12 days tour

Best Of Britain

$ 3,862 .00 USD

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Best Of Britain

This tour includes:

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Oxford - Punting Activity Moreton-in-Marsh - Cotswolds day trip & picnic lunch Cardiff - Cardiff guided city tour (Dr Who theme) Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) - Included guided hike: Lรดn Gwyrfai trail from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu Liverpool - Liverpool guided walking tour Chester - boat tour Windermere - West Shore Lakeside Walk Edinburgh - Leader led walking tour

Accommodation

OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. TWIN SHARE BASIS: Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If youโ€™ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. FACILITIES: Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally donโ€™t provide kettles or fridges. Hotel (11 nights)

Transport

The main mode of transport on this trip is trains. These are modern and equipped with air conditioning and charging points. Train travel in UK is comfortable and takes you directly into the city centre of your destination. Most of the train station facilities will include lifts, but please note, you will be responsible for carrying your luggage on the platform and on and off the train. Train , Private vehicle , Public transport

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Guide

All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. โ€™Localโ€™ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Britain

  • Day 1 Day 1: London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: London

      Welcome to London! Englandโ€™s capital and largest city stands on the River Thames and has a history spanning back to the time of the ancient Romans. Thereโ€™s lots to see and do in this bustling metropolis, so itโ€™s recommended that you arrive a couple of days early to explore the city. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. After, youโ€™re free to hit a West End show or find a fancy restaurant for dinner with a view.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Oxford
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Oxford

      After breakfast this morning, take a train to Oxford โ€“ established in the 12th century, this city revolves around its prestigious university of the same name. The architecture of the cityโ€™s medieval centre led poet Matthew Arnold to the nickname โ€™City of Dreaming Spiresโ€™. When you arrive, enjoy a spot of punting โ€“ a timeless Oxford tradition of taking a leisurely boat ride (or punt) upstream. Pass along gorgeously green gardens and admire the city from the water. Then, you have a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. You might like to visit the famed college campuses or the Botanic Gardens, where you can picnic for lunch.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Oxford
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Oxford

      After breakfast this morning, you have the day free to explore Oxford. If you havenโ€™t already, itโ€™s highly recommended that you take a tour of the University of Oxford, with its many prestigious libraries and historic buildings. Then, you might want to explore Oxford Castle and Prison or the Ashmolean Museum โ€“ the universityโ€™s museum of art and archaeology. Then, maybe check out Blenheim Palace โ€“ a 300-year-old country house in Woodstock and the only non-royal house in England to hold the title of palace. Tonight, why not reconnect with your group and find a spot of dinner?

  • Day 4 Day 4: Moreton-In-Marsh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Moreton-In-Marsh

      Enjoy breakfast and then take a day trip to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Designated as the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this region rises from the meadows of the upper Thames and is a beautiful place to spend a leisurely afternoon. Explore the English countryside and the peaceful beauty of the local villages. This area is also known for its distinctive local yellow limestone buildings, including medieval-looking cathedrals and thatched homes. If the weather is right, today is perfect for a picnic lunch in the park with your group. Tonight, youโ€™re free to make your own dinner plans. Spend the night in Moreton-in-Marsh.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cardiff
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cardiff

      After breakfast, take a train to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Enjoy some free time for lunch and then take a walking tour with a local guide โ€“ calling all Dr Who fans, this one is for you! Explore various filming locations and a few of the cityโ€™s hotspots related to The Doctor, all within Cardiffโ€™s city centre. After you walk in the footsteps of David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Matt Smith, youโ€™ll have the afternoon free to explore, time travel or visit Cardiff Castle โ€“ which has stood for almost 2000 years. Tonight, relax in your hotel, enjoy a Dr Who marathon, or find a great spot for dinner with your group.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Snowdonia National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Snowdonia National Park

      Wake up nice and early this morning for breakfast at your hotel and then take a private transfer to Beddgelert โ€“ a village nestled in the Snowdonia area of Wales and translating to Gelertโ€™s Grave. This community was named after the legend of Gelert the dog, who Prince Llywelyn left to guard his child. The prince found the dog covered in blood and assumed he had turned on the child, thus killing him. Tragically, the prince realised that Gelert had saved the child from a nearby wolf. Stricken with grief and remorse, the prince gave his heroic hound a ceremonial burial by the river, and to this day, thousands visit the cairn of stones that mark Gelertโ€™s grave. When you arrive in this riverside village, take a scenic hike on the Lon Gwyrfai path to Rhyd Ddu. Winding through some of the best parts of Snowdonia National Park, this trail will wind through Welsh plantations, ancient woodlands and viewpoints spanning across the valley. An included group lunch will break up the walk, and after, youโ€™ll take a private transfer to Bangor โ€“ the oldest city in Wales. When you arrive, the rest of the afternoon is free. Relax at your hotel or visit one of the many cathedrals in the city.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Liverpool
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Liverpool

      Have breakfast this morning at your hotel and then take a direct train to Liverpool โ€“ famously, the hometown of The Beatles. After arrival, check in and hit the streets of this city. Youโ€™ll take a Beatles-themed walking tour of the city with a local guide, exploring the waterfront, the famous architecture of the Georgian Quarter, local pubs where the Fab 4 began their musical journey, and maybe even the childhood homes of Paul and John. Explore some local music shops, record stores, and other famous locations tied to the historic musical geniuses while learning about the history of Liverpool itself. After, maybe grab a pub dinner with your group before enjoying a free evening to explore on your own.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Liverpool
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Liverpool

      This morning, take a short train ride to Chester - another cathedral city first founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century. Take a boat cruise along the River Dee and sightsee this ancient city, with its red sandstone Roman walls, from the water. Enjoy some free time for lunch and then take a train back to Liverpool. Enjoy a free evening when you arrive โ€“ maybe hit one of the many pubs again and spend a night with some local Liverpudlians.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Lake District National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Lake District National Park

      After breakfast this morning, youโ€™ll take a train to Windermere, in the famous Lake District of England. A mountainous region and national park, this area is popular for its stunning scenery, glacial ribbon lakes and historic literary association. Enjoy some free time for lunch, exploring the town of Windermere and then take a guided walk with your trip leader along the shore of Lake Windermere โ€“ by far, the most popular natural lake to explore in the district. This lake is also the largest in the country! Extend your walk this afternoon, relax in your hotel or find a quaint spot for dinner with your group โ€“ the evening is yours.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Lake District National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lake District National Park

      Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning with your group. You have a free day to explore the Lake District National Park today โ€“ your trip leader will have many suggestions for hikes, short walks and activities in the area. You might like to take a boat tour, very popular on Windermere Lake, or take a drive to Beatrix Potterโ€™s home in Near Sawrey. You could also choose to visit the Castlerigg Stone Circle โ€“ a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the Neolithic period. Thereโ€™s so much to see and do in this gorgeous national park, itโ€™s a nature-loverโ€™s paradise!

  • Day 11 Day 11: Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Edinburgh

      After breakfast, take a train to Edinburgh, Scotland this morning. The birthplace of Harry Potter, Edinburgh is a hilly city that has captured the hearts and minds of many. When you arrive, youโ€™ll take a walking tour with your trip leader. Explore the medieval Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle looming above, then head into the Georgian New Town, with its beautiful gardens and neoclassical buildings. The rest of the afternoon is free. Maybe explore the castle, home to Scotlandโ€™s crown jewels, or head to Arthurโ€™s Seat, an imposing peak with sweeping views over the city in Holyrood Park. You can also book a Potter-themed walking tour to further explore the city and learn about JK Rowlingโ€™s inspirations and writing locations and even visit the grave of the original Tom Riddle! Maybe celebrate a trip well-travelled tonight with your group with a farewell dinner in one of the cityโ€™s popular restaurants.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Edinburgh

      There are no activities planned for today so after breakfast, your trip will come to an end. If youโ€™d like to stay and explore Edinburgh for longer, consider booking a combo trip or speak to our booking agent about extended accommodation.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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