Real Britain
From CAD $3,785
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Medieval castles and the inspiring beauty of the Lake District are highlights on this exciting journey through England, Scotland and Wales. Learn about the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green, and Tudor history in Ludlow before you ascend to lofty Castle Rock for spellbinding views of Edinburgh.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- York: Enjoy a traditional British dinner hosted by a local family in the dining room of their historical country home overlooking picturesque scenery in the Vale of York.
Iconic Experience
- Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring monoliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
- Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian façades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
- Bath: Explore one of Britain’s best-preserved Roman sites, a bathing and temple complex fed by natural hot springs that still flow today. Walk at your own pace through centuries of history in the heart of Bath. This was once the city’s social center, where Romans gathered to bathe, worship and connect.
- Cardiff: Learn more about Wales' capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
- Ludlow: Explore the narrow streets and lanes in front of the castle. Admire the medieval timber-framed buildings and Tudor architecture.
- Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalized by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
- Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore London and Edinburgh
- Discover Bath, Cardiff and York
- Visit Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, the Tudor town of Ludlow, Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, and Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- View Buckingham Palace and Westminster Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Cardiff Castle, Liverpool's iconic Liver Building, the Lake District's magnificent scenery, Hadrian's Wall, York Minster in York, and Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon
- See the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
- Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
Trip Details
Product Code: 28230
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 131.1282D
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Finishes: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- All transport and transfers shown
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- London: The services of a Trafalgar Local Host when you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
- London: Pick-up and drop-off when you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,785 ($421 /day)
Itinerary
Brightly colored Union Flags pave your way to an unforgettable journey through Britain, which kicks off in London. Visit 'The City' and see the imposing dome of Sir Christopher Wren's St. Paul's and the Tower of London, or admire the pageantry of royal palaces, cathedrals and parks, exploring the city on your own terms.
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Join a Local Specialist today for a grand exploration of the vibrant British capital, including such sights as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on the banks of the Thames, then Buckingham Palace, the official UK residence of British sovereigns since 1837. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring the centuries-old heritage and modern sophistication of London.
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a mesmerizing sojourn past rolling hills and farmlands of England. Head west to Stonehenge's megaliths, whose centuries-old mysteries have yet to be fully revealed. The elegant Georgian architecture of Bath takes center stage during your visit to this famous spa town. See the Abbey and visit the Roman Baths, before crossing the Severn Estuary to Cardiff. Tonight, celebrate the beginning of an epic adventure through Great Britain over dinner.
Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson City Center
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Delve into the proud culture and heritage of the Welsh as you embark on an orientation of the city. Journey to Ludlow to see its half-timbered Tudor houses, medieval walls and historic castle. Continue north through the Shropshire Hills and Cheshire landscapes to Liverpool, hometown of the Fab Four, for an opportunity to join an Optional Experience to see the sights of the city with a Local Expert.
Accommodation: Leonardo Liverpool
Meals: Breakfast
The enchanting views of Britain's Lake District provide a scenic backdrop for our drive north to Scotland. Skirt the romantic shores of Lake Windermere and enjoy views that inspired literary greats like William Wordsworth. We stop at the runaway wedding capital that is Gretna Green where 'Blacksmith Priests' would marry couples over the Marriage Anvil. Later, we arrive in enchanting Edinburgh – our home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals: Breakfast
Ramble up the Royal Mile in the mesmerizing medieval city of Edinburgh, where you'll join a Local Specialist on an included city sightseeing tour. See the Old Town and view Arthur's Seat and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, for centuries the seat of the kings and queens of the Scots. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring Auld Reekie's medieval relics and elegant Georgian and Gothic facades on your own, or join your Travel Director on an Optional Experience to visit Rosslyn Chapel.
Accommodation: Jurys Inn
Meals: Breakfast
Trace the northern frontier of the Roman Empire at Hadrian's Wall before crossing the River Tyne and venturing south to York. Walk along The Shambles and view York Minster, one of the greatest cathedrals in the world. This evening join a family at their stately home in York for a Be My Guest experience and some hearty British home-cooked hospitality.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Learn about Shakespeare's life at his Birthplace and Visitor Center in Stratford-upon-Avon, and view Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage before returning to London.
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Meals: Breakfast
Say farewell to your fellow travelers and Travel Director as you return home with magical memories.
Accommodation: Hilton Kensington
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Nina - Traveled, November 2024
Well organised tour. Guide was professional abd knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2024
Mildred - Traveled, August 2024
Tour was good pleasant and very informative leader (Charlotte)and Gary was such a careful driver always alert and a careful baggage handler. Such hard workers and always smiling faces. It was jst the pace for me .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2024
Sam Prakash - Traveled, July 2024
The tour was well thought out and very well planned. Stops were thoughtful also keeping in mind to show us more of the important history and architecture. Vanessa was a fantastic guide and Justin was just the best coach driver. Porterage was so unexpected and so so fantastic. We loved it. The hotels were good and had all amenities but maybe a notch higher quality with even a higher price on tour would have been ok for us as a family. Novotel was the best stop on the hotels. Holiday Inn Edinburgh was way off shoot to do things in the city. All in all a fantastic tour. We highly recommend it and did so to many. Kudos on all the effort
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2024
Amy - Traveled, March 2024
I absolutely loved the Real Britain tour by Trafalgar! Our guide Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour which made our time so enjoyable! Our driver Ian was also very good! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a well-rounded taste of England! I was very happy to see a bit of Scotland as well! The only thing I would ask is that Tour Radar would put more specific details about the tour on their site as it appears on Trafalgar’s website. I would have appreciated the list of the names of the hotels, optional experiences, and which particular meals were included etc. Having finished the tour, I know better where I would like to stay longer the next time I’m in England! I got to see so much amazing scenery in the countryside as we travelled and sights at the destinations we stopped. It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience· March 19th, 2024 I absolutely loved the Real Britain tour by Trafalgar! Our guide Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour which made our time so enjoyable! Our driver Ian was also very good! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants a well-rounded taste of England! I was very happy to see a bit of Scotland as well! The only thing I would ask is that Tour Radar would put more specific details about the tour on their site as it appears on Trafalgar’s website. I would have appreciated the list of the names of the hotels, optional experiences, and which particular meals were included etc. Having finished the tour, I know better where I would like to stay longer the next time I’m in England! I got to see so much amazing scenery in the countryside as we travelled and sights at the destinations we stopped. It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/19/2024
Kelly - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was everything we wanted it to be. Hotels were nice, food was good, travel was easy & the sights were fantastic. We saw so much in such a short time. Paul, our driver, was very good & our guide Chris was so knowledgeable & experienced. He taught us a lot about what we were seeing. Would highly recommend Trafalgar. Looking forward to next trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/09/2023
Steve - Traveled, April 2023
I was fortunate to have the director/guide Tim Smith. This was a journey that was just a bucket list check for me, but turned out to be an enriching experience I’ll never forget. Such an action backed, yet relaxing adventure. This will be tough to beat and it would be tough to imagine a better trip, or a better tour guide. Not to mention, a driver, Wayne, that is the best in the business. I will be coming back with my folks as I want to share this with loved ones.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2023
Karla - Traveled, February 2020
Arnaud was kind and a pleasure. The stops were well thought out and covered the highlights. Almost all the hotels were nice, clean, and pleasant stays. We travelled with three children and it was perfect for them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/21/2020
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Good tour! *Personal information removed by Feefo* Our bus driver, he was formidable, very professional and very helpful. I will not go into detail about tour director, suffice for me to say, some loved her, some had different opinions. Was a great trip, could have been better if we had more information on the various places we passed through. The places visited were amazing .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Great way to see England and Edinburgh.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Nicole Smith - Traveled, April 2024
The service was great. The call center folks were always helpful. And *Personal information removed by Feefo*, the Tour Director was incredible. She was helpful with the big stuff (she helped me arrange an evening side trip to see the village outside of Cardiff where my Grandmother was born) and the small stuff (she would always tell me how long our driving times were, because I told her it helped with my anxiety to know). The tour was busy, but so worth it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2024
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