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Best of Britain

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Best of Britain

Where did The Beatles, Harry Potter, Peter Rabbit and Doctor Who originate? The UK of course! This 12-day trip will take you to a few of the must-see sites, through the rolling hills, mountainous landscapes and medieval cities of England, Scotland and Wales. Take a punt through Oxford, explore the beauty of the Cotswolds, walk Cardiff and discover popular filming locations of The Doctor, stroll through the majestic beauty of Snowdonia National Park, be inspired by The Beatles’ past in Liverpool, hike the stunning Lake District National Park and then end it all in picturesque Edinburgh – JK Rowling’s favourite writing location.

Activities
  • Oxford - Punting Activity
  • Moreton-in-Marsh - Cotswolds day trip & picnic lunch
  • Cardiff - Cardiff guided city tour (Dr Who theme)
  • Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) - Included guided hike: Lôn Gwyrfai trail from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu
  • Liverpool - Chester boat tour
  • Liverpool - Liverpool guided walking tour
  • Windermere - West Shore Lakeside Walk
  • Edinburgh - Leader led walking tour
Highlights
  • Take part in punting – a truly timeless, quintessentially Oxford pleasure that will see you floating along the idyllic waters of this university city, seeing the beautiful architecture and gardens from the perspective of a boat (or punt).
  • Spend a day exploring arguably the most beautiful and most British countryside – the Cotswolds. Explore the sleepy villages, walk through endless fields and taste some of the best ales in the neighbourhood.
  • Discover cities Cardiff in Wales and Liverpool in England with leader-led walking tours, the best way to discover the city! In Cardiff, explore Dr Who filming locations and in Liverpool, tune in to everything The Beatles.
  • Walk the famous Lon Gwyrfai path in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), and explore the rolling hills, woodlands and picturesque villages. Then, travel to the mountainous landscape of Lake District National Park, taking a relaxing walk along Lake Windermere.
  • With Edinburgh Castle overlooking your every step, walk the winding streets of the Old Town and take a walking tour of the New Town Scotland’s artistic treasure – the birthplace of Harry Potter.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
11 Nights Starting At
February 03, 2025 through February 24, 2025
Book by:
February 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Various departures
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Oxford
Day 3
Oxford
Day 4
Moreton-in-Marsh
Day 5
Day 6
Snowdonia National Park
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Lake District National Park
Day 10
Lake District National Park
Day 11
Day 12
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11 Nights from $4,380.00 (USD) Per Person
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February 20, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,425.00 (USD) Per Person
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July 21, 2024 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,595.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 01, 2024 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,460.00 (USD) Per Person
March 13, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,380.00 (USD) Per Person
April 17, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,625.00 (USD) Per Person
May 01, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,560.00 (USD) Per Person
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July 24, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,730.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 18, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,560.00 (USD) Per Person
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October 23, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,380.00 (USD) Per Person
November 27, 2025 7:00 PM
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For over 30 years we've been taking travelers around the globe. That's over 30 years of adventures, of visiting new places and old friends, of countless unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.

As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for your first adventure, we'll be there every step of your journey.

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About Intrepid Travel
For over 30 years we've been taking travelers around the globe. That's over 30 years of adventures, of visiting new places and old friends, of countless unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world, on small group tours with like-minded Intrepid people.

As a responsible business, we've always been committed to being there for our travelers and the communities we visit. So, you can trust that when you travel with us, we won't just be there for your first adventure, we'll be there every step of your journey.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.