Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive at London Heathrow and get driven by executive car to the Rubens at the Palace, a five-star hotel with views overlooking Buckingham Palace. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore the hotel at your own pace. At 6 PM, you'll meet your Travelling Concierge and join the group for a Welcome Dinner at English Grill restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Grand Welcome Dinner at English Grill restaurant with Wine)
Landmarks Buckingham Palace 
- Day 2
London
A Local Expert leads you through London's key sites starting with Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. You'll walk past Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus before heading to the Household Cavalry Museum to see cavalry uniforms and try on royal attire. Next, you'll stop by Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard (when available). The afternoon gives you options to shop at Harrods, visit Speaker's Corner, or check out the National Gallery. Evening includes a private after-hours tour of the Tower of London with a Yeoman Warder and the historic Ceremony of the Keys.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Expert visiting Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
- Visit Household Cavalry Museum and try on royal uniform
- Witness Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (when available)
- Private after-hours tour of Tower of London with Yeoman Warder
- Witness Ceremony of the Keys ancient gate-closing ritual
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Harrods
- Listen to soapbox orators at Speaker's Corner
- View masterpieces at National Gallery
- Restaurant dinner (ask Travelling Concierge for recommendations)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Downing Street Trafalgar Square Piccadilly Circus Household Cavalry Museum Buckingham Palace Harrods Speaker's Corner National Gallery Tower of London - Day 3
London to Bath
The day starts at Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll see the massive stone structures firsthand. From there, you'll head to Bath, a Georgian city known for its healing waters and beautiful architecture. Later this evening, you'll have dinner at Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner at Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, Michelin-starred restaurant with Wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Georgian city of Bath
- Dinner at Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park Michelin-starred restaurant
Landmarks Stonehenge Queen Square 
- Day 4
Bath to York
You'll explore the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room, which was one of the ancient world's greatest religious spas. After that, the route takes you through the Cotswolds, where you'll see rolling hillsides, green valleys, and historic market towns. You'll arrive in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, and then continue on to York.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths
- Visit Georgian Pump Room
- Journey through the Cotswolds
Landmarks Roman Baths Georgian Pump Room Stratford-Upon-Avon - Day 5
York
In medieval York, a former Roman center surrounded by 13th century stone walls, you'll choose between a brisk walk along the city walls with views or a guided tour of York Minster, the largest medieval cathedral in northern England. Later, you'll visit Castle Howard for a private after-hours tour followed by afternoon tea in the Grecian Hall and time to explore the gardens. You'll return to York for the evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (Traditional English cream tea in the Grecian Hall of Castle Howard)
Included Activities
- Explore medieval streets of York
- Choice of: guided walk on medieval city walls OR guided tour of York Minster
- Traditional English afternoon tea at Castle Howard Grecian Hall
- Private after-hours tour of Castle Howard with guide
- Explore Castle Howard gardens
Landmarks York City Walls York Minster River Ouse Castle Howard - Day 6
York to English Lake District
You'll experience the dramatic English Lake District, which inspired writers like Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. After boarding a historic steam train at Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway Station, you'll ride through forests to Bowness-on-Windermere. From there, you'll continue to your hotel at Ullswater, considered one of England's most beautiful lakes. In the evening, you'll enter Lowther Castle's dramatic ruins for a private dinner in the sculpture gallery overlooking the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private dinner in Lowther Castle sculpture gallery with Wine)
Included Activities
- Historic steam train ride at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Station
- Explore Bowness-on-Windermere
- Private visit to Lowther Castle ruins
- Private dinner in Lowther Castle sculpture gallery overlooking castle gardens
Landmarks Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Station Bowness-on-Windermere Ullswater Lowther Castle - Day 7
English Lake District to Edinburgh
You'll journey to Alnwick Castle and explore its interiors with a Local Expert, learning about its 11th century architecture and its role in the Harry Potter films. Later, you'll travel to Edinburgh for an evening at leisure. Your Travelling Concierge will point you toward the best local spots. (Note: Chairman's Collection departures include a private tour of the Duchess's restored gardens with the Head Gardener, plus seasonal lunch. August departures offer access to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- In-depth exploration of Alnwick Castle with Local Expert
- Learn about 11th century medieval architecture and Harry Potter filming locations
Optional Activities
- Chairman's Collection only: Private tour of Duchess of Northumberland's gardens with Head Gardener and seasonal lunch
- August departures: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (at additional cost)
Landmarks Alnwick Castle - Day 8
Edinburgh
You'll skip the queue and join a Local Expert at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's most visited landmark, learning about its history and taking in city views. You'll walk down Princes Street past the Gothic Scott Monument, continue along the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the principal royal residence since the 1500s. You'll meet a professional bagpiper and have tea and scones while hearing about Scottish culture. This evening, you'll celebrate new friendships at a Celebration Dinner at Grazing by Mark Greenaway in the Waldorf Astoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Morning Tea (Scottish tea and scones with professional bagpiper), Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Grazing by Mark Greenaway at the Waldorf Astoria with Wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-queue access
- Learn about castle's history and enjoy panoramic city views
- Travel along Princes Street past Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Meet professional bagpiper and enjoy Scottish tea and scones
- Celebration Dinner at Grazing by Mark Greenaway at Waldorf Astoria
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Princes Street Sir Walter Scott Monument Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh 
- Day 9
Edinburgh to London
After breakfast, you'll head to the station for a first-class train service heading south through the English countryside back to London. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to the Rubens at the Palace and then have free time to rest or continue exploring the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- First-class train service from Edinburgh to London
Landmarks Buckingham Palace - Day 10
London
Your trip ends this morning with breakfast followed by a transfer to London Heathrow Airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
