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Best of British

Experience the essence of Britain

Summary:

Spend a day touring the stunning Lake District and cruise on Lake Windermere.

Duration
17 Days
Countries
3
Next Departure
12-May-2025
Starting at
± USD 8,224.00
Price per day
± USD 484.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Albatross Tours
Tour
Best of British
Sub-Title
Experience the essence of Britain
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Group Size
10 - 28
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Map: Best of British (Albatross Tours)

Summary

Spend a day touring the stunning Lake District and cruise on Lake Windermere.

Day 1-4
Stonehenge And Bath
Day 5-6
Medieval Chester & Lake District
Day 7-9
New Lanark And Edinburgh&
Day 10-12
Alnwick Castle & Durham
Day 13-15
Chatsworth House & Stratford-Upon-Avon
Day 16
Magnificent Leeds Castle

Travel Countries (3): America, England, Scotland

Travel Cities (11): Bath, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, New York City, Oxford, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, York

Details

We take the time to do Britain justice…. from Stonehenge to the ’bravehearts’ of Scotland and Tintern’s romantic Abbey. Discover the Kingmakers of Warwick and learn of Australia’s own heritage in Captain Cook’s Whitby. Soak up the history of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon and indulge in traditional British fare. As a finale, be treated like royalty with an overnight stay in magnificent Leeds Castle! Join us on the 10th of August for our special event departure, including ';The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo';. Performed by the British-Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the capital of Scotland, truly a must-see event!

Highlights

  • These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.

Included in Price

  • Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach
  • Welcome drink on Day 127 meals including English/Scottish breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L) including a pub lunch in Wells and a fish & chip lunch in Whitby and 9 evening meals including a dinner cruise in Stratford-Upon- Avon and farewell dinner in Leeds Castle (D)A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners
  • Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)16 nights specially selected hotel accommodationHotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
  • Fully escorted by our experienced Tour ManagerALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local GuidesPersonal audio system whilst on tour (where available)Local guides as described in the itinerary
  • Hand Selected Albatross Experiences include a private cruise on Lake Windermere, Captain Cook's Whitby and a decadent afternoon tea in York.ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described

Important!

  • Leisurely 2, 3 and 4 night stays
  • Small groups from just 10 to 28
  • Genuinely inclusive, no additional on tour costs
  • Character hotels in superb locations
  • 'My Time' guaranteed

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Stonehenge

Arrow Going To

London

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.


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