Scenic view of Whernside in Yorkshire Dales, lush green fields and stone walls under cloudy skies.
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The best of England: cities & legends

From
CAD 2,849
Duration
8 days
Countries
United Kingdom
Activity
easy

The adventure

Begin your journey in London, your first stop will be Cambridge's prestigious university. Walk through Sherwood Forest on your way to Sheffield, explore York’s history, and discover The Beatles’ Legacy in Liverpool. Stroll through Stratford-upon-Avon, visit the Roman Baths, and the mysterious Stonehenge before reaching Swindon. Fianlly, explore Oxford, Windsor, and return to London.

At a glance

Duration
8 days
Route
Countries
United Kingdom
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day

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Your journey through

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Day 1Canada - Night on boardReady to discover the rich history of England? Arrive at your departure airport to board your flight to London. Overnight on board.* *If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Picturesque coastline with ocean waves and coastal houses under a clear blue sky.Canada
Ready to discover the rich history of England? Arrive at your departure airport to board your flight to London. Overnight on board.* *If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Map showing Canada
Scenic view of Whernside in Yorkshire Dales, lush green fields and stone walls under cloudy skies.
Your journey through

United Kingdom

Day 2LondonArrive at London and self transfer* to the hotel**. You can admire the city landmarks and streets at your leisure. This will be your opportunity to take pictures of the most emblematic sites like Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Overnight stay in London.*The airport transfers in London are not included. Both transfers can be added for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process. **You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
High-rise modern building facade contrasting with unique rooftop design in Dublin.London
Arrive at London and self transfer* to the hotel**. You can admire the city landmarks and streets at your leisure. This will be your opportunity to take pictures of the most emblematic sites like Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Overnight stay in London.*The airport transfers in London are not included. Both transfers can be added for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process. **You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Map showing London
Day 3London - Cambridge - Sherwood Forest - SheffieldBreakfast at the hotel. You'll leave London behind, and your guide will take you to the historic university town of Cambridge. You’ll stroll its beautiful streets, enjoying the riverside views and its iconic landmarks such as King’s College Chapel and the “Backs”, a series of colleges alongside the River Cam.You will then visit the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, dedicated to American servicemen who fought in WWII, a peaceful yet poignant place to reflect on history. Afterward, we travel north to Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire to discover its secrets and mysteries. You’ll end your day in the cultural city of Sheffield, where you’ll have free time to enjoy its vibrant art scene, green spaces and historic sites. Overnight stay in Sheffield.
Picturesque view of the river in Galway, Ireland at sunset with historic buildings and a charming bridge.London
Breakfast at the hotel. You'll leave London behind, and your guide will take you to the historic university town of Cambridge. You’ll stroll its beautiful streets, enjoying the riverside views and its iconic landmarks such as King’s College Chapel and the “Backs”, a series of colleges alongside the River Cam.You will then visit the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, dedicated to American servicemen who fought in WWII, a peaceful yet poignant place to reflect on history. Afterward, we travel north to Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire to discover its secrets and mysteries. You’ll end your day in the cultural city of Sheffield, where you’ll have free time to enjoy its vibrant art scene, green spaces and historic sites. Overnight stay in Sheffield.
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Day 4Sheffield - York - LiverpoolBreakfast at the hotel. You’ll leave Sheffield behind on your way to York, known for its Roman roots and Viking past. On your walking tour, you’ll explore the narrow, cobbled streets and the famous Shambles medieval shopping district. Your tour finishes at one of the largest Gothic cathedrals Europe has to offer: York Minster*.We will then head west to the city of Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles and known for its rich maritime history, stunning waterfront, and dynamic arts and cultural scene. A panoramic tour will take you to Royal Albert Dock, The Cavern Club, and the impressive Liverpool Cathedral. Music lovers will have the option to visit The Beatles Museum*. You’ll then enjoy some free time to experience the city nightlife and music history. Overnight stay in Liverpool.*York Minster and The Beatles Museum are part of an optional ticket package. You will have the option to buy this package for several attractions in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
A collection of vintage wooden road signs showing distances to various UK towns and cities.Sheffield
Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll leave Sheffield behind on your way to York, known for its Roman roots and Viking past. On your walking tour, you’ll explore the narrow, cobbled streets and the famous Shambles medieval shopping district. Your tour finishes at one of the largest Gothic cathedrals Europe has to offer: York Minster*.We will then head west to the city of Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles and known for its rich maritime history, stunning waterfront, and dynamic arts and cultural scene. A panoramic tour will take you to Royal Albert Dock, The Cavern Club, and the impressive Liverpool Cathedral. Music lovers will have the option to visit The Beatles Museum*. You’ll then enjoy some free time to experience the city nightlife and music history. Overnight stay in Liverpool.*York Minster and The Beatles Museum are part of an optional ticket package. You will have the option to buy this package for several attractions in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Map showing Sheffield
Day 5Liverpool - Stratford Upon Avon - BirminghamBreakfast at the hotel. Be ready to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare: Stratford-upon-Avon. Take a stroll along the river and admire the city's literary history and enchanting Tudor architecture.The journey continues south to Birmingham, known for its eclectic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and shopping districts such as the Bullring. You’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, taking in landmarks like Victoria Square, Library of Birmingham, and the Jewellery Quarter. You’ll then have free time to take a relaxing walk alongside the canal before choosing among the various restaurants to enjoy a traditional English dinner. Overnight stay in Birmingham.
Scenic view of Liverpool's Royal Liver Building at the waterfront, showcasing architectural elegance.Liverpool
Breakfast at the hotel. Be ready to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare: Stratford-upon-Avon. Take a stroll along the river and admire the city's literary history and enchanting Tudor architecture.The journey continues south to Birmingham, known for its eclectic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and shopping districts such as the Bullring. You’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, taking in landmarks like Victoria Square, Library of Birmingham, and the Jewellery Quarter. You’ll then have free time to take a relaxing walk alongside the canal before choosing among the various restaurants to enjoy a traditional English dinner. Overnight stay in Birmingham.
Map showing Liverpool
Day 6Birmingham - Bath - Stonehenge - SwindonBreakfast at the hotel. You’ll head to the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Georgian architecture and ancient Roman Baths. On a walking tour, you’ll explore the charming streets and terraced houses, including The Royal Crescent, The Circus, and Bath Abbey.From here, you will visit one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric monuments: Stonehenge! You’ll have time to explore the enigmatic stone circle to contemplate and try to uncover its secrets and mysteries. You’ll then head to Swindon for a relaxing evening. Overnight stay in Swindon.
Striking aerial photograph capturing Birmingham's urban architecture at night in monochrome.Birmingham
Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll head to the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Georgian architecture and ancient Roman Baths. On a walking tour, you’ll explore the charming streets and terraced houses, including The Royal Crescent, The Circus, and Bath Abbey.From here, you will visit one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric monuments: Stonehenge! You’ll have time to explore the enigmatic stone circle to contemplate and try to uncover its secrets and mysteries. You’ll then head to Swindon for a relaxing evening. Overnight stay in Swindon.
Map showing Birmingham
Day 7Swindon - Oxford - Windsor - LondonBreakfast at the hotel. We leave Swindon behind for the historic city of Oxford, home of the oldest English-speaking university in the world. You’ll take a tour to explore the bustling streets and admire the medieval architecture and vibrant academic atmosphere. You’ll have time to explore the beautiful grounds of a college in Oxford.* Afterward, you’ll travel to the city of Windsor, where you will be able to explore at your leisure. You’ll be free to explore its quaint streets, visit the lush Windsor Great Park, or take a scenic walk along the river. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world.* You will then return to London. Overnight stay in London. * The visit to a college in Oxford and Windsor Castle are part of the optional ticket package.
Street view of Swindon, UK featuring a red pedestrian traffic light with shops in the background.Swindon
Breakfast at the hotel. We leave Swindon behind for the historic city of Oxford, home of the oldest English-speaking university in the world. You’ll take a tour to explore the bustling streets and admire the medieval architecture and vibrant academic atmosphere. You’ll have time to explore the beautiful grounds of a college in Oxford.* Afterward, you’ll travel to the city of Windsor, where you will be able to explore at your leisure. You’ll be free to explore its quaint streets, visit the lush Windsor Great Park, or take a scenic walk along the river. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world.* You will then return to London. Overnight stay in London. * The visit to a college in Oxford and Windsor Castle are part of the optional ticket package.
Map showing Swindon
Day 8London - CanadaBreakfast* at the hotel. It’s time to say goodbye to jolly old England and head back home. Self-transfer to the airport for your return flight**. *Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**The airport transfers in London are not included. Both transfers can be added for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
High-rise modern building facade contrasting with unique rooftop design in Dublin.London
Breakfast* at the hotel. It’s time to say goodbye to jolly old England and head back home. Self-transfer to the airport for your return flight**. *Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**The airport transfers in London are not included. Both transfers can be added for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
Map showing London

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A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

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Beautiful landscape of Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland with reflections and rolling hills.
View of the London Eye with vibrant autumn trees reflecting in a serene park lake.
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Ruins of Hardknott Fort with a mountainous backdrop in England's Lake District.

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