Sober Curious: England in a Week with Contiki

6 days

20 Aug 25 to 25 Aug 25

Book by 31 Mar 25

Charming castles, historic streets, vibrant cities, fresh cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes—experience England in a whole new way on this 6-day journey designed for the sober curious. Wander through the elegant settings of Bath, Oxford, and Windsor, bringing your period drama dreams to life. Soak in the energy of Bristol and Liverpool, and even roll up your sleeves for a Great British Baking class. No pubs required—just unforgettable moments and a trip that will leave you feeling truly uplifted.

Includes

6 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
5 Nights accommodation: 5 nights in Hotels
Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by coach
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
Be Amazed by a Pro Illusionist
Take a Great British Baking Class
Feast on Farm-to-Fork Flavours and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

5 Nights accommodation
5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Included experiences and sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: London to Bristol

London Good morning dear Londonites! Meet your new sober curious crew and hop onto our coach. It’s time to make some moves. Windsor Hello Windsor, at the top of our agenda today is obviously, getting a magnificent view of the royal Windsor Castle! Afterwards, you’ve got some free time. So why not strut like a royal around this beautiful town studded with gardens and riverside views. And then it’s back on the coach to our next destination. Bath Ready? We’re going back in time. Because you’ve got some free time to explore this historical town. Visit the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, the Jane Austen museum or maybe do a canal cruise! (Go on, live your period drama dreams.) Bristol Welcome to the wonderful city of Bristol. Colourful buildings, charming streets, beautiful bridges - you’re in for a treat. Speaking of treats…dinner’s on us today! So, drop your bags off at our hotel and join us. What next? We’ve got one last trick up our sleeve. It’s time for a magic show! Stay: Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar) Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Bristol to Birmingham

Bristol Time to wake up! We’ve got some more exploration to do. And you’ve got a delicious breakfast waiting for you. Today, you can choose to check out Bristol’s street art with a local guide before we make our way into Oxford! Oxford You’ve been dreaming about this. Haven’t you? We’re finally in THE Oxford - with its world-famous museums, libraries, churches and of course, University. You can even choose to roam around the river on a Punt. Stratford-upon-Avon There's so much to be discovered here. So, it's a good thing you've got some free time in this quaint little town (that's also the home of Shakespeare!). In the evening, we'll head to our stop for the night - Birmingham. Birmingham Hungry? We’ll grab a quick bite in town. Then, it’s time to make our very own treat at a great British baking class! (You know, the iconic white tent and all.) Stay: Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Birmingham to Manchester

Birmingham Birmingham, you’ve been grand. But we’ve got places to be. Grab some breakfast before we hop onto our coach once more. Liverpool Welcome to Liverpool. Chat all things Beatlemania & football in your best Scouse accent as we take a guided walking tour of the cities best hotspots. Manchester Tonight’s dinner is a 5-course local farm-to-fork meal, followed by a stroll around the farm to see where the food you just ate was grown. Hope you brought a big appetite! Stay: ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Manchester to York

Manchester You’ve got the morning to spend exploring the red-bricked streets of this city. Need a caffeine boost? The local coffee shops here have just what you need. York 2,000 years of history will unfold upon us as we amble down narrow lanes of York, exploring the Minster, the Shambles and Clifford’s Tower. For fans of folklore, sign up to a night of ghostly horrors and dark alleyways & prepare to be spooked. Stay: Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: York to Carlisle via Lake District

York Even if the ghosts of York kept you awake all night, you're going to need to rise & shine and wave goodbye to the Harry Potter like setting of this ancient city. (Sorry). Lake District National Park Obstacles aren’t really our thing. But when they’re all natural? Like rocky chutes, clear pools of water and even the occasional mini waterfall - all in the oh-so-stunning Lake District? Who can say no? And today, you have the option to explore it all. Carlisle We’ll end the day in quaint and charming Carlisle, England's northern-most town (right on the border of England & Scotland)! Nothing like the northern air to cosy up and wake as fresh as a daisy the next morning for all our activities. Stay: Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hadrian's Wall

Carlisle Today we are in for some border hopping along the English/Scottish border to see the sights on our way to Edinburgh! Hadrian's Wall We'll take a spectacular drive to the Roman Empire’s impressive Hadrian’s Wall as well as English country charm in abundance. Edinburgh Back in the 21st Century, we'll find ourselves in Edinburgh as our trip comes to an end. Don't forget to exchange those deets! We'll meet again for another soulful journey in a different destination. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Savings and discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice and have already been included in the advertised price. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Offer can be removed at any time without prior notice. Trips are valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Normal penalties apply for full cancellation without rebooking or cancellations within 60 days of departure. R1,000 per person deposit is the land only deposit and excludes any additional deposits or flights if applicable (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences). R1000pp deposit secures your booking, valid for new bookings only and land portions of the trip price only with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. This deposit policy may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please enquire with one of our agents. Pentravel is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of the promotion. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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