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DAY 1: London - Cambridge - Yorkshire
Welcome to your tour of Great Britain! Today, you will fill your lungs with fresh, English countryside air, as you depart the city of
London. 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. The final stop for the day is 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 a
traditional Sunday roast dinner in a British pub. Be sure to try the homemade Yorkshire pudding, followed by a chocolate brownie for
dessert.
Experiences
Walking orientation tour of York - Take a walking tour around this historic walled city with your Expat Explore tour leader.
Cambridge punting: Take part in the age-old tradition of punting down the river in a riverboat.
Traditional York dinner: Savour the traditional tastes especially of the iconic Yorkshire pudding.
DAY 2: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh - Edinburgh
Itinerary for Great Britain Tour • Expat Explore
Start Point:
Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station,
173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA
06:30 hrs
Hotel lobby, Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich,
85 Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0GD
07:00 hrs
End Point:
Greenwich train station,
173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA
17:30 hrs – 20:30 hrs
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Ibis York Centre Hotel
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Your first stop of the day is the Angel of the North, a 20m-tall steel sculpture of an angel with wings measuring 54 metres across. Next
stop, Hadrian’s Wall. Built by hand in 122 AD, it’s 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 can explore the city and take in the amazing architecture.
The Jedburgh Abbey ruins are highly recommended. As you journey through Scotland, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape
drifting past. The capital city is waiting, and your Expat Explore tour leader will introduce you to Edinburgh on an evening driving and
orientation walking tour.
Experiences
Angel of the North: Photo stop at the incredible steel structure of the Angel of the North.
Hadrian’s Wall: Marvel at the defensive wall built by during Emperor Hadrian’s reign.
Jedburgh: Visit the picturesque border town.
Dinner at an Italian restaurant: Indulge at Edinburgh’s best Italian restaurant.
Orientation tour of Edinburgh: Join your tour leader as they take you on a driving and walking tour through Edinburgh
DAY 3: Edinburgh: Free Day
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Holiday Inn West
Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel
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Today, the city is yours to explore. Known as the cultural capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is blessed with stunning architecture, art
galleries and memorials. Take a step back in time, and wander around the unchanged cobbled streets of the Royal Mile. Or, join your
tour leader on a Conquer the Capital optional excursion. This full-day tour takes you to Edinburgh Castle and includes a visit to the
Royal Yacht Britannia - the former residence of the royal family. If there are clear skies - hike up to Arthur’s Seat for some incredible
views. Tonight, you have the option of joining a traditional Scottish dinner and show (you can even try some Haggis). Check our
optional excursions for more information.
Optional Excursions
Spirit of Scotland Show: £ 65
Edinburgh - Conquer the Capital: £ 50
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 4: Loch Ness - Scottish Highlands
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. Take
in the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle as you drift past. Once back on the road, spot Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Whilst
in the region we will visit one of Scotland’s oldest, licensed whisky distilleries in Fort William for a distillery tour and whisky tasting.
We will visit Glencoe – a spectacular Glen (deep valley) where the massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692, before continuing on to
your hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
Experiences
Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall: visit the Roman fortification on the border between England and Scotland.
Jedburgh: Visit the picturesque border town.
Scottish Highlands: Enjoy an overnight stay in the iconic Scottish Highlands.
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Holiday Inn West
Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Hotel Arrochar
Loch Long Hotel
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Optional Excursions
Loch Ness Cruise: £ 15
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 5: Gretna Green - Lake District - Liverpool
You’re bound for Liverpool - home of The Beatles and two world-famous premier league football clubs! On the way, soak up the last of
the Scottish landscape, before reaching the Lake District for lunch. Next stop, Liverpool in the 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. 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
Comfort stop at World Famous Gretna Green: Found on the Scottish side of the border between England and Scotland - this is where
lovers used to get married without their parent’s permission.
Lunch in the English Lake District National Park: This is truly lunch with a view - enjoy the last bit of Scottish landscape before
heading back to England.
Optional Excursions
The Beatles Story & Museum: £ 17.50
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 6: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Wales
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock Hotel
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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. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own. 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, you'll have the chance to see a medieval castle before
we head onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff, for a driving tour on route to our hotel for the night.
Experiences
Liverpool driving tour: Take a driving tour and see some of the city's highlights including the Albert Dock and a variety of locations
connected to The Beatles.
Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon: Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You will have free time to wander the city and visit some of the
Shakespearean attractions, such as the historic 16th-Century house where he grew up.
Castle photo stop: Enroute to Cardiff, take a step back in time and enjoy a quick photo stop at a medieval castle.
Orientation driving tour of Cardiff: We continue on to the Welsh capital where we will drive through the city sights before we head to
our hotel
Optional Excursions
Shakespeare's House: £ 17
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
DAY 7: Bath - Stonehenge - London
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:
Accommodation
Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff North Hotel by Accor
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This is the last day of your British Tour, and there is no sign of slowing down! The first stop 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. Why not join an optional excursion that could have you unravelling one of the worlds’ greatest mysteries -
Stonehenge. 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: learn all about Bath and its top attractions with your tour leader.
Optional Excursions
Roman Baths: £ 20
Stonehenge: £ 19
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.
Included Meals
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: