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British Escape
British Escape

Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
Big Ben, London
Buckingham Palace
Stonehenge at sunset, UK
Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, UK
William Shakespeare's birthplace, Henley street in Stratford upon Avon, UK
The Beatles statue, Liverpool, UK
Gretna Green Village, UK
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View from Brackenfell overlooking Grasmere, The Lake District, UK
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland


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Route Map
Tour Overview
Embark on the "British Escape" tour, a captivating journey through England and Scotland, where history and culture come alive. Begin in London with guided sightseeing of iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Explore the ancient mysteries of Stonehenge and the Roman Baths in Bath. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon and enjoy free time in Liverpool. Experience the scenic beauty of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and savor the original Grasmere gingerbread. In Edinburgh, discover the city's rich history with a visit to Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's Crown Jewels. Stay in comfort at renowned hotels and enjoy included meals, guided tours, and special experiences. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural exploration, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable escape through the heart of the UK. ...more ...less
Highlights
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Morning sightseeing in London including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace
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Guided visit to Stonehenge
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Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths in Bath
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Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Scenic drive through the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Visit Wordsworth's beloved village, Grasmere, and sample the original Grasmere gingerbread
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City sightseeing in Edinburgh including a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels
Places You'll See
Victoria Embankment with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London, UK
London's city skyline along the River Thames, UK
Big Ben, London
Buckingham Palace
The Circus, the historic street of large townhouses in the city of Bath, UK
Stonehenge at sunset, UK
Sunrise view of a narrowboat in Stratford upon Avon, UK
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK
Beautiful 15th Century almshouses in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, UK
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Grasmere Village, the Lake District, UK
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Park Plaza Waterloo

Millennium Gloucester

Double Tree By Hilton Bath

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool

Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
Itinerary
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Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Millennium Gloucester
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to London! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: London
Location: London
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza Waterloo or Millennium Gloucester
Meals Included: Breakfast
LONDON On The Town In London LONDON Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SITES England’s national treasure of St. Paul’s Cathedral is home to a spectacular array of art from delicate carvings to gilded dome murals and modern works of art. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London, where notable remembrances have been served here, including Queen Victoria’s jubilee, birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II, and funerals of luminaries like Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.
Day 3: London,Stonehenge,Bath
Location: London, Stonehenge, Bath
Accommodation Name: Double Tree By Hilton Bath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LONDON–STONEHENGE–BATH Ancient Stones & Spa Days STONEHENGE Guided visit. BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths. (B,D) 136 mi / 219 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The traditions of one ancient Roman ritual are in full flow in Bath. Amid the remarkable Roman and Georgian architecture and the best-preserved Roman Baths of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a good spa day is never hard to find in one of the “Best Spa Towns in Europe.” The city of Bath sits above geothermal springs that bubble up from the limestone below. Bath also turns up the heat with some of Britain's grandest Georgian buildings, a mecca for elite 18th-century society.
Day 4: Bath,Stratford-Upon-Avon,Liverpool
Location: Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
BATH–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LIVERPOOL The Great Bard & The Fab Four STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.LIVERPOOL Free time this afternoon. (B) 222 mi / 357 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT If “the play’s the thing” then this is the place where the world’s greatest playwright’s story began. Experience the humble beginnings of the boy called Will Shakespeare and visit the house where he spent his childhood and his early years. See the artefacts such as a 400-year-old pair of gloves and a book of Shakespeare’s complete works, and wander through the beautiful garden.
Day 5: Liverpool,Grasmere,Gretna Green,Scotland,Edinburgh
Location: Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIVERPOOL–GRASMERE–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND–EDINBURGH Secret Weddings & Gingerbread LAKE DISTRICT Scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. GRASMERE Visit Wordsworth’s beloved village. [LF] Sample the original Grasmere gingerbread.GRETNA GREEN See where the blacksmith would wed runaway couples.EDINBURGH Free time this evening. (B) 239 mi / 384 kmLOCAL FAVORITETIMELESS TRADITIONS Sweeten the day with classic Grasmere gingerbread and hear the story of Sarah Nelson, the Victorian cook who invented the world famous cross between cake and biscuit in 1854.
Day 6: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
Day 7: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Guided Tours
Guided tours in London, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Lake District, Grasmere, Gretna Green, and Edinburgh are included.
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Visits to Attractions
Visits to attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and Edinburgh Castle are included.
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Scenic Drives
Scenic drives through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District are included.
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Special Experiences
Special experiences like sampling the original Grasmere gingerbread are included.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
UNESCO Sites
City of Bath|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh|Stonehenge|The English Lake District|Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret?s Church)
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at Park Plaza Waterloo and Millennium Gloucester in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath in Bath, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, and Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket in Edinburgh.
Mode of Transport
Travel through England and Scotland with guided visits to iconic landmarks, including Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, and Edinburgh Castle, with free time in Liverpool and Edinburgh.
Notes
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the British Escape tour?
During the British Escape tour, you will stay in comfort at various hotels including Park Plaza Waterloo and Millennium Gloucester in London, Double Tree By Hilton Bath in Bath, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, and Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket in Edinburgh.
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Are meals included in the British Escape tour?
Yes, the tour includes meals such as breakfast and dinner on various days. Specifically, you will have 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners included in the tour package.
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What are some of the guided tours included in the British Escape itinerary?
The British Escape tour includes guided tours in several locations such as London, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Lake District, Grasmere, Gretna Green, and Edinburgh.
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What special experiences are offered on the British Escape tour?
One of the special experiences on the British Escape tour is sampling the original Grasmere gingerbread in the village of Grasmere.
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What are some of the attractions visited during the British Escape tour?
The tour includes visits to attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and Edinburgh Castle.
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Is there any free time during the British Escape tour?
Yes, there is free time allocated during the tour, particularly in Liverpool and Edinburgh, allowing you to explore these cities at your own pace.
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What is the difficulty level of the British Escape tour?
The tour involves some uphill walking on rough terrain, particularly at Edinburgh Castle, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or those reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Great Value for your Money
This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites. ...more ...less
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The experience was amazing!!
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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British Escape
7 Days Starting in London, England and ending in Edinburgh, Scotland
Visiting: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool, Grasmere, Gretna Green, Edinburgh ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
KAEX-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
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NB: Prices correct on 20-Mar-2025 but subject to change.
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