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4.2
31 reviews

Best of Britain (11 Days)

11 days
4.2
(31)
Start and end in London
Best of Britain (11 Days) - Trafalgar
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
93078
From
US $3,520
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Highlights

  • Tread in the footsteps of pagans at Stonehenge
  • Learn about the Beatles in their home turf of Liverpool
  • Take in views of the heather-clad Scottish Highlands
  • Dine with locals at their 15th-century dairy farm

Itinerary

Start and end in London! With the In-depth Cultural tour Best of Britain (11 Days), you have a 11 days tour package taking you through London, England and 22 other destinations in Europe. Best of Britain (11 Days) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Journey to Stonehenge, Bath and Exeter
  2. Day 2 Plymouth and More in the Southwest Dive Into Culture
  3. Day 3 Onwards to Glastonbury and Cardiff Connect with Locals
  4. Day 4 Explore Tudor History and on to Liverpool
  5. Day 5 Venture to the Romantic Lake District and on to Glasgow
  6. Day 6 On to Fort William and the Scottish Highlands
  7. Day 7 Discover the Isle of Skye
  8. Day 8 Journey to Enchanting Edinburgh
  9. Day 9 Uncover Edinburgh’s Treasures
  10. Day 10 Continue to York
  11. Day 11 Onwards to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and London
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel

Operated by Trafalgar

4.5
(1937)
Platinum

Trafalgar has been hand crafting unique guided holidays for nearly 70 years. They were the first to introduce travellers to the local experience and continue today where destinations come to life through their hand-picked insider experiences. They pave the way by presenting locals who share their stories, culture, and cuisine With over 230 holidays in Europe, North, Central & South America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia Trafalgar offers new ways to travel every year. Choose between 11 travel styles created to satisfy even the most travelled individual. So whether you wish to explore in an intimate group to less visited destinations or travel with your entire family, Trafalgar offers the perfect range of tours that tailors to your needs.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
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  • PS
    · August 25th, 2023
    Mostly really good! Tour director was knowledgeable and very good at handling details. Coach driver was excellent. A memorable experience for sure!
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback during your recent trip to Britain. We are pleased to learn that your Travel Director and Coach Driver were professional and passionate about travel, and they could share their knowledge about the destinations and give their... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • Best of Britain (11 Days) reviewer 2
    · July 15th, 2023
    The entire tour was fabulous from our tour guide, Jason Healan to our driver, Steph. We covered so much territory with lots of history and guidance given to us, yet a lot of time to explore on our own. I always felt safe and informed as to what we were... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights of Britain. At Trafalgar, we understand the importance of having a professional Travel Director and Coach Driver travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • TN
    · July 14th, 2023
    Tour Director Jason H and Driver Stephanie were real pros, On top of everything, knowledgeable, and likable. Tour covered a lot of miles each day in order to touch all the highlights.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback during your recent trip with us. We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver were professional and knowledgeable, and you experienced their exceptional service first-hand while featuring all the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • L
    · May 26th, 2023
    We would have happily enjoyed the Real Britain tour but Trafalgar cancelled my booking this week after I asked about availability on another tour. I booked this tour in Jan 2023 for Sept 2023 travel and they just cancelled the booking and now the tour... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • Best of Britain (11 Days) reviewer 5
    · May 24th, 2023
    one tour member was coughing and sneezing from day ONE. he does not want to wear a mask. tour guide did not enforce it or ask him to wear one. we all caught covid later.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience here with us. We're concerned to read that you may have fallen ill with covid after returning home, as we know this was definitely not part of the plan. While we do have several measures in place to prevent the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • Best of Britain (11 Days) reviewer 6
    · August 23rd, 2022
    Excellent experience. Variety of activities. ...something for everyone. Great tour guide.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback. We’re pleased to read that you appreciated your Trafalgar team and the pace of your itinerary, and we hope you’ll join us on another Trafalgar experience soon.
    Trip date: July 2022
  • GC
    · August 5th, 2022
    Terry was great. He is very knowledgeable. Ian is a great driver and the coach was in excellent condition. The size of the tour was just right.
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We're grateful for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Britain offers and... Show more
    Trip date: July 2022
  • FS
    · July 13th, 2022
    Because my original trip was cancelled by Trafalgar to rearrange a new tour was difficult I am giving a little more tolerance as the tourist industry was smashed my amended timetable cost me a lot of money The trip if your a new first trip bus tour... Show more
    Trip date: July 2022
  • DR
    · June 18th, 2022
    Travelers be very cautious, your once in a lifetime multi-generation family trip can turn into a nightmare. I was canceled twice, the first time due to international covid restrictions, completely understandable. I was even given a four-hundred-dollar... Show more
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We share your disappointment that your recent trip to Britain was not able to go ahead once more, as we know how long you have been waiting to journey to this country with Trafalgar. Our Reservations Department does offer a few different options for... Show more
    Trip date: June 2022
  • Best of Britain (11 Days) reviewer 10
    · June 17th, 2022
    I had a fantastic time. Our tour director Mike Willis was knowledgeable, articulate and funny. Our driver Kevin weilded that bus around like he was driving a mini, he was great. Roderick our wellness director was ever present with the hand sanitizer... Show more
    Trip date: June 2022

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11 days
Best of Britain (11 Days)
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I'll be travelling alone, will I get my own room, or will I be sharing?

    An optional single supplement is available for this trip, if you want to have you own room. However if you are happy to share, you will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender.

  • Do you arrange airport transfers?

    Yes. Please contact us to arrange this.

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    Type G
    Scotland, England and Wales
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