British Landscapes

Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines dramatic history and an array of fascinating landscapes.
Hotel Name: Apex Grassmarket

Arrive in Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, where rocky hills tower in the distance and the shadows of history can be seen around every corner. Discover Scotland's capital and see how medieval crossroads blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern energy. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
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Admittance: Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle and fortress located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It sits atop Castle Rock in the city center and is an integral part of Edinburgh’s skyline. In present day the castle is a major tourist attraction for the city. It is the most visited paid visitor attraction in Scotland.

Today visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Your panoramic and walking tour of old and new Edinburgh combines Georgian architecture, writers and monuments, alleyways and hidden passages, and a thoroughly modern museum. Enjoy time to explore the city as you wish this afternoon and evening. Perhaps you will choose to join an optional night of Scottish food, song and dance.

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Hotel Name: Holiday Inn York City Centre

Visit Area: York
The historic walled city of York in North Yorkshire is located in the northern part of England. Today York is still encircled by its ancient medieval walls. York was founded by the Romans in A.D. 71 and is considered to be one of the great cities of the medieval world.

Say goodbye to the rolling hills of Scotland while travelling south through the Borders Region, stopping at Jedburgh, a historic royal burgh dating back to the 17th century. Visit the archeological site of Vindolanda, an Ancient Roman fortress built along Hadrian’s Wall in the 2nd century to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Arrive in the medieval city of York, surrounded by historical city walls. This evening you may wish to join an optional tour to a Yorkshire vineyard and sample a selection of English wines over dinner.

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Hotel Name: Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa

Visit Area: Chester
Visit the medieval walled city of Chester, England and feel its Roman roots. Its infamous city walls were built over two millennia ago and developed over time to protect the city. It is also home to the oldest racecourse and largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Explore the 700-year-old Chester’s Row shopping plaza.

Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore York at your own pace. Meander the labyrinth of quaint, narrow streets known as “snickelways” or maybe visit the city’s famous Minster. End the day in Chester, your home for the next two nights, where ancient walls enclose charming Tudor and Victorian houses. Discover the charms of the city with your local guide. Tonight, meet a local with many tales about life in Chester past and present.

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Admittance: Choice on Tour: Caernarfon Castle or Caernarfon Walk
Arriving in the pretty Welsh town of Caernarfon, your Choice on Tour allows you to visit the UNESCO site of Caernafon Castle or take a leisurely stroll with your Tour Manager as they navigate you through the narrow winding streets to show you the many delighful shops, cafes and pubs that are in abundance. You might wish to take advantage of the many bakeries selling traditional Welsh cakes and Barra Brith, a local bread delicacy. Caernarfon Castle Visit (self-guided) - NEO Day 5 Activity Level: 2 90-minute, self-guided tour of Edward 1st's stronghold, and UNESCO World Heritage site, Caernarfon Castle. Good shoes needed as terrain underfoot is uneven. It is possible to walk the castle walls and explore the battalions. There is also a military museum, café and gift shop. Audio guides may be availble for hire at travelers own cost. This visit is largely outdoors apart from the covered areas of the castle ruins. Orientation Walk of Caernarfon with Tour Manager - NEO Day 5 Activity Level: 2 Walk for 45 minutes with your Tour Manager as you listen out for the locals speaking in their Welsh native language. Narrow streets, craft shops and cafes in abundance as well as a pretty harbour that is a photographers dream. Paved streets, with uneven surfaces and undulating terrain mean that good shoes are required for this orientation walk.

Today, visit a royal town in Wales, where it’s your choice! Visit Caernarfon Castle to discover the history behind one of Edward I’s most imposing castles -OR- take a leisurely stroll around the town with your Tour Manager, seeking out local shops, cafes, and markets. Then take a scenic drive through the best of the Welsh landscape over the mountain pass to the quaint and picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed. This magical landscape holds a distinctly alpine feel and breathtaking natural beauty.

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Hotel Name: Hotel Indigo

Visit Area: Betws-y-Coed

Step back in time on a journey through the English countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon – the Bard’s birthplace. After touring the childhood home of William Shakespeare, take time to explore this historic market town on your own. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner.

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Hotel Name: Mercure London Bridge

Visit Area: Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a town located in south Warwickshire, England on the River Avon. It is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, one of the world’s great playwrights. Stratford is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Bid farewell to Stratford and travel to the charming university city of Oxford. Upon arrival, it’s your choice! Visit the Ashmolean Museum, opened in 1682 as Britain’s first public museum, with collections ranging from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art -OR- join an expert local guide for a walking tour, including one of the colleges used as a filming location for Harry Potter. Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing on to London, England’s storied capital city.

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Visit Area: Oxford
Oxford is a city in southern England and the county seat of the region of Oxfordshire. It is most known as the home for the prestigious Oxford University, the oldest university it the English speaking world. Oxford’s city center is a quaint historic area of the city popular with visitors and tourists.

Take in the sites of London on a tour of the city’s quintessential sights. Begin with a walking tour of Westminster, where you see Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of His Majesty The King, and make your way to Trafalgar Square, one of London’s most vibrant spaces in the heart of the city. This afternoon is yours to discover more of London independently and make memories to treasure. This evening, join your fellow travelers to toast the end of your journey through Britain’s scenic and storied landscapes.

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Admittance: Choice on Tour: Ashmolean Museum or Oxford Walking Tour
Choose how you'd like to explore the charming and historic university city of Oxford. You may opt to visit Britains first ever public museum -OR- to explore the city by foot with a local guide. In the museum you can savour the many treasures of the world famous collections inside-OR- you may choose to join a local expert on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour that peaks inside several of Oxfords famous colleges and universities, as well as visits to several filming locations for Harry Potter. Ashmolean Museum - NEO Day 7 Activity Level: 2 This self-guided visit gives you the wonderful opportunity to explore The Univerity of Oxford's museum which was founded in 1683. Home to many artifacts dating back centuries with everything from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, all telling human stories across cultures and time. Oxford Walking Tour - NEO Day 7 Activity Level: 3 90-minute guided and leisurely paced walking tour of Oxford with a local expert. Guests will peek inside ancient colleges and universities, see the filming locations of Harry Potter, and learn about the cities connection to literal icons such as Carol Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Your journey through Britain comes to a close today.

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Visit Area: London
A world in a city is a common way to describe the capital of England and its 9 million inhabitants. A cultural melting pot of over 230 nationalities, London is the financial, political and cultural capital of the UK and has a history dating before the Romans in A.D. 43.