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  • 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 5,491per person, twin share

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Uncover England, Scotland & Wales in 7 Days. Explore enigmatic destinations shaped by astounding history, unique cultures, myths and legends.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in London
Countries
England, Scotland, Wales, Great Britain and 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

Explore the best of England, Scotland and Wales on this tour of Great Britain. Revel in rich history in Bath, Cambridge, York and Edinburgh. See Shakespeare’s hometown and experience the enchanting Scottish Highlands and English Lake District. Indulge in hearty local cuisine, a whisky tasting and traditional Sunday roast!

Highlights

  • Enjoy a punting trip along the River Cam in Cambridge
  • Explore the historic streets of York
  • Tuck into a traditional British roast dinner in York
  • See the Angel of the North; an impressive steel sculpture
  • Visit Hadrian’s Wall; an ancient Roman fortification
  • Wander the picturesque streets of Jedburgh
  • Taste authentic Scottish whisky
  • See the historic Culloden Battlefiel
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  • Explore Loch Ness; home to the mythical Loch Ness Monster
  • Visit Glencoe; a scenic Scottish valley
  • Drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • Visit Gretna Green; a picturesque Scottish border town
  • Experience the English Lake District
  • Embark on a driving tour of Liverpool
  • See Liverpool spots connected to The Beatles
  • Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon; home of Shakespeare
  • Enjoy a photo stop at a medieval Welsh Castle
  • Experience Cardiff on a driving tour
  • Explore Bath; home to history and fine architecture

Route and hotels

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

Start and endOvernightOn the way

  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

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  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

    Meals included: Dinner
    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
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    York – Jedburgh – Edinburgh

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    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
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast
    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
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Edinburgh – Loch Ness – Glencoe – Highlands

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    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
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  5. Day 5

    Highlands – Gretna Green – Lake District – Liverpool

    Meals included: Breakfast

    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
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Liverpool – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cardiff

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    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
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  7. Day 7

    Cardiff – Bath – Stonehenge – London

    Meals included: Breakfast
    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
    Meals
    Breakfast

Dates & prices

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

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What’s included

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
  • 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
  • Fully-guided tour

Not included

  • Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
  • Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs

Optional extras

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

  • Sights of Stirling

    Day 3

    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.

    AED 125 per person

  • Conquer the Capital Edinburgh

    Day 3

    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.

    AED 225 per person

  • Heart of Scotland: Dinner, Show & Storytelling

    Day 3

    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.

    AED 375 per person

  • Loch Ness Cruise

    Day 4

    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.

    AED 125 per person

  • Cruise, Steam & Fish ‘n’ Chips

    Day 5

    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.

    AED 245 per person

  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Afternoon Tea Experience

    Day 6

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

    AED 245 per person

  • Roman Baths

    Day 7

    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.

    AED 180 per person

  • Stonehenge

    Day 7

    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.

    AED 150 per person

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.

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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 outside the Novotel London Greenwich hotel in south-east London, 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 experiences 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.

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days actually look like?

    Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.

  • How do Optional Experiences work?

    Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.

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

    Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.

    You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.

  • How do I book Great Britain?

    Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. 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

Pay over time, at 0% interest

Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.

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