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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 - Liverpool guided walking tour
  • Chester - boat 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
  • National Parks and Preserves
  • Theater, Movies, and Music
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Oct 13, 2025 through
Dec 01, 2025
Nov 27, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from
$4,065.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures
8360806
Sep 22, 2025 through
Oct 03, 2025
Sep 18, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from
$4,315.00 (USD)
Per Person
8535305
Feb 23, 2026 through
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 12, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from
$4,270.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures
8716083
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 London
2 Oxford
3 Oxford
4 Moreton-in-Marsh
5 Cardiff
6 Snowdonia National Park
7 Liverpool
8 Liverpool
9 Lake District National Park
10 Lake District National Park
11 Edinburgh
12 Edinburgh
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.