Visit England and Scotland, seeing the highlights of London; exploring the musical heritage of Liverpool, the home of the Beatles; traveling through the Lake District which inspired Beatrix Potter. Visit Edinburgh; enjoy a festive traditional dinner and Scottish ceilidh; taste whisky in the distillery where it is made, and more!
2023 Taste of Britain - 7 Days/6 Nights
Duration: 7 Days
Price: Starts from $0 USD
Itineraries
Day 1: London Tour | Tower of London
Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your London hotel. Take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the historic Tower of London to view the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dining independently.
Day 2: Independent Touring in London
Discover London's many attractions independently on an open-top Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Enjoy a choice of routes and walking tours. Explore and dine as you wish this evening.
(B)
Day 3: Windsor Castle | Bath
Take a panoramic tour of Windsor before visiting Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the King's official residences. See the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, the site of Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle. Spend some free time there before traveling on to the beautiful city of Bath. Founded by the Romans and rich in elegant Georgian architecture, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Roman Baths to discover why these hot springs have been popular since ancient times.
(B, D)
Day 4: Cotswold Drive | Shakespeare's Birthplace | Liverpool
Take in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region with gently rolling hills, colorful gardens, and honey-colored stone buildings. Stop in one of its many charming old market towns or traditional villages. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see an exhibition about his life and work, before walking through the house where he was born. Travel on to Liverpool and spend the evening exploring its rich pop-music history with dinner on your own.
(B)
Day 5: Lake District | Windermere Cruise
Travel through the Lake District, a region that has inspired numerous painters and writers, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Embark on a cruise along Lake Windermere to admire the stunning scenery of wooded isles and neighboring mountains. Spend some free time in a traditional Lakeland village. Pass through Gretna Green, just over the Scottish border, on your way to your hotel outside Edinburgh, where you'll enjoy a free evening.
(B)
Day 6: Edinburgh Castle | City Tour | Scotch Whisky Experience*
Explore central Edinburgh on a panoramic tour; including the 200-year-old “New Town” with elegant Georgian houses and the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered closely together. Tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. Enjoy an evening of storytelling and whisky tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience. (Departures from August 4 - 18 will instead experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and an independent dinner.) .
(B, D*)
Day 7: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your program ends after breakfast.
(B)
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Highlights
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater, and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 4 – 18 departures.
- Tour Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel, the site of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding.
Trip Highlights:
- Windsor Castle
- Roman Baths
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Lake Windermere Cruise
- Tower of London
- Edinburgh Castle
- Scotch Whisky Experience*
*Not on August 4 – 18 departures
Dining Experiences:
- 6 breakfasts (B) and 2 Dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria | London (2 nights)
- Bailbrook House Hotel | Bath (1 night)
- Hilton Liverpool City Centre | Liverpool (1 night)
- Macdonald Houstoun House (2 nights) | Near Edinburgh

Taste of Britain - 7 Days/6 Nights



