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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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Accommodation
HotelKrystal
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OptionalExcursions
TraditionalCzechFolkMusic&DanceEvening:€40Prague+Tour:€50
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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
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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
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IbisCity
IbisHeroesSquare
IbisStylesBudapestCitywest
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DanubeDinnerCruise:€52
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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
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DAY8:Ljubljana-Venice
Today,weleavefromLjubljanaearly,traveltoVeniceandenjoyafantasticdayintheItaliancity.Startoffwithanexcitingwalkaroundthecity,gettingfamiliarwithpopularattractionsandlandmarks.BecomeacquaintedwiththecityasthetourleaderpointsoutStMark’sSquare,theGrandCanal,andRialtoBridge,andenjoysomefineItaliancuisine.Afterwards,feelfreetoexploreVenicefortherestoftheafternoon.Wesuggesthoppingontoagondolaorawatertaxibeforeendingyourday!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Accommodation
HotelibisParisLaDéfenseCentre
B&BHôtelParisPortedesLilas
B&BHôtelParisItaliePortedeChoisy
HôtelKyriadParisNordPortedeSaintOuen
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DAY14:Paris-London
TodaytheroadleadsbacktotheUKasyoucrosstheEnglishChannelonceagain.Butthereismuchmorestilltocome!KeepaneyeoutfortheWhiteCliffsofDoverduringtheferrytrip.OnceinLondon,andcheckedintothehotel,takeafreeeveningtounwindbeforetheBritishpartofthetourkicksintofullgear!
DAY15:London-Cambridge-Yorkshire
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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ParkInnbyRadissonCardiffCityCentre
CardiffNorthHotelbyAccor
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thehistoricsignificanceofthecity.Backontheroad,there’sonelastoptionalexcursiontoheadouttoStonehengeandenjoyseeingthemysticalstonesofthisfamouslandmark.Thenit’stimetosaygoodbyetoyournewlymadetravelgroupfriendsasthegrouparrivesinLondonandourtourcomestoabittersweetend.
Experiences
BathOrientationtour:learnallaboutBathanditstopattractionswithyourtourleader.
OptionalExcursions
RomanBaths:€20Stonehenge:£19
*Statedpricesandavailabilityaresubjecttochange.
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