England and Scotland Heritage

England and Scotland Heritage

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England and Scotland Heritage

11 Days Starting and ending in London

Visiting: London, Windsor, Oxford, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, Lake District, Glasgow, Scottish Highlands, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, York, Bradford, Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour operator:

Costsaver

Tour code:

BEAIZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 52

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2295 $2066 Operator discount: -$230

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Delve deeper into the history and heritage of Britain, from Windsor Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon to the bonnie birthplace of kilts and clans. Let centuries-old architecture inspire you, fall in love with the beauty of the Lake District and engage with the best of Britain when you visit Bath, York, Edinburgh and Glasgow, topping it all off with a leisurely stroll in the footsteps of the golfing gods at St. Andrews.

Highlights

  • View the Royal Castle

  • Visit the Georgian spa town

  • View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'

  • View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour

  • See the freshwater lake with the largest surface area in Britain

  • See the Commando Memorial and Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis and enjoy a scenic drive through Glencoe

  • Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and the Castle

Places You'll See

Palace Of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Highlands

Palace Of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Highlands

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive London

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Location: London

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Brentford Lock.

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express - Park Royal

Begin and end your journey back in time on the busy streets of London. After check-in, you have the rest of the day to explore this multicultural city your way. March to the tune of "God Save the King" as you embrace all the pomp and pageantry of Britain's capital. Delve into London's royal heritage, stroll along the Thames or admire treasures from across the globe in one of the capital's museums before retiring to your neighborhood 'local' for a pint or two.

Day 2: London Free Day

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Location: London

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Brentford Lock.

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express - Park Royal

Meals Included: Breakfast

What a treat! A full free day to explore all the surprises London has to offer in preparation for your epic adventure across England and Scotland. There's no shortage of places to go and people to see as you pound the pavements in search of the very best of Britain, from bacon butties to builder's tea, royal palaces to cathedrals, the London Underground to the mesmerizing world of monuments and museums that lies above.

Day 3: London - Windsor - Oxford - Birmingham

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Location: London, Windsor, Oxford, Birmingham

Accommodation: Copthorne

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Birmingham M6

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, meet your Travel Director and travel companions and head west for a memorable encounter with royalty and academia. Start with a stop in Windsor, home to the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, then continue to the university city of Oxford. Explore its renowned colleges and historic architecture. Finally, journey onward to Birmingham for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Birmingham - Chester - Liverpool

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Location: Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool

Accommodation: Ibis Albert Dock

Accommodation Name: Ibis Albert Dock

Meals Included: Breakfast

The Romans left their magic touch on the pretty town of Chester. You’ll view the city walls that they built in the first century to defend their fortress and the black-and-white half-timbered buildings, famously known as 'The Rows'. Take some time to explore Chester your way or join a Choice Experience to Llangollen in North Wales. Home of the International Eisteddfod, Llangollen has a tiny population but punches well above its weight when it comes to serene scenery and an array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Our home for the night is the haunt of the 'Fab Four', with an evening at leisure to explore Liverpool’s legendary nightlife.

Day 5: Liverpool – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow

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Location: Liverpool, Lake District, Glasgow

Accommodation: Ibis City Center

Accommodation Name: Ibis City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast

Settle in for a scenic drive north to the Lake District. Here you’ll see first-hand why the rugged and untamed beauty of the Lake District inspired William Wordsworth to wander 'lonely as a cloud' in his acclaimed piece of poetry, 'Daffodils'. There’s no better way to embrace the area’s heritage than to join a Choice Experience and chug between Haverthwaite and Lakeside in an old-world steam train followed by a cruise on Lake Windermere. Crossing the Scottish border, you’ll stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Blacksmith’s anvil and be bound to each other forever. Resist the urge to tie the knot yourself and continue to the bold city of Glasgow, where you’ll have an opportunity to join a Choice Experience for a night on the "toon".

Day 6: Glasgow – Scottish Highlands

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Location: Glasgow, Scottish Highlands

Accommodation: Laggan

Accommodation Name: Laggan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Kick-start your day with an introduction to Glasgow’s industrial past and modern revival that has given the city its characteristic gallus strut. Channel your inner Highlander next, embarking on a journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond, where a cruise to Rob Roy’s cave could be on the cards should you choose to join this Choice Experience. Later, the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Glencoe, 'Glen of Weeping', will stir all your emotions – not least as you remember the brave clans people who fought relentlessly for their beliefs. Local shepherd Neil and his enthusiastic border collies are ready to welcome guests on their Highland sheep farm for a Choice Experience this afternoon. You can perfect your sheep-shearing skills before settling into your Highland hotel.

Day 7: Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh

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Location: Scottish Highlands, St. Andrews, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel, Peebles Hydro

Accommodation Name: Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Robert Burns once wrote of his beloved hills of the Highlands. Your scenic drive through its mystical landscapes will leave you similarly inspired as you venture to picturesque Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel. There’s time to explore this salmon fishing center on your own or join a Choice Experience to Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl and Europe's last remaining private army. The fairways and greens of St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, beckon and you’ll have an opportunity to snap a selfie against the backdrop of the famous 18th green.

Day 8: Edinburgh Sightseeing And Free Time

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Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel, Peebles Hydro

Accommodation Name: Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tuck into a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings. Today you’ll need some extra sustenance as there’s much to see and do in Scotland’s hilly capital. The Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle all wait to be viewed in the company of your Local Specialist, so grab your camera and prepare for a memorable sightseeing tour revealing all the highlights of Auld Reekie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience to Rosslyn Chapel or an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle.

Day 9: Edinburgh – York – Bradford

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Location: Edinburgh, York, Bradford

Accommodation: Hotel, Leonardo

Accommodation Name: Leonardo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cheerio the noo and wave goodbye to Scotland. It’s time to venture south on your return journey through England to London, but not before you come face-to-face with Hadrian’s first-century attempt to keep the ‘barbarians’ out of his Roman Empire. You’ll not see an ancient Roman wall like it anywhere else on earth. Continue to the walled city of York, where an orientation tour will guide you through its narrow medieval streets to the 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, which dominates the city. You’ll have some time to admire the structure’s beautiful stained glass before an evening on your own, although York’s alluring history may keep you on the edge of your seat. Delve into its tales of Romans, roses and ghosts. It’s the stuff great books are made of.

Day 10: Bradford – Stratford-Upon-Avon – London

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Location: Bradford, Stratford-upon-Avon, London

Accommodation: Hilton Olympia

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express - Park Royal

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the famous bard, William Shakespeare, who became England's most beloved playwright. It's time for one last group picture as you say a fond farewell to your Travel Director and new friends on your return to London.

Day 11: Depart London

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Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's time to close the curtain on your epic adventure across England and Scotland. You'll say cheerio to new friends as you prepare for your return journey home.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • The services of a Costsaver Local Host if you stay at Costsaver's recommended London hotel

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • Many meals and daily breakfasts included

  • City orientation tours

  • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

  • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the steam train ride in the Lake District and the cruise on Lake Windermere are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for the Travel Director, Driver, and Local Specialists are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, providing a comfortable and connected journey as you explore the heritage of England and Scotland.

Accommodation

Stay in carefully selected hotels such as the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock, Copthorne, Ibis Albert Dock, Ibis City Center, Laggan, Peebles Hydro, and Leonardo, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

Essentials

  • View the Royal Castle
  • Explore the historic city
  • View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'
  • Visit this picturesque region
  • Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754
  • View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
  • See Britain's largest freshwater lake
  • See the Commando Memorial and Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis and enjoy a scenic drive through Glencoe, the infamous 'Glen of Weeping'
  • View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course
  • Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the Castle
  • View the remains of the Roman wall
  • View York Minster and the Shambles
  • Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth and see Anne Hathaway's cottage

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Some of the specific hotels mentioned include Holiday Inn Brentford Lock in London, Copthorne in Cardiff, Ibis Albert Dock in Liverpool, Ibis City Center in Glasgow, Laggan in the Scottish Highlands, Peebles Hydro in Edinburgh, and Leonardo in Bradford. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour package. Specific meals provided include breakfast on most days and some dinners, such as on Day 3 in Cardiff and Day 6 in the Scottish Highlands.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi available in most countries. Additionally, audio headsets are provided throughout the holiday to enhance the included sightseeing experiences.

  • Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences available throughout the tour. Some examples include a visit to Llangollen in North Wales, a steam train ride and cruise on Lake Windermere, a cruise to Rob Roy’s cave on Loch Lomond, and a visit to Blair Castle.

  • What kind of sightseeing tours are included?

    The tour includes city orientation tours and sightseeing with a Local Specialist. Highlights include viewing the Royal Castle, visiting the Georgian spa town of Bath, seeing the timbered buildings known as 'The Rows' in Chester, and exploring Glasgow Cathedral and George Square. In Edinburgh, the sightseeing tour covers the Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle.

  • Is there any free time to explore on my own?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for free time to explore on your own. For example, Day 2 is a full free day in London, and there is free time in Chester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh to explore at your own pace.

  • What kind of support is provided during the tour?

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver will accompany you throughout the tour. Additionally, the services of a Costsaver Local Host are available if you stay at Costsaver’s recommended London hotel.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights of the tour include viewing the Royal Castle, visiting the Georgian spa town of Bath, seeing the timbered buildings known as 'The Rows' in Chester, exploring Glasgow Cathedral and George Square, seeing Loch Lomond, and visiting Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile, and the Castle.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.

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ONE OF MY BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE!

12-Jan-2023

Travel Director Alberto and Driver Victor were providing excellent services and amazing travel experiences. Since I came back I strongly recommended to all my contacts how impressed I am with your Professional Team.

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Definitely recommend

14-Dec-2022

Trip was planned well and the experience was great. Would definitely recommend and do another

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Best trip ever!

20-Jan-2023

Our trip was absolutely outstanding, organized and just plain fun. Agnes is a wonderful tour-guide, knowledgeable and we never had to worry about anything. And Frank, our bus driver, always had a smile and gave us the smoothest bus ride ever! And I've been on buses around the world... If we ever go again (hopefully), Costsaver would be my first and only choice and hopefully we will get "team" Agnes and Frank again.

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05-Jan-2023

We have traveled to Europe many times but this time Spain was different. It was fantastic trip, our tour director was professional and informative.

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No hesitation recommending Costsaver

17-Jan-2023

I had the time of my life. It was an incredible experience.

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Why I chose Costsaver

15-Jan-2023

1. The visited places were interesting. 2. A real value for money. 3. Super knowledgeable and friendly tour director 4. Secure and safe. 5. Comfortable bus. 6. Efficient hotel check-in experience. 7. Highly experienced driver. 8. Excellent coordination with hotels.

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