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UK Adventure

Oct 8 - 17, 2025

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Overview


GOURMET GETAWAYS UK Adventure October 8, 2025 - October 17, 2025

This itinerary includes a mix of guided tours, leisure time, and cultural experiences across London, Cambridge, York, Edinburgh, and St. Andrews.

Trip Details


Inclusions in Group Rate

Inclusions in above prices: · Hotel accommodation as per itinerary or similar based on twin share (Single Supplement $1,170) · All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight onl...

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Exclusion in Group Rate

Exclusions in above prices: · All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection · Additional charges will apply for extra transfers if anyone in the group is arriving or departing on different flights. · Local tour m...

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Day 1 · Wed, Oct 8 · USA


US to LHR

Flights to be booked separate of group land package for more economical options. Group will need one arrival flight into and out of London to accommodate hotel transfers.

Day 2 · Thu, Oct 9 · London, UK


Arrival in London

Settle in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Everyone in the group will be given an oyster card with GBP 30 included to use on days 2, 3, and 4. A Visitor Oyster card is a smartcard. It's a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on bus, T...

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Private transfer to hotel

Oct 9

Private transfer to hotel. The group will be met and take a private transfer to the hotel upon arrival in London.

Welcome Dinner at Rules Restaurant

London's Oldest RestaurantEnjoy a welcome dinner at Rules restaurant (subject to confirmation). https://rules.co.uk

Accommodation at Ibis Styles London Southwark or similar

Oct 9 - 12, 2025 · Check in: 4:00PM BST

2 room options

Accommodation at Ibis Styles London Southwark 3* or similar (3 nights). In London's thriving South Bank area, the ibis Styles London Southwark - near Borough Market is less than 656 feet from the Thames and the Tate Modern. It offers free WiFi and a...

Day 3 · Fri, Oct 10 · London, UK


Free Morning in London

Free time at leisure to explore London on your own. Use the morning to check out any of the things that you have always wanted to see in London, using your Oyster card to get around on the public transit. This is your last full day and evening in Lon...

Freemasons' Hall Tour?

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  • Guided tour of London Freemasons' Hall

    Oct 10, 2025

    Meet for a guided tour of the London Freemasons' Hall. Journey to the mother-church of the United Grand Lodge of England since 1933 - London Freemasons' Hall on Great Queen Street. Enjoy the tour of this wonderful building, the Museum of Freemasonry,...

  • Explore London

    Oct 10, 2025

    Spend the morning exploring London with your Oyster Card and London City Pass before a group lunch.

Lunch at Freemason's Arms Public House

Lunch at Freemason's Arms public house (subject to confirmation). After our guided tour of the London Freemasons' Hall, we will journey down the block to the Freemason's Arms public house for lunch. This historic pub offers a unique atmosphere and a ...

Day 4 · Sat, Oct 11 · London, UK


Free Day in London

Use the day to check out any of the things that you have always wanted to see in London, using your Oyster card to get around on the public transit. This is your last full day and evening in London, so take advantage of the time to explore the city's...

Day 5 · Sun, Oct 12 · Cambridge, UK


London to Cambridge

Oct 12

Oct 12

Today we will check out of our London hotel and begin heading to York with a stop in the beautiful city of Cambridge, home to the University of the same name. Leave your luggage safely in the coach while you enjoy free time exploring the city. Travel...

Visit Cambridge

Stop in Cambridge, home to the University of the same name. Leave your luggage safely in the coach while you enjoy free time exploring the city. In Cambridge, you can explore the campus and take tours of the various colleges, try your hand at "puntin...

Cambridge to York

Oct 12

Oct 12

Head back on the coach to continue the journey to York. Travel time ~3.5 hours.

Group dinner at Cut and Craft

Group dinner at Cut and Craft (subject to confirmation). After dinner, enjoy an evening stroll around the town that was founded by the Romans in the year 71 A.D, or head back to the hotel for a quiet and restful evening.

Accommodation at Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly or similar

Oct 12 - 15, 2025 · Check in: 4:00PM BST

2 room options

Accommodation at Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly 3* or similar (3 nights). About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly in York offers family rooms with air-conditioning, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each ro...

Day 6 · Mon, Oct 13 · York, UK


Stroll around York city walls

Stroll around the medieval walls of York. This morning, of our first full day in York, we will start the day with an 8:00am stroll around the medieval walls of the 13th & 14th century city of York. The oldest remnants of the wall go back to the R...

Visit York Minster

Visit York Minster, the church that dominates the York skyline. The congregation of this church is recorded to have begun in the year 627 when a wooden church was built to baptize Edwin, the King of Northumbria. The present structure was built with t...

Visit JORVIK Viking Center

Dive deep into the history of life in the Viking era in Northern England at the JORVIK Viking Center. After strolling the medieval walls of York, we will head to the church that dominates the York skyline, York Minster. The congregation of this churc...

Afternoon tea at Bettys Cafe & Tea Rooms

Enjoy afternoon tea at Bettys Cafes Tea Rooms - York or similar (subject to confirmation). Taking a small meal in the middle of the afternoon with a pot of tea has its origins in England in the nineteenth century. Anna, Duchess of Bedford, would get ...

Day 7 · Tue, Oct 14 · York, UK


Day at leisure

Free to explore Northern England on your own. This day allows you the freedom to discover the beautiful landscapes, historic sites, and charming towns at your own pace. Whether you choose to visit local attractions, enjoy a leisurely stroll, or indul...

Day Trip Options

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  • Explore York

    Oct 14, 2025

    Spend the day further exploring York. If you're like me you and planning to take home the British sweet treats that aren't available in the US stop by the Tesco or Sainsbury's to collect your stash! Alternatively, ditch the gents a bit early and enjo...

  • Durham, UK

    Oct 14, 2025

    Visit the town's famous college and cathedral, dare to take the 325 steps to the top of the tower? Durham is a wonderful town full of the British charm that is displayed in the above photo, sure to delight! ~55 minutes by rail from York for as low as...

  • Newcastle, UK

    Oct 14, 2025

    Have you seen that famous bridge somewhere else but it just isn't coming to you? If so you have probably tried the city's famous brown ale. Unfortunately no longer brewed in Newcastle, there are plenty of things to make a day of. ~ 1 hour 5 minutes m...

  • Liverpool, UK

    Oct 14, 2025

    If the Beatles or Titanic history are your thing, you need to take the train to explore Liverpool. From the Cavern Club to Abbey Road and Strawberry Fields the Beatles history is still very much alive in Liverpool. ~2 hours 10 minutes minutes by rail...

Day 8 · Wed, Oct 15 · Edinburgh, UK


York to Rosslyn Chapel

Oct 15 5:00AM BST

Oct 15 9:00AM BST

This morning, we will say goodbye to England as we head north to Scotland. A private coach will arrive at Rosslyn Chapel. Travel time ~4 hours.

Visit Rosslyn Chapel

Visit Rosslyn Chapel, a must-do for any Masonic minded person in the area. There are many tales regarding the history of Rosslyn Chapel and its possible connections to the Knights Templar after their supposed escape from France in 1307. Here is a sni...

Rosslyn Chapel to Edinburgh

Oct 15 11:00AM BST

Oct 15 11:30AM BST

After our tour of Rosslyn Chapel we will head to Edinburgh. Travel time ~1/2 hour.

Grand Lodge of Scotland Tour?

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  • Grand Lodge of Scotland Tour

    Oct 15, 2025

    Visit the Grand Lodge of Scotland of ra tour of the Grand Lodge room and visit the Library & Museum and gift shop.

  • Explore Edinburgh

    Oct 15, 2025

    Spend the afternoon exploring Edinburgh including the Royal Mile, the Royal Yacht Britania, and Edinburgh Castle!

Accommodation at Yotel Edinburgh or similar

Oct 15 - 16, 2025 · Check in: 4:00PM BST

2 room options

Accommodation at Yotel Edinburgh 4* or similar (1 night). About this property Comfortable Accommodations: YOTEL Edinburgh offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, ...

Day 9 · Thu, Oct 16 · St. Andrews, UK


Edinburgh to St. Andrews

Oct 16 7:30AM BST

Oct 16 8:45AM BST

Private coach from Edinburgh hotel to St. Andrews, Scotland. Travel time ~1 hour 15 minutes.

Visit St. Andrews

Visit St. Andrews, the Home of Golf. St. Andrews is best known for being the birthplace of golf, right here at the storied "Old Course" established circa 1400. Whether golf is your game or not, St. Andrews is a lovely seaside town and you can be happ...

St. Andrews to Edinburgh

Oct 16 12:00PM BST

Oct 16 1:20PM BST

Return to Edinburgh by private coach with drop off at the train station. Travel time ~1 hour 20 min.

Train from Edinburgh to London

Oct 16 2:00PM BST

Oct 16 6:57PM BST

Travel by train from Edinburgh to London. Arrive at St. Pancras station and transfer to your airport hotel. Travel time ~5 hours.

Transfer from Train Station to Hotel

Oct 16 7:15PM BST

Oct 16 8:15PM BST

Private coach transfer from Kings Cross rail station to Holiday Inn Express Heathrow. Travel time ~1 hour.

Accommodation at Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow or similar

Oct 16 - 17, 2025

2 room options

Accommodation at Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow 4* or similar (1 night). Only 3 miles from Heathrow's Terminal 5, this modern Holiday Inn Express offers complimentary breakfasts and outside dining. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. ...

Day 10 · Fri, Oct 17 · London, UK


Private transfer to airport

Oct 17

A private transfer will take the group from the hotel to London (LHR) airport.

LHR to US

Flights to be booked separate of group land package for more economical options. Group will need one arrival flight into and out of London to accommodate hotel transfers.