Cawl
A traditional Welsh soup or broth widely recognized as a national dish of Wales; it is a hearty winter staple typically made by slowly simmering bone-in lamb or beef with seasonal root vegetables like potatoes, swedes, carrots, and leeks.
6 DAYS
Real Britain
London – Stonehenge & Bath – Cardiff – Lake District – Liverpool – Edinburgh – Stratford-upon-Avon – York
Day 1. London to Cardiff – Stonehenge & Bath
Depart London. Visit Stonehenge – the extraordinary Neolithic monument. Bath: Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Georgian architecture. Continue to Cardiff. Overnight in Cardiff.
Day 2. Cardiff to Liverpool – Lake District Enroute
Drive north via the Lake District – Windermere, the extraordinary poetry landscape of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Continue to Liverpool. Evening Beatles heritage trail: Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Casbah Coffee Club. Overnight in Liverpool.
Day 3. Liverpool to Edinburgh – Train
Train north to Edinburgh (3.5 hours). Afternoon: Edinburgh Castle. Evening: Royal Mile. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 4. Edinburgh – Holyrood, Arthur's Seat & New Town
Holyrood Palace. Arthur's Seat hike. Georgian New Town. Scottish National Gallery. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 5. Edinburgh to York – Stratford-upon-Avon Detour
Train south. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon – the extraordinary birthplace of Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Holy Trinity Church. Continue to York. Overnight in York.
Day 6. Minster, Shambles & Departure
York Minster – the largest Gothic Minster in northern Europe. The Shambles – the extraordinary medieval street. Return to London or transfer to departure airport.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
Stonehenge
The Roman Baths, Bath
Lake Windermere
The Cavern Club, Liverpool
Edinburgh Castle
Georgian New Town
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The Shambles, York
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Cardiff
★★★★★
- St David's Hotel Cardiff Bay
- Park Plaza Cardiff
- Voco St David's Cardiff
★★★★
- Marriott Hotel Cardiff
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Hilton Cardiff
★★★
- Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre
- ibis Cardiff City
- Holiday Inn Cardiff City
Liverpool
★★★★★
- Hotel Pullman Liverpool
- Radisson Blu Liverpool
- The Titanic Hotel Liverpool
★★★★
- Marriott Liverpool City Centre
- Hard Day's Night Hotel Liverpool
- 30 James Street Hotel Liverpool
★★★
- ibis Liverpool Centre
- Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre
Edinburgh
★★★★★
- The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
- Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian
- Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
★★★★
- Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh
- Marriott Edinburgh
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
★★★
- ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile
- Travelodge Edinburgh Central
- Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre
Must try
FOOD
Everton Mints
Traditional British boiled sweets featuring iconic black-and-white stripes, a crisp peppermint shell, and a rich, chewy toffee centre; originating in the Everton area of Liverpool during the 18th century, they inspired the famous “Toffees” nickname for the Everton Football Club.
Cullen Skink
A thick Scottish soup, typically made of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions; an authentic Cullen skink will use finnan haddie, but it may be prepared with any other undyed smoked haddock; ocean perch or salmon are also often used in the soup.
RESTAURANT
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Halal Certified
Cardiff
- Mint & Mustard Cardiff – Award-winning Indian halal restaurant, South Asian fine dining
- Al-Bab Cardiff – Middle Eastern halal cuisine near Cardiff Bay, mezze and slow-cooked meats
- Istanbul Cardiff – Turkish halal grill in the city centre, large portions and good value
- Spice Quarter Cardiff – Indian halal food in Cardiff Bay, balti and tandoor specialties
- Mediterra Cardiff – Halal Mediterranean restaurant near the Principality Stadium, mixed grill
Liverpool
- Al-Shami Liverpool – Lebanese halal restaurant near the Albert Dock, popular with families
- Istanbul Liverpool – Turkish halal grill near Liverpool ONE, good lunch deals
- Diwan Grill Liverpool – Indian-Pakistani halal cuisine, biryani and tandoor dishes
- Medina Liverpool – North African halal food near the city centre, couscous and tagine
- The Halal Kitchen Liverpool – International halal food, bold flavours, Toxteth area
Edinburgh
- Mosque Kitchen Edinburgh – Beloved halal canteen next to Edinburgh Central Mosque, legendary value
- Kismot – Award-winning Sri Lankan-Indian halal restaurant, Newington, unique regional curries
- Khushboo Indian Restaurant – Indian halal restaurant in Haymarket, popular with Muslim visitors
- Istanbul Edinburgh – Turkish halal restaurant near the Old Town, grills and meze
- Al-Baraka Edinburgh – Middle Eastern halal food near the university, generous portions
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