Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Edinburgh
Arrival in Edinburgh- Meals
- Dinner (Modern European cuisine and wine at a chic bistro in New Town)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with modern European cuisine and wine at a chic bistro in New Town
- Day 2
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city highlights tour with Local Expert
- Drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle including Mons Meg, Stone of Destiny, and Honours of Scotland
Optional Activities
- Visit National Gallery
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on select departures)
Landmarks Scott Memorial Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle National Gallery Princes Street - Day 3
Edinburgh to Lake District
Edinburgh to Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Afternoon Tea), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ardgowan Castle on 10,000-acre coastal estate with welcome from Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
- Traditional Scottish tea and scones at Ardgowan
- Visit Gretna Green blacksmith's shop
Landmarks Ardgowan Castle Gretna Green - Day 4
Lake District
Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere churchyard
- Scenic cruise on Lake District with views of mountains, bays, and islands
- Nostalgic steam train ride along River Leven
Landmarks Grasmere River Leven - Day 5
Lake District to York
Lake District to York- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-hosted meal at Thirsk Hall with wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth
- Home-hosted dinner at Thirsk Hall with wine
Landmarks Brontë Parsonage Museum Haworth Thirsk Hall - Day 6
York
York- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert within town walls
- Visit York Minster
Optional Activities
- Visit National Railway Museum
Landmarks York Minster The Shambles National Railway Museum - Day 7
York to Stratford-upon-Avon
York to Stratford-upon-Avon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lincoln Castle
- See one of the four remaining copies of the Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle
Landmarks Lincoln Castle - Day 8
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and trimmings)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace with memorabilia and artifacts
- Traditional Sunday roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding and trimmings
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 9
Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath
Stratford-upon-Avon to Bath- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blenheim Palace and gardens
- Orientation tour of Bath including Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
Landmarks Blenheim Palace Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey - Day 10
Bath
Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Brasserie Blanc with French-inspired meal and wine)
Included Activities
- Celebration Dinner at Brasserie Blanc with French-inspired cuisine and wine
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman Baths
- Explore Jane Austen connections in Bath
- Visit Thermae Spa
Landmarks Roman Baths Thermae Spa - Day 11
Bath to London
Bath to London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
- Orientation of Salisbury including cathedral spire and architectural timeline
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral 
