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ESSENTIAL BRITAIN - 2010

13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from London to London (GC)

Vacation Overview

This vacation offers a panoramic exploration of England, Wales, and Scotland. Begin with an overnight and free time in London, then head west to prehistoric Stonehenge, picturesque Salisbury, and Widecombe-in-the-Moor in Dartmoor National Park. Spend two nights in Plymouth, with an excursion to Land’s End and the seaside resort of St. Ives. North to Glastonbury of King Arthur fame and stop to see the amazing Roman excavations in Bath. Cross into Wales, with a drive through Brecon Beacons National Park and overnights in Newport and the walled city of Chester. Explore England’s scenic Lake District and Wadsworth’s Grasmere before crossing into Scotland for a stop in Gretna Green. Spend the night in Glasgow, then skirt the banks of Loch Lomond on your way to the Isle of Skye. After a stop in the Highland capital of Inverness, head south through Culloden Moor, Braemar, and St. Andrews. A 2-night stay in Edinburgh includes guided sightseeing and visits to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Back in England, visit the Duchess of Northumberland’s lavish Alnwick Garden, a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and medieval York. Pass along Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest on the way to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Return to London for an overnight and the completion of your magnificent vacation.

Special Departure:
Tickets for the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included for tours Jul 30th through Aug 20th.

Note:
Optional London city tour and afternoon excursions to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London are available if London extra nights are reserved.

Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Visit Stonehenge and see one of Englands engineering marvels
  • The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel
  • Pomp-and-ceremony in London
  • Enjoy the sounds of bagpipes and drums at the Military Tattoo performance
  • Enjoy the panoramic views of Scotland from the Isle of Skye
  • Marvel at the architecture on London’s infamous Big Ben
  • The Edinburgh Castle dominating the skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland
  • The iconic Tower Bridge of London
  • Atop the famous Edinburgh rock, the Edinburgh Castle provides panoramic views
  A Vacation Story  Stonehenge

"Built in several stages starting around 3,000 BC, Stonehenge remains one of humankind’s biggest mysteries. While science is still trying to determine the purpose behind this famous prehistoric monument, it is generally assumed to be some sort of astronomical observatory that reflects the changing trajectory of the sun through the sky and the seasons"

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