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Highlights of Britain

11 days
From London to Edinburgh
4.6
5 traveler reviews
Highlights of Britain - Blue-Roads Touring
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Tour Operator:
Blue-Roads Touring
Max group size:
18
Age range:
18 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
199643
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Highlights

  • Explore Oxford's medieval university city
  • Stroll through the Cotswolds' charming villages
  • Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
  • Discover Snowdonia National Park's landscapes
  • Experience The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 London (England)
  2. Day 2 London – Oxford – Cotswolds
  3. Day 3 Cotswolds – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cotswolds
  4. Day 4 Cotswolds – Worcester – Denbighshire
  5. Day 5 Denbighshire – Snowdonia National Park – Denbighshire
  6. Day 6 Denbighshire – Liverpool – York
  7. Day 7 York
  8. Day 8 York – Castle Howard – Lake District
  9. Day 9 Lake District
  10. Day 10 Lake District – Scottish Borders (Scotland)
  11. Day 11 Scottish Borders – Abbotsford House and Rosslyn Chapel – Edinburgh
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

Number of tours

63

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

Blue-Roads Touring are the experts when it comes to tailor-made and small group tours. They offer regional tours throughout the UK and Europe, with their own itineraries to show you through these spectacular places. Almost tours have a maximum of 18 people per tour As the name suggests,...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • LB
    · October 4th, 2024
    Started well ended bad Our driver Rob a young but grossly overweight man kept the temperature in the bus cold all the time as he was sweating, while he only wore short sleeve shirt all passenger had 3 layers and coat on On the 8th day 12 out of the 18 were coughing and sneezing I took all precautions as I got weak immune system from cancer but fall ill as well so missed out on events plus on a world trip and now have to continue being sick it's simply unacceptable behaviour from a driver. We asked to put the temperature up but it never happened. This simply ruined my while experience
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • JT
    · September 6th, 2024
    Every detail gave us a great sense of relaxation and enjoyment.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Highlights of Britain reviewer 3
    · June 27th, 2024
    Everything was very well done. We learned lots about all the country we travelled through and marvelled at Ashley’s driving skills. Cudos to Caroline for her very good info on everything we saw!!
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Highlights of Britain reviewer 4
    · May 25th, 2024
    A rail tour of Switzerland from London. All my fellow travelers were Brits. The tour was well organized and led by Derek, who had reservations for our group of 40, often we had a car for ourselves. It was my first time on the Eurostar under the English Channel. We spent 5 of our 7 nights in the same hotel. All our meals were great, the lunch was usually a box lunch I usually ate at a restaurant if I was hungry. My favorite trip was going over the Alps to Italy on the Bernia Express. The trains all stopped near our hotel. We had only one bus ride. That was in Paris on our return trip to London.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • Highlights of Britain reviewer 5
    · September 23rd, 2022
    Fab 10 day tour. Tour guide was organized, knowledgeable, and fun. Driver was very pleasant and a safe and cautious driver. Scenery amazing. Definitely took some back roads. Small group was so much fun!
    Trip date: September 2022
  • BI
    · July 3rd, 2022
    Tour guide, driver, and the coach--all excellent. Guide was knowledgeable, professional, and provided all an enjoyable tour. Driver was super--very safe, personable, courteous as well as knowledgeable about the toured areas. The coach was clean, comfortable, and sanitized.
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • Highlights of Britain reviewer 7
    · September 14th, 2019
    This was one of the best tours I've been on. I am a solo traveller and it is easy to feel left out with groups of couples but Emilie made sure I was part of the group when I wanted to be sociable, but was also happy for me to go off alone when I needed 'me time'. The small group was great (only 10) as was the mini-bus that allowed us to go into areas where a big bus could never go. Emilie was also flexible so there were unplanned stops for photos, and new places to see that weren't on the itinerary. All in all, this was a fabulous tour and I will be booking another Backroads tour again in the future.
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • GB
    · September 12th, 2019
    Guide was informative and had done a lot of research - driver was safe - sometimes we had too much time for us to explore.
    Trip date: September 2019
  • S
    · August 30th, 2018
    Loved every minute of tour, Phil our original tour guide who had to go home and then young Johnny (his first tour of that kind) was wonderful and Sergio our driver. loved the back roads. couldnt have travelled with a better group of people, wonderful company.
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    Trip date: September 2017
  • DB
    · October 10th, 2017
    It was a wonderful experience, going on the back roads you see so much more especially Hill Top Farm
    Trip date: October 2017

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Highlights of Britain
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    • What are the transportation arrangements between destinations?

      All transport during the tour is included, typically using our comfortable coach service.

    • Can we customize parts of our itinerary?

      Yes, we offer some customization options depending on availability.

    • What if we have dietary restrictions?

      Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance, and we will accommodate them as best we can.

    • When can I expect to receive the final itinerary?

      You will receive a detailed itinerary via email prior to your departure.

    • Is travel insurance required for the tour?

      Travel insurance is highly recommended, and details should be submitted at least 50 days before departure.

    • Can I request a specific hotel for pre-tour accommodation?

      Yes, you can request specific hotels for additional nights, and we will confirm availability.

    • What are the group sizes typically like for the tours?

      Group sizes usually vary, but we aim to maintain a cozy atmosphere.

    • How flexible are the payment options?

      We accept various payment methods; feel free to ask about specific card types.

    • How can I check the availability of extra nights after the tour?

      Extra nights can be booked pending availability, just let us know how many nights you require.

    • What food options are provided during the tour?

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