Great Britain (Winter)

Great Britain (Winter)

The Great Britain tour will take you away to a whirlwind of sightseeing, medieval history and culture where you'll hit the highlights of England, Scotland and Wales. Practice your Liverpudlian accent because you're going to the birthplace of rock and roll's original Fab Four, The Beatles and then go highbrow as you visit the University town of Oxford. You don't need a crown to stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile but you may need binoculars to search for the elusive Loch Ness monster and the photo opportunities you'll come across in the Cambrian mountains of Wales will exhaust your film supply. Rolling green hills and cosy pubs are what Great Britain is all about.



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  1. Day Icon-day1 Depart for Europe

    Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
  2. Day Icon-day2 Arrive London

    Check-in to your hotel after 2pm then enjoy the day exploring London. Tonight, meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers for a pre-departure meeting.
  3. Day Icon-day3 London to Oxford

    A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey before heading west to the Royal town of Windsor. A chance to see famous Windsor Castle before continuing to the university town of Oxford. (D)
  4. Day Icon-day4 Oxford to York

    We journey north past the Peak District to the historic city of York. See Roman, Viking and medieval history in this famous walled city. An included walking tour by day and a chance to go ghost hunting at night after our pub dinner. (B,D)
  5. Day Icon-day5 York to Edinburgh

    Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian's Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Enjoy a first glimpse of the city on our including sightseeing tour this evening. (B)
  6. Day Icon-day6 Edinburgh

    Today a chance to explore the city sights such as the castle and Holyrood Palace, or perhaps walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes Street. A full day to explore and enjoy. (B,D)
  7. Day Icon-day7 Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

    Today we head north for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. (B,D)
  8. Day Icon-day8 Highlands to Glasgow

    First stop this morning is the famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond. A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. (B)
  9. Day Icon-day9 Glasgow to Liverpool

    South through Robert Burns country, we stop at Gretna Green. Leaving Scotland behind, we travel to Liverpool enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and Cumbrian Mountains. This afternoon, you'll enjoy our included Magical Mystery Tour of memorable Beatles sights with a local guide. Tonight, why not join us for a farewell dinner and later enjoy Liverpool's nightscene? (B)
  10. Day Icon-day10 Liverpool to London

    Our first stop today is the Roman town of Chester. Then it's on to Wales for our lunch-stop before heading back to London, where we arrive at approximately 8pm. (B)

Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included
  • London: See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
  • Windsor: See Windsor Castle
  • Oxford: Visit the University town
  • York: See York Minster; Walking tour of the city
  • Northumberland National Park: See Hadrian's Wall
  • Edinburgh: See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile
  • Scottish Highlands: Visit Loch Ness and Loch Lomond; Visit and tour a whisky distillery (subject to availability); See Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain; Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside
  • Liverpool: See the famous sights of The Beatles on a Magical Mystery Tour with our local guide
  • Gretna Green: Entrance to Museum and take part in an historic wedding ceremony
  • Chester: Visit the Tudor town
  • Wales: Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park
Accommodations
  • 8 nights in superior tourist class hotels
  • Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities
  • Continental breakfasts (B) and three-course dinners (D) as per itinerary
  • Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges
Contiki Difference
  • Experienced professional Tour Manager & Driver
  • Modern air-conditioned coach

Optional Excursions

Oxford

Oxford Walking Tour (GB£5.00)
An educational tour of this university town gives you a chance to learn about famous former students, walk past the haunts of Inspector Morse and even see where parts of the 'Harry Potter' movies were filmed.

York

Ghost Walk (GB£4.50)
Go ghost hunting with our resident expert, through the ginnels and snickets (small alleyways) of the old town.

Edinburgh

Scottish Evening ( GB£31.00 (20-34 people)/ GB£30.00 (35+ people))
Enjoy a hearty Scottish meal with a chance to try some haggis. The atmosphere for the night is set by a traditional piper who plays for you after dinner and shares stories.

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Cruise (GB£6.00)
Travel the high road to this magnificent part of Scotland and board a leisurely cruise on this famous loch. You'll be enchanted by the beautiful scenery.

Gretna Green

Gretna Green Group Photo (Large: GB£10.00 / Small GB £5.00)
Entrance to Gretna Green and a souvenir photo of your tour group to take home with you. A great way to remember your fellow travellers and the day of the 'wedding'!

Liverpool

Liverpool Evening (GB£ 24.00)
Enjoy a farewell meal in the heart of vibrant Liverpool before a night on the town. Start the evening with a pre-dinner drink at the famous Cavern Club, then a delicious three-course meal is yours to enjoy.