Best of Britain

11 days, 10 nights

 

 

A real taste of Britain awaits you on this 10-night itinerary where you will take in England, Wales and Scotland. Experience highlights from the bustling capital city, the Roman ruins in Bath, the epic Welsh landscapes and historic Scotland.

 

Highlights

• Enjoy two nights in England’s capital city of London.
• Explore the ancient ruins in Bath where Romans used to relax in the city’s hot springs and experience the waters for yourself!
• Visit the Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• Travel through the epic landscapes in Wales and Scotland and enjoy some of the most famous and best-preserved castles in the world.

 

Overnight Stops

10 nights total

London (2) – Bristol (2) – Llandudno (1) – Lake District (2) – Edinburgh (2) – Glasgow (1)

Why not spend a night or two in Dublin at the beginning or end of your trip?

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive in England – London

Welcome to London! Your private driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall for your transfer into London to your centrally located hotel. Drop your luggage and head out to start your journey. A city tour is a good start to orientate yourself. See the landmarks including Westminster Abbey. London is also the home of gin, so why not take a walking gin tour this evening?

Highlights (included): 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus ticket, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London
Highlights (optional): London gin tour, London Bridge food tour

Overnight in London
Tenon Recommends: Melia White House Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 2: London

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter at the Warner Brother Studio tour. Stroll onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley. Explore Dumbledore’s office and iconic props from the movies, including Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle. Take a trip down to Kings Cross Station and head toward the entrance to Platforms 9-11 on the west side of the station. There you will find a trolley disappearing into the magical realm through a wall with the sign Platform 9¾.

Highlights (included): Harry Potter Studio tour
Highlights (optional): See London by Night bus tour

Overnight in London
Tenon Recommends: Melia White House Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: London to Bristol

Travel west today toward Bristol, and be sure to make time for a stop in Windsor Castle along the way. This 11th-century castle is still used by the monarchy today and a visit will not disappoint you. A food tour in Bristol is also a great option, as this area was voted Best Culinary Destination in 2019 by the World Food Travel Association. See some of the great work of the world-famous graffiti artist Banksy, who comes from Bristol. Visit Bristol’s most popular attraction, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, a museum ship and former passenger steamship, which at one time was the longest in the world.

Highlights (included): Windsor Castle, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, The Bristol Food Tour
Highlights (optional): Bristol electric bike hire

Overnight in Bristol
Tenon Recommends: Queensberry Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: Bristol / Bath

Take the short trip today to Bath today and explore this unique city – a city whose hot springs were developed by the Romans into what was one of the first wellness destinations! Today there is the modern Thermae Bath Spa, but the water source is still the same. Stroll around the city and admire the Georgian architecture and the amazing Royal Crescent, a row of 30 houses laid out in a crescent shape.

Highlights (included): Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa Experience
Highlights (optional): Guided walking tour of Bath or Bristol

Overnight in Bristol
Tenon Recommends: Hotel Du Vin Bristol
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 5: Bristol to Llandudno

Relax in the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno after your scenic drive through the Cotswolds area. Take a break in the village of Broadway and wander around. Later on, walk the pier in Llandudno, which dates back to the 1800s and enjoy an ice cream or traditional fish and chips.

Highlights (included): Conwy Castle
Highlights (optional): Broadway Tower, Broadway Museum and Art Gallery

Overnight in Llandudno
Tenon Recommends: St George’s Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 6: Llandudno to Lake District

Journey back into England today. Heading straight to the Lake District, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable natural beauty, allows more time to explore this area. Release your inner farmer with a visit to a local farm for a sheep clipping demonstration and watch the sheepdogs in action! Take a cruise in the afternoon following the farm visit.

Highlights (included): Afternoon Windermere Lake cruise, Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre
Highlights (optional): Roman Tour of Chester, The World of Beatrix Potter

Overnight in Lake District
Tenon Recommends: Cragwood Country House Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 7: Lake District

Explore the mountains of the Lake District National Park with a small group bus tour through the Western Lakes on a route pioneered by the Romans! During your day, you will have time to enjoy a narrow-gauge heritage train ride, see England’s deepest lake and visit the grounds of the 14th century Muncaster Castle.

Highlights (included): Small group day tour of the high mountain passes
Highlights (optional): Langdale Pikes and High Raise full-day guided hike

Overnight in Lake District
Tenon Recommends: Cragwood Country House Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 8: Lake District to Stirling

Say goodbye to England today as you drive to Scotland. It’s a motorway all the way to Stirling. Aim for a lunchtime arrival to make the most of your night in this city. Learn more about the battles that defined Scotland in the city of Stirling, with its castle built on volcanic rock. Climb the tower of the National Wallace Monument, which overlooks the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace defeated the English. Tour Stirling Castle, the crowning place of Mary Queen of Scots, which is very different in style from Edinburgh Castle but is no less important.

Highlights (included): Stirling Castle
Highlights (optional): National Wallace Monument, The Kelpies Sculptures, Glenturret Distillery, Glengoyne Distillery, Haggis Experience

Overnight in Stirling
Tenon Recommends: Jurys Inn Glasgow
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 9: Stirling to Edinburgh

End your tour with two nights in Edinburgh, a city with so much to see in a city of two towns: the Old Town and the New Town. This city is so unique that it’s been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ramble over the cobblestone streets of the Royal Mile in the Old Town. Of course, you will have to taste the amber liquid that the Scots are famous for! Learn about the history of whisky at the Scotch Whisky Experience.

Highlights (included): Edinburgh Castle
Highlights (optional): Edinburgh Food walking tour, Outlander tour, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Distillery

Overnight in Edinburgh
Tenon Recommends: Intercontinental Hotel The George
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 10: Edinburgh

Venture a little further into the city with a walk to some of the villages, like Dean Village or Stockbridge, and find quaint houses offering picture-perfect photo shots. Back in the Old Town, you can trace the real events that inspired the Outlander novels with a walking tour that captures the spirit of the Jacobite rebellion in Edinburgh. Enjoy some of Scotland’s traditional song and dance with an evening of entertainment and Scottish food!

Highlights (included): Spirit of Scotland dinner and entertainment show
Highlights (optional): Chocolatrium Edinburgh, Edinburgh gin

Overnight in Edinburgh
Tenon Recommends: Intercontinental Hotel The George
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 11: Departure

Say goodbye to Britain today. Fly home with memories that will last a lifetime and a desire to return and see more of what the British Isles have to offer.
(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $2,837 per person based on double occupancy*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect for a self-drive vacation. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

This trip can be booked as a self-drive tour or chauffeur tour.

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