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Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights

10 days
From Windsor to London
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Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights - CIE Tours
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 26
Age range 8 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Windsor Castle, the King's residence
  • Tour Gothic York Minster's stained glass
  • Enjoy Edinburgh Castle and the Crown Jewels
  • Taste traditional Grasmere Gingerbread
  • Visit the ancient Roman Baths in Bath

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Windsor Castle, Walking Tour & Welcome Drink
  2. Day 2 Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds Drive
  3. Day 3 York Walking Tour, York Minster & Bamburgh Castle
  4. Day 4 Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening*
  5. Day 5 Lake District & Liverpool
  6. Day 6 Ludlow, Tintern Abbey & Cardiff Castle
  7. Day 7 Roman Baths & Stonehenge
  8. Day 8 London Tour, Tower of London & Independent Sightseeing
  9. Day 9 Independent London Sightseeing
  10. Day 10 Tour Ends in London
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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CIE Tours

Number of tours

79

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

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    4.4
  • Itinerary
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    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Good
    3.3
  • Accommodation
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    3.7
  • Food
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    4.0
  • 4.6
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  • A
    · June 24th, 2023
    Tour was well organized and guides were excellent.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · July 19th, 2023
    Guide discouraged questions and interactions with us. I don't think he liked any of us. On the other hand, England was everything we hoped to see.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    Our tour guide knowledge of history was wonderful. Country side breathtaking. Experienced more than I expected. Great hotels
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · May 10th, 2023
    Tour director Phil and coach driver Lee were great. Site visits were good. Hotel accommodations in Cardiff (next to noisy bar) was about a 3 star hotel. Communication about pickup time from hotel on last morning was incorrect. Three other passengers also had issues regarding this issue. Either incorrect information or none at all. Our information was incorrect.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · June 12th, 2023
    We had a great time. Our guide was superb! The weather was perfect and the people on our tour were friendly and fun. It was a very good trip and CIE wee gracious hoists. Would recommend this trip for a ‘taste' of Britain.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 13th, 2023
    Wonderful tour starting with an amazing tour guide and driver. Hotels and itinerary were great. Can't wait to tour again with CIE.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 23rd, 2023
    The ease of booking the tour, inclusion of optional excursions, and attentiveness of the tour guide were all above par.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 24th, 2023
    The tour as a whole was great. One thing we did not like was staying in a hotel that was not near the town and having to dine in hotel without a choice. Also we thought that we spent too much time in the coach and not enough time at the destination. Along the way to destinations the highways were not conducive to looking at things along the roadways. When we did Ireland with CIE we took back roads and this was much more enjoyable for sightseeing!
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 26th, 2023
    Everyting about the tour was excellent. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that we never received our welcome back-pack with all the accessories of name tags, luggage tags, adaptors etc. which was part of the contracted tour price!! We asked the tour quide but he did not know why. And we filled in the evaluation form at the end of the tour and stated the same thing! When we will get what we paid for ??
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 26th, 2023
    Great trip from the guide, bus, locations, hotels, and food! Awesome all the way around.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Best of Britain - 10 Days/9 Nights
From Windsor to London

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    Kelly

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    Do you provide airport transfers for this tour. Also, are you authorized to provide visa support documents such as invitation letter, after booking this tour? And what are your accrediation bodies, I mean whom are you registered with?

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    Visa
    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Transfers are only included if you book air through CIE coming in on time day tour starts & ends. We do attach electronic documents to your reservation if you would like to use that as your visa support document. Once final payment is received this is uploaded to the booking. This would include all of your information such as any vouchers, itinerary and necessary travel contacts for your trip. CIE Tours' accreditation bodies include USTOA and BBB.

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    Shelley

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    Do you do group quotations?

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      Shelley

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      We are looking to travel either over our 2026 Spring Break or in May 2026. Initially, we wanted to focus on the Orkneys. We would like to look at a possible side trip to the Orkney historical sites.

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      Shelley

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      We would be looking for clean, mid-level, affordable accommodation (not hostels but not luxury prices).

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      Shelley

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Our budget is as low as possible because these trips are extra expenses for our students.

    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The price of regular group tour for this trip is around $4500 per person.

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    Madagascar

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Please inform us about any specific accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate. However, some activities or areas might not be fully accessible due to their nature.

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    Sheila

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

    Meals
    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Meals provided typically include a variety of local and international dishes. Specific dietary needs can be catered to with advance notice.

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    Kylie

    Asked on October 23rd, 2024

    Will there be a trip in March of 2025? Also, it seems like this trip packs a lot in each day and wondering if there is enough time. For example, the Baths and Stonehenge in one day? Also, in Liverpool I would want to do a Beatles tour and it doesn't seem there would be time for that. Finally, in Blenheim would there be an opportunity to learn about Winston Churchill?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      The earliest departure we offer is Sun Mar 30, 2025 to Tue Apr 08 2025. This tour will be pretty busy with the itinerary but there will be free time to do excursions independently. For example, when in Liverpool, you want to do the Beatles tour you can opt out of an activity to book something you wish instead.

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    Sylvie

    Asked on October 16th, 2024

    Do the tours include international flights?

    Flights / Transfers
    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Our tours do not include international airfare. You are responsible for booking your flights, and we offer a link to a flight booking portal for your convenience. It's recommended not to book flights until your tour departure is confirmed.

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    Teun

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    Can I extend my stay at a specific hotel after the tour ends?

    Accommodation
    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Post-tour extensions are possible subject to availability. You would need to inform us about your desired hotel and dates, and we'll confirm the availability and pricing for you.

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    Manfred

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    What is the difference between the 9-day and 10-day Best of Britain tours?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      The 10-day version of the tour includes an additional day in London for independent sightseeing, which allows you to explore Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden, and more at your own pace.

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    Joel

    Asked on May 27th, 2024

    i'm planning a tour of england with my mother, and i would rather have a personalized tour just the two of us. could a tour guide and everything included in this tour be provided for only two people? and if so, will the price be the same?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      We have a private driver department that can follow this itinerary or create a personalized adventure. Please let us know if you would be interested in following the itinerary or customizing your adventure and what those dates & destinations would be. Our private driver tours are more expensive than our guided coach tours.

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    Emilio

    Asked on April 15th, 2024

    How will I receive my travel documents?

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    • CIE ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Travel documents are usually sent via email. Make sure to provide an accurate email address to ensure prompt delivery. These documents contain essential details regarding your itinerary.

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    • For any tour departing before August 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with CIE Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and CIE Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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