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ESSENTIAL BRITAIN - 2010

13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from London to London (GC)

Vacation Overview

This vacation offers a panoramic exploration of England, Wales, and Scotland. Begin with an overnight and free time in London, then head west to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park. Spend two nights in Plymouth, with an excursion to Land’s End and the seaside resort of St. Ives. North to Glastonbury of King Arthur fame and stop to see the amazing Roman excavations in Bath. Cross into Wales, with a drive through Brecon Beacons National Park and overnights in Newport and the walled city of Chester. Explore England’s scenic Lake District and Wadsworth’s Grasmere before crossing into Scotland for a stop in Gretna Green. Spend the night in Glasgow, then skirt the banks of Loch Lomond on your way to the Isle of Skye. After a stop in the Highland capital of Inverness, head south through Culloden Moor, Braemar, and St. Andrews. A 2-night stay in Edinburgh includes guided sightseeing and visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Back in England, visit the Duchess of Northumberland’s lavish Alnwick Garden, a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and medieval York. Pass along Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest on the way to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Return to London for an overnight and the completion of your magnificent vacation.

Special Departure:
Tickets for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for tours Jul 30th through Aug 20th.

Note:
Optional London city tour and afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are available if London extra nights are reserved.

Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Ride the iconic double decker bus in London
  • The prehistoric Stonehenge located in England
  • Buckingham Palace in London
  • Enjoy the panoramic views of Scotland from the Isle of Skye
  • Marvel at the architecture on London’s infamous Big Ben
  • The Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh serves as the offical residence of the Queen
  • The Edinburgh Castle dominating the skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Prehistoric Stonehenge
  A Vacation Story  Tower of London

"Since its founding in the 11th century, the Tower of London has served many roles: impregnable fortress, royal residence, armory, treasury, home of the famed Crown Jewels, and a prison for those who offended the monarchy. To this day it is guarded by the “Beefeaters,” a name that likely originates from when Tower guards were paid part of their salary with chunks of beef, a practice that continued until the 1800s."

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