Daily Itinerary Great Britain (Winter)
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Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
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Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers at 6pm. After dinner take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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South through Robert Burns country, we stop at Gretna Green. Leaving Scotland behind, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and Cumbrian Mountains. Once back in Liverpool, honour the legendary group that put the city on the map with our included Magical Mystery Tour, where our Local Guide takes the group to mythical Beatles’ sites. Tonight, why not join us for a farewell dinner and later enjoy Liverpool’s nightscene?
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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.
What's Included
- 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
- Experienced professional Tour Manager & Driver
- Modern air-conditioned coach
6 world heritage sites visited
10 days Superior
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