05 NIGHTS/06 DAYS REAL BRITAIN (1 Night York + 2 Nights Edinburgh/Falkirk + 1 Night Liverpool + 1 Night Cardiff )

 The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in

northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital,
London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge,
Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.


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 The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in

northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital,
London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge,
Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
Scotland, the U.K.’s northernmost country, is a land of mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms and
Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). Its major cities are
Edinburgh, the capital, with its iconic hilltop castle, and Glasgow, famed for its vibrant cultural scene.
Scotland is also famous for golf, the game first played at the Old Course at St Andrews in the 1400s.
The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, off the coast of England and Wales. Its
capital, Dublin, is the birthplace of writers like Oscar Wilde, and home of Guinness beer. The 9th-century
Book of Kells and other illustrated manuscripts are on show in Dublin’s Trinity College Library. Dubbed the
"Emerald Isle” for its lush landscape, the country is dotted with castles like medieval Cahir Castle.
United Kingdom Facts & Figures
About the UK: The United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland (which together make up Great
Britain) and Northern Ireland.
Capital cities: The capital city of the UK is London, which is also the capital of England. For Wales the capital
is Cardiff, for Scotland it is Edinburgh, and for Northern Ireland it is Belfast.
Dialing code:+44
Currency:Pound sterling
Population:64.1 million (2013
Land area: The UK is close to 95,000 square miles (245,000 square kilometres), stretching from the Shetland
Islands off the north coast of Scotland, down to the Isles of Scilly in south west England, and across the sea
to Northern Ireland.
Countryside: The UK’s long coastline is around 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometres). The geography ranges from
green meadows and woodland to rugged moorland and mountains. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in
Scotland at just over 1,340 metres.
Language: English is spoken throughout the UK, but there are other official languages too, such as Welsh,
Scots and Gaelic.
Money: The currency of the UK is pounds sterling.
Religion: The main religion in the UK is Christianity. However, the UK is a multi-faith society where other
religions are widely welcomed and accepted.
Climate: In general we have warm summers and cool winters. Our summers are cooler than those on the
continent, but the winters are milder. The overallclimateinEnglandis called temperate maritime. This
means that it is mild with temperatures not much lower than 0ºC in winter and not much higher than 32ºC
in summer.
 
Republic of Ireland Facts & Figures:
Location occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland
Bordered By Northern Ireland
Total Area27,136 sq mi (70,283 sq km)
Coastline 1,738 mi (2,797 km)
Population (2015 est) 4,892,305
 
Nationality Irish
Largest Cities Dublin, Cork
Religions Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland
Languages English (official), Irish (official)
Capital Dublin
Unit of Currency Euro

 Day 1: London – Stratford-upon-Avon – York

Enjoy a scenic drive and visit Shakespeare's birthplace and Visitor Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon. View
Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage. Later in York, view York Minster and walk along the famous Shambles. .
Overnight at York.
Day 2: York – Hadrian’s Wall – Edinburgh/Falkirk
Head north and cross the River Tyne at Newcastle. Stop and view Hadrian's Wall before crossing into
‘Bonnie Scotland'. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Scottish border country before arriving at your hotel.
Overnight at Edinburgh/Falkirk
Day 3: Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time
This morning discover the elegance of Edinburgh with your local guide on an included city sightseeing tour.
See the Royal Mile in the Old Town. View the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat. Your choice of
sightseeing means you could chose to visit either Edinburgh's Camera Obscura or Edinburgh Castle.
Spend free time exploring on your own or join your Travel Director on an Optional Experience to visit the
Royal Yacht Britannia. Tonight why not attend a lively Scottish banquet with traditional haggis and
bagpipes. During the Edinburgh Festival your visit includes tickets to the spectacular Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Overnight at Edinburgh/ Falkirk
Day 4: Falkirk – Lake District – Liverpool
Stop at Gretna Green, a town popular with eloping couples. Here the marriage ceremony was traditionally
performed across a blacksmith's anvil. Admire the views throughout the scenic Lake District. These scenes
provided William Wordsworth with the inspiration to write the poem ‘Daffodils'. Visit the town of Grasmere
and see St. Oswald's church where the poet is buried. Later arrive in Liverpool, hometown of the 'Fab Four'.
Overnight: at Liverpool
Day 5: Liverpool – Ludlow – Cardiff
Visit the Tudor market town of Ludlow with its historic castle and timbered buildings. See the Malvern Hills
as you cross into Wales and visit its capital, Cardiff. See Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Stadium and the Castle
before arriving at your hotel.
Overnight at Cardiff
Day 6: Cardiff – Bath – London
Visit Bath and view the Abbey before visiting the Roman Baths. At Stonehenge visit the mystical stone
monoliths before returning to London where your memorable holiday ends

 Inclusions

 5 nights accommodation in rooms with private bath/shower : York (1); Edinburgh/Falkirk (2);
Liverpool (1) and Cardiff (1)
 Full Scottish breakfast (days 2 - 6)
 Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Edinburgh Castle, Roman Baths (Bath) and Stonehenge
 City tour of Edinburgh
 Orientation tours of York, Liverpool, Cardiff and Bath
 Tickets are included for the World-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August Month
 Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director
 Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard
 Service charges and taxes
 Spectacular countryside to Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon, Wordworth’s Lake District and
historic Edinburgh, Britain’s fascinating history will be revealed.
 
Exclusions:
 International air fare
 Airport taxes
 Visa fees
 Government service tax
 Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions
 Travel insurance
 Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry etc
 Any other services not mentioned above