Edinburgh, Borders Region, York, Chester, Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London
An adventure fit for a Shakespearean tale takes you from verdant hillsides to bustling British cities rich with culture. Explore Edinburgh's historic ambiance along the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle. Explore the ruins of a Roman Fort during a visit to Hadrian's Wall. Enjoy medieval York and its historic Minster. See the imposing castle of Caernarfon in Wales. Walk in the footsteps of the Bard in Stratford-upon-Avon, visiting the childhood home of William Shakespeare. Personalize your tour with a choice of included excursions in Caernarfon and Oxford. See the quintessential sights of London with a local guide. Sleepy villages, grassy slopes, mountainside lakes, and cities built upon layers of history – these are the landscapes of Britain.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners
Itinerary
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Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines dramatic history and natural wonders.
Mercure Haymarket, Edinburgh
Dinner
Included
Your tour opens in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland's capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
Mercure Haymarket, Edinburgh
Breakfast
Included
Today visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Then it's your choice! Get acquainted with this regal city on a locally guided tour of the Old Town and New Town via motor coach -OR- join a local expert and explore the Old Town and Royal Mile on foot. Whichever you choose, you can enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city independently. Today breakfast will be included.
Holiday Inn York City Centre, York
Breakfast
Included
Say farewell to the rolling hills of Scotland while travelling south through the Borders Region, stopping at Gretna Green, a popular wedding destination. Visit the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian's Wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Arrive in the medieval city of York, which is surrounded by historical city walls. This evening you may join an optional tour to an alehouse to sample a selection of ciders, lagers and ales and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner. Today breakfast will be included.
The Queen at Chester Hotel, Chester
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint, narrow streets the locals call Snickelways or maybe visit the city's famous Minster. End the day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Cross over into Wales and discover Betws-y-Coed, one of the country's most picturesque villages.
The Queen at Chester Hotel, Chester
Breakfast
Included
Today, visit a royal town in Wales, where it's your choice! Visit Caernarfon Castle to discover the history behind one of Edward I's most imposing castles -OR- take a leisurely stroll around the town with your Tour Manager, seeking out local shops, cafes, and markets. Then take a scenic drive through the best of the Welsh landscape over the mountain pass to the quaint and picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. This magical landscape holds a distinctly alpine feel and breathtaking natural beauty. Today breakfast will be included.
Explore William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Hotel Indigo, Stratford-upon-Avon
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon. This afternoon, visit the Bard's birthplace – the childhood home of William Shakespeare. After touring the home, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Mercure London Bridge, London
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Bid adieu to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, it's your choice! Glide gently past Oxford's spires on a traditional punting boat experience -OR- join an expert local guide for a walking tour, including one of the Colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Lunch is at a historic pub. Continue on to London, England's storied capital city. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Mercure London Bridge, London
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Take in the sites of London on a tour of the city's quintessential sights. Begin with a walking tour of Westminster, where you see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace, the Queen's residence, and make your way past St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Today you may join an optional tour to the Tower of London, with lunch at a traditional pub. This afternoon is yours to explore this cosmopolitan and dynamic city. This evening, toast the end of a wonderful journey during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Your journey through Britain comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for June 2024 - May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on June 2, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $800.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Up to $50 per person credit toward a pre-paid optional excursion
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