Itinerary
- Day 1
London to York to Stratford-upon-Avon
Your Travel Director will meet you at 07:30 at the London hotel, and from there you'll head north toward the Midlands. The morning takes you to Stratford-upon-Avon where you can see Shakespeare's birthplace and learn about his life and works. After that, you'll continue on to York, a walled medieval city where you'll walk through the narrow streets of the Shambles and visit York Minster, a cathedral that showcases incredible medieval architecture. By evening, there's a Welcome Dinner with wine where you'll meet the other travelers on your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Wine in York)
Included Activities
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Walk the Shambles in York
- View York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral
- Welcome Dinner and Wine in York
Optional Activities
- Explore black and white timber-framed buildings in Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace York Minster The Shambles 
- Day 2
York to Edinburgh
The route takes you further north to see portions of Hadrian's Wall, the ancient Roman fortification that once stretched 80 miles across northern England. You'll pass by Jedburgh Abbey on your way into Scotland and then arrive in Edinburgh for a two-night stay. The city sits on hills with medieval streets and dramatic views, so you'll get a sense of it as you settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See part of Hadrian's Wall
- Pass by Jedburgh Abbey
Landmarks Hadrian's Wall Jedburgh Abbey 
- Day 3
Edinburgh
A local expert will guide you through Edinburgh's royal and historic sites. You'll start at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the end of the Royal Mile, the Queen's official Scottish residence, then see the Sir Walter Scott Monument and walk through the New Town with its 18th century neoclassical buildings and broad streets. Edinburgh Castle comes next, where you can see the Honours of Scotland, Mons Meg, and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own, and if your tour includes it, the evening option is the Military Tattoo, a traditional Scottish performance held at the castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
- See Sir Walter Scott Monument
- Explore New Town with neoclassical Adam facades
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and see the Honours of Scotland
- View Mons Meg in Edinburgh Castle
- View Stone of Destiny in Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Attend Military Tattoo in the evening (select departures)
Landmarks Palace of Holyroodhouse Sir Walter Scott Monument Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile - Day 4
Edinburgh to Glasgow
You'll drive through central Scotland, passing through Bannockburn and Stirling before heading into the Trossachs, an area known for its hills and lochs. The journey continues alongside Loch Lomond with its scenic banks. Once in Glasgow, your Travel Director will give you an orientation of the city, pointing out George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral as examples of the grand public buildings and architecture here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See historic Bannockburn
- View Stirling
- Scenic drive through Trossachs
- Travel along Loch Lomond
- Glasgow orientation with Travel Director
- See George Square in Glasgow
- See St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow
Landmarks Bannockburn Stirling Castle Trossachs Loch Lomond George Square St. Mungo's Cathedral 
- Day 5
Glasgow to Lake District
The tour heads south from Glasgow, crossing into England at Gretna Green and entering the Lake District. This region inspired many writers with its rolling hills and lakes. You'll learn about poet William Wordsworth and visit his grave in Grasmere, a small stone village in the valley. The landscape here is what shaped much of Romantic-era literature and poetry.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Pass through Gretna Green
- Travel through English Lake District scenery
- Learn about William Wordsworth
- Visit William Wordsworth's grave in Grasmere
Landmarks Gretna Green Lake District Grasmere - Day 6
Lake District to Cardiff
You'll stop in Ludlow, a historic market town in Shropshire that sits beneath its medieval castle. There's time to walk through the traditional open-air market and see local crafts before heading into Wales. By afternoon you arrive in Cardiff, where your Travel Director shows you around the city. You'll see Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium sitting along the River Taff.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ludlow
- See Ludlow Castle
- Cardiff orientation with Travel Director
- See Cardiff Castle
- See Principality Stadium
Optional Activities
- Explore Ludlow's traditional open-air market
- Sample local Ludlow produce
Landmarks Ludlow Ludlow Castle Cardiff Castle Principality Stadium - Day 7
Cardiff to Cornwall
After crossing the Severn Bridge back into England, you head to Bath, a Georgian city built around natural hot springs that attracted visitors since Roman times. The 15th century Abbey Church has famous stone carvings called Jacob's Ladder angels to see. You'll tour the Roman Baths, which are remarkably well-preserved. From there, the route goes to Glastonbury, a place connected to legends about King Arthur and the Holy Grail, before finishing the day at your resort in the Cornish countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Severn Bridge
- Explore Georgian City of Bath
- Visit Abbey Church in Bath
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Explore Glastonbury
Landmarks Severn Bridge Bath Abbey Roman Baths Glastonbury - Day 8
Cornwall
The morning includes a visit to a small fishing village on the Cornish coast. Then you choose between two experiences: either a walk and foraging trip through Dartmoor National Park with its rolling valleys, or a harbor cruise from Plymouth to see the Barbican, the Citadel, Plymouth Hoe, and the Mayflower Steps. The afternoon loop back goes through Dartmoor countryside where wild ponies roam. The day ends with a farm-to-table dinner at Heskyn Mill featuring organic produce grown on the surrounding land.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with Wine at Heskyn Mill - Farm-to-Table dining with organic seasonal produce)
Included Activities
- Visit quaint Cornish fishing village
- Celebration Dinner with Wine at Heskyn Mill - Farm-to-Table dining
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Walk and foraging experience in Dartmoor National Park
- Insight Choice: Scenic cruise of Plymouth harbour with views of Barbican, Citadel, Plymouth Hoe, and Mayflower Steps
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park Plymouth Harbour Plymouth Hoe Barbican Citadel Mayflower Steps - Day 9
Cornwall to London
You'll travel across Salisbury Plain to visit Stonehenge, the prehistoric rock circle that's roughly 5,000 years old and remains mysterious in its purpose and construction. After exploring the site, the tour heads toward London where you'll arrive back at your hotel, marking the end of your journey through Britain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge and walk around the monoliths
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Plain
