Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
London
London- 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 the 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
- Train journey through English countryside to Scotland
- Day 3
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Modern European cuisine at a quirky bistro in Leith)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex Waterloo Place, Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh's highlights with Local Expert
- Drive along Princes Street to Scott Memorial
- Visit New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle including Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, and Stone of Destiny
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Gallery
- Join a traditional Scottish cultural dinner with haggis and ceilidh
- Attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures)
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Scott Memorial Palace of Holyroodhouse Princes Street New Town National Gallery of Scotland - Day 4
Edinburgh to Lake District
Edinburgh to Lake District- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Ro, Windermere)
Included Activities
- Visit Ardgowan Estate with tour from Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart
- Learn about Shaw Stewart family history and conservation efforts
- Visit 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 Wordsworth's grave at Grasmere churchyard
- Scenic cruise on Windermere
- Steam train ride along River Leven
Landmarks Grasmere Windermere River Leven - Day 6
Lake District to York
Lake District to York- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-at-Home experience at historic Thirsk Hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Visit Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Dine-at-Home experience at Thirsk Hall, York
Landmarks Brontë Parsonage Museum Haworth Thirsk Hall - Day 7
York
York- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Guided walk within town walls with Local Expert
- Visit York Minster
- Explore the Shambles
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Railway Museum
- Visit York Minster (Insight Choice alternative)
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 Anne Hathaway's cottage in Shottery
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Traditional Welsh music and storytelling evening with locally inspired menu
Landmarks Anne Hathaway's Cottage Shakespeare's Birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon - Day 9
Cardiff
Cardiff- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Guided visit through Cardiff Castle, including the stunning apartment rooms showcasing its Victorian Gothic splendour
- Orientation with Travel Director to see Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium
Optional Activities
- Visit a museum
- Stroll along Cardiff Bay
- Pause at a local cafe
Landmarks Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium Wales Millennium Centre Pierhead Building The Senedd - Day 10
Cardiff to Bath
Cardiff to Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (French-inspired meal at Brasserie Blanc)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit Blenheim Palace with tour about Churchill's life
Landmarks Blenheim Palace Pulteney Bridge Cotswold Hills - Day 11
Bath
Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lansdown Grove, Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Visit Thermae Spa
Landmarks Roman Baths Thermae Spa - Day 12
Bath to London
Bath to London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
