UK & WALES

Day 1 May 21, 2026
Join your tour manager today at Toronto Pearson Airport for our flight to London. Relax and rest on our overnight flight, as we begin our Welsh adventure.

Day 2 May 22

This morning our group will meet our driver/guide and enjoy a Panoramic tour of London, including a Royal Albert Hall visit, an international renowned venue, which is a memorial to Prince Albert. Dinner included this evening. (D)

Overnight – Baileys Hotel (4*)

Day 3 May 23

After breakfast, we begin our exploration of London, the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. Located in the south-east of England, it has been a major settlement for two millennia, and was founded by the Romans. It is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities and is the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom. On our half day walking tour, discover why London is also the country’s economic, transportation, cultural centre and popular tourist destination with its wide variety of museums, shops, restaurants, and sports teams. Balance of day and evening at your leisure. (B)
Overnight – Baileys Hotel (4*)

Day 4 May 24
Breakfast included before a free day to further explore London with included Hop On/Hop Off tickets. Your guide will be happy to make suggestions. (B)

Overnight – Baileys Hotel (4*)

Day 5 May 25
Today we depart London for Winchester. A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it used to be. Free time to explore before we continue with a visit to Stonehenge. Stonehenge is a prehistoric megalithic structure located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It consists of roughly 100 massive upright stones placed in a circular layout. There is time to explore this World Heritage Site. Afternoon arrival to our hotel, before an included dinner. (B,D)

Overnight – The Fleece Hotel or Similar (4*)

Day 6 May 26
Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon with an included walking tour and a visit to Judith’s Gin. Lunch included today at Edward Moon in Stratford. Edward Moon was a travelling chef working in the British Colonial service in the early nineteen hundreds. Employed by governors and ambassadors around the globe he was famous as an eccentric capable of creating a culinary ‘Little England’ wherever he was posted. (B,L)

Overnight – The Fleece Hotel or Similar (4*)

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Day 7 May 27
Our adventure into Wales begins. First a visit to Westons Cider for a tour and tasting before arriving into Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. Originally the site of a Roman fort, Gobannium, it became a medieval walled town within the Welsh Marches. The town contains the remains of a medieval stone castle built soon after the Norman conquest of Wales. Time to explore at your leisure before an included dinner. (B,D)

Overnight – The Angel Hotel or similar (4*)

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Day 8 May 28
Travelling to North Wales, welcome to the charming seaside town of Llandudno, nestled along the picturesque coast of the United Kingdom. Amidst its breathtaking natural beauty and historic allure, one delightful tradition stands out: Afternoon Tea. A quintessentially British experience, Afternoon Tea in Llandudno offers a delightful blend of elegance and indulgence, where time seems to slow down as you savor delectable treats and sip on perfectly brewed tea. We follow with a visit to Conwy Castle, a fortification located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. (B,AT)

Overnight – Overnight Betws-y-Coed (4*)

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Day 9 May 29
Today's highlight today will be a Farm Tour, including a Sheepdog Demo, a delightful display of sheepdogs hard at work herding their flock. Be amazed as we follow with a Rail Journey through Snowdonia National Park. Eryri National Park, or it’s English name Snowdonia, is the largest of the three National Parks in Wales and features some of the most spectacular mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and wildlife. Overflowing with history and culture, the National Park is visited by nearly 4 million people every year. (B,D)

Overnight – Overnight Betws-y-Coed (4*)

Day 10 May 30
A visit today to Harlech Castle. In local mythology, the site of Harlech Castle in North Wales is associated with the legend of Branwen, a Welsh princess, but there is no evidence for a native Welsh fortification having been built there. Classed as a World Heritage Site the fortification is built of local stone and concentric in design, featuring a massive gatehouse that probably once provided high-status accommodation for the castle constable and visiting dignitaries. The sea originally came much closer to Harlech than in modern times, and a water-gate and a long flight of steps leads down from the castle to the former shore, which allowed the castle to be resupplied by sea during sieges. (B)

Overnight – Aberystwyth Park Hotel or similar (3*)

Day 11 May 31
Travel to St. Davids and a visit to the Cathedral here. St. Davids Cathedral is a Church in Wales situated in Britain's smallest city, near the most westerly point of Wales. We follow with free time in Tenby, an iconic seaside gem. Dinner is included this evening. (B,D)

Overnight – Slebech Country Estate, Pembrokeshire (4*)

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Day 12 June 1

We begin with a Panoramic Tour of Cardiff, with free time in the city centre for lunch on your own. Travel on to Bath for a walking tour including Bath Abbey.

Overnight – Bath Indigo or similar (4*)

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Day 13 June 2
A leisurely start to allow further exploration of Bath before we continue on to Windsor for free time. Farewell Dinner included tonight at a local pub. (B,D)

Overnight – Macdonald Windsor House or similar (4*)

Day 14 June 3
Breakfast included before our group transfer to London Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your Welsh visit! (B)

COST INCLUDES:

Roundtrip airfare from Toronto to London

Fully Escorted from Toronto by BST Tour Manager

Transportation Day 2 – 14 as per itinerary by modern touring coach with an experienced local driver and Tour Manager

12 nights accommodation in first class hotels

Full English/Welsh Breakfast daily

6 Dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinner

Lunch in Stratford

Llandudno Afternoon Tea

Royal Albert Hall Visit

Half day Walking Tour of London

Hop On/Hop Off Tickets London

Visit to Winchester

Visit to Stonehenge

Stratford-upon-Avon Walking Tour

Judith’s Gin tour and tasting

Weston’s Cider with tour and tasting

Conwy Castle visit

Farm Tour with Sheepdog demonstration

Rail journey through Snowdonia National Park

Harlech Castle visit

St. Davids and the Cathedral visit

Panoramic Tour of Cardiff

Walking tour of Bath, including Bath Abbey

Windsor visit

BST professional fee

All taxes and fees

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Items of a personal nature such as food and drink, unless specified in itinerary

Out of province medical insurance, trip cancellation, and/or trip interruption insurance

New government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond our control

Fees for passports or visas that may be required

The United Kingdom (UK) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a new requirement for Canadian citizens to visit England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland without a visa.

COST PER PERSON in Canadian Dollars

Twin - $8,499.00
(including taxes and fees of $605.80 & $7.15 HST)

Single- $10,999.00
(including taxes and fees of $670.28 & $7.15 HST)

To Confirm Space on the Tour, a non-refundable deposit of $750.00 per person is required at time of booking.

Balance of payment is due February 20, 2026. At the time of booking, we will also require a photocopy of the information page of your passport.

Weather in late May /early June will be between 15-25 degrees celius, so be sure to dress in layers.

The United Kingdom (UK) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a new requirement for Canadian citizens to visit England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland without a visa.

BST Escorted Group Terms & Conditions

(These Terms & Conditions do not apply to Charters. Separate T & C apply.)

Please carefully review the Terms & Conditions outlined below. Any reservation made with BST constitutes a binding agreement signifying your acceptance of, and your agreement to follow, these Terms & Conditions, and to be bound by them.

To process your reservation, we will need your personal information including your name, address, telephone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, citizenship, and information you have disclosed regarding health, medical, dietary, mobility and other special requirements. BST will require a copy of your valid passport at time of deposit.

Deposit and Final Payment

Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your reservation. The non refundable deposit amount due is $750.00 CAD per person.

The final payment deadline is due in our office on or before the date included on your invoice.

All payments once received are non-refundable. Please refer to insurance sections below.

Please make cheques payable to Blowes and Stewart Travel. We also accept in-office cash / debit payments, or Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards. E-transfers may be sent to pgraham@bstvacations.ca

Completion of the electronic credit card authorization form or the PDF credit card authorization form commits you to your reservation and the charges on your credit card.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a reservation if payment has not been received by the specified due date.

Final Travel details will be issued 2 weeks prior to departure.

Not Included in the Trip Cost

All quoted trip costs do not include items of a personal nature such as but not limited to; medical insurance, cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, phone calls, airline baggage fees where applicable and meals that are not included or listed in the itinerary.

Escorted Group Cancellation Policy

All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

BST highly recommends the purchase of cancellation/interruption insurance for all trips. BST will not be held responsible for loss of monies due to cancellation/changes.

Medical insurance is mandatory for all trips outside of the Province of Ontario. If client has out of province medical insurance with a separate insurance provider, BST must be advised of insurance company name, policy number & company contact information prior to trip commencement.

Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client. For additional information on packages/plans offered, please visit https://www.igoinsured.com/Direct/ManulifeGlobal.aspx? ag=STEWPET&lang=E

Global Pandemic

Customer acknowledges the risks related to the spread of infectious or contagious diseases. It remains the customer's responsibility to take the necessary precautions applicable to any health hazards, including but not limited to a Global Pandemic. To ensure the safety of all guests and employees, suppliers may have mandatory safety protocols in place, and the availability of their services and facilities may be impacted.

Customer agrees to follow all current and future regulations/protocols set forth for safety in compliance with government policies at your own expense.

BST is not responsible for any fees for, or associated with, mandatory government testing in destination or for returning to Canada, quarantine or expenses relating to any Global Pandemic or similar. If additional insurance protection is declined, it remains the customer's responsibility to verify if their travel insurance policy covers a Global Pandemic.

BST will not be held liable should customers be denied boarding due to insufficient proof of a negative Global Pandemic test prior to departure, or displaying symptoms of a Global Pandemic upon check in. No monies will be refunded to customers who have been denied boarding or refunded at port of entry.

Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control.

When travelling outside of Canada all Canadian passengers require a valid passport. If travelling with a foreign passport (not Canadian) BST must be advised at time of booking so we can advise accordingly. Most countries require passports to be valid for 6 months beyond the expected return date.

Some countries may also have visa requirements for entry. Any fees to obtain visas or additional travel documentation that may be required are the responsibility of the traveler. Entry into another country cannot be guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of the local authorities. BST takes no responsibility for a customer being denied entry into another country. Cancellation charges and any additional fees will be at the customer’s expense.

It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain information, and to have in their possession, all the required documentation to travel (such as passports, visa where applicable, etc.) required by the relevant governmental authorities, for themselves and passengers in their care. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

BST is not responsible for any missing or inappropriate documents. Failure to have proper travel documents will result in denied boarding and automatic cancellation of your reservation without refund.

BST accepts any passengers that have a disability, intellectual or physical condition providing they are able to care for themselves during the trip which includes boarding the plane/bus on their own; participating in any included tours/sightseeing without assistance; the ability to understand meeting points/times and the ability to care for their own documents. BST will accept any passenger who’s intellectual or physical condition is such as to render him/her incapable of caring for him/herself without assistance, provided that he/she is accompanied by an attendant (at an additional cost) who is responsible for the passenger enroute and with the care of such attendant, he/she will not require attention or assistance beyond that which is usually provided by BST tour escort. Some destinations may not be suitable for physical mobility issues.

Baggage restrictions vary by airline and destination. Specific details will be provided with your final travel documents.

Please ensure that you have secured baggage tags to your luggage prior to arriving at the airport, train station or boarding the coach.

Please note that you are responsible for carrying your own luggage and are responsible for the safety and security of your luggage at all times. BST will not assume liability for loss, theft, or damage due to breakage, fire, water, or theft, during transport on the plane, coach, train or at hotel. Ask your agent for details of Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance coverage.

Airline seating requests are taken into consideration and sent to each airline if applicable. Additional charges apply for premium seating on aircraft. Specific seating on coaches or trains cannot be guaranteed. BST will try to accommodate all requests.

BST reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the trip at any time before or during the trip should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort, and enjoyment of the other members. Persons leaving the trip after commencement will not receive a refund of unused services and all costs of returning to the point of embarkation will be borne by the client.

When travelling outside of Ontario, please note local customs may differ and conditions of travel may not be the same as home. Clients not travelling on full itinerary as outlined assume full responsibility for any cancellation penalties or fees incurred due to cancellation or alteration to itinerary in any way.

Our Role

In offering travel arrangements for sale, BST acts solely as the organizer of the tours and responsible for making all reservations as outlined. BST cannot be held responsible for supplier errors or omissions. We do not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any supplier and we assume no responsibility for, and shall not be expected or required to pay for any financial loss, personal injury, other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which you may experience either by reason of (1) non-performance by any supplier for whatever reason (2) wrongful causes, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any supplier or its employees or on the part of any other party not under the control of BST (3) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any aircraft, train, bus, automobile, accommodation, ship or other equipment or instrumentality operated and owned or otherwise used by a supplier or (4) BST is not liable for any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from circumstances beyond its direct control such as unexpected weather conditions, civil unrest, acts of God, force Majeure or any other unforeseen circumstances.