England, Scotland, Wales In 9 Days
9 Days 8 Nights
Visit Great Britain countries - England, Scotland,Wales in 9 Days.
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Countries Visited : Europe
After your arrival in London our driver will meet you at the airport arrival and will transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight : In London
Accomodation: Hotel Novotel or Similar
Optional Tour:
- 3 Hours London Night Tour: INR 4600 per person.
- River Thames Luxury Dinner Cruise: INR 9600 per person.
Note: Please note you have to book the London optional night tours during booking the tour. You cannot book this tour with the tour guide.
Today, you will fill your lungs with fresh English countryside air, as you depart the city of London, and head to where the grass is greener. Arriving in Cambridge, your first adventure will have you punting along the river in traditional style, taking in the stunning scenery and epic, historical buildings in the most relaxing way. Simply wonderful! The afternoon sees you continuing your rural journey towards York, a mecca for history buffs and lovers of fine architecture and culture. Your walking tour offers fascinating insights, stories and history of the city.
Tonight, you will enjoy dinner in a traditional British pub - plenty of choices on the menu, including English favourites such as fish and chips or bangers and mash (delicious sausages and creamy mashed potatoes).
Experiences
- Cambridge River Punting. We visit this historic city renowned for its leading university. Savour the history and marvelous views as we punt along the river.
- Walking tour of York. Take a walking tour round this historic walled city with your tour leader.
- Dinner in a traditional British pub.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In York
Accommodation
Ibis York Centre Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson York City or Similar
Get ready to experience places of historical battles, religious significance, ancient architecture and royal ruins. Your first stop of the day is the iconic Hadrian’s Wall. Built by hand in 122 AD, its creation is extremely significant in the history of Great Britain, and it is one of the most visited cultural landmarks in the UK.
Not too far away lies the border town of Jedburgh. Famed for its links to royalty and historical warfare, you will have an opportunity to explore the city and take in the amazing architecture, which speak for populations passed. The Jedburgh Abbey ruins are incredible, and a visit is highly recommended.
As you journey through Scotland, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape drifting past. The capital city is waiting, and your tour leader will introduce you to Edinburgh on an evening driving and orientation walking tour.
Experiences
- Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall. Visit Hadrian’s Wall on the border between England and Scotland.
- Visit to Jedburgh. Located on the border between Scotland and England, Jedburgh has a long history of royal connections and historic warfare. Explore the Abbey ruins and soak up the centuries of history in this amazing place.
- Edinburgh Driving & Orientation Walking Tour. Arrive in the capital of Scotland, and experience the sights and sounds as your tour leader takes you on an evening driving tour and orientation walking tour of this magnificent city.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In Edinburgh
Accommodation
Best Western Braids Hill Hotel
Hotel Britannia Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Holiday Inn City West or Similar
Today, you are free to explore the city as you wish, and there is so much to see and do. Known as the cultural capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is blessed with stunning grey stone buildings, along with architecture, art galleries, memorials and higher education faculties. Take a step back in time, and wander around the authentic, unchanged cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, and meander down to the Grass Market, to a row of pubs where public hangings used to ‘entertain’ the crowds.
Edinburgh Castle is well worth the entry fee, and requires a few hours to explore and learn about Scottish history and royalty - there are wonderful views from the top! For those wishing to shop for souvenirs, Princes Street attracts shoppers from all over the world. The city comes alive at night, in the bars and pubs in the city centre, so why not enjoy a pint or a traditional whisky with the friendly locals?
Attractions to discover in your free time
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National Gallery |
Daily 10:00 - 17:00 |
Free |
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Princes Street Gardens |
Daily |
Free |
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Edinburgh Castle |
Daily 09:30 am - 17:00 pm |
Adults £16.00 ; Children £9.60 |
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Holyroodhouse Palace |
Daily 09.30 - 18:00 |
Adults £11.60 ; Children £7.00 |
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Royal Botanic Garden |
Daily 10:00 am - 17:00 pm |
Free |
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Royal Botanic Garden Glasshouse |
Daily 10:00 am - 17:00 pm |
Adults £5, Children £4 |
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National War Museum |
Daily 09:45 am - 17:45 pm |
Included in entry to the castle |
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Edinburgh Zoo |
Daily 09:00 am - 18:00 pm (Summer) |
Adults £17.00, Children (3-15yrs) £12.50 |
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Holyroodhouse Palace + Queen's Gallery |
Daily 09.30am - 18:00 pm (Summer) |
Adults £11.60, Children £7.00 |
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Ghost tours |
Daily 09.30am - 18:00 pm |
Adults from £10 Please speak to your tour leader |
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Arthur's Seat |
Daily 09.30am - 18:00 pm |
Please speak to your tour leader |
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Royal Mile |
Daily 09.30am - 18:00 pm |
Please speak to your tour leader |
Optional Excursions
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Spirit of Scotland Show Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment, which includes a four-course meal and a glass of wine or a pint of beer. The show includes a Scottish band, singing, Highland dancers and a fiddler. You'll also get to enjoy a 'wee' taste of traditional Haggis during the show, as guests are given the opportunity to taste the famous Scottish delicacy. Includes return transport from your hotel. |
£65 |
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Edinburgh - Conquer the Capital Join your Expat Explore tour leader and explore Edinburgh and the surrounding region! We'll first take a short drive out of the city to see The Kelpies, two 30-metre-high horse head sculptures that form a gateway to the Forth and Clyde Canal. We'll then visit the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift that raises boats by 24 metres to join up the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. We'll get to experience this engineering marvel for ourselves as we take a boat ride along the canal and up the lift. Driving back to Edinburgh we'll visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, with your tour leader providing an orientation tour before you have free time to explore, witness the One o'clock gun time signal and have lunch. To finish off the excursion your tour leader will take you on a combined driving and walking tour of the city, to see sights including Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens, the Scot Monument and the National museum. |
£40 |
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
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Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: In Edinburgh
Accommodation
Best Western Braids Hill Hotel
Hotel Britannia Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Holiday Inn City West or Similar
Just over halfway through your Great Britain tour, you are now heading north to the Scottish Highlands, where we offer you an optional excursion that could change your life! Embark on a 1 hour cruise of Loch Ness, (home to ‘Nessie’ the Loch Ness Monster - see if you can spot her and take in the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle as you drift past on your boat ride). Once back on the road, prepare for boldness and the symbol of the highlands.
Rising out of the ground like a waking giant, behold the grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Whilst in the region, you will visit Glencoe – a spectacular Glen (Scottish for a deep valley in the Highlands) where the massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692 - one of the most fascinating yet saddest stories encompassing Scotland’s history. Your day will wind down with a well-earned whisky tasting at one of Scotland’s oldest, licensed whisky distilleries in Fort William, before continuing on to your hotel in the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy your final evening in this amazing country.
Experiences
- Whisky tasting at one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries in Fort William.
- As we head back south behold the grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, and Glen Coe, a spectacular glen with a fascinating history.
Optional: Cruise on Loch Ness
Prepare for your breath to be taken away by the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands. You’ll have some free time where you may choose to embark on a cruise of Loch Ness – see if you can spot Nessie and the ruins of Urquhart Castle!
Optional Excursions
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Loch Ness Cruise Visit the home of the mysterious Loch Ness monster and enjoy a 1 hour cruise on the loch. Take in the sights and enjoy the serene surroundings. Have your cameras at the ready as you may even spot old Nessie. |
£14 |
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
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Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Overnight: In Arrochar
Accommodation
Hotel Arrochar
Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel
Long Loch Hotel or Similar
As your heart sinks at the thought of leaving Scotland, be reassured that there are exciting adventures to be had today in England! Your Great Britain tour will take a twist into modern history, as you head across the border, bound for Liverpool - the home of The Beatles and two world-famous premier league football clubs! On the way, you can soak up the last of the Scottish landscape, before reaching the picturesque Lake District for a lunch stop – the views are simply stunning!
We then arrive in Liverpool late afternoon, where you will have the evening free to explore. Upon checking in at the hotel, head to one of the many local pubs for dinner. For Beatles fans, there are a myriad of locations that were significant to developing the world-class pop act, which shaped modern music as we know it. Home to Paul, John, George and Ringo, Liverpool inspired such timeless classics including ‘Strawberry Fields’ and ‘Penny Lane’. The Beatles played hundreds of shows at the Cavern Club, the perfect place to enjoy your time in Liverpool.
Experiences
Experience the Lake District of England. Here, you will have free time for a comfort stop in the beautiful village of Grasmere (or similar), where the author William Wordsworth lived, in the Lake District.
Optional Excursions
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The Beatles Story & Museum Visit the award-winning Beatles Story, the world's largest permanent exhibition devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the stunning UNESCO World heritage site at the Albert Dock, the Beatles Story takes visitors on an atmospheric journey through the lives, times, culture and music of The Beatles. Listen to The Beatles story unfold through the 'Living History' audio guides available in ten different languages and narrated by John Lennon’s sister, Julia. |
£16.50 |
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
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Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: In Liverpool
Accommodation
Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock
Ibis Styles Liverpool Dale Street or Similar
This morning, we will take a driving tour of Liverpool, where you will be shown the sights, before we venture on to the birthplace of William Shakespeare - Stratford-upon-Avon. An orientation tour will allow you to explore the quaint, historical village, and then you will have some free time to explore on your own. There are numerous Shakespearean attractions and fascinating historical locations to visit. For those who wish to delve into the life of Shakespeare more intimately, we can arrange an optional excursion for you to visit the home where he grew up as a child, where he also lived with his wife when they were newlyweds.
Sliding into south Wales, we take a photo stop at Caerphilly Castle, a medieval fortification built in the 13th Century, ranked the second largest castle in the UK. Surrounded by artificial lakes, not only is the architecture a sight to behold, but it was also a ground-breaking design back in its day. Heading onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff, you have an evening in which to enjoy the local nightlife on offer.
Experiences
- Liverpool driving tour - take a driving tour and see the Albert Dock, Anfield football stadium and a variety of locations connected to the Beatles.
- Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare - Stratford-Upon-Avon. You will have free time to wander the city and visit the Shakespearean attractions.
- Caerphilly Castle Photo stop - on our way to Cardiff we stop off for a quick photo stop at this impressive 700-year old castle.
Visit to Cardiff - we continue on to the Welsh capital where you have some free time to spend the evening as you wish.
Optional Excursions
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Shakespeare's House Visit the house where William Shakespeare was born, grew up and played. He ate meals in the hall and he slept and dreamt in these rooms. Shakespeare also spent the first five years of married life in this house with his new wife, Anne Hathaway. Other famous writers have also visited here, including Charles Dickens, John Keats, Walter Scott and Thomas Hardy. |
£17 |
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
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Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: In Cardiff
Accommodation
Park Inn Cardiff City Centre
Clayton Hotel Cardiff or Similar
This is the last day of your British Tour, and there is no sign of slowing down! The road from Wales to London is littered with history, stunning scenery and architectural delights. First stop for the day is Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring some of the finest architecture in Europe. Join us on an orientation tour of the town, and learn about the historical significance of the region, including the natural hot springs that supply the Roman baths - visited by over 1 million international tourists every year! Continuing on the last legs of your journey, you have an optional excursion that could have you unravelling one of the worlds’ greatest mysteries.
Stonehenge - need we say more? You have the opportunity to witness an ancient and awe-inspiring structure, which has baffled scientists, tourists and historians for centuries. As you board your Expat Explore coach for the last time on your Great Britain tour, take this chance to exchange contact details and share photos with new friends and fellow travellers, before you alight at your last stop in London.
Experiences
Bath Orientation tour. Your tour leader will point out all the main attractions of Bath, so you can make the most of your time here.
Optional Excursions
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Roman Baths Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, and undoubtedly one of the highlights is the Roman Baths. Around Britain's only hot springs, the Romans built the finest religious spa in northern Europe. This great temple and bathing complex still flows with natural hot water. The extensive remains and a Roman museum of international significance lie beneath the Pump Room and Abbey Church Yard in the centre of Bath. |
£16 |
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Stonehenge Join the many that have seen the prehistoric, mysterious circle of upright stones in southern England. With Construction on the great monument beginning 5,000 years ago; it’s amazing to see that the famous stones still stand today. |
£17.50 |
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* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. |
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Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight : In London
Accomodation:
Hotel Novotel or Similar
Today after the breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your home bound flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Highlights
- Visit the historic walled city of York
- Included river punting experience in Cambridge
- Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey
- Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare
- Enjoy a free day to explore Edinburgh, the Scottish capital
- Experience the Scottish Highlands and the iconic Loch Ness, can you spot Nessie?!
Inclusions
- 8 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities. Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room.
- Services of your tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip. You can also book any of the optional excursions available during your tour with your tour leader
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- All taxes and fees
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs, and toilet.
- 15 Experiences (including guided walking tours, orientation walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences)
- Free tour souvenir – a memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip.
Exclusions
- Return Airfare
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa
- Tips
- Anything which is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional Excursions
Optional excursions are payable in cash currency to your tour leader whilst on tour.
- Shakespeare's House
- Stonehenge
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Roman Baths
- The Beatles Story & Museum
- Spirit of Scotland Show
- Edinburgh - Conquer the Capital
Payment Policy
- 10% at the time of booking which is nonrefundable
- 50% of the payment, 120 days prior to journey
- Full Payment, 60 days prior to journey
- All are prices are based on twin sharing basis.
- Single supplement should be paid additionally.
- All prices are in INR except the optional excursions which you can directly pay to your tour leader.
Cancellation Policy
For any kind of change or modifications of the tour , the clients should email us at info@travelkook.com . Any kind of modifications will incur additional fees (please follow the table below for details). Please note we will not consider any sms or phone call regarding the modifications, only emails would be considered.
| Notice Period | Penalty(INR) |
| 90 days or more before departure | 5,000 |
| 60 - 89 days before departure | 8,000 |
| 45 - 59 days before departure | 50% of the holiday cost |
| 30 - 44 days before departure | 75% of the holiday cost |
| 15 - 29 days before departure | No Modifications |
Cancellation:
For any kind of cancellations of the tour , the clients should email us at info@travelkook.com . Cancellations will incur additional fees (please follow the table below for details). Please note we will not consider any SMS or phone call regarding the modifications. Only emails would be considered.
| Notice Period | Penalty |
| 60 days or more before departure | 50% of the holiday cost |
| 30 - 59 days before departure | 75% of the holiday cost |
| 15 - 29 days before departure | 100 % of the holiday cost |
