Great Britain Tour 7 Days

Great Britain Tour  7 Days

Summary

Explore the World with Tours4Fun New Year’s Eve tours don't get any better than this! Spend 7 days exploring Great Britain during the New Years Eve festivities. Travel through awe-inspiring landscapes, visit must-see attractions and learn all about the intriguing history of the area. Tick off Hadrian's Wall and Glen Coe from your travel bucket list with the added opportunity of visiting the mysterious Stonehenge! Explore the Scottish Highlands, Lake District and Loch Ness. Plus, visit the historic cities of Cambridge and York! Enjoy proper pub fare and taste whisky with the locals. Then, ring in the New Year at Hogmanay in Edinburgh - a massive street festival and loads of fun!

Highlights
Celebrate Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) in Edinburgh
Visit historic cities of Cambridge and York
Explore Liverpool, home of The Beatles
Experience the Scottish Highlands

Itinerary

Start Point

Outside Novotel London Greenwich hotel | 06:30 AM
Hotel lobby at Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich | 07:00 AM


End Point

Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station | 06:00 PM


DAY 1: Cambridge - York

Welcome to this incredible 7- day tour of Great Britain! Today, head to the English countryside for fresh air and scenic landscapes. Arrive in Cambridge and embark on a punting trip along the river in a traditional riverboat, taking in the stunning scenery and historic buildings in the most relaxing way. The final stop for the day is York. This city is a mecca for history buffs, and lovers of fine architecture and culture. Enjoy an orientation walking tour with your tour leader and gain a fascinating insight into the stories and history of the city. Tonight, enjoy a delicious group dinner at a local restaurant in York and celebrate the first night of this week-long tour of Great Britain!

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: Angel of the North - Hadrian's Wall - Gretna Green - Glasgow - Scottish Highlands, Tours4Fun. Let us take you on a journey. 12000+ Affordable Adventures.

This morning the tour continues heading north to the spectacular Scottish Highlands. The first stop along the way is the iconic Angel of the North statue. Next is Hadrian's Wall, a defensive fortification constructed by emperor Hadrian across the final frontier of the Roman Empire in what was then the Roman province of Britannia. Afterwards, travel on to Gretna Green, a beautiful historic village in southern Scotland that is one of the world's most popular wedding destinations. Then, visit the famous Scottish city of Glasgow and soak up some festive cheer at the Christmas markets! Later this evening, arrive at the hotel in the Scottish Highlands and enjoy an included dinner.

Meals: Breakfast  - Dinner

DAY 3: Glen Coe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh (New Year’s Eve)

Look out for Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak, on the way to Glen Coe today. Travel through Glen Coe and find out more about this spectacular valley which played host to a tragic massacre that happened hundreds of years ago. Next, make a photo stop in Loch Ness. Say “yes” to the optional cruise and see if you can spot ‘Nessie’, the mythical Loch Ness Monster! Arrive in Edinburgh later today and check into the hotel. Tonight, it’s time to get festive and celebrate Hogmanay (what Scots call the last day of the year) to ring in the New Year!

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: Edinburgh: Free Day (New Year’s Day)

Spend New Year’s Day experiencing the delights of Edinburgh! Welcome the first day of the year with free time to explore the city this morning. See the Old Town and New Town, wander down the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and explore the Grassmarket. Admire the art galleries, statues and memorials as well as the impressive Gothic architecture and take in the grandeur of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy an included lunch before free time this afternoon. Why not choose to see Edinburgh’s highlights on today’s optional? This evening, do things the Scottish way and enjoy a pint or dram of whisky with the locals. You can also explore the city at night on a guided ghost tour; see secret underground passages and local graveyards!

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

DAY 5: Edinburgh - Carlisle - Lake District - Liverpool

Cross the border back into England today as the tour travels to Liverpool. Enroute, visit Carlisle, a historic cathedral city, and the beautiful town of Bowness-on-Windermere in the picturesque Lake District. Here, why not join the Winter at Windermere optional excursion for a local lunch and a cruise along the stunning Lake Windermere? Arrive in Liverpool in the late afternoon and enjoy a driving tour before checking into the hotel. This city is famous for being the home of The Beatles and two legendary football clubs! This evening is free to experience the local life. Why not pay a visit to the Cavern Club where the Beatles played hundreds of shows?

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Wales

Embark on a driving tour of Liverpool this morning and see the city’s most famous sites associated with The Beatles! Next we travel to Stratford-upon-Avon - the birthplace of William Shakespeare, one of the world’s most famous playwrights. Learn more about this historic village on an orientation tour before using some free time to explore on your own. Afterwards, we make our way to Wales! We have a brief photo stop at a medieval castle on the way. Then we head onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff which is our overnight stop. Orientate yourself with the city on a driving tour before we check into our hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

DAY 7: Bath - Stonehenge - London

This is the last day of our tour of Great Britain, and it's a day filled with excitement! Today’s first stop is Bath. This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to sites such as the Roman Baths which can be explored on the optional excursion, as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe! Learn about the town on an orientation tour before travelling to the next stop; Stonehenge. This famous landmark is shrouded in myth and legend. Explore it on the optional Stonehenge excursion. Arrive back in London in the early evening. After a week of exploring amazing destinations across Great Britain, it’s the end of a memorable tour!

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

6 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms

Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard

Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Tour Leader

Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader

Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

20 Experiences!

Go punting down the River Cam in Cambridge

Stroll through the historic streets of York

Enjoy a group dinner in York

Visit the Angel of the North statue

Take a photo at Hadrian’s Wall

Visit world famous wedding destination Gretna Green

Shop at Glasgow’s Christmas markets

Spend a night in the Scottish Highlands

Drive through the Highlands and spot Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak

Marvel at the beauty of the Highlands in Glen Coe

Glimpse the beauty of Loch Ness

Experience Hogmanay in Edinburgh

Visit Carlisle, an important historic city

Experience the beauty of the English Lake District

Embark on a Liverpool driving tour with your tour leader

See Liverpool spots connected to The Beatles

Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon; home of Shakespeare

Enjoy a photo stop at a medieval Welsh Castle

Experience Cardiff on a driving tour

Discover Bath on an orientation walking tour