Skip to content
Holidayys
Menu
WhatsApp our travel team +971 4 589 0001

7 days · United Kingdom

Great Britain

1 / 10

  • The Angel of the North, Gateshead, England

    The Angel of the North, Gateshead, England

  • Bath, England

    Bath, England

  • Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Hadrian's Wall, England

    Hadrian's Wall, England

  • Jedburgh, Scotland

    Jedburgh, Scotland

  • Liverpool, England

    Liverpool, England

  • Loch Ness, Scotland

    Loch Ness, Scotland

  • The River Cam in Cambridge, England

    The River Cam in Cambridge, England

  • Stratford-upon-Avon, England

    Stratford-upon-Avon, England

  • York, England

    York, England

From AED 6,865per person, twin share

Total2 travellersAED 17,040

Book now

Nothing to pay until your seats are confirmed

See all 19 dates and prices

England, Scotland and Wales in seven days, taking in destinations shaped by history, culture, myth and legend.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in London
Country
United Kingdom
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A fast coach tour with a new hotel most nights and guided walking tours of up to three hours on cobbled streets in York, Edinburgh and Bath
Accommodation
6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels across Yorkshire, Edinburgh, the Highlands, Liverpool and Cardiff
Meals
6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 53
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Best time to go
Runs in December and from April to October: cold and short days in December, mild in spring and autumn, warmest June to August

Tour overview

A tour of Great Britain through England, Scotland and Wales, with the history of Cambridge, York, Edinburgh and Bath along the way. You cross the Scottish Highlands and the English Lake District and see Shakespeare’s hometown. There is hearty local cuisine too, with a whisky tasting and a traditional Sunday roast.

Highlights

  • Punting along the River Cam in Cambridge
  • The historic streets of York
  • Traditional British roast dinner in York
  • The Angel of the North, a steel sculpture
  • Hadrian’s Wall, an ancient Roman fortification
  • The picturesque streets of Jedburgh
  • A taste of authentic Scottish whisky
  • The historic Culloden Battlefield
Show all 19 highlights
  • Loch Ness, home of the mythical Loch Ness Monster
  • Glencoe, a scenic Scottish valley
  • A drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • Gretna Green, a picturesque town on the Scottish border
  • The English Lake District
  • A driving tour of Liverpool
  • Liverpool spots connected to The Beatles
  • Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare
  • Photo stop at a medieval castle in Wales
  • A driving tour of Cardiff
  • Bath, known for its history and fine architecture

See the journey come to life

Explore more travel reels

Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 York, 2 Edinburgh, 3 Scottish Highlands, 4 Liverpool, 5 Cardiff.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayStart or endBy roadAbout 2,230 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. London

    Day 1 · start

  2. Cambridge

    Day 1 · on the way

  3. York

    1 night · Day 1

    ibis York Centre

  4. Jedburgh

    Day 2 · on the way

  5. Edinburgh

    2 nights · Days 2–3

    Moxy Edinburgh Airport

  6. Loch Ness

    Day 4 · on the way

  7. Glencoe

    Day 4 · on the way

  8. Scottish Highlands

    1 night · Day 4

    Hotel Arrochar

Show all 16 stops

  1. Gretna Green

    Day 5 · on the way

  2. Lake District

    Day 5 · on the way

  3. Liverpool

    1 night · Day 5

    ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock

  4. Stratford-upon-Avon

    Day 6 · on the way

  5. Cardiff

    1 night · Day 6

    Clayton Hotel Cardiff

  6. Bath

    Day 7 · on the way

  7. Stonehenge

    Day 7 · on the way

  8. London

    Day 7 · end

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London – Cambridge – York

    Dinner included
    The River Cam in Cambridge, England

    Your 7-day tour of Great Britain begins today, with a stop in Cambridge for a punting trip along the river in a traditional riverboat. You arrive in York later in the day, a city that draws many history and architecture enthusiasts, and join an orientation tour to get your first look at it. A local restaurant hosts the group this evening for a traditional roast dinner.

    Included

    • Punting trip along the River Cam in Cambridge
    • Guided walk through York’s historic streets and city walls
    • Traditional roast dinner in York
    Travel
    London → Cambridge → York by coach
    Overnight
    York
    Hotel
    ibis York Centre
  2. Day 2

    York – Jedburgh – Edinburgh

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Hadrian's Wall, England

    The day starts with a departure from York towards the Angel of the North. From there, the route continues to Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman fortification built in 122 AD, and on to Jedburgh, a town with ties to royalty and a history of warfare. You reach Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, later on, and a local distillery hosts a whisky tasting before the group sits down for dinner.

    Included

    • Photo stop at the Angel of the North
    • Visit to Hadrian’s Wall, a Roman fortification
    • Free time in Jedburgh
    • Scottish whisky tasting at a local distillery
    Travel
    York → Jedburgh → Edinburgh by coach
    Overnight
    Edinburgh
    Hotel
    Moxy Edinburgh Airport
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh: Free Day

    Breakfast included
    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, Scotland’s cultural capital, is yours to explore for the whole day. You can walk the Royal Mile on your own or join the optional Conquer the Capital tour, which takes in highlights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. A half-day trip to Stirling is another alternative. In the evening, there is an optional traditional Scottish dinner with storytelling, for a flavour of local culture.

    Included

    • Free day in Edinburgh to explore at your own pace

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Edinburgh
    Hotel
    Moxy Edinburgh Airport
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh – Loch Ness – Glencoe – Highlands

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Loch Ness, Scotland

    Today’s route leads into the Scottish Highlands, starting with the Culloden Battlefield. The group then stops at Loch Ness, where you can join an optional cruise and watch for Nessie in the water. Further along the road, you pass Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, on the way to Glencoe, a deep valley, before reaching the hotel for the night.

    Included

    • Visit to Culloden Battlefield
    • Stop at Loch Ness
    • Views of the Glencoe valley

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Edinburgh → Loch Ness → Glencoe → the Highlands by coach
    Overnight
    Scottish Highlands
    Hotel
    Hotel Arrochar
  5. Day 5

    Highlands – Gretna Green – Lake District – Liverpool

    Breakfast included

    Liverpool, home to the Beatles and to several well-known football clubs, is today’s destination. Along the way, the coach passes through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, calls at Gretna Green, and stops in the Lake District. A driving tour of Liverpool follows on arrival, and the city has plenty of restaurants and pubs if you would like to find your own dinner there.

    Included

    • Scenic drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    • Stop at Gretna Green
    • Free time in the English Lake District
    • Driving tour of Liverpool

    Optional extras

    Travel
    The Highlands → Gretna Green → the Lake District → Liverpool by coach
    Overnight
    Liverpool
    Hotel
    ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock
  6. Day 6

    Liverpool – Stratford-upon-Avon – Cardiff

    Breakfast and dinner included
    Stratford-upon-Avon, England

    The morning covers Liverpool’s main Beatles sights. From there, the coach continues to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, where his childhood home can be visited on an optional tour, with afternoon tea afterwards at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The route then crosses into Wales, calling at a medieval castle before reaching Cardiff. The day in the Welsh capital ends with a driving tour, ahead of a farewell group dinner.

    Included

    • Beatles-themed driving tour of Liverpool
    • Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace
    • Photo stop at Raglan Castle
    • Driving tour of Cardiff
    • Farewell group dinner

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Liverpool → Stratford-upon-Avon → Cardiff by coach
    Overnight
    Cardiff
    Hotel
    Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  7. Day 7

    Cardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – London

    Breakfast included
    Bath, England

    On the final day, Bath, a historic town, is the first stop for an orientation tour, with the option to add a visit to the Roman Baths. The next stop is Stonehenge, and those who join the optional excursion get a closer look at the stones, long wrapped in myth and legend. The tour then heads back to London, where it comes to an end.

    Included

    • Guided walk through Bath, including Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Cardiff → Bath → Stonehenge → London by coach

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

19 dates

Show all 19 dates

What’s included

Included

  • 6 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
  • 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
  • Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
  • Guided from start to finish

Not included

  • Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
  • Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Sights of Stirling

    Day 3    AED 125per person

    A half day in Stirling with your tour leader: a photo stop at the Kelpies, a climb up the Wallace Monument for views across the valley, and a look at Stirling Castle before a short orientation tour of the old town. £25, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Conquer the Capital Edinburgh

    Day 3    AED 225per person

    A walk through Edinburgh with your tour leader, including entry to Edinburgh Castle and a stroll along the Royal Mile past Greyfriars Bobby and St Giles’ Cathedral. £45. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Heart of Scotland: Dinner, Show & Storytelling

    Day 3    AED 375per person

    An evening of Scottish hospitality: a three-course dinner, live folk music, storytelling and the ceremonial address to a haggis, in a small, informal setting. £75, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Loch Ness Cruise

    Day 4    AED 125per person

    A one-hour cruise on Loch Ness with your tour leader, taking in the scenery and keeping an eye out for the loch’s famous resident. £25, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 4 in the itinerary

  • Cruise, Steam & Fish ‘n’ Chips

    Day 5    AED 245per person

    A lakeside lunch of fish and chips at Bowness, followed by a cruise on Windermere and a ride on a traditional steam train to Haverthwaite. £49, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 5 in the itinerary

  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Afternoon Tea Experience

    Day 6    AED 245per person

    A visit to William Shakespeare’s birthplace, the house where he was born and grew up, followed by afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and cucumber sandwiches at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. £49, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 6 in the itinerary

  • Roman Baths

    Day 7    AED 180per person

    Entry to the Roman Baths in Bath, built around Britain’s only hot springs, with the remains of the temple and bathing complex and a museum of Roman artefacts. £36, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

  • Stonehenge

    Day 7    AED 150per person

    A closer look at Stonehenge with your tour leader, the 5,000-year-old circle of standing stones whose purpose is still debated by historians. £30, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

Traveller reviews

No reviews yet

Travelled on this tour with us? Be the first to tell other travellers how it went.

Good to know

Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Every stop on this tour is in the United Kingdom: England, Scotland and Wales. The UK is not part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover it.

    UAE passport holders apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online before travelling; EU, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders use the same ETA. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a UK Standard Visitor visa, applied for in Dubai, with 15 to 20 working days to process after your appointment.

    Our visa team handles the application: ask us when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to and from London aren’t included. Day 1 starts at 06:30 in south-east London, outside the Novotel London Greenwich, a hotel next to Greenwich train station. With a 06:30 start, fly in the day before: the Novotel and the Ibis Greenwich are both right at the pick-up point. Keep your tour leader’s contact details to hand in case you have trouble getting there.

    The tour ends on day 7 back at the same hotel in Greenwich, in the early evening.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day and dinner on four evenings, including the welcome dinner in York and the farewell dinner in Cardiff. Lunch is on you, which leaves room to pick your own spot.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    The UK uses the pound sterling. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on buses and at most small shops, so you need little cash day to day.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    This tour runs in December and from April to October, so pack for a wide range: a warm coat and layers for a December departure, and a rain jacket whatever the month, since showers are common across England, Scotland and Wales. Comfortable, broken-in shoes matter most: walking tours in York, Edinburgh and Bath can run up to three hours on cobbled streets.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.

    United Kingdom visaAsk our visa team

  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to London and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

    Book and add flights

  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

    How instalments work

Book this tour

Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.

Your trip

  • TravellersPriced per person
    Travellers2
  • Rooms1 double room

Lead traveller

Total for 2 travellersNothing to pay nowAED 17,040

You add the other travellers’ details after booking. See our privacy policy.

Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.

Questions about this tour

  • What will my days look like?

    Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 53 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Great Britain?

    Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

Payment plans

Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.

Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.

  • Credit card plans from AED 1,000
  • Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
  • Terms from 3 to 12 months
See plans and fees

Find your bank’s plan

Tabby and Tamara, any amount

More tours

  • Victoria Street in Edinburgh's old town at Christmas, Scotland

    1 country

    7 days · United Kingdom

    Great Britain Christmas

    A festive season trip through England, Scotland and Wales, with Christmas Day in Edinburgh.

    FromAED 8,520 per person

    Next: Tue 22 Dec 2026

  • Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland

    1 country

    7 days · United Kingdom

    Great Britain New Year

    Great Britain over Hogmanay, as the Scots call New Year’s Eve, with celebrations in Edinburgh.

    FromAED 8,195 per person

    Next: Tue 29 Dec 2026

  • Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

    2 countries

    13 days · United Kingdom, Ireland

    Best of UK & Ireland

    Thirteen days through England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, with ancient history, fairytale towns, mystical tales and otherworldly landscapes.

    FromAED 14,025 per person

    Next: Mon 29 Mar 2027

From AED 6,865per person, twin share

Book now