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The British Isles Classic Group Tour | 2 Weeks

The British Isles Classic Group Tour | 2 Weeks, a rail journey with Euroventure

Discover the hidden gems of the British Isles, visiting London, York, the Yorkshire Dales, Edinburgh, Liverpool, North Wales and Dublin.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    London

    Arrive and check into your hotel. Meet your Tour Leader and the group in the evening for an included welcome meal at a classic London pub.

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London

    Free morning, then visit the Tower of London and see the Crown Jewels. Optional Afternoon Tea Cruise on the Thames.

  3. Day 3overnight: London

    London

    Optional London Eye, and optional guided afternoon of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

  4. Day 4railovernight: York

    London/York

    Late morning train to York. Afternoon free for the medieval city walls, the Shambles and tea rooms. Optional JORVIK Viking Centre; included guided ghost tour, The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour, in the evening.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Settle, Yorkshire Dales

    York/Yorkshire Dales

    Free morning in York, then train into the Yorkshire Dales, arriving in Settle mid-afternoon.

  6. Day 6overnight: Settle, Yorkshire Dales

    Yorkshire Dales

    Included guided Yorkshire Dales tour with lunch, visiting Grassington, the set of All Creatures Great and Small.

  7. Day 7overnight: Edinburgh

    Yorkshire Dales/Edinburgh

    Board the scenic Settle to Carlisle line, arriving in Edinburgh early afternoon. Optional Scotch Whisky Experience with tasting in the evening.

  8. Day 8overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Included guided visit to The Real Mary King's Close. Optional guided walk at Edinburgh Castle in the afternoon.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Liverpool

    Edinburgh/Liverpool

    Late morning train south to Liverpool; free afternoon and evening around the Albert Dock and waterfront.

  10. Day 10overnight: Liverpool

    Liverpool

    Optional guided heritage, history and culture walking tour, followed by an included visit to The Beatles Story museum.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Conwy, North Wales

    Liverpool/North Wales

    Train into North Wales along the coastline railway, arriving in Conwy around lunchtime; included visit to Plas Mawr, an Elizabethan townhouse.

  12. Day 12overnight: Dublin

    North Wales/Dublin

    Optional visit to Conwy Castle, then travel to Holyhead and take the ferry to Dublin, arriving early evening.

  13. Day 13overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Optional full-day tour to the Cliffs of Moher.

  14. Day 14overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Included visit to the Guinness Storehouse. Optional Book of Kells & Dublin Castle tour in the afternoon.

  15. Day 15

    Dublin

    Tour ends after breakfast; Tour Leader can help with airport transfers and onward travel advice.

Included

  • Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel organised if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • All train travel between cities with all possible seat reservations
  • All accommodation in 4-star boutique hotels located in the heart of each city
  • A wide range of included activities as listed in the itinerary (optional activities can also be booked directly)
  • 14 breakfasts in the hotels
  • An experienced and engaging Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip

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