-27 |
2026-05-05 |
3,169.00 |
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| 2026-05-04 |
2026-05-12 |
3,849.00 |
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| 2026-05-11 |
2026-05-19 |
3,379.00 |
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| 2026-05-18 |
2026-05-26 |
3,379.00 |
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| 2026-05-25 |
2026-06-02 |
3,269.00 |
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| 2026-06-01 |
2026-06-09 |
3,169.00 |
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| 2026-06-08 |
2026-06-16 |
3,499.00 |
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| 2026-06-15 |
2026-06-23 |
3,379.00 |
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| 2026-06-22 |
2026-06-30 |
3,379.00 |
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| 2026-06-29 |
2026-07-07 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-07-06 |
2026-07-14 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-07-13 |
2026-07-21 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-07-20 |
2026-07-28 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-07-27 |
2026-08-04 |
3,799.00 |
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| 2026-08-03 |
2026-08-11 |
3,549.00 |
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| 2026-08-10 |
2026-08-18 |
3,549.00 |
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| 2026-08-17 |
2026-08-25 |
3,549.00 |
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| 2026-08-24 |
2026-09-01 |
3,549.00 |
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| 2026-08-31 |
2026-09-08 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-09-07 |
2026-09-15 |
3,169.00 |
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| 2026-09-14 |
2026-09-22 |
3,169.00 |
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| 2026-09-21 |
2026-09-29 |
3,299.00 |
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| 2026-09-28 |
2026-10-06 |
3,669.00 |
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| 2026-10-05 |
2026-10-13 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-10-12 |
2026-10-20 |
3,079.00 |
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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Canada, England, Europe, Scotland, United States, Wales
Cities Visited:
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Sightseeing Highlights
Overview
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Britain Sampler
Vacation Overview
Even if you 're not keen to try bubble and squeak, haggis and tatties, or cockles and laverbread, this perfect sampling of England, Scotland, and Wales will surely whet your appetite for adventure! Our most popular tour of Britain, this tri-country introductory vacation has something for everyone. History buffs will treasure prehistoric Stonehenge, the Roman ruins of Bath and the medieval cities and towns such as York and Ludlow. Music lovers will cherish the music-festival town of Llangollen and The Beatles ' home city of Liverpool. Literary fans will relish the countryside homes of William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott. And beer and whisky connoisseurs will delight in the dimly lit pubs from London to Edinburgh and back where if you just can 't bring yourself to taste the black pudding, there 's always delicious fish and chips!
Year Round Offers
- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
Day 1:ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Day 2:LONDON The Royal Treatment LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister 's Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul 's Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SITES See the legendary landmarks of England 's historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben 's quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.Day 3:LONDON-STONEHENGE-BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days LONDON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions at 8 am before departing for Stonehenge.STONEHENGE Visit the prehistoric monument.BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. Free time the remainder of the day. (B,D) 125 mi / 201 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.Day 4:BATH-LUDLOW-LLANGOLLEN, WALES-LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND Welsh Country Beauties LUDLOW Visit the historic market town.LLANGOLLEN Visit the picturesque town.LIVERPOOL Free time the remainder of the day. (B) 204 mi / 335 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Explore the charming medieval town of Ludlow on the River Teme. Noteworthy buildings include Ludlow Castle and the impressive St. Laurence 's church. With nearly 500 buildings on the Historic England list, Ludlow 's medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered architecture inspired poet laureate Sir John Betjeman to call it "the loveliest town in England."
Day 5:LIVERPOOL-GRASMERE-GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND-EDINBURGH Sonnets, Sweets & Scottish Blacksmiths LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive.GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth 's beloved village. Sample the [LF] original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples.EDINBURGH Free time this evening. (B) 237 mi / 390 km
LOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic gingerbread in Grasmere baked following an 1854 recipe invented by Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit.Day 6:EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland 's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTTHE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 3, 10, 17 and 24.TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain". Here, you 'll find the royal regalia and Scotland 's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.Day 7:EDINBURGH-ABBOTSFORD-JEDBURGH-YORK, ENGLAND Augustine 's Monks & Medieval Markets ABBOTSFORD Take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott 's Abbotsford House.JEDBURGH Take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins.YORK See York Minster on [LF] a guided walk through The Shambles. (B,D) 202 mi / 325 km
LOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT While strolling the cobblestones of York 's Shambles, it 's easy to imagine the medieval butcher shops and boisterous crowds bartering for beef and bones outside the 14th-century timber-framed windows. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe, said to have been the inspiration behind Harry Potter 's Diagon Alley, and today is a vibrant gathering place with cheerful cafés and quirky boutiques brimming with the sweet aromas of chocolate, pastries, and pies.Day 8:YORK-STRATFORD-UPON-AVON-LONDON Mr. & Mrs. Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway 's Cottage. Visit Shakespeare 's Birthplace. (B) 256 mi / 411 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHTA LEGEND SLEPT HERE Ah, young love! Even more true, as Shakespeare 's fiancée was eight years his senior. See Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home where the bard 's wife-to-be was born and courted by young Will. Built more than 500 years ago, much of the original structure remains. Visit Shakespeare 's Birthplace and family home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales about his family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a world-class collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.Day 9:LONDON Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Meals
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Hotels:
Park Plaza Waterloo
London, United Kingdom
The 494-room property is situated within walking distance of top London attractions, including the London Eye, the London Dungeons and the Imperial War Museum. The Florentine Restaurant serves a Brasserie-style menu; the bar features the best of British bubbles and craft beers as well as a range of signature cocktails; and for a relaxing cup of coffee, head to the illy Caffè bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
London, United Kingdom
Situated opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge places guests at the heart of central London. Dining option include Brasserie Joël, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, 1WB Lounge & Patisserie, and Primo Bar. The hotel also boasts a fitness center with a 15-meter pool and Mandara Spa. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests throughout the hotel.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
Settle into a warm, inviting guestroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bath hotel. Spoil yourself with the stunning views of the Pulteney Bridge and rolling hills.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Aloft Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Aloft Liverpool offers an insight into the grand history of this buzzing city. Before revamping into the design savvy Aloft, the structure served as the splendid Royal Insurance Building with stunning features like wooden panelling, magnificient stained glass and marble floors, which have all been maintained. Today, the hotels features NYL Restaurant & Bar, offering an exciting mix of modern food and expertly mixed cocktails in a spectacular setting; Refuel, a one-stop, 24 hour, grab & go shop for drinks, food and tasty treats; and Re:charge, a fitness room complete with bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines. The spacious bedrooms are equipped with state-of-the art amenities and complimentary internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.
Rating: First-Class
The Milner York
York, United Kingdom
Just steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York.
Award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair refurbished and restored the hotel, blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel to create 155 elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than a place to sleep."
Rating: Superior First-Class
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
