The Best of Great Britain: 16 days in May or September 2027
England and Scotland
Duration
16 DaysCategory
Guided tourFrench Accompanist
Date
Saturday May 15 2027Description
At Liverpool's Cavern Club, the vaulted brick walls still hold the warmth of the Beatles' first concerts. A week later, in the Highlands, a bagpipe echoes by a loch. Between the two, this tour crosses Great Britain from south to north, by motorcoach and then by train.
England opens the journey with its scholarly cities, Cambridge and Oxford, where you walk among the colleges. York keeps its Shambles and its cathedral with vast stained glass, Chester its half-timbered houses, Bath its Roman baths and the Royal Crescent. Three nights in London leave time to choose between free museums, parks and markets. The train then speeds north to Glasgow.
Scotland saves the best for last: Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle on its islet, the Isle of Skye to Portree and the Mallaig ferry. The tour ends in Edinburgh, with entrance to the castle that overlooks the city.
Highlights:
-Cambridge and Oxford, two famous university cities
-Liverpool in the footsteps of the Beatles and the Cavern Club
-Three nights in London
-The Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye
-Entrance to Edinburgh Castle and York Minster
Accommodation categories:
Cambridge area: The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa 4* or similar
York: Radisson York 3* or similar
Liverpool: Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street 3* or similar
Bristol: Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre 4* or similar
Oxford: Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South 4* or similar
London: Copthorne Tara 4* or similar
Glasgow: Ibis Styles Glasgow Central 3* or similar
Fort William: Ben Nevis Hotel 3* or similar
Edinburgh: Garner Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket 3* or similar
The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!
The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.
Inclusions
Flights with Air Canada or another carrier- All transfers
- Motorcoach transportation
- London – Glasgow train in standard class
- 14 nights' accommodation
- 18 meals: 14 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Services of a tour escort, a tour guide and local guides
- Scheduled activities (except optional ones)
- Guided walking tours of Cambridge (King's College or similar), York, Oxford and Edinburgh
- York Minster, Beatles Story museum and the Cavern Club
- Panoramic tour of Bath and visit of the Roman Baths
- Panoramic tours of Liverpool, London and Glasgow
- Highlands, Loch Lomond, Luss, Glencoe, Eilean Donan, Isle of Skye and Armadale – Mallaig ferry
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- Audio guides from day 2 to day 14
- First checked bag fee charged by the airline
- Taxes and service fees
Exclusions
Travel insurance- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Optional activities and excursions (Westminster Abbey, Holyroodhouse)
- Baggage handling
- Local transportation
- UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee
- Accommodation tax, if applicable
- Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
2 available departures
Itinerary
Flights to London.
London – Cambridge (1 night). Welcome by your guide and guided walking tour of Cambridge: King's College and its Gothic chapel, the River Cam and its punts. Dinner. (D)
Cambridge – York (1 night). Guided walking tour of York and the Shambles. Free time: JORVIK Viking Centre or the National Railway Museum. (B)
York – Liverpool (2 nights). Visit of York Minster, then a panoramic tour of Liverpool in the footsteps of the Beatles: Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and the homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. (B)
Liverpool. Beatles Story museum (with audio guide) and the Cavern Club. Free time. (B)
Liverpool – Chester – Bristol (1 night). Stop in Chester and its medieval buildings, then Bristol, its street art and suspension bridge. Free time. (B)
Bristol – Bath – Oxford (1 night). Panoramic tour of Bath and the Royal Crescent, visit of the Roman Baths (with audio guide), then a guided walking tour of Oxford. Dinner. (B, D)
Oxford – London (3 nights). Panoramic tour of London and free afternoon: British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Hyde Park. (B)
London. Free day: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Kensington Palace, St Paul's Cathedral. (B)
London. Free day or optional excursion to Westminster Abbey. Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street for shopping. (B)
London – Glasgow (1 night). Train to Glasgow and free time, for example at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. (B)
Glasgow – Luss – Glencoe – Fort William (2 nights). Panoramic tour of Glasgow, drive along Loch Lomond, stop in Luss, across Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe. Dinner. (B, D)
Fort William – Isle of Skye – Fort William. Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle, across the Isle of Skye to Portree and back on the Armadale – Mallaig ferry. Dinner. (B, D)
Fort William – Pitlochry – Edinburgh (2 nights). Stop in Pitlochry, then a guided walking tour of Edinburgh and entrance to the castle. Free time on the Royal Mile. (B)
Edinburgh. Free day or optional visit of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. National Museum of Scotland, New Town and Calton Hill. (B)
Edinburgh – Return. Transfer to the airport and return flights. (B)
FAQ
Two departures in 2027, each 16 days and 14 nights: May 15 to 30 and September 11 to 26.
$7,899 per person in double occupancy and $9,799 in single occupancy, for both departures. Taxes and service fees included.
Yes. A tour escort travels with the group, along with a tour guide and local guides.
By standard-class train from London to Glasgow. The rest of the tour is by motorcoach.
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), insurance, gratuities, meals not mentioned, optional excursions and the FICAV contribution.
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