Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Windsor to Bath to Bristol
You'll meet your group and board the coach in London. The route takes you to Windsor first, where you'll see Windsor Castle and have time to walk around the riverside town. After that, you're heading to Bath to check out the historic streets and architecture, with options to visit the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, or the Jane Austen Museum if you prefer. Later you'll arrive in Bristol, drop your bags at the hotel, have dinner included, and catch a magic show to finish the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Bristol Centre Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Walk the iconic tree-lined Long Walk with views of Windsor Castle
- Wander through Bath's historic and regal architecture
- Magic show in Bristol
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Crescent in Bath
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Visit Jane Austen Museum in Bath
- Canal cruise in Bath
- Explore Windsor town during free time
- Explore Bath during free time
Landmarks Windsor Castle Roman Baths Royal Crescent Jane Austen Centre 
- Day 2
Bristol to Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham
After breakfast, there's an optional local guide tour of Bristol's street art before you head to Oxford. You'll have time to see the museums, libraries, and university grounds there, or try punting on the river if that appeals to you. From Oxford, you'll travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to explore Shakespeare's birthplace on your own. Then it's on to Birmingham for a quick bite before you join a Great British Baking Class inspired by the TV show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Birmingham New Street Station (or similar))
Included Activities
- Great British Baking Class in Birmingham
- Explore Oxford's museums, libraries, churches and university grounds
Optional Activities
- Bristol street art guided tour with local guide
- Punt on the river in Oxford
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare's birthplace
- Explore Oxford during free time
Landmarks Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace 
- Day 3
Birmingham to Liverpool
Starting with included breakfast, you'll board the coach to Liverpool. A local guide leads a walking tour covering the city's main areas with commentary about the Beatles and local football culture. Later in the evening, you'll have a 5-course farm-to-fork dinner using locally sourced ingredients, and then take a walk around the farm to see where the food was grown.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (5-course locally-sourced farm-to-fork dinner at Groobarbs Field Kitchen with farm visit)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Liverpool's best hotspots - Beatles landmarks and cultural sites
- 5-course locally-sourced farm-to-fork dinner at Groobarbs Field Kitchen
- Explore the farm where dinner ingredients were grown
Landmarks Liverpool Beatles Sites 
- Day 4
Liverpool to York
You'll spend the morning exploring Liverpool's red-brick streets and local coffee shops. Then you're traveling to York to check out this ancient city with over 2,000 years of history. You can wander the narrow lanes and visit York Minster, the Shambles, and Clifford's Tower. There's an option to join a ghost tour in the evening if you want to explore dark alleyways and hear some ghostly stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Wakefield (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore York Minster
- Explore the Shambles in York
- Explore Clifford's Tower in York
Optional Activities
- Ghost tour of York with folklore and dark alleyway exploration
- Explore Liverpool's red-bricked streets during morning free time
Landmarks York Minster The Shambles Clifford's Tower - Day 5
York to Lake District to Carlisle
After leaving York, you're heading to the Lake District with an optional activity of ghyll scrambling through natural obstacles like rocky chutes, pools, and small waterfalls with expert guides. The day ends in Carlisle, a small town right on the English-Scottish border where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Carlisle City Centre Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District - Adults £50.00
Landmarks Lake District National Park 
- Day 6
Carlisle to Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh
You'll explore along the English-Scottish border, stopping to see Hadrian's Wall and the Roman fortification while taking in the English countryside. Later you arrive in Edinburgh during the Fringe Festival, where you can walk the cobblestoned streets and catch a comedy show to experience this famous event.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Included Activities
- View Hadrian's Wall
- Comedy show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Edinburgh Fringe Festival 
- Day 7
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is yours to explore freely today. You can join an optional local guide tour of Edinburgh Castle perched on an extinct volcano, or spend time shopping for tartan on Princes Street. For something more active, there's an afternoon hike to Arthur's Seat, one of the city's well-known spots that many visitors make a point to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Arthur's Seat
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Castle guided tour with local guide
- Tartan shopping on Princes Street
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Arthur's Seat Holyrood Palace The Royal Mile Princes Street - Day 8
Edinburgh to St. Andrews to Scottish Highlands
You're leaving Edinburgh for the Scottish Highlands. The route stops in St. Andrews, known as the birthplace of golf and home to Scotland's oldest university town. You'll see rugged mountain scenery along the way. Once you arrive in the Highlands, there's an optional chance to compete in traditional Highland games with lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Highland Games with Lunch and traditional Scottish activities - Adults £54.00
Landmarks St. Andrews Swilcan Bridge - Day 9
Scottish Highlands to Loch Ness to Glasgow
From the Highlands, you're heading to Loch Ness for a cruise on the UK's largest lake by volume. Keep watch for the legendary Nessie while you're on the water. You'll also stop at a rewilding center to learn how native Scottish animals like red squirrels, lynx, and beavers are being brought back to the wild. By evening you arrive in Glasgow to drop your bags and explore the city with live music, a gothic cathedral, and home-cooked meals around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal in Glasgow)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Scottish Highlands rewilding centre visit with expert education on native animal species reintroduction
Landmarks Loch Ness - Day 10
Glasgow
You'll wake early with Glasgow open for exploration. There's an optional trip to nearby Stirling Castle to learn about its historical importance and William Wallace's battles. You can try Scotland's national dish, haggis, or visit the Haggis Experience for lunch to learn about its origins and recipes with a live demonstration included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Glasgow (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle and Haggis Experience - lunch included with haggis introduction, myths, sheep farming education, origins and recipes, live demo, and vegetarian option
Landmarks Stirling Castle - Day 11
Glasgow
After breakfast in Glasgow, your trip wraps up and you'll say goodbye to your travel group. Alternatively, if you've booked the London ending option, you'll catch the train back to London where the tour concludes once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train journey from Glasgow to London
