Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll check into your London hotel and then the afternoon is yours to spend however you like. Take a walk around the Serpentine in Hyde Park, check out the upscale shops in Knightsbridge, or head down to the Thames for a look at Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Browse boutiques in Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge and Tower of London
Landmarks Serpentine Hyde Park Knightsbridge Tower Bridge Tower of London 
- Day 2
London to York
Meeting your Travel Director at 07:30, you'll head north to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the timber-framed houses and visit Shakespeare's birthplace with all its memorabilia. From there it's on to York where you can wander the narrow lanes like the Shambles and see York Minster, a massive medieval cathedral. By evening you'll join everyone for a Welcome Dinner to meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner with the chance to get to know fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Orientation of York with Travel Director including York Minster, city walls and the Shambles
- Welcome Dinner in York
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster The Shambles 
- Day 3
York to Edinburgh
You'll see part of Hadrian's Wall, the ancient Roman frontier that once stretched 80 miles across the landscape. The drive takes you past Jedburgh Abbey on the way to Edinburgh, where you'll be staying for two nights in Scotland's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See part of Hadrian's Wall
- Stop at Jedburgh Abbey
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Jedburgh Abbey 
- Day 4
Edinburgh
With a Local Expert, you'll start at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the end of the Royal Mile, then walk through the 18th century New Town with its neoclassical Adam buildings. Edinburgh Castle comes next, where you'll see the Honours of Scotland including Mons Meg and the Stone of Destiny. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Explore Edinburgh's New Town with Local Expert
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and view the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg, and the Stone of Destiny
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Royal Mile Sir Walter Scott Monument Edinburgh Castle Honours of Scotland Stone of Destiny - Day 5
Edinburgh to Glasgow
You'll drive through historic Bannockburn and Stirling, passing through the scenic Trossachs landscape and along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond before reaching Glasgow. Your Travel Director will show you around the city, pointing out the grand public buildings like George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Bannockburn and Stirling
- Scenic drive through the Trossachs
- Drive along Loch Lomond
- Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral
Landmarks Bannockburn Stirling Castle Trossachs Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral 
- Day 6
Glasgow to Lake District
Heading toward the English Lake District via Gretna Green, you'll learn about William Wordsworth's life and see his grave in Grasmere, a stone village surrounded by beautiful scenery that inspired many writers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Gretna Green
- Learn about the life of William Wordsworth
- Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
Landmarks Gretna Green Grasmere 
- Day 7
Lake District to Cardiff
Stop in Ludlow, one of England's nicest towns, where you can walk around the castle with its royal history and check out the traditional open-air market with local crafts and produce. After that you'll cross into Wales and arrive in Cardiff for an orientation tour. You'll see Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium on the River Taff.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Ludlow
- Explore Ludlow castle and medieval architecture
- Orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director including Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium
Optional Activities
- Browse the traditional open-air market in Ludlow
- Sample local crafts and produce in Ludlow
Landmarks Ludlow Castle Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium 
- Day 8
Cardiff to Cornwall
This morning you'll visit a small Cornish fishing village, then head to Dartmoor where you have a choice: either take a walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park or do a scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour to see the Barbican, Citadel, and Plymouth Hoe. You'll return through Dartmoor's hilly countryside where wild ponies roam. By evening there's a Celebration Dinner at Heskyn Mill, a farm-to-table restaurant serving organic seasonal produce with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Heskyn Mill farm-to-table dining experience with organic seasonal produce freshly picked from the surrounding fields, served with a glass of wine. All ingredients responsibly sourced from local producers or carefully foraged from the local area.)
Included Activities
- Visit a quaint Cornish fishing village
- Explore Dartmoor National Park with walk and foraging experience with Local Expert (Insight Choice option 1)
- Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour including Barbican, Citadel, Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower Steps (Insight Choice option 2)
- Celebration Dinner at Heskyn Mill - farm-to-table dining with organic seasonal produce and wine
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbour Plymouth Hoe Citadel Barbican Mayflower Steps - Day 9
Departure
Your trip ends this morning.
