Capital: London
population:60.5 million
Language: English, Welsh
Currency: British pound (GBP)
England Highlights
Enjoy the royal hospitality in Great Britain
Travel through time on one of our legendry England tours, from the prehistoric mysteries of Stonehenge through the grand castles and battlements of the British Empire, to the pop culture touchstones of modern England and Wales. Whether you go for a grand tour or a quick getaway, you’ll get a glimpse of Great Britain you’ve never seen before.
Stonehenge
Built-in several stages starting around 3000BC Stonehenge remains one of humankind’s biggest mysteries. While science is still trying to determine the purpose behind this famous prehistoric monument, it is generally assumed to be some sort of astronomical observatory that reflects the trajectory of the sun through the sky and the seasons.
Tower of London
Over the years the tower has served as an impregnable fortress, a royal residence, armory, a treasury, and perhaps most notably, as a prison for those who offended the monarchy.
Snowdonia National Park
This beautiful 823-square-mile national park boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
The home where Shakespeare grew up and which he later bequeathed to his heirs once served as an inn, called the swan and Maidenhead.
Windsor Castle
This thousand-year-old castle is the longest-inhabited castle in the world and was a particular favorite of king Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
Cardiff Castle
There are 2,000 years of history inside the walls of this grand castle in the world’s Capital of Castles”. Cardiff Castle started as a Roman fortification before the current towers and walls were built in medieval times
Hampton Court
The dramatic history of Henry VIII and his wives come alive in the Tudor palace in Richmond, surrounded by gorgeous gardens and the famous Maze and Great
