Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Window shop in Knightsbridge boutiques
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Hyde Park Serpentine Knightsbridge 
- Day 2
London to Edinburgh
London to Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Standard-class train journey from London to Edinburgh through English countryside
- Day 3
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Dinner (Modern European cuisine at a quirky bistro in Leith)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Guided city drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
- View of 18th century New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
- Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle including Scottish Crown Jewels and Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- Visit National Gallery art treasures
- Traditional Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures August)
Landmarks Princes Street Scott Memorial Edinburgh New Town Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Castle National Gallery of Scotland - Day 4
Edinburgh to Lake District
Edinburgh to Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal), Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)
Included Activities
- Tour of Ardgowan Estate with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart—MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Visit to Gretna Green blacksmith's shop
Landmarks Ardgowan Estate Gretna Green - Day 5
Lake District
Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)
Included Activities
- Visit to Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere churchyard
- Lake cruise enjoying views of mountains, bays, and wooded islands
- Steam train ride along the River Leven
Landmarks Grasmere Windermere River Leven - Day 6
Windermere to York
Windermere to York- Meals
- Dinner (Dine-at-Home experience at historic Thirsk Hall with a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum - explore the Brontë family home and their literary legacy
- Evening Dine-at-Home experience at Thirsk Hall with a local family
Optional Activities
- Explore Haworth village
Landmarks Brontë Parsonage Museum Thirsk Hall - Day 7
York
York- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Walking tour within town walls with Local Expert
- Visit to York Minster—Britain's largest medieval cathedral
- Exploration of the Shambles historic streets
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Visit the National Railway Museum (over 300 years of history)
- Insight Choice: Additional visit to York Minster
Landmarks York Minster The Shambles National Railway Museum - Day 8
York to Cardiff
York to Cardiff- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage in Shottery
- Visit to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Traditional Welsh music, storytelling, and locally inspired dinner (optional evening experience)
Landmarks Anne Hathaway's Cottage Shakespeare's Birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon - Day 9
Cardiff
Cardiff- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cardiff Castle with Local Expert
- Orientation to Cardiff landmarks including Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, Pierhead Building, and The Senedd
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Stroll along Cardiff Bay
- Explore local cafés
Landmarks Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium Wales Millennium Centre Pierhead Building The Senedd - Day 10
Cardiff to Bath
Cardiff to Bath- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit to Blenheim Palace and gardens—masterpiece of English Baroque
- Tour of Blenheim Palace learning about Churchill's life
Landmarks Blenheim Palace Pulteney Bridge - Day 11
Bath
Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (French-inspired meal at Brasserie Blanc)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman Baths including Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains, and museum displays
Optional Activities
- Visit to Thermae Spa for bathing and spa facilities
Landmarks Roman Baths Thermae Spa Bath Abbey Royal Crescent - Day 12
Bath to London
Bath to London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge with walking access to the prehistoric megaliths
Optional Activities
- Explore Salisbury medieval cathedral and city architecture during leisure time
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
