Itinerary
- Day 1
London
After settling into your hotel, the afternoon is yours to explore London at your own pace. You could take a walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park, spend time shopping around Knightsbridge, or head down to the Thames for views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Serpentine in Hyde Park
- Shop in the boutiques of Knightsbridge
- Stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge
- Visit the Tower of London
Landmarks Tower Bridge Tower of London Serpentine Knightsbridge 
- Day 2
London to York via Stratford-upon-Avon
Meet up with your Travel Director and head north to Stratford-upon-Avon, where you'll see William Shakespeare's birthplace and wander through the black-and-white timber-framed houses. Then it's on to historic York, where you'll walk the narrow lanes including the Shambles and check out York Minster. Later, join the group for a traditional Yorkshire dinner and start getting to know your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Yorkshire dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton, York)
Included Activities
- Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon's timber-framed houses
- Guided orientation of York including York Minster, city walls and medieval Shambles
- View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore the traditional market in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stroll through the narrow lanes and streets of York
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster Shambles, York 
- Day 3
York to Edinburgh via Hadrian's Wall and Jedburgh Abbey
You'll see a section of Hadrian's Wall, the massive Roman structure that stretched 80 miles across the landscape marking the empire's northern edge. From there, drive past Jedburgh Abbey on your way to Edinburgh for a two-night stay. If you're interested, there's an optional traditional dinner at Ghillie Dhu this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)
Included Activities
- View Hadrian's Wall
- See Jedburgh Abbey
- Travel to Edinburgh for two-night stay
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner at Ghillie Dhu
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Jedburgh Abbey - Day 4
Edinburgh
A Local Expert leads you through the Royal Mile, where you'll see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Sir Walter Scott Monument before heading to the 18th-century New Town with its neoclassical Adam architecture. You'll visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg. The afternoon is free to do what you like. If your departure date allows, you can catch The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the evening, a colorful performance of pipes, drums, dance and pageantry lit against the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Royal Mile with Local Expert
- View Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Explore 18th-century New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
- Visit Edinburgh Castle with Local Expert to see the Honours of Scotland and Mons Meg
Optional Activities
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures only)
Landmarks Royal Mile, Edinburgh Palace of Holyroodhouse Sir Walter Scott Monument Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg - Day 5
Edinburgh to Glasgow via Bannockburn, Stirling and Loch Lomond
Drive through historic Bannockburn and Stirling, then through the scenic Trossachs. You'll travel along Loch Lomond before reaching Glasgow, where your Travel Director shows you around the city. See grand public buildings like George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Travel via historic Bannockburn
- Travel via Stirling and view Stirling Castle
- Scenic drive through the Trossachs
- Drive along Loch Lomond
- Guided orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
- See George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow
Landmarks Bannockburn Stirling Castle Loch Lomond George Square, Glasgow St. Mungo's Cathedral - Day 6
Glasgow to Lake District via Gretna Green and Grasmere
Head via Gretna Green into the English Lake District, a region where beautiful scenery has inspired many writers. Learn about William Wordsworth's life and visit his grave in Grasmere, a stone-built village in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Castle Green, Kendal)
Included Activities
- Travel via Gretna Green
- Learn about the life of William Wordsworth
- Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
Optional Activities
- Explore Grasmere village
Landmarks Gretna Green Grasmere English Lake District - Day 7
Lake District to Cardiff via Ludlow
Stop in Ludlow, one of England's most attractive towns, where a castle dominates the landscape with its stories of royal history. Explore the traditional open-air market and check out local crafts and produce. Then cross into Wales and drive to Cardiff for an orientation of this port city on the River Taff. You'll see Cardiff Castle and the impressive Principality Stadium.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Visit Ludlow castle and explore the town
- Guided orientation of Cardiff with Travel Director
- See Cardiff Castle
- View Principality Stadium
Optional Activities
- Explore Ludlow's traditional open-air market
- Shop for local crafts in Ludlow
- Sample local produce in Ludlow
Landmarks Ludlow Castle Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium - Day 8
Cardiff to Plymouth via Bath
Cross the Severn Bridge back into England and head to Bath, a golden Georgian city that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll visit the well-preserved Roman Baths and see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey during a city orientation. From there, continue to Plymouth for your hotel stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths in Bath
- Guided orientation of Bath including Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
Landmarks Roman Baths Royal Crescent, Bath Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey - Day 9
Plymouth
Choose between two options for the day: a scenic walk through Dartmoor National Park with a Local Expert to see granite tors, open moorland, rivers and wooded valleys, or a relaxing cruise around Plymouth Harbor to see the Mayflower Steps, Barbican, Royal Citadel and Plymouth Hoe. Later, head to Heskyn Mill for a farm-to-table dinner featuring organic seasonal produce picked fresh from surrounding fields and served with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill with organic seasonal produce freshly picked from surrounding fields, served with wine. All ingredients sourced locally from producers and foraged from the local area. Supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Choose between scenic Dartmoor National Park exploration with Local Expert or Plymouth Harbor cruise
- Farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill featuring organic seasonal produce
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbor Mayflower Steps Plymouth Barbican Royal Citadel, Plymouth Plymouth Hoe - Day 10
Plymouth to London via Stonehenge
Travel across Salisbury Plain to visit Stonehenge, the pre-historic site where megaliths are thought to be up to 5,000 years old. You'll explore the site and learn about its historic and modern interpretations. Then it's back to London for your final evening, free to do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thistle Marble Arch, London)
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge
- Explore the pre-historic and mysterious megaliths
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Plain - Day 11
London
Your tour of England and Wales ends this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
