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Celebrate a magical festive season as you experience the highlights of England, Scotland and Wales.
Celebrate a magical festive season as you experience the highlights of England, Scotland and Wales.

Celebrating Christmas in England, Scotland and Wales is a magical thing! Visit York, Bath and Cardiff. See Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and Liverpool, home of The Beatles! Explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands, England’s Lake District and the famous Loch Ness. Spend Christmas Day in Edinburgh and embrace the Scottish Yuletide festivities!
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
7 days itinerary trip from London to London visiting 3 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in London, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.











Welcome to your Christmas tour of Great Britain! Depart London for Cambridge. Embark on an unforgettable punting trip along the river. Travel towards York this afternoon. This city is a hotspot for history buffs and lovers of fine architecture and culture. Head out on a walking tour before enjoying a traditional pub dinner in an authentic British pub!

Take part in the age-old Cambridge tradition! Cruise down the River Cam on a punt (a long flat-bottomed boat), admiring the sights along the way.

Stroll along York’s historic, cobbled streets and admire the impressive medieval gothic architecture as well as the City Walls which run along the River Ouse.

Sit down for an authentic meal, delighting in traditional dishes like roast beef and Yorkshire pudding! Dessert is included and vegetarian options are available.

Travel to the Angel of the North for a photo stop at this iconic sculpture. Then, travel to Hadrian’s Wall; a defensive fortification constructed centuries ago! Next, visit the romantic village of Gretna Green. Later, travel to Glasgow and enjoy free time at the city’s charming Christmas markets! Later, arrive at tonight’s accommodation and enjoy an included dinner.

Make some memories with a photo stop at the Angel of the North statue. This fascinating sculpture is one of North England’s top attractions!

Marvel at this defensive wall, hand crafted in 122 AD, which acted as the north west frontier of the Roman Empire for nearly 300 years.

Stop off at this parish where, years ago, young lovers would use this spot to get married without their parents’ permission!

Enjoy some free time in the vibrant Scottish city of Glasgow and soak up the festive spirit at the enchanting Christmas markets.

Stay overnight in the heart of the iconic Scottish Highlands. Look forward to enchanting scenery and warm hospitality!

Start today with a stop at Glencoe and admire spectacular views. Then, keep an eye out for Ben Nevis as you travel through the Highlands. Reach Loch Ness and consider an optional cruise to spot 'Nessie'. Continue through the scenic Highlands and along Cairngorms National Park before crossing Queensferry Bridge to Edinburgh. Celebrate Christmas Eve with an optional festive dinner!

Capture exquisite views in Scotland’s most scenic valley. This was the site of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, a tragic but important Scottish historic event.

Explore Scotland’s most famous loch. Enjoy views from the banks of the loch and keep an eye out for ‘Nessie’; the loch ness monster!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque views of the Scottish landscape.

Search for the mysterious Loch Ness monster as you cruise on the famous loch!

Soak up Scotland’s festive atmosphere with an unforgettable, 3-course Christmas Eve dinner at a local restaurant in Edinburgh!

Merry Christmas! Start the day at the picturesque Dean Village. Then, choose to climb up Calton Hill for panoramic city views! Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Head back to the hotel for a festive Christmas lunch! The rest of the day is free. Why not wander around the Edinburgh Christmas market?

Join your tour leader on a driving and walking tour through Scotland’s capital. Admire incredible Gothic architecture, an impressive hilltop castle and cobble-stoned streets!

Celebrate Christmas and enjoy great Scottish hospitality with a delicious festive lunch.

Travel back across the border to England. Stop in Carlisle, a historic city known for its centuries-old castle. Next, head to Bowness-on-Windermere in the picturesque Lake District. Here, join the Winter at Windermere excursion to enjoy a scenic cruise and fish and chips lunch! Later, arrive in Liverpool and enjoy a driving tour followed by a free evening.

Enjoy a comfort stop in this historic cathedral city in Cumbria. Choose to visit its castle, first built in 1092, or soak up some art, science and history at the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

Find a spot for lunch while surrounded by scenic landscapes. The beauty of the English Lake District inspired writers like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

Join your tour leader and see Liverpool’s top sights on a driving tour. Highlights include Anfield football stadium, Liverpool Cathedral, and the Albert Docks.

Discover the stunning scenery around Windermere Lake at wintertime with a lakeside lunch and cruise.

Enjoy a “Magical Mystery” driving tour of Liverpool this morning. See top sights associated with The Beatles! Next, visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare. Join the optional excursion to see his childhood home and indulge in a delicious afternoon tea. Next, travel to Wales. See a medieval castle before heading to Cardiff, the capital. Enjoy a driving tour before tonight’s dinner.

Hop aboard the coach to see and learn about a variety of locations connected to The Beatles on an early morning Beatles Magical Mystery Tour!

Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. During free time, see Shakespearean attractions like the 16th-century house where the famous writer grew up.

On the road to Cardiff, enjoy a stop at the medieval Raglan Castle and capture some memorable photos.

Arrive in the Welsh capital, and go on a driving tour of the city. Your tour leader will show you the enchanting highlights.

Visit the house where Shakespeare grew up and delight in a traditional afternoon tea at the Royal Shakespeare theatre!

Today’s first stop is Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring some of the finest architecture in Europe. Join the optional excursion to visit the famous Roman Baths. Next, opt to explore mysterious Stonehenge, the ancient structure that has puzzled scientists and historians for centuries. Return to London this evening, concluding your festive week exploring Great Britain!

Discover this UNESCO-listed city, which features some of the finest architecture in Europe, with your tour leader. Marvel at Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.

Explore the remains of the great temple and bathing complex of the Roman Baths, once the finest religious spa in northern Europe!

Uncover the many mysteries of Stonehenge and get up close with this 5,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is definitely bucket list-worthy!
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Historical Brittania
I really enjoyed Mike's historical perspectives on our Great Britain tour. He made our trip both fun and educational. He was very helpful in suggests for our free time and in how to get us to our hotel post trip. I also enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. It was fun getting to know and learn about other parts of our world. We took part in most of the optionals. Most were worthwhile and worth the money. We opted to do the Bath Abbey instead of the optional tour. I think we made the right choice.
Rodel
Awesome
Fantastic.
Sara
Great Experience
This tour was a really great time. I lucked out by having an amazing group of people that made the long rides and waiting times pretty fun. The only down fall was not having anything to do on Christmas day which was a bummer. My group and I made the best out of it by walking around but there was minimal amount of things open and it was kind of a waste. We were also rushed in certain places, especially since we had to find a work around due to the holiday closings. But! Our tour guide Lee was pretty amazing. He was very funny with his jokes and his hello, hello, hellos every time he was going to speak. He also made time to hang out with us after the tour ended. On two occasions he invited us all to bars with him to enjoy the night life in the places we were in, which was super nice of him to do. Even after work he was still working and making sure we were ok. Then there was Minty. Minty is a character with an awesome voice you'll see when you go out for some Karaoke. Also, what a drive
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