Itinerary
- Day 1
York
Your week kicks off in Cambridge where you'll take a punting trip along the River Cam, getting views of historic college buildings from the water. From there, you'll head to York for an introductory walking tour through the city's medieval streets and architecture. By evening, you'll settle in for a traditional British roast dinner at a local restaurant to wrap up day one.
- Start point
- 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA (Outside Hotel Novotel at Greenwich station, 06:30)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional British roast dinner at a local restaurant in York)
Included Activities
- Punting trip along the River Cam in Cambridge
- Introductory walking tour of York's historic streets
- Traditional British roast dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks River Cam York 
- Day 2
York to Edinburgh
Leaving York behind, you'll see the Angel of the North statue before moving on to Hadrian's Wall, the Roman fortification from 122 AD that stretches across northern England. Next you'll pass through the Scottish border town of Jedburgh, then continue north to Edinburgh. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit a nearby distillery for a Scottish whisky tasting and join your group for dinner in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner in Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hadrian's Wall (ancient Roman fortification)
- Exploration of Jedburgh
- Whisky tasting at a Scottish distillery
- Group dinner in Edinburgh
Landmarks Angel of the North Hadrian's Wall Jedburgh 
- Day 3
Edinburgh
This day is yours to explore Edinburgh at your own pace, walking the historic cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and checking out the city's galleries and architecture. You can choose between two optional excursions: heading to Stirling to see another Scottish city, or doing the Conquer the Capital tour with your guide covering Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile in more detail. In the evening, there's an optional traditional Scottish dinner with local storytelling if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Sights of Stirling excursion
- Conquer the Capital excursion (Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and more)
- Traditional Scottish dinner with local storytelling
Landmarks Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle 
- Day 4
Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
You'll journey into the Scottish Highlands starting at Culloden Battlefield, then make your way to Loch Ness where there's a chance to spot the famous Loch Ness Monster (or at least look for it). An optional one-hour cruise on the loch is available if you want to get out on the water. Later you'll see Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and pass through Glencoe valley before arriving at your hotel in the Highlands for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Culloden Battlefield
- Exploration of Loch Ness
- Views of Ben Nevis
- Visit to Glencoe valley
Optional Activities
- One-hour cruise on Loch Ness
Landmarks Culloden Battlefield Loch Ness Ben Nevis Glencoe 
- Day 5
Scottish Highlands to Liverpool
The journey south takes you through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a stop in Gretna Green, then a break in the Lake District. In the late afternoon, you'll get a guided driving tour of Liverpool before checking into your hotel. Your evening is free, so you can explore the city's restaurants and pubs, or head to Beatles-related spots like Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, and the Cavern Club.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Stop in Gretna Green
- Visit to the English Lake District
- Guided driving tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Beatles sites tour (Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane)
- Cavern Club visit
Landmarks Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park Gretna Green Lake District Cavern Club 
- Day 6
Liverpool to Cardiff
Morning includes key Beatles attractions in Liverpool, then you'll head to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown. You'll have time to explore on your own or join an optional excursion to Shakespeare's childhood home with afternoon tea at the Shakespeare Royal Theatre. After that, you'll stop at a medieval Welsh castle for photos before arriving in Cardiff for a guided driving tour. You'll have dinner at your hotel before the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Liverpool Beatles spots
- Exploration of Stratford-upon-Avon
- Photo stop at a medieval Welsh castle
- Guided driving tour of Cardiff
Optional Activities
- Shakespeare's childhood home and British afternoon tea at Shakespeare Royal Theatre
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Cardiff 
- Day 7
Cardiff to London
Your final day hits several bucket-list sights starting with the historic town of Bath, where you'll get an orientation tour covering the town's history and landmarks. Free time lets you explore independently or join the optional Roman Baths tour. Then you'll head to Stonehenge with the option to get up close to the stones. Finally, you'll board the coach one last time for the journey to London, where you can exchange contact details and photos with the friends you've made before the tour ends.
- End point
- 173-185 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA (Greenwich train station, 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Bath with historic landmarks
- Journey to Stonehenge
Optional Activities
- Tour of the Roman Baths
- Stonehenge excursion (up-close encounter)
Landmarks Bath Roman Baths Stonehenge 
