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This four day tour of Britain is great for those passengers who have limited time and want a quick look at some of the best and well-known places to visit. You will see such sites as King's College in Cambridge, the ancient cathedral - York Minster, sample a wee dram in Edinburgh, elope to Gretna Green, for the women - the Wedgewood Factory and for the learned - Shakespeare's Stratford on Avon. This tour introduces you to Britain and you will definately want to come back for a more in depth experience.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 4 nights |
| Pickup: | London at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | London |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 3
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 2 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
| London |  London is a magnet for tourists, it is a busy, bustling and exciting megalopolis which never stops, a real 24/7 city!! First impressions are an assault on the senses, it is so big and has so many people, so many buses and taxis, so many shops and markets, so many exhibitions and shows, so many anci... |
| Cambridge |  Located just 95 kilometres north of London, Cambridge is one of the most attractive cities in Britain, aided by the beautiful architecture of the historic University buildings, its narrow streets and the surrounding Green Belt. There was a British settlement on the banks of the River Granta (later ... |
| York |  York is the capital of the ‘North Country’ and the second city of England. Only 335 kilometres north of London, York is one of the finest cities in Europe and is still largely unspoilt. The city contains a wealth of historical buildings, interesting architecture and places of interest, from the Ro... |
Darlington
1 night |  Darlington is a small city of 100,000 people that lies in County Durham, in north-eastern England. The settlement, which was originally established on the banks of the River Skerne, near its junction with the River Tees, dates from the Anglo-Saxon times. The town has been involved in manufacturing... |
| Jedburgh |  Jedburgh, locally called Jethart, is a traditional market town of 4000 residents which is located within the Borders Region of south-eastern Scotland, just 15 kilometres from the English border. It has historically been a major gateway into Scotland and lies close to the Cheviot Hills and is surrou... |
Edinburgh
1 night |  Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and is a cosmopolitan and cultured centre home to a large historic centre and a major tourist destination attracting approximately 13 millions visitors per year making it the second most visited tourist destination in the United Kingdom!! The city is the se... |
| Gretna Green |  Gretna Green is a small village on the south-west coast of Scotland near the mouth of the River Esk, just over the border from Carlisle, Cumberland, in far north England.
Gretna Green in the words of Richard Hannay (played by Richard Powell in the 1970’s movie ‘The 39 Steps’,) it can be best descri... |
| Grasmere |  Grasmere is a small, charming, unspoilt village that lies besides the River Rothay, on the northern banks of Grasmere Lake in the Lakes District National Park, Cumbria, England. The village is comprised of tiny stone built cottages, and is centrally placed for walkers wishing to experience the well... |
Liverpool
1 night |  Liverpool is one of England’s core cities (a group of 8 large regional cities) with a population of just over1 million, and is located approximately 330 kilometres by road, north-west of London. It is a city-port and one of the most famous cities in the world, having been home to the Beatles, a maj... |
| Chester |  Chester is an attractive historic city which lies in the mid north-western area of England, close to the border with Wales. It is renowned in England for being known as ‘the medieval walled city’, due to being home to the most complete original city walls of any town in the U.K. and one of the best... |
| Barlaston |  The village of Barlaston overlooks the valley of the River Trent and lies approximately 10 kilometres south of Stoke-on-Trent. The village is home to 2,600 residents and is the gateway to the Downs Banks, an area of bracken covered moorland owned by the National Trust. Barlaston is surrounded by r... |
| Stratford on Avon |  Stratford Upon Avon is a small market town of 24,000 residents that lies in the rural countryside of south Warwickshire, just north of the picturesque Cotswolds, a renowned beauty spot within the west midlands area of England. The town lies on the Avon River approximately 15 kilometres south-west o... |
| London | London is a magnet for tourists, it is a busy, bustling and exciting megalopolis which never stops, a real 24/7 city!! First impressions are an assault on the senses, it is so big and has so many people, so many buses and taxis, so many shops and markets, so many exhibitions and shows, so many anci... |
Blackwell Grange Hotel
1 night |  Unwind in the elegance of this beautiful and historic 17th century mansion, set in 15 acres of its own woodland. The hotel is in an ideal location to explore the North East of England and is located close to the historic cities of Durham and York. The hotel offers superb leisure facilities includi... |
Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel
1 night |  The Hilton Edinburgh is just 20 minutes' drive from the airport and is in the heart of the city of Edinburgh. This Edwardian terrace-style hotel is only minutes from Princes Steet shopping, and the Conference Centre. The guest rooms are comfortable and elegantly furnished. |
Thistle Liverpool
1 night |  Thistle Liverpool is located on Liverpool's famous waterfront and is adjacent to the Liver Buildings and close to the Albert Docks and city centre. This friendly hotel is well placed for enjoying the sights and attractions of Liverpool. |
| Wedgwood Visitor Centre | The Wedgwood Visitors Centre and Museum can be found near the small village of Barlaston which lies to the south of Stole-on-Trent. The Wedgwood potteries has been producing high quality ceramics since 1759 and today the story of Josiah Wedgwood, known as the 'Father of English Potters', the histor... |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse |  Standing at the eastern end of the Royal Mile and surrounded by Holyrood Park, the famous Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More commonly known as Holyrood Palace, this imposing Baroque building boasts a rich and varied heritage which date... |
| St Giles' Cathedral ot the High Kirk of Edinburgh |  Located at the mid-point of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, stands the High Kirk of Saint Giles' which is also known as the St Giles’ Cathedral. The High Kirk is the City Church of Edinburgh and is regarded as the Mother Church of Presbyterianism. ... |
| Shakespeare's Birthplace |  Shakespeare's Birthplace is located in the centre of town on Henley Street. Shakespeare was born at the property in 1564 and lived here with his family. The property was aquired by Shakespeare's Father, John, in 1556. Part's of the property were owned by descendants of Shakespeare's sister Joan unti... |
| York Minster |  The beautiful Gothic styled York Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second highest office of the Church of England after the Archbishop of Canterbury. A cathedral was founded in York originally in the 11th century and was dedicated to Saint Peter. Today the cathedral is correctly k... |
| King's College Cambridge | King’s College is located in the centre of the historic university city of Cambridge, and is known worldwide for the inspirational perpendicular architecture of its beautiful Chapel. It is located amid the busy pedestrianised streets of the city and backs on to the River Cam, where on a summer’s da... |
| Chester Roman Amphitheatre |  The Roman Amphitheatre at Chester is the largest yet excavated in Britain, although only half of the structure has been uncovered. It lies beside the Roman fort of Deva, and it served as an entertainment centre and training ground for the troops of the 20th Legion stationed at the fort.
The amphi... |
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