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DAY 1: Cambridge - York

Welcome to the first day of your tour of Great Britain! The English countryside is calling as we leave the hustle and bustle of London.

Our first stop if the historic university town of Cambridge. Enjoy an adventure along the River Cam as you go on a traditional punting

excursion. Take in the beautiful scenery and old buildings as you float along the river! Next we travel towards York - the perfect stop

for anyone who loves history, culture and amazing architecture! Learn more about the city on a walking tour when we arrive. Tonight,

get ready for a traditional taste of Great Britain as you tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast complete with homemade Yorkshire

puddings!

Experiences

Cambridge punting: Float down the River Cam as you go punting - an age-old tradition in Cambridge

Walking tour of York: Gain insights into this historic walled city on a walking tour with your Expat Explore tour leader.

Traditional York dinner: Savour the traditional tastes of Great Britain especially of the iconic Yorkshire pudding.

DAY 2: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh - Scottish Highlands

Itinerary for Great Britain New Year Tour • Expat Explore

Start Point:

Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

06:30 hrs

Hotel lobby, Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich,

85 Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0GD

07:00 hrs

End Point:

Greenwich train station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

17:30 hrs – 20:30 hrs

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Ibis York Centre Hotel


It’s time to head into the Scottish Highlands! We make our first stop at Hadrian’s Wall - a defensive fortification for what was then

Roman Britannia and built by the Roman Empire while Emperor Hadrian was ruling. Next, wonder through the charming border town

of Jedburgh. Arrive at our hotel in the Scottish Highlands in the evening where you can fill up on a delicious dinner which will be

included tonight.

Experiences

Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall: visit the Roman fortification on the border between England and Scotland.

Jedburgh: Visit the picturesque border town.

Scottish Highlands: Enjoy an overnight stay in the iconic Scottish Highlands.

DAY 3: Glen Coe - Loch Ness - New Year's Eve in Edinburgh

Keep an eye out for Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, as we travel to Glencoe today. Find out more about this spectacular valley which

played host to a tragic massacre which happened hundreds of years ago. We make a photo stop in Loch Ness en route to Edinburgh.

Say yes to the optional cruise and see if you can spot ‘Nessie’ the mythical Loch Ness Monster! Arrive in Edinburgh and check into the

hotel. Next we embark on a driving tour of this beautiful city. Take note of the places you want to visit on your free day tomorrow!

Tonight its time to get festive as we celebrate Hogmanay (the Scots word for the last day of the year) and ring in the New Year!

Included Meals


Accommodation

Hotel Arrochar

Loch Long Hotel


Experiences

Scenic drive: Cross your fingers and hope the weather's clear so that we catch a sight of the grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest

mountain.

Glencoe: A spectacular Glen (Scottish for a deep valley in the Highlands) and where the massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692, one

of the most fascinating yet tragic stories in Scotland’s history.

Loch Ness: Will you be the person to spot the Loch Ness monster, as we make a stop in what is said to be his home? You’ll have free

time to explore, or take an optional cruise to see if you can spot her from the water.

Edinburgh: Join your tour leader as they take you on a driving and walking tour through Edinburgh before the New Year’s festivities

start!

Hogmanay: Celebrate the new year with an included ticket to Edinburgh’s world-famous Hogmanay celebrations!

Optional Excursions

Loch Ness Cruise: £ 15

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 4: Edinburgh: Free Day

Spend the first day of the New Year exploring the delights of Edinburgh on this free day! See Old Town and New Town, wander down

the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and explore the Grass Market. Admire the stunning art galleries, statues and memorials as well

as the impressive gothic architecture! Visit Edinburgh Castle which is perched above the city and spend a few hours exploring the

halls learning about Scottish royal history - definitely worth the entry fee! Anyone looking to shop til they drop should head to well-

known Princes Street. This evening, do things the Scottish wat and enjoy a pint or dram of whisky with the locals. You can also explore

the city at night on a guided ghost tour - see secret underground passages and local graveyards!

Included Meals


Included Meals



DAY 5: Lake District - Liverpool

We cross the border back into England today as we head to Liverpool. En route, we make a comfort stop in the beautiful town of Greta

Green before enjoying lunch in the picturesque Lake District where you can soak up the stunning views. Arrive in Liverpool in the late

afternoon and check into the hotel. This city is famous for being the home of The Beatles and two world-famous football clubs! This

evening, Liverpool is yours to explore. Head out to one of the city’s pubs to get a feel of local life. You can even pay a visit to the

Cavern Club - a spot where The Beatles played hundreds of shows!

Experiences

Comfort stop at World Famous Gretna Green: Found on the Scottish side of the border between England and Scotland - this is where

lovers used to get married without their parent’s permission.

Lunch in the English Lake District National Park: This is truly lunch with a view - enjoy the last bit of Scottish landscape before

heading back to England.

Optional Excursions

The Beatles Story & Museum: £ 17.50


DAY 6: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Wales

Included Meals


Accommodation

Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock Hotel


Embark on a driving tour of Liverpool this morning. Next we travel to Stratford-upon-Avon - the birthplace of William Shakespeare,

one of the world’s most famous playwrights. Learn more about this historic village on an orientation tour before using some free time

to explore on your own. Afterwards, we make our way to Wales! We have a brief photo stop at a medieval castle on the way. Then we

head onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff which is our overnight stop. Orientate yourself with the city on a driving tour before we

check into our hotel for the night.

Experiences

Liverpool driving tour: Take a driving tour and see some of the city's highlights including the Albert Dock and a variety of locations

connected to The Beatles.

Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon: Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You will have free time to wander the city and visit some of the

Shakespearean attractions, such as the historic 16th-Century house where he grew up.

Castle photo stop: Enroute to Cardiff, take a step back in time and enjoy a quick photo stop at a medieval castle.

Orientation driving tour of Cardiff: We continue on to the Welsh capital where we will drive through the city sights before we head to

our hotel

DAY 7: Bath - Stonehenge - London

Included Meals


Accommodation

Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre

Cardiff North Hotel by Accor


We have reached the last day of our tour of Great Britain and its a day filled with excitement! Our first stop is Bath. This historic city is

a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to sights such as the Roman Baths as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe!

Learn about the town on an orientation tour before we travel to our next stop: Stonehenge. This mysterious landmark is shrouded in

myth and legend. Explore it on the optional Stonehenge excursion. Arrive back in London in the early. After a week of exploring

amazing destinations across Great Britain, we have reached the end of an amazing tour!

Experiences

Bath Orientation tour: learn all about Bath and its top attractions with your tour leader.

Optional Excursions

Roman Baths: £ 20

Stonehenge: £ 19


Included Meals


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