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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Age range 10 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy Christmas Day in Edinburgh
- Explore the Scottish Highlands
- Visit Cambridge and York
- Experience Liverpool; home of The Beatles
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London - Cambridge - York
- Day 2 York - Gretna Green - Glasgow - Highlands
- Day 3 Glencoe - Loch Ness - Edinburgh (Christmas Eve)
- Day 4 Edinburgh (Christmas Day)
- Day 5 Edinburgh - Lake District - Liverpool
- Day 6 Liverpool - Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cardiff
- Day 7 Cardiff - Bath - Stonehenge - London
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- RPRonald· December 30th, 2023The tour was fun. There were some missed opportunities, some things we didn’t get to do that were on the itinerary. Overall I felt like this tour attempts to cover too much ground, preventing travelers from seeing much in each given area. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable however and nice!Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent experience. Your feedback is appreciated and will be taken into consideration to improve our future departures. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on tour soon!Trip date: December 2023 - BFBliss· December 29th, 2021The tour was well organized and our tour guide Luke was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.Show moreTrip date: December 2021
- COChristopher· January 3rd, 2020Covered a lot of ground in 7 days Great guide Great mealsShow moreTrip date: December 2019
- SZStacy· January 3rd, 2020My tour guide mike was awesome and made the trip!!Trip date: December 2019
- PWPam· January 1st, 2018Good trip, but short on daylight this time of...Show moreTrip date: December 2017
Margaret· December 28th, 2017Every aspect of the tour was as I would have...Show moreTrip date: December 2017- Morgan· January 4th, 2016Overall the tour was excellent and provided a...Show moreTrip date: December 2015
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday22 Dec, 2025To Sunday28 Dec, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,475
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Sean
Asked on February 2nd, 2025Is there an option for 1 triple room and one double room? We are a family of 5.
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025We do not offer triple rooms. Many hotel partners do not offer triple rooms, and they are not guaranteed to be available in all destinations. For an uneven number of travelers, please indicate which travelers of the same gender will be sharing a room. Minors under 18 cannot share with travelers outside their booking group. Optional single supplement/private room upgrade is available subject to availability.
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Louis
Asked on December 2nd, 2024Would this be possible to leave the tour on the 27th and have our own travel back to London? Are there any other tours that would allow us to see Bath and Stonehenge?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, you can choose to leave the tour on the 27th (Day 12) but we cannot offer any assistance regarding transportation back to London and you will have to arrange that from your end. Our Other Tour that offers Stonehenge as an Optional is called the Best of UK & Ireland Tour, but it is a longer tour and covers UK and Ireland. However, our Great Britain Tour is the only one that offers the Roman Baths in Bath as an Optional.
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Louis
Traveler•Written December 2024Is there any possibility of a discount since we won't be joining the last day?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
We unfortunately cannot offer any discounts since our Tours are sold as a package.
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Emily
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Josephine
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Chelsea
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Judy
Asked on March 21st, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Chloe
Asked on March 21st, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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Kyle
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.
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Stephanie
Asked on March 21st, 2024How much spending money do I need for my holiday?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
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Tracey
Asked on March 21st, 2024Is travel insurance compulsory?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.
We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.
You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.
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