Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in the boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Hyde Park Tower Bridge Tower of London - Day 2
London to York
London to York- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore the narrow lanes of York including the Shambles
- View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
- Welcome Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster The Shambles - Day 3
York to Edinburgh
York to Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- See part of Hadrian's Wall
- Visit Jedburgh Abbey
Optional Activities
- Scottish cultural evening with traditional dinner, live music, and ceilidh
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Jedburgh Abbey - Day 4
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Explore the Royal Mile with a Local Expert
- View Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Visit Edinburgh Castle to view the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Sir Walter Scott Monument Edinburgh Castle Honours of Scotland Mons Meg - Day 5
Edinburgh to Glasgow
Edinburgh to Glasgow- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu)
Included Activities
- View Bannockburn historic site
- View Stirling Castle
- Enjoy scenery of the Trossachs
- Drive along Loch Lomond
- Glasgow orientation tour including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
Landmarks Bannockburn Stirling Castle Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 6
Glasgow to Lake District
Glasgow to Lake District- Accommodation
- Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)
Included Activities
- Stop in Gretna Green
- Learn about William Wordsworth and visit his grave in Grasmere
Landmarks Gretna Green Grasmere - Day 7
Lake District to Cardiff
Lake District to Cardiff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton)
Included Activities
- Explore Ludlow at leisure
- Cardiff city orientation including University of Wales, Principality Stadium, City Hall, and National Museum
Landmarks Ludlow Ludlow Castle University of Wales Principality Stadium City Hall Cardiff National Museum Cardiff - Day 8
Cardiff to Plymouth
Cardiff to Plymouth- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
Optional Activities
- Bath orientation tour including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, and Bath Abbey
Landmarks Roman Baths Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey - Day 9
Plymouth
Plymouth- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce freshly picked from surrounding fields, served with wine. All ingredients responsibly sourced from local producers or foraged locally to reduce waste.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce
Optional Activities
- Scenic exploration of Dartmoor National Park
- Relaxing cruise of Plymouth Harbor with views of Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbor Mayflower Steps Barbican Royal Citadel Plymouth Hoe - Day 10
Plymouth to London
Plymouth to London- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch)
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge and learn about its history
Landmarks Stonehenge - Day 11
London
London
