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Great Britain - England - Scotland - United Kingdom English & Scottish Discovery Escorted Tour of Great Britain Includes:8 Day Coach Tour of England and Scotland 7 nights/11 meals Click for map Day 1 - London Arrival & Orientation Land at Heathrow Airport and transfer to your hotel. At 2:30 pm take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column and lions of Trafalgar Square, Big Ben towering over the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park. In the evening meet your tour director to discuss your trip over a welcome drink and dine in your hotel. (D) Day 2 - Tower of London & Open-top Bus Tour Today you are free to schedule your London sightseeing as you wish when you take an open-top bus tour around the many famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes so that you can choose the part of London that you'd like to focus on. Your voucher also includes a walking tour and a cruise on the River Thames. Visit the Tower of London to view the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms, and the many towers of this huge fortress. You are free to choose a restaurant to dine independently. (B) Day 3 - Stratford-upon-Avon
& Beatles' Liverpool Drive through part of the Cotswolds, a delightful
hilly region with mellow-hued stone houses. Take a panoramic tour around
Stratford-upon-Avon to see places associated with William Shakespeare. Continue
to Liverpool where a local guide will point out buildings and areas made famous
by the Beatles in their many songs. Check in to your hotel. (B, D) Day 4 - Lake District & Scottish Cabaret
Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with Beatrix Potter, who
worked tirelessly to preserve much of the scenic region as a national park.
Stop in Bowness-on-Windermere to visit the World of Beatrix Potter to see
representations of the animal characters that she created in her children's
books. Cross into Scotland and stop at the Old Blacksmith's Shop in Gretna
Green, associated with elopements since the 18th century and today is one of
the world's most popular wedding destinations. Drive to Edinburgh and your
hotel near the Royal Mile. In the evening enjoy a Scottish Cabaret dinner and
show. (B, D) Day 5 - Edinburgh Castle
& City Tour Explore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the
200-year-old New Town with its wide streets, planned squares and
elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the
bustling Princes Street with excellent shopping. Travel along the Royal Mile
where the old medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see
the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Enjoy great views over
the city. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 3 to 17
departures, experience the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) Day 6 - Culloden Battlefield & Ceilidh Travel north into majestic Highland scenery and stop at Leault Farm where dogs herd sheep through various obstacles and discover how each dog responds to individual whistles. Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the background of this event when British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart in 1746 and ended hopes of restoring the
Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne. Take part in a ceilidh, a musical
evening, in your hotel. (B, D) Day 7 - Highlands & Loch Lomond Cruise Travel south through more wonderful Highland scenery today, passing the shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake. Drive past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, and through the towering mountains of Glen Coe which is famous for the Massacre of Glen Coe in 1692. Take a scenic cruise of Loch Lomond, Britain's largest lake, to admire panoramic views. Drive into Glasgow for a short orientation tour. (B, D) Day 8 - Tour Ends Glasgow Airport Your tour ends with a transfer to Glasgow Airport to check in for flight home. (B) T O U R I N C L U D E S
Your Hotels Stay at the following (or similar): Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London (2 nights) Hilton Hotel, Liverpool (1 night) Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights) Columba Hotel, Inverness (1 night) Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night)
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: : Penalties per person apply: 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8 days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per person Travel Insurance from $60
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