Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive at London Heathrow and transfer by executive car to the Rubens at the Palace hotel, which sits right across from Buckingham Palace. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to settle in and explore the hotel or walk around the area. Later at 6 PM, you'll meet your Travelling Concierge and the other guests for a Welcome Dinner at the English Grill restaurant in the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Wine at English Grill restaurant)
Landmarks Buckingham Palace 
- Day 2
London
A Local Expert guide takes you through London's major sights including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. You'll also visit the Household Cavalry Museum where you can try on royal uniforms. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is included if available that day. Free time in the afternoon lets you browse Harrods, check out Speaker's Corner, or visit the National Gallery. By evening, you head to the Tower of London for a private after-hours tour led by a Yeoman Warder, which includes watching the Ceremony of the Keys.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of London with Local Expert
- Visit Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey
- Visit Household Cavalry Museum and try on royal uniform
- Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace (when available)
- Private after-hours tour of Tower of London with serving Yeoman Warder
- Witness the Ceremony of the Keys
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Harrods
- Listen to soapbox orators at Speaker's Corner
- View masterpieces at National Gallery
- Restaurant dining (dinner recommendations available from Travelling Concierge)
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
Bath
You'll travel to Stonehenge, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend time walking around this ancient monument. Then it's on to Bath, a Georgian city where you can wander the architecturally beautiful streets and get a feel for the contemporary atmosphere. Your evening is free to explore the city's cocktail bars, pubs, live music venues, or catch a comedy or theatre show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Explore Bath's Georgian streets and architecture
- Visit chic cocktail bars and traditional pubs
- Explore comedy, live music, and theatre venues in Bath
Landmarks Stonehenge 
- Day 4
Bath
This morning focuses on the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room, exploring what remains of the ancient world's most important religious spas. After that, you have time to walk Bath's streets and visit various sites around the city, including locations connected to Jane Austen. Later you'll have a Highlight Dinner at Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner with Wine at Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, a Michelin-starred restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room
Optional Activities
- Explore various sites in Bath
- Walk streets associated with Jane Austen and her novels
Landmarks Roman Baths Bath Abbey Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge - Day 5
Cotswolds - Stratford-upon-Avon - York
You'll drive through the Cotswolds, passing rolling hills, green valleys, and historic market towns. The day takes you to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, where you'll have time to explore the market town and grab lunch. From there, you continue to York, a medieval city with cobbled streets, tearooms, and gothic architecture waiting for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey through the Cotswolds
Optional Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
- Have lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon - Day 6
York
In York, you can choose your morning activity: either join a Local Expert for a walk along the medieval city walls with views of the river and Old Town, or take a guided tour of York Minster cathedral. After lunch, you'll head to Castle Howard for a private after-hours tour with a guide, then have traditional English afternoon tea in the Grecian Hall. You'll have time to wander the gardens before returning to York for a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Traditional English Afternoon Tea at Castle Howard)
Included Activities
- Choose one: Local Expert walk on medieval city walls OR guided tour of York Minster
- Private after-hours tour of Castle Howard with guide
- Traditional English afternoon tea at Castle Howard
- Explore Castle Howard gardens
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of York
Landmarks York Minster Castle Howard - Day 7
Bowness-on-Windermere - Ullswater
You'll board a historic steam train at Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway Station and ride along the southern banks of Windermere through forests to Bowness-on-Windermere. After exploring this lakeside town, you'll head to your hotel at Ullswater, which many consider the most beautiful of England's lakes. In the evening, you'll explore the dramatic ruins of Lowther Castle and have a private dinner in the sculpture gallery overlooking the castle gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private Dinner with Wine in Lowther Castle sculpture gallery overlooking castle gardens)
Included Activities
- Ride on historic steam train at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Station
- Explore Bowness-on-Windermere
- Explore Lowther Castle ruins
- Private dinner in Lowther Castle sculpture gallery
Landmarks Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Station Windermere Bowness-on-Windermere Lowther Castle 
- Day 8
Edinburgh
You'll visit Alnwick Castle and explore its magnificent interiors with a Local Expert who guides you through the 11th-century medieval architecture and areas from the Harry Potter films. Then you travel to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, for a free evening. If you're on a Chairman's Collection departure, you'll meet Her Grace The Duchess of Northumberland for a private tour of her gardens with the Head Gardener and lunch. Starting in August, you have the option to attend The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, featuring military performers from 48 countries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Alnwick Castle with Local Expert
- Travel to Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Private garden tour with The Duchess of Northumberland and Head Gardener (Chairman's Collection departure only)
- Seasonal lunch at Alnwick (Chairman's Collection departure only)
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August, optional)
Landmarks Alnwick Castle - Day 9
Edinburgh
A Local Expert guide takes you through magnificent Edinburgh Castle without waiting in queue lines, sharing its complex history and showing you panoramic city views. You'll travel along Princes Street past the Gothic Scott Monument, then continue down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Later, you'll meet a professional bagpiper who shares stories and iconic Scottish music while you enjoy tea and scones. Your journey concludes with a Celebration Dinner at Grazing by Mark Greenaway at the Waldorf Astoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Morning Tea and scones with professional bagpiper), Dinner (Celebration Dinner with Wine at Grazing by Mark Greenaway at the Waldorf Astoria)
Included Activities
- Visit Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-queue and Local Expert guided tour
- Travel along Princes Street past Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Travel down Royal Mile to Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Meet professional bagpiper and listen to Scottish music and cultural stories
- Celebration Dinner at Grazing by Mark Greenaway
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Sir Walter Scott Monument Princes Street Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse 
- Day 10
Departure
You'll say goodbye to your travel companions as transfers take you to the airport, timed to connect with your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Departure
You'll say goodbye to your travel companions as transfers take you to the airport, timed to connect with your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
