CIE Tours 2022 - 7 Day Taste of Britain
6 Nights - 8 Meals
Overnights: 2 London, 1 Bath, 1 Liverpool, 2 Edinburgh
From
London to Edinburgh
Tour Code #:
GB-VOA2-22-7D CIE Tours Retail Price From:
$2,080
CIE Tour Highlights:
Authentic Local Experiences:
Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 5 – 19 departures. Tour Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding.
Trip Highlights:
Windsor Castle Roman Baths Shakespeare's Birthplace Lake Windermere Cruise Tower of London Edinburgh Castle Scottish Evening*
*August 5 – 19 departuresDining Experiences:
6 breakfasts (B) and 2 Dinners (D) *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
DoubleTree by Hilton VictoriaLondon (2 nights) Bailbrook House HotelBath (1 night)Hilton Liverpool City CentreLiverpool (1 night)Malmaison HotelEdinburgh (2 nights)
CIE International Tour Itinerary
Day 1: London Tour | Tower of London
Your tour begins at 2
Day 2: Independent Touring in London
Discover London’s many attractions independently on an open-top Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Enjoy a choice of routes and walking tours. Explore and dine as you wish this evening.
(B)
Day 3: Windsor Castle | Bath
Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the Queen’s official residences. See the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times.
(B, D)
Day 4: Cotswold Drive | Shakespeare's Birthplace | Liverpool
Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own.
(B)
Day 5: Lake District | Scottish Evening*
Travel through the Lake District, a region that inspired Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere. Spend some free time in a traditional lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border. Enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with entertainment. August 5 – 19 departures enjoy an evening free to dine independently.
(B,D*)
Day 6: Edinburgh Castle | City Tour
Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The rest of the day is free to explore and dine on your own. On August 5 – 19 departures, experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
(B)
Day 7: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your program ends after breakfast.
(B)
B
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
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