8-Nights Best Of Britain

CIE Tours

2025 - 9 Day Best of Britain
Authentic Local Experiences: August 3 - 17 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment. Discover the rich history of Windsor and York on walking tours around these charming old towns. Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle and enjoy views of the beach below. Trip Highlights: Blenheim Palace Cardiff Castle Edinburgh Castle Scottish Evening* Roman Baths Stonehenge Tower of London Windsor Castle *August 3 - 17 departures. Dining Experiences: 8 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners* (D) *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner. Hotels: Castle Hotel Windsor | Windsor (1) Delta Hotels by Marriott York | York (1) DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing | near Edinburgh (2) Malmaison Liverpool | Liverpool (1) Hilton Cardiff | Cardiff (1) 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection| London (2)

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Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool – just saying the name automatically brings the world’s most famous group to mind – The Beatles. Liverpool however has more to offer visitors though than just Beatles memorabilia. Located on the Irish Sea on the mouth of the Mersey River, Liverpool is one of England’s most important seaports, second only to London. A bustling port for the exchanging of goods, it is also a passenger port for those traveling to Ireland. Several churches in the city are notable; among them is the Anglican Cathedral, built in 1904 which is one of the largest ecclesiastical structures in the world. There are several museums in the city as well, the Walker Art Gallery and the Merseyside County Museum.	Destination Guide
London London London is undoubtedly one of the world's finest cities. In addition to numerous monuments from its more glorious past, London is equally well-known for its pageantry and tradition. London has something for everyone - wide boulevards buzzing with excitement far into the night, quiet squares and explorable alleyways. Visit this famous city's parks, museums, galleries, monuments, abbeys and churches, skyscrapers and ruins, Georgian squares. Take in such events as the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower, or the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, or even one of the many theatrical productions. Some of the most exclusive shops are found along Oxford, Bond and Regent Streets. An old favorite and one of the world's premier institutions is Harrods - offering everything from Chanel suits and sliced salmon to caviar and even pets.	Destination Guide
Cardiff Cardiff Through the valleys of South Wales, Cardiff, the Welsh capital, sits on this beautiful portion of Wales’ coast. Cardiff is famous for its imposing Castle and the new Millennium stadium.	Destination Guide
Edinburgh Edinburgh Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed. Or venture across the moors to marvel at the scenic Highlands.
York York Explore 2000 years of history in the street, buildings and museums that chronicle York's outstanding beauty and vibrant heritage. Witness the beauty of Yorkshire with ease. The city's night clubs, themed pubs and restaurant offer a variety of activities and York has major events for cultural events and conferences. Visit the famous York Minster, award-winning Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Castle Museum. York offers a unique shopping experience and a lesson in history. Shop Victorian in Swinegate Walk and be entertained by street performers in Coppergate.	Destination Guide
Windsor Windsor Windsor and the surrounding area is steeped in the history of England and its Royal Heritage. Situated on the river Thames, Windsor is surrounded by many historical sites; Runneymede, Eton and the Great Park.	Destination Guide

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