9-Nights Best Of Britain from $3,495

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1541292

2025 - 10 Day Best of Britain
Authentic Local Experiences:
August 3 - 17 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Discover the rich history of Windsor and York on walking tours around these charming old towns.
Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle and enjoy views of the beach below.

Trip Highlights:

Blenheim Palace
Cardiff Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Evening*
Roman Baths
Stonehenge
Tower of London
Windsor Castle

*August 4 - 18 departures.
Dining Experiences:

9 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners* (D)


*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:

Castle Hotel Windsor | Windsor (1)
Delta Hotels by Marriott York | York (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing | near Edinburgh (2)
Malmaison Liverpool | Liverpool (1)
Hilton Cardiff | Cardiff (1)
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection | London (3)


9 nights from $3,495 per person

Itinerary

CIE Tours: 2025 - 10 Day Best of Britain

Day 1 Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink
Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a visit to Windsor Castle, residence of the King and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Next, take a walking tour around this compact and historic town. In the evening, join your group for a welcome drink, then dine independently.

Day 2 Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds Drive
Travel to Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house and home to the Dukes of Marlborough. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, passing through quaint towns and villages nestled in distinctive rolling hills and valleys. Travel on to York, a city founded by the Romans in the first century and a major wool trading center in the Middle Ages.(B, D)

Day 3 York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle
Take a walking tour of York’s medieval streets, including the Shambles, one of the city’s narrowest alleyways. Tour Gothic York Minster, renowned for its magnificent medieval stained glass windows. Visit Bamburgh Castle, an imposing medieval fortress that is one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain. This magical castle is set high on a rocky plateau affording wonderful views along the coast. Continue to your hotel near Edinburgh, where you will dine with your group.(B, D)

Day 4 Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. See Princes Street, the city’s premier shopping district, and the medieval Royal Mile, overlooked by the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Tour the castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. August 3 – 17 departures experience the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.(B, D*)

Day 5 Lake District & Liverpool
Travel through the lush hilly countryside of the Lake District; the beauty of this region has inspired many writers and poets. Visit Grasmere, a picturesque village that native William Wordsworth once called, “the most loveliest spot that man hath found.” Head to Liverpool, a city that once dominated global trade and is now better known as the home of the Beatles. Take a walking tour of the docks before free time for dinner. Later, meet your group to experience live music at the world-famous Cavern Club, where the Fab Four got their start.(B)

Day 6 Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle
Travel through scenic Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. Stop in Ludlow, a quintessentially English town, to see the castle and quaint old black-and-white houses. Continue through the lovely Welsh countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey. In Cardiff, tour the splendid Cardiff Castle, which was magnificently restored in the Victorian era. Dine at your hotel.(B, D)

Day 7 Roman Baths & Stonehenge
Take a panoramic drive around Cardiff before crossing the border from Wales to England. In Bath, visit the Roman Baths, hot mineral-rich springs that have been popular since ancient Roman times. Continue on to the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge at Salisbury Plain and learn about the primitive building methods used to create such an enduring monument. Arrive in London and savor dinner with your group at your hotel.(B, D)

Day 8 London Tour, Tower of London & Independent Sightseeing
Set out on a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus with its statue of Eros, Nelson’s Column flanked by huge lions in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, ravens, Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, and the priceless Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free for further exploring.(B)

Day 9 Independent London Sightseeing
Take in a day of independent sightseeing in London as you tour by Hop-On, Hop-Off bus. Choose from two routes to see the iconic sights as you please, at your own pace: Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden and more.(B)

Day 10 Tour Ends in London
Your tour ends after breakfast.(B)B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

Featured Destinations
Liverpool
London
Cardiff
Edinburgh
York
Windsor

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
03/30/2025 - 04/08/2025
from $3,495 per person
05/04/2025 - 05/13/2025
from $3,995 per person *
05/18/2025 - 05/27/2025
from $3,995 per person *
06/01/2025 - 06/10/2025
from $3,945 per person
06/08/2025 - 06/17/2025
from $4,545 per person
06/22/2025 - 07/01/2025
from $3,945 per person *
07/06/2025 - 07/15/2025
from $3,945 per person *
07/20/2025 - 07/29/2025
from $4,545 per person *
08/03/2025 - 08/12/2025
from $4,245 per person
08/10/2025 - 08/19/2025
from $4,245 per person *
08/31/2025 - 09/09/2025
from $3,945 per person
09/07/2025 - 09/16/2025
from $4,095 per person *
09/21/2025 - 09/30/2025
from $4,095 per person
10/05/2025 - 10/14/2025
from $3,745 per person *
10/19/2025 - 10/28/2025
from $4,245 per person *
11/02/2025 - 11/11/2025
from $3,995 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Prices Start At
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Length
9 Nights
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Vacation Rating
Deluxe
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Remarks
Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Taxes additional. Single supplement available. Surcharges may apply. Internal and international airfare not included. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates may vary by date of travel; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID
1541292

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