England, Scotland & Wales
England, Scotland & Wales
England, Scotland & Wales
13 Days Starting and ending in London, England
Visiting: London, North Wales, Ludlow, Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden Moor, Inverness, Strathpeffer, Fort William, Glasgow, Gretna Green, Lake District National Park, Liverpool, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leeds, York, Northumberland National Park, Jedburgh, Bath, Glastonbury, Dartmoor National Park, Plymouth, Stonehenge
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9000-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 43
Age range:
5-99
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Tour Overview
Experience some of Britain’s fascinating towns as you travel through England, Scotland, and Wales, stopping for overnights in London, Leeds, Edinburgh, Strathpeffer, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cardiff, and Plymouth.
Part of the charm of exploring through Britain is seeing the spectacular scenery, and on this Britain tour, you’ll get the opportunity to witness some of its most scenic areas. Travel through Northumberland National Park, with its wide-open spaces and views of endless beauty; Brecon Beacons National Park, with its dramatic landscapes; Dartmoor National Park; and incomparable Snowdonia National Park in Wales, with picturesque villages, mountains, and lakes. Drive through the serene Lake District, England’s largest and finest natural park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your way to Glasgow, admire some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery, including vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and gorgeous lochs (lakes).
On this Britain tour, you’ll also travel to some of Britain’s charming towns. In Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the town that Shakespeare called home and get a glimpse into life in 16th-century England. Walk through York’s quaint streets with your Tour Director and marvel at England's most complete medieval city. In Bath, explore the elegant city famed for its excavations of the 2,000-year-old Roman baths. In Plymouth, see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620. Enjoy an orientation drive in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and sightseeing in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.
These are just some of the many highlights of this value-minded Britain tour through England, Scotland, and Wales. Be sure to grab your camera so all you have to do is sit back and relax as you experience these wonderful destinations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In London, England
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel London West
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2 : London
Location: London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel London West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is devoted to exploring on your own or enjoying our exciting optional activities. You may choose to join a Local Guide for an optional morning sightseeing tour of the city’s famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. Later, maybe visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
Day 3 : London - Oxford - Stratford - Upon - Avon - Leeds
Location: North Wales
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day dedicated to the mountainous beauty of North Wales. After a stop in pretty Betws-y-Coed, drive over spectacular Llanberis Pass and through Snowdonia National Park to Caernarfon, where the castle saw the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales. Then, follow the coast road via the walled town of Conway back to Liverpool.Today’s Distance: 185 mi/ 298 km
Day 4 : Leeds - York - Jedburgh, Scotland - Edinburgh
Location: Ludlow, Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
First stop today is in the pretty market town of Ludlow before heading back into Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park, land of salmon rivers and the Welsh mountain pony. Finally, head through “The Valleys,” whose iron ore and coal were the raw materials for the Industrial Revolution, to the Welsh capital. Here, an orientation drive introduces you to the major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. Tonight, why not join an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner?Today’s Distance: 181 mi/ 301 km
Day 5 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is devoted to exploring on your own or enjoying our exciting optional activities. You may choose to join a Local Guide for an optional morning sightseeing tour of the city’s famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. The highlight is a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece built between 1675 and 1708. Later, maybe visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels. Tonight, we recommend our optional Taste of London excursion with dinner, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.
Day 6 : Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Pitlochry - Culloden Moor - Inverness - Strathpeffer
Location: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden Moor, Inverness, Strathpeffer
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ben Wyvis Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day of memorable sightseeing: take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing; then, cross the Firth of Tay and, via Dundee and Perth, head into the Highlands, with a stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor with its memories of Bonnie Prince Charlie, then, via Inverness, head for your Highland destination. Today’s Distance: 221 mi/ 335 km
Day 7 : Strathpeffer - Fort William - Glasgow
Location: Strathpeffer, Fort William, Glasgow, Gretna Green, Lake District National Park, Liverpool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Meals Included: Breakfast
South through the history-steeped Lowland Hills and a visit to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Drive through beautiful scenery in the Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the day in Liverpool, of Beatles fame, once the departure port of the great transatlantic liners. You may wish to join an optional city tour this afternoon.Today’s Distance: 240 mi/ 386 km
Day 8 : Glasgow - Gretna Green - Lake District, England- Liverpool
Location: Glasgow, Gretna Green, Lake District National Park, Liverpool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Day 9 : Liverpool, North Wales Excursion
Location: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leeds
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am for a memorable day of sightseeing. In Oxford, a walking tour shows you the colleges where Britain’s elite receive their outstanding education. Then, travel through the lovely Cotswold Hills to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Take photos of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and explore the town at your own pace. Your overnight destination is Leeds. Today’s Distance: 263 mi/ 423 km
Day 10 : Liverpool - Ludlow - Cardiff, Wales
Location: Liverpool, Ludlow, Cardiff
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 11 : Cardiff - Bath, England - Glastonbury - Widecombe - Plymouth
Location: York, Northumberland National Park, Jedburgh, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Meals Included: Breakfast
In York, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, then motor through wild Northumberland National Park to the Scottish border. Then, at Jedburgh, see the abbey ruins before a late-afternoon arrival in Edinburgh. A suggestion for this evening: enjoy a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis.Today’s Distance: 270 mi/ 434 km
Day 12 : Plymouth - Stonehenge - London
Location: Bath, Glastonbury, Dartmoor National Park, Plymouth, Stonehenge, London
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel London West
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving Wales, cross the Severn Bridge for a visit to the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famed for its Roman relics, before heading into the romantically scenic West Country and Glastonbury with its King Arthur associations. In the heart of Dartmoor National Park, visit quaint Widecombe-in-the-Moor, the ghostly setting for Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. Finally, in Plymouth, hear about Sir Francis Drake and see the Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620.Today’s Distance: 197 mi/ 316 km
Day 13 : London
Location: Stonehenge, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
On the final leg of your journey, take in Thomas Hardy’s Wessex and and visit prehistoric Stonehenge to admire the magnificence of the monument from up close and explore the visitor centre with its imaginative exhibitions, then admire the magnificence of the monument from up close. Return to London around 3 pm. How about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? Today’s Distance: 218 mi/ 351 km
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including Novotel London West, Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth, Novotel Edinburgh Park, Ben Wyvis Hotel, Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, Mercure Cardiff North Hotel, and Leonardo Hotel Plymouth. Enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, fitness centers, and on-site dining options.
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Meals
Full English breakfast daily; 3 dinners with choice of menus
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Fully Guided
The tour is fully guided, ensuring you have expert insights throughout your journey.
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Transport
Travel in a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the City of Bath, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, Forth Road Bridge, Frontiers of the Roman Empire, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, The English Lake District, and The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers at the destination are not included.
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as guided tours, excursions, and evening entertainment are not included and may incur additional costs.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
Notes
Departure 10 June: due to closure, Stonehenge visit replaced by Salisbury Cathedral visit.
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape|Forth Road Bridge|Frontiers of the Roman Empire|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The English Lake District|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Bath
Mode of Transport
Travel in a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel is provided in a private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including Novotel London West, Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth, Novotel Edinburgh Park, Ben Wyvis Hotel, Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, Mercure Cardiff North Hotel, and Leonardo Hotel Plymouth. These hotels offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, fitness centers, and on-site dining options.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes a full English breakfast daily and 3 dinners with a choice of menus.
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What are some of the optional activities available during the tour?
Optional activities include a morning sightseeing tour of London’s famous landmarks, a visit to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London, a Taste of London excursion with dinner, and a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River. In Edinburgh, you can join a Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of the city's landmarks.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include driving through the serene Lake District, exploring Shakespeare's hometown, walking through York's medieval streets, and admiring Scotland's stunning scenery including lochs and unspoiled wilderness.
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What UNESCO World Heritage Sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the City of Bath, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, Forth Road Bridge, Frontiers of the Roman Empire, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, and The English Lake District.
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Is there any special note for the departure on June 10?
Yes, for the departure on June 10, the visit to Stonehenge will be replaced by a visit to Salisbury Cathedral due to closure.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in London, check into your hotel, and have time to rest or start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts will be available to help you make the most of your stay.
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What is the final activity of the tour?
On the final leg of your journey, you will visit prehistoric Stonehenge to admire the monument up close and explore the visitor center. The tour will return to London around 3 pm, and you may celebrate the success of your tour with a night out on the town.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.