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DAY 1: London - Cambridge - Yorkshire

Welcome to your tour of Great Britain! Today, you will fill your lungs with fresh, English countryside air, as you depart the city of

London. Arriving in Cambridge, your first adventure will have you punting along the river in traditional style, taking in the stunning

scenery and epic, historical buildings in the most relaxing way. The final stop for the day is York, a mecca for history buffs and lovers

of fine architecture and culture. Your walking tour offers fascinating insights, stories and history of the city. Tonight, you will enjoy a

traditional Sunday roast dinner in a British pub. Be sure to try the homemade Yorkshire pudding, followed by a chocolate brownie for

dessert.

Experiences

Walking orientation tour of York - Take a walking tour around this historic walled city with your Expat Explore tour leader.

Cambridge punting: Take part in the age-old tradition of punting down the river in a riverboat.

Traditional York dinner: Savour the traditional tastes especially of the iconic Yorkshire pudding.

DAY 2: Hadrian's Wall - Jedburgh - Edinburgh

Itinerary for Great Britain Tour • Expat Explore

Start Point:

Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

06:30 hrs

Hotel lobby, Holiday Inn Express, Greenwich,

85 Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0GD

07:00 hrs

End Point:

Greenwich train station,

173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA

17:30 hrs – 20:30 hrs

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Ibis York Centre Hotel

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Your first stop of the day is the Angel of the North, a 20m-tall steel sculpture of an angel with wings measuring 54 metres across. Next

stop, Hadrian’s Wall. Built by hand in 122 AD, it’s one of the most visited cultural landmarks in the UK. Not too far away lies the border

town of Jedburgh. Famed for its links to royalty and historical warfare, you can explore the city and take in the amazing architecture.

The Jedburgh Abbey ruins are highly recommended. As you journey through Scotland, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape

drifting past. The capital city is waiting, and your Expat Explore tour leader will introduce you to Edinburgh on an evening driving and

orientation walking tour.

Experiences

Angel of the North: Photo stop at the incredible steel structure of the Angel of the North.

Hadrian’s Wall: Marvel at the defensive wall built by during Emperor Hadrian’s reign.

Jedburgh: Visit the picturesque border town.

Dinner at an Italian restaurant: Indulge at Edinburgh’s best Italian restaurant.

Orientation tour of Edinburgh: Join your tour leader as they take you on a driving and walking tour through Edinburgh

DAY 3: Edinburgh: Free Day

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Holiday Inn West

Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel

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Today, the city is yours to explore. Known as the cultural capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is blessed with stunning architecture, art

galleries and memorials. Take a step back in time, and wander around the unchanged cobbled streets of the Royal Mile. Or, join your

tour leader on a Conquer the Capital optional excursion. This full-day tour takes you to Edinburgh Castle and includes a visit to the

Royal Yacht Britannia - the former residence of the royal family. If there are clear skies - hike up to Arthur’s Seat for some incredible

views. Tonight, you have the option of joining a traditional Scottish dinner and show (you can even try some Haggis). Check our

optional excursions for more information.

Optional Excursions

Spirit of Scotland Show: £ 65

Edinburgh - Conquer the Capital: £ 50

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 4: Loch Ness - Scottish Highlands

Just over halfway through your Great Britain tour, you are now heading north to the Scottish Highlands, where we offer you an

optional excursion that could change your life! Embark on a 1-hour cruise of Loch Ness, home to ‘Nessie’ the Loch Ness Monster. Take

in the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle as you drift past. Once back on the road, spot Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Whilst

in the region we will visit one of Scotland’s oldest, licensed whisky distilleries in Fort William for a distillery tour and whisky tasting.

We will visit Glencoe – a spectacular Glen (deep valley) where the massacre of Glencoe took place in 1692, before continuing on to

your hotel in the Scottish Highlands.

Experiences

Photo stop at Hadrian's Wall: visit the Roman fortification on the border between England and Scotland.

Jedburgh: Visit the picturesque border town.

Scottish Highlands: Enjoy an overnight stay in the iconic Scottish Highlands.

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Holiday Inn West

Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Hotel Arrochar

Loch Long Hotel

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Optional Excursions

Loch Ness Cruise: £ 15

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 5: Gretna Green - Lake District - Liverpool

You’re bound for Liverpool - home of The Beatles and two world-famous premier league football clubs! On the way, soak up the last of

the Scottish landscape, before reaching the Lake District for lunch. Next stop, Liverpool in the late afternoon, where you will have the

evening free to explore. Upon checking in at the hotel, head to one of the many local pubs for dinner. For Beatles fans, there are a

myriad of locations that were significant to developing the world-class pop act, which shaped modern music as we know it. Liverpool

inspired such timeless classics including ‘Strawberry Fields’ and ‘Penny Lane’. The Beatles played hundreds of shows at the Cavern

Club, the perfect place to enjoy your time in Liverpool.

Experiences

Comfort stop at World Famous Gretna Green: Found on the Scottish side of the border between England and Scotland - this is where

lovers used to get married without their parent’s permission.

Lunch in the English Lake District National Park: This is truly lunch with a view - enjoy the last bit of Scottish landscape before

heading back to England.

Optional Excursions

The Beatles Story & Museum: £ 17.50

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 6: Stratford-Upon-Avon - Wales

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock Hotel

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This morning, we will take a driving tour of Liverpool, where you will be shown the sights, before we venture on to the birthplace of

William Shakespeare - Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own. For those who wish to delve into the life of

Shakespeare more intimately, we can arrange an optional excursion for you to visit the home where he grew up as a child, where he

also lived with his wife when they were newlyweds. Sliding into south Wales, you'll have the chance to see a medieval castle before

we head onwards to the Welsh capital of Cardiff, for a driving tour on route to our hotel for the night.

Experiences

Liverpool driving tour: Take a driving tour and see some of the city's highlights including the Albert Dock and a variety of locations

connected to The Beatles.

Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon: Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You will have free time to wander the city and visit some of the

Shakespearean attractions, such as the historic 16th-Century house where he grew up.

Castle photo stop: Enroute to Cardiff, take a step back in time and enjoy a quick photo stop at a medieval castle.

Orientation driving tour of Cardiff: We continue on to the Welsh capital where we will drive through the city sights before we head to

our hotel

Optional Excursions

Shakespeare's House: £ 17

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 7: Bath - Stonehenge - London

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation

Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre

Cardiff North Hotel by Accor

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This is the last day of your British Tour, and there is no sign of slowing down! The first stop is Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

featuring some of the finest architecture in Europe. Join us on an orientation tour of the town, and learn about the historical

significance of the region. Why not join an optional excursion that could have you unravelling one of the worlds’ greatest mysteries -

Stonehenge. As you board your Expat Explore coach for the last time on your Great Britain tour, take this chance to exchange contact

details and share photos with new friends and fellow travellers, before you alight at your last stop in London.

Experiences

Bath Orientation tour: learn all about Bath and its top attractions with your tour leader.

Optional Excursions

Roman Baths: £ 20

Stonehenge: £ 19

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

Included Meals

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: