8-Nights Best of Britain from $3,645

CIE Tours

OFFER ID 1691206

This fast-paced tour is the perfect introduction to England, Scotland and Wales, showcasing the very best historical and scenic spots, alongside vibrant cities.

Authentic Local Experiences:

August 8 – 22 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will have a special storytelling and whisky-tasting evening at the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Discover the rich history of Windsor and York on walking tours around these charming old towns.
Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle and enjoy views of the beach below.

Dining Experiences:

8 hot breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Trip Highlights:

Bamburgh Castle
Blenheim Palace
Cardiff Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Roman Baths
Scottish Evening*
Stonehenge
Tower of London
Windsor Castle

Hotels:

Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor (1)
Delta Hotels by Marriott York, York (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh – Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (2)
Malmaison Liverpool, Liverpool (1)
Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff (1)
DoubleTree by Hilton Angel Kings Cross, London (2)

8 nights from $3,645 per person

Valid on new bookings deposited September 1 – September 30, 2026 for travel January 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027.

*Promotion is only combinable with CIE Tours' Repeat Guest Incentive for verified past guests and Signature's Exclusive Complimentary Transfers to Ireland. Promotion subject to availability and airline booking guidelines. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink
Depart from your hotel at 2:00 PM for a visit to Windsor Castle, residence of the King and the largest inhabited castle in the world. Next, take a walking tour around this compact and historic town. In the evening, join your group for a welcome drink, then dine independently.

Hotel: Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Day 2: Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds Drive & York
Travel to Blenheim Palace, a monumental country house and home to the Dukes of Marlborough. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds, passing through quaint towns and villages nestled in distinctive rolling hills and valleys. Travel on to York, and take a walking tour around the medieval streets. See Gothic York Minster before dining at your hotel.

Hotel: Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Meals: (B, D)

Day 3: Northumberland & Bamburgh Castle
Travel through Northumberland’s rolling countryside and Roman ruins. Stop for lunch in one of the region’s many quaint market towns. Visit Bamburgh Castle, an imposing medieval fortress that is one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain. This magical castle is set high on a rocky plateau affording wonderful views along the coast. Continue to your hotel near Edinburgh, where you will dine with your group.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
Meals: (B, D)

Day 4: Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. See Princes Street, the city’s premier shopping district, and the medieval Royal Mile, overlooked by the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Tour the castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Enjoy a lively Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment. (August 8 – 22 departures instead experience The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with free time for dinner on your own prior to the event.)(B, D*)

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

Day 5: Lake District & Liverpool
Travel through the lush hilly countryside of the Lake District; the beauty of this region has inspired many writers and poets. Visit Grasmere, a picturesque village that native William Wordsworth once called, “the most loveliest spot that man hath found.” Head to Liverpool, a city that once dominated global trade and is now better known as the home of the Beatles. Take a walking tour of the docks before free time for dinner. Later, meet your group to experience live music at the world-famous Cavern Club, where the Fab Four got their start.

Hotel: Malmaison Liverpool
Meals: (B)

Day 6: Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle
Travel through scenic Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. Stop in Ludlow, a quintessentially English town, to see the castle and quaint old black-and-white houses. Continue through the lovely Welsh countryside to visit the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey. In Cardiff, tour the splendid Cardiff Castle, which was magnificently restored in the Victorian era. Dine at your hotel.

Hotel: Hilton Cardiff Hotel
Meals: (B, D)

Day 7: Roman Baths & Stonehenge
Cross the border from Wales to England to the spa town of Bath, where you’ll visit the Roman Baths, hot mineral-rich springs that have been popular since ancient Roman times. Continue on to the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge at Salisbury Plain and learn about the primitive building methods used to create such an enduring monument. Arrive in London and savor dinner with your group at your hotel.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
Meals: (B, D)

Day 8: London Tour, Tower of London & Independent Sightseeing
Set out on a panoramic tour of central London, taking in world-famous landmarks and iconic sights. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, ravens, Beefeaters in their distinctive uniforms, and the priceless Crown Jewels. The rest of the day is free for further exploring.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
Meals: (B)

Day 9: Tour Ends in London
Your 9-day tour ends after breakfast.

Meals: (B)

Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Featured Destinations

Cardiff

York

London

Liverpool

Liverpool – just saying the name automatically brings the world’s most famous group to mind – The Beatles. Liverpool however has more to offer visitors though than just Beatles memorabilia. Located on the Irish Sea on the mouth of the Mersey River, Liverpool is one of England’s most important seaports, second only to London. A bustling port for the exchanging of goods, it is also a passenger port for those traveling to Ireland. Several churches in the city are notable; among them is the Anglican Cathedral, built in 1904 which is one of the largest ecclesiastical structures in the world. There are several museums in the city as well, the Walker Art Gallery and the Merseyside County Museum.

Excursions

Liverpool: Explore Liverpool - 8 hours

This morning, you are met as you disembark your cruise ship by your driver-guide. Begin your full day private sightseeing tour of Liverpool, once the most important centre of maritime trade in the world.

Liverpool was the European capital of Culture in 2008 as is also the birthplace of Beatles. You may like to walk through the Mathew Street to the Cavern Club, following in the footsteps of the Beatles. See the buildings known as the ‘Three Graces’, and the impressive civic buildings that were constructed as a result of the mercantile wealth. The most important of these is St. George’s Hall, that interestingly claims to be the world’s first air-conditioned building. The Walker Art Gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in the UK outside of London. However the two most magnificent buildings from the 20th-century in Liverpool are the cathedrals. The Anglican Cathedral built in traditional gothic style is the largest church in the UK; the Roman Catholic cathedral is a fine example of contemporary modernist architecture.

Time permitting you may also pass under the River Mersey to Port Sunlight, one of the first planned industrial villages in the world that was opened by the Lever Brothers to house their workers in better conditions. The focal point of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery that houses a large collection of Wedgwood Jasperware. You could also visit Speke Hall (closed Monday and Tuesday), a fine example of a Tudor half-timbered manor house that is richly decorated with wooden furniture inside.

Highlights:

Follow in the footsteps of the famous band the Beatles who grew up in Liverpool
See the impressive civic buildings, the Walker Art Gallery and the largest church in the UK

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by luxury car or minivan
An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities

Edinburgh

Dominated by the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, this picturesque city offers shopping on Princes Street, the grandeur of the Royal Mile, St. Giles Cathedral and historic Palace of Holyrood House, where Queen Mary lived and many Scottish kings were wed. Or venture across the moors to marvel at the scenic Highlands.

Excursions

Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh - 8 hours

With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city, Edinburgh provides a fantastic introduction to this magical country. This morning you will receive a warm welcome by your local guide as you disembark your cruise for your full day sightseeing tour (8 hours) by private vehicle.

You will first head up to Edinburgh Castle, where you will see the 'Honours of Scotland', or the Scottish Crown Jewels, and have the opportunity to admire striking views across the city. Drive along the Royal Mile to the imposing Holyrood Palace*, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland.

Continue the Royal theme this afternoon, with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Built in Scotland, and now permanently moored here, this famous ship hosted many official voyages during her working life. Your guide will bring the Royal Yacht Britannia’s intriguing history to life prior to the short transfer back to your cruise ship.

*You will tour the staterooms of the palace if no member of the Royal Family is staying here at the time.

Highlights:

Privately guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Visit Holyrood Palace (Subject to Royal Visit)
Discover the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

Private transport by BMW 7 Series or similar for 1 or 2 passengers or Viano (6 passenger seats) or similar for 3, 4, or 5 passengers or Sprinter for 6 passengers.
Expert local guide for stated sightseeing 8 hours in Edinburgh
Entrance fees to all sights and museums
All taxes

Exclusions:

All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
Gratuities
Supplement for public holidays
Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” list above.

Edinburgh: Introducing Edinburgh - 4 hours

Windsor

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03/28/2027 - 04/05/2027

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04/11/2027 - 04/19/2027

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04/25/2027 - 05/03/2027

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05/09/2027 - 05/17/2027

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05/23/2027 - 05/31/2027

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06/06/2027 - 06/14/2027

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06/13/2027 - 06/21/2027

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07/11/2027 - 07/19/2027

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08/22/2027 - 08/30/2027

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08/29/2027 - 09/06/2027

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09/19/2027 - 09/27/2027

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10/03/2027 - 10/11/2027

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

8 Nights

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Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Taxes additional. Single supplement available. Surcharges may apply. Internal and international airfare not included. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Full terms and conditions apply. Rates may vary by date of travel; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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