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Expat Explore - Version: Sat Mar 13 2021 16:20:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 1/25 DAY 1: London - Amsterdam This 21-day Europe and Great Britain tour starts off with a scenic trip from London. Crossing the channel, arrive in rural France and drive through Belgium to reach Amsterdam. By late afternoon you’ll be in Amsterdam, where you can check into the hotel. Once checked in, join your tour leader and fellow travellers for an included canal cruise! Enjoy views of the city’s charming 17th-century Itinerary for Wonders of Europe & Great Britain • 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

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DAY1:London-Amsterdam

This21-dayEuropeandGreatBritaintourstartsoffwithascenictripfromLondon.Crossingthechannel,arriveinruralFranceanddrivethroughBelgiumtoreachAmsterdam.Bylateafternoonyou’llbeinAmsterdam,whereyoucancheckintothehotel.Oncecheckedin,joinyourtourleaderandfellowtravellersforanincludedcanalcruise!Enjoyviewsofthecity’scharming17th-century

ItineraryforWondersofEurope&GreatBritain•ExpatExplore

StartPoint:OutsideHotelNovotelatGreenwich

station,173-185GreenwichHighRoad,London,SE108JA06:30hrsHotellobby,HolidayInnExpress,

Greenwich,85BugsbyWay,Greenwich,London,SE100GD07:00hrs

EndPoint:Greenwichtrainstation,173-185GreenwichHighRoad,London,SE108JA17:30hrs–20:30hrs

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architecturecombinedwiththebustleofanearlyeveningduringacruisedownthecanals.Yourknowledgeabletourleaderwillbeonhandtosharefactsandtipswithyouaboutthecity’shistoryandculturealongtheway.

Experiences

Cheeseandclogs:Thisfamily-runfarmisover160years-oldandgivesyouabehind-the-sceneslookathowDutchcheeseandclogsaremade.

ZaanseSchans:ThisistheplacetoseethescenerythattheNetherlandsisfamousfor-windmills,woodenhousesandgreenhills.

Volendam:EnjoysomeseafoodfromthevendorsinthebeautifulharbourasyouexplorethelakesideDutchtown.

AmsterdamCanalCruise:SailalongAmsterdam'sstunningcanals.AperfectintroductiontoAmsterdamyouwillcruisealongAmsterdam'satmosphericcanals.

DAY2:Amsterdam-RhineValley

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HamptonbyHiltonAmsterdamAirportSchipholHolidayInnExpressAmsterdam-SchipholBestWesternPlusPlazaAlmere

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ThisfirstmorninginAmsterdampromisestobecaptivatingandinsightful.Attendacheese-makingdemonstrationandviewtheage-oldtraditionalprocessthatisstillusedtoday!Next,moveontoseethecarvingofauthenticDutchclogs.Afterwards,takethechancetostopoffattheRiekermolenwindmilltotakephotosandappreciatethebeautyoftheNetherlands.Then,traveltoRhineValleyandboardariverboattomakethetripbywaterfromStGoartoBoppard.Afterapicturesquejourneydowntheriver,enjoyacomplimentarywine-tastingatalocalwinemerchant.

Experiences

CruisedowntheRhine:CruisedowntheRhineRiverandseethebeautifulsceneryandthelargestconcentrationofgothiccastles(Sterrenberg,Liebestein,KatzandFortressRheinfels).

RhineValleyWineTasting:VisitalocalwinemerchantinoneofGermany'smostfamouswine-growingregions,andsampleseveraltypesofdeliciousGermanwine.PopularvarietiesfromthesurroundingareaandneighbouringregionsincludeRiesling,SpätburgunderandPinotNoir.Theregionisalsowell-knownforeiswein(icewine),averysweetdessertwinemadefromgrapesharvestedinthefreezingwintermonths.

DAY3:Nuremberg-Prague

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

CaratHotelTraubeRudesheim

NHWiesbaden

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Today,makeyourwaytoPrague,stoppingoffintheBavariancityofNurembergfirst.Fullofarchitecturalbeautyandhistoricsignificance,Nurembergoffersacaptivatingvisit,especiallyforthoseinterestedinthecity’sfamousartistsoritscenturies-oldtalesofGermankings.ArrivinginPrague,theentiregroupisinforintricatearchitecture,thistimemorebaroque,cubist,gothic,andartnouveauorigins.Thereissometimetoviewthecobbledlanesandcourtyardslinedwithquaintbars,beforesittingdownasagrouptosavouragenuineCzechdinnerinalocaleatery.

Experiences

OrientationtourinNuremberg:YourtourleaderwillshowyoualltheiconicsightsinthisBavariancity.StartatKaiserburgandfinishinHauptmarkt.

Pragueguidedwalkingtour:Thisevening,enjoyalocallyguidedwalkingtourofthecapitalcityoftheCzechRepublic.SeetheOldTownSquare,WenceslasSquare,CharlesBridge,ChurchofOurLadybeforeTýn,Rudolfinum(concerthall)andaviewofPragueCastle.

Praguedinner:ExperienceauthenticCzechcuisineatalocalrestaurant.YouwillalsohavetheoptiontotrythefamousCzechbeer.Budweiseranyone?

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

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DAY4:Prague

YourfulldayinPraguegetsofftoadelightfulstartasthegroupisjoinedbyalocaltourguideandtakenonawalkingtourofthecity.You’llseepopularlandmarkssuchastheOldTownSquare,StVitusCathedral,andWenceslasSquare,endingoffattheCharlesBridge.Therestofthedayisyourstoexploreasyouwish.Therearemanysightsforyoutoseeatyourleisure,includingconcerthalls,operahouses,andgorgeouschurches.Praguecastleisamust-see!YoucanchoosetoenjoylunchasyoucruisedowntheVlatavaRiverbeforeembarkingonaguidedtourofthePraguecastleandMalastranadistrictthisafternoon!

Experiences

OrientationtourinNuremberg:YourtourleaderwillshowyoualltheiconicsightsinthisBavariancity.StartatKaiserburgandfinishinHauptmarkt.

Pragueguidedwalkingtour:Thisevening,enjoyalocallyguidedwalkingtourofthecapitalcityoftheCzechRepublic.SeetheOldTownSquare,WenceslasSquare,CharlesBridge,ChurchofOurLadybeforeTýn,Rudolfinum(concerthall)andaviewofPragueCastle.

Praguedinner:ExperienceauthenticCzechcuisineatalocalrestaurant.YouwillalsohavetheoptiontotrythefamousCzechbeer.Budweiseranyone?

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelKrystal

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OptionalExcursions

TraditionalCzechFolkMusic&DanceEvening:€40Prague+Tour:€50

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY5:Prague-Bratislava-Vienna

NextuponthisincrediblejourneyistheenchantingcityofBratislava,theSlovakiancapital!Herewe’llgettomarvelatthebeautyofthesurroundingmountainsandwilderness.Nottomentiontheattractiveskirunsandlavishvineyards.Oncewe’vegazed,admired,andtakenpostcard-stylephotosofthecity’sveryownmedievalcastle,we’llmoveontoViennainAustria.Oncewearrive,wewillembarkonaguidedwalkingtourofthecity.Learnaboutthehistoryofthecityfamousformusic,cultureandroyalty.MakethemostofyournightinthiscityfamousforclassicalmusicwithanoptionalMozartconcert!

Experiences

HotelDuo

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BratislavaOrientationWalk:Yourtourleaderwilltakeyouonanorientationtourtoseesomeofthelandmarksandhistoricsightsofthecity,includingaphotostopatBratislavaCastle,whichoverlooksthecity.

WalkinganddrivingtourofVienna:OnthedriveintoVienna,Austria’scapitalcity,youwillseetheSchonbrunnPalacebeforereachingtheInnerCityandoneofthebestvistasfromBelvedereHill.Viennaisknownasthe'CityofMusic’duetoitsclassicalheritageandtheprodigiesthatworkedthereincludingMozart,Beethoven,SchubertandBrahmstonameafewasyourlocalguideonyourwalkingtourwilltellyou.ThetourstartsattheGoldenMileontheRingStrasse(Parliament,CityHall,Burgtheater).ThendiscoverthecourtyardsandpassagesaroundtheHofburg(ImperialCastle)andSt.Stephen’sCathedralwhichisVienna’sgeographicandhistoriccentre.

OptionalExcursions

MozartConcert:€65

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY6:Vienna-Budapest

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

RoomzHotelVienna

HotelLenasDonau

Rainers21

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It’sAufWiedersehentoViennatodayandhelloHungary!WetravelthroughtothecapitalcityBudapest.Originallytwoseparatecities,BudaandPest,thissceniccityisabohemianmixofBaroque,NeoclassicalandArtNouveauarchitecturewiththeDanubeRiverrunningthroughthecentre.Adrivingtourisyourfirstintroductiontothecity.KeepaneyeoutforhighlightsincludingFisherman’sBastionandtheimpressiveHousesofParliament.TheafternoonisyourstoexploreBudapestatyourleisure.ExploreBudaandthecastle,wanderthestreets,tryoutsomelocalcuisineatthecentralmarkethallorrelaxinoneofthecity’sthermalbathhouses!

Experiences

DrivingtourofBudapest:Meetupwithalocalguidewhowillaccompanyusonadrivingtourofthecityandpointoutallthebest-lovedsights.LearnmoreaboutHungariancultureandlanguageandthecity'sfascinatinghistory.DrinkinincredibleviewsfromatopGellertHillandtheCitadel,takeastopatHeroesSquareandgetaneyefulofothermust-seeattractionslikeBudapestParliament,StStephen'sBasilica,theStateOpera,thecastledistrict,andmore.

OptionalExcursions

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

IbisCity

IbisHeroesSquare

IbisStylesBudapestCitywest

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DanubeDinnerCruise:€52

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY7:Budapest-LakeBalaton-Ljubljana

TodaywetravelfromBudapesttothebeautifulLakeBalaton-apopularholidaydestinationinHungary!ThisisthelargestlakeincentralEuropeboastingalmost200kmofcoastline.Duringthelong,hotsummermonthsitistheperfectplacetospendthedayrelaxing!AfterexploringsomeofLakeBalaton,weheadtowardstheSloveniancapitalcityLjubljana!Getfamiliarwiththisfairytale-likecityonawalkingtourledbyalocalguide.Ljubljanafeelslikeitisstraightoutofastorybook,explorethecastle,cobbledstreets,windingriver,stunningarchitectureandbeautifulgreenerythatsurroundsthecity.Spendtheafternoonseeingthecityasyouwishduringfreetime.

Experiences

VisitLakeBalaton:MeanderaroundthebeautifulLakeBalatonandtickthelargestlakeincentralEuropeoffyourbucketlist!

LunchstopinMaribor:ExplorethebeautifulcityofMariborinSloveniaandenjoyadeliciouslunchandstopattheCityMuseum.

GuidedwalkingtourinLjubljana:JoinanexpertlocalguideforatourofLjubljana-theCityofDragons!Encountertheinimitablesceneryofthemedievaloldtown,PreserenSquare,CityCentre,theRiverfront,DragonBridgeandCobblersBridge.Whentheformaltourisdone,therewillstillbe

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sometimetoexploreonyourown.Werecommendthatyoumakeyourwaytothe13th-centurySt.NicholasChurch-it'sBaroquearchitectureistrulyspectacular!

OptionalExcursions

SlovenianEvening:€35

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY8:Ljubljana-Venice

Today,weleavefromLjubljanaearly,traveltoVeniceandenjoyafantasticdayintheItaliancity.Startoffwithanexcitingwalkaroundthecity,gettingfamiliarwithpopularattractionsandlandmarks.BecomeacquaintedwiththecityasthetourleaderpointsoutStMark’sSquare,theGrandCanal,andRialtoBridge,andenjoysomefineItaliancuisine.Afterwards,feelfreetoexploreVenicefortherestoftheafternoon.Wesuggesthoppingontoagondolaorawatertaxibeforeendingyourday!

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelStil

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Experiences

OrientationtourofVenice:YourtourleaderwilltakeyouintotheheartofthisuniquefloatingcityforanorientationtohelpyouexploreandseeSt.Mark’sSquare,St.Mark’sBasilica,St.Mark’sMuseum,Campanile,Doge’sPalace,RialtoMarketandScuolaGrandediSanRocco.

OptionalExcursions

TripT-shirtorHoodie:€21-32VeniceGondolaRide:€20VeniceWaterTaxi:€20

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY9:Florence-Tuscany

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

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Embarkingonanotherscenicdrive,wetraveltoFlorencethroughtheenchantinghillsthatsurroundtheTuscancapital.There’ssomuchtoseeinFlorence,we’vededicatedanentiredaytosightseeing!Setoffonfootasyourtourleadertakesyouonanorientationtourofthecity,seethereplicastatueofDavid,PonteVecchio,PiazzaDellaSignoria,andofcourse,theCathedralofSantaMariadelFiore.SeeanauthenticItalianleatherfactoryintownbeforeheadingoffonyourownsightseeingadventurethroughthecity.Beforenightfall,we’llallheadintotheTuscancountrysideforadeliciousmealandagoodnights’rest.

Experiences

OrientationtourofFlorence:YourExpatExploretourleaderwilltakeyouonanorientationtourtointroduceyoutothemainsights,includingtheCathedralofSantaMariadelFiore,PonteVecchio,PiazzaDellaSignoriaandthereplicastatueofDavid.

Leatherdemoinalocalshop:StepinsidetheworldofItalianleathercraftingasyouvisitaleatherdemoinalocalleathershopandfactory,LeonardoLeatherandGold.Italyhasbeenfamousforleatherproductionforcenturies.

DAY10:Pisa-SwissAlps

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelBelvedere

HotelPiccadilly

HotelNuovoSavi

HotelManzoni

Parma&Oriente

HotelMontebello

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LeavingFlorencebehind,traipseonwardtoPisa!Hometooneoftheworld’smostfamousbuildings,theleaningtower,thisiswherewesuggestthatyouwarmupyourfingersandhaveyourcamerasready.Visitthetower,learnitsbackstory,andenjoyampletimetotakeplentyofphotos.Afterthisexcitingencounter,it’stimetomaketravelovertotheAlps.ThiseveningenjoyanincludedSwissdinner.Thehotelyou’llbestayingatisinaquaintSwissAlpinetown,withexcellentviewsofthecontrastinggreenerybelowthesnow-cappedmountains.

Experiences

ViewtheLeaningTowerofPisa:Thisisyourchancetoseetheworld-famousLeaningTowerofPisa,oreventakesomeiconicpicturesofyou‘holdingup’thetower.

ScenicMountainDrive:Enjoyspectacularviewsaswedrivethroughmountainpassesandalongsidelakes,breath-takingmountainvistasandscenicviewsofquaintSwisstowns.

DAY11:SwissAlps:FreeDay

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelHoheneck

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IfanundivideddaytoroamintheSwissAlpssoundslikeadreamcometrue,you’regoingtobepinchingyourselftoday!Enjoyspendingthedayexploringnearbyvillages,visitingasceniclake,indulgingintrulySwissfondue,orshoppingforchocolatesandcuckooclocks.WealsorecommendtakingadvantageofanoptionalexcursionandjourneyuptheSwissAlps,takeinthesurroundingsplendourandspendapleasantmorningenjoyingtheyear-roundsnowandbreathtakingviews.

OptionalExcursions

White-WaterRiverRafting:CHF108Sky-diving:€345Paragliding:€155SwissAlpsMountainExperience:€various

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY12:SwissAlps-Paris

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelHoheneck

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TodaycallsforanearlyriseaswewavegoodbyetotheAlpsandheadtowardsthebustlingcityoflove,Paris.WewillarriveinthecitybylateafternoonandwillbetreatedtoadrivingtourofParis’mosticonicattractions.SeetheEiffelTower,ArcdeTriomphe,andthefamousNotreDame!Afterthat,sitdownasagroupandenjoydinnerataLatinQuarterrestaurant,enjoyingthevibeoftheeclecticneighbourhood.Finally,experiencetheworld-famousmetrosysteminParistojourneybacktoyourhotel.

Experiences

DrivingtourofParis:Enjoyadrivingtouruponarrival-spottheTuileriesGardens,TheRiverSeine,l'IledelaCité,theLouvreMuseum,EiffelTower,ArcdeTriomphe,LoversBridge,SacreCoeur,Montmartre,Pigalle(theRedLightDistrict)andtheMoulinRouge!

DAY13:Paris:FreeDay

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelibisParisLaDéfenseCentre

B&BHôtelParisPortedesLilas

B&BHôtelParisItaliePortedeChoisy

HôtelKyriadParisNordPortedeSaintOuen

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Parishasplentyforeveryonetoseeanddo!ThisiswhyExpathasplannedafreedayinthecity.Headoutonaself-guidedadventuretovisittheEiffelTower,LouvreMuseum,theL’OpéraGarnier,ortheTuileriesGardens.JoinusforanoptionalRiverSeinecruise,orpayavisittoChampsElysees,andthefamousArcdeTriomphe.Forauniqueadventure,explorethecatacombs,orthegravesofOscarWildeandJimMorrison.Thedayisyourstodowithasyouseefit,andtheExpattourleaderisalwaystheretohelpwithsuggestions.

OptionalExcursions

CabaretShow:€70-90Paris+Tour:€50AnEveninginMontmartre:€50

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HotelibisParisLaDéfenseCentre

B&BHôtelParisPortedesLilas

B&BHôtelParisItaliePortedeChoisy

HôtelKyriadParisNordPortedeSaintOuen

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DAY14:Paris-London

TodaytheroadleadsbacktotheUKasyoucrosstheEnglishChannelonceagain.Butthereismuchmorestilltocome!KeepaneyeoutfortheWhiteCliffsofDoverduringtheferrytrip.OnceinLondon,andcheckedintothehotel,takeafreeeveningtounwindbeforetheBritishpartofthetourkicksintofullgear!

DAY15:London-Cambridge-Yorkshire

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

IbisGreenwich

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WakeuptoaLondonmorning,enjoyaheartyEnglishbreakfast,andgetafulldoseofcaffeine.Today,headoutofthecityandintothefreshairofthecountryside!Afterapleasantride,arriveinCambridge,wherethere’llbetimetopuntalongtheRiverCamandadmiretheimpressivehistoricalbuildingssetagainstthestunningscenery.ThencontinueontoYorktoenjoyawalkingorientationtourwithstoriesofthecity.CheckintoyourhotelbeforesittingdowntoenjoyatraditionalBritishSundayRoastaccompaniedbyYorkshirepudding!

Experiences

Cambridgepunting:Takepartintheage-oldtraditionofpuntingdowntheriverinariverboat.

WalkingorientationtourofYork-TakeawalkingtouraroundthishistoricwalledcitywithyourExpatExploretourleader.

TraditionalYorkdinner:SavourthetraditionaltastesespeciallyoftheiconicYorkshirepudding.

DAY16:Hadrian'sWall-Jedburgh-Edinburgh

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

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Backontheroad,andit’satriptoHadrian’sWallfirstthingthismorning.Thislandmarkhasbeenaroundsince122ADandplayedasignificantpartinGreatBritain'shistory.Thenextstop,Jedburgh,isclosebyandofferssomeamazingsightseeingopportunities.Spendsometimeexploringthistown,andbesuretocheckouttheJedburghAbbeyruins.Afterwards,wemakeourwaythroughpicture-perfectScotlandtothecityofEdinburgh.Enjoyaneveningdrivingandwalkingtourofthecitybeforegoingbacktoyourhotelroomforthenightforsomerestandrelaxation.

Experiences

AngeloftheNorth:PhotostopattheincrediblesteelstructureoftheAngeloftheNorth.

Hadrian’sWall:MarvelatthedefensivewallbuiltbyduringEmperorHadrian’sreign.

Jedburgh:Visitthepicturesquebordertown.

DinneratanItalianrestaurant:IndulgeatEdinburgh’sbestItalianrestaurant.

OrientationtourofEdinburgh:JoinyourtourleaderastheytakeyouonadrivingandwalkingtourthroughEdinburgh

DAY17:Edinburgh:FreeDay

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HolidayInnWest

NovotelEdinburghParkHotel

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TodayyouhavethechancetoseethebestofEdinburgh.Therearenumerousartgalleries,monuments,andlandmarkstoperuseatyourleisure.ThecityoffersawonderfulselectionofpubswhereonecanenjoytheScottishcultureaswell,andPrincesStreetistheidealplacetoshop.TheRoyalMile,GrassMarket,andEdinburghCastleareotherattractionsnottobemissed.Don’tturnintooearly,asthebestofEdinburghcanbeseenoncethesungoesdown.Opt-inforanightoftraditionalScottishfoodandentertainmentduringtheSpiritofScotlandShow.EnjoyapintoraScotchwhiskey,maybeeventrysomehaggisandmakesomefriendsaswellasmemories!

OptionalExcursions

SpiritofScotlandShow:£65Edinburgh-ConquertheCapital:£50

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

HolidayInnWest

NovotelEdinburghParkHotel

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DAY18:LochNess-WhiskyDistillery-Glencoe-ScottishHighlands

Prepareforadayofadventureandwonder!TravelthroughtheScottishHighlandsandmakeastopatLochNesswiththeoptiontoembarkona1-hourcruise.Perhapsyou’llcatchaglimpseofthelegendaryLochNessMonster.UnwindwithawhiskeytastingatFortWilliam,oneofScotland’soldestlicensedwhiskeydistilleries.SeeBritain’shighestmountain,BenNevis;visitGlencoeandlearnaboutit’sdarkyetfascinatingpast.Tonight’saccommodationisnestleddeepintheheartoftheHighlands,andwerecommendembracingyourlastnightinmagicalScotland.

Experiences

VisitLochNess,withfreetimetoexplore,orjoinanoptionalboattour.

WhiskytastingatoneofScotland’soldestdistilleriesinFortWilliam.

AsweheadbacksouthbeholdthegrandeurofBenNevis,Britain’shighestmountain,andGlenCoe,aspectacularglenwithafascinatinghistory.

ScottishHighlands:EnjoyanovernightstayintheiconicScottishHighlands.

IncludedMeals

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Accommodation

HotelArrochar

LochLongHotel

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DAY19:GretnaGreen-LakeDistrict-Liverpool

TravelbacktoEnglandandenjoytheviewsoftheScottishlandscapeontheway.TheLakeDistrictisourlunchstop,theperfectplacetorelaxandtakeinthescenery.Oncefullofrenewedenergy,findyourselfontheroadtoLiverpool.HomeofTheBeatlesandworld-famousfootballclubs,thiscityoffersanadventurousvisit.Aftercheckingintoyourhotel,enjoyaneveningofself-guidedexploring.Stopinatoneofthepubsforawholesomemealbeforeheadingofftofindthemanyplacesofinterestaroundthecity.

Experiences

ComfortstopattheworldfamousGretnaGreen:FoundontheScottishsideoftheborderbetweenEnglandandScotland-thisiswhereloversusedtogetmarriedwithouttheirparent’spermission.

LunchintheEnglishLakeDistrictNationalPark:Thisistrulylunchwithaview-enjoythelastbitofScottishlandscapebeforeheadingbacktoEngland.

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

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OptionalExcursions

TheBeatlesStory&Museum:£17.50

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY20:Liverpool-Stratford-Upon-Avon-Cardiff

Thereissomuchtoseeanddotoday,sothere’snotimetowaste.ThedaybeginswithadrivingtourofLiverpoolandthetourguidewillpointoutallthemostinterestingspots.Next,ventureouttoStratford-Upon-Avon,thebirthplaceofWilliamShakespeare.Enjoyawalkingtourofthismedievalmarkettownbeforetakingadvantageofsomefreetimetowanderandroam.Thereisanoptionalexcursionforthosewho’dliketovisitShakespeare’schildhoodhomebeforemovingontoCardiff,thecapitalofWales.KeepaneyeoutforamedievalWelshcastleontheroad!

Experiences

Liverpooldrivingtour:Takeadrivingtourandseesomeofthecity'shighlightsincludingtheAlbertDockandavarietyoflocationsconnectedtoTheBeatles.

VisitStratford-Upon-Avon:VisitthebirthplaceofWilliamShakespeare.YouwillhavefreetimetowanderthecityandvisitsomeoftheShakespeareanattractions,suchasthehistoric16th-Centuryhousewherehegrewup.

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Castlephotostop:EnroutetoCardiff,takeastepbackintimeandenjoyaquickphotostopatamedievalcastle.

OrientationdrivingtourofCardiff:WecontinueontotheWelshcapitalwherewewilldrivethroughthecitysightsbeforeweheadtoourhotel

OptionalExcursions

Shakespeare'sHouse:£17

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

DAY21:Bath-Stonehenge-London

It’stheverylastdayofthismagicaltour!EnjoyadelightfuldrivefromWalesbacktoLondon,withgorgeousviewsandtonsofsightseeingalongtheway.First,visitBath,acharmingcityfilledwithamazingarchitecture.TakeawalkingtourofthisUNESCOWorldHeritageSiteandlearnallabout

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

ParkInnbyRadissonCardiffCityCentre

CardiffNorthHotelbyAccor

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thehistoricsignificanceofthecity.Backontheroad,there’sonelastoptionalexcursiontoheadouttoStonehengeandenjoyseeingthemysticalstonesofthisfamouslandmark.Thenit’stimetosaygoodbyetoyournewlymadetravelgroupfriendsasthegrouparrivesinLondonandourtourcomestoabittersweetend.

Experiences

BathOrientationtour:learnallaboutBathanditstopattractionswithyourtourleader.

OptionalExcursions

RomanBaths:€20Stonehenge:£19

*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.

IncludedMeals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: