Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and head to your welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet your group and trip leader. After that, the evening is completely yours. Catch a West End show if you're in the mood, or find a restaurant with a nice view for dinner. It's a relaxed start to get oriented and settled in.
Optional Activities
- West End show
- Dinner at a fancy restaurant
Landmarks River Thames - Day 2
London to Salisbury
Following breakfast, you'll take a train to Salisbury in the heart of England's countryside. Your trip leader gives you an orientation walk through this medieval city. Salisbury Cathedral, which dates back to 1227, sits nearby if you want to check it out on your own time. The evening is free, so you can spend it however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Salisbury Cathedral visit - GBP12
Landmarks Salisbury Cathedral 
- Day 3
Salisbury to Exeter
After breakfast, you head to Stonehenge, which is only a short drive away. Spend the morning at this 5,000-year-old archaeological site exploring on your own. Then you'll travel to your hotel on the outskirts of Exeter. By evening, you have free time, maybe find a cozy pub for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stonehenge visit
Landmarks Stonehenge - Day 4
Exeter to Penzance
Following breakfast, you'll join a guided group walk on the Dartmoor Princetown trail. The route has gentle inclines and offers sweeping views across the moor. There's a good chance you'll spot Dartmoor ponies and historic farmhouses along the way. A picnic lunch is included during the walk. Then you travel to the seaside town of Penzance with the afternoon free to walk the cobbled streets, check out boutiques, and see fisherman's cottages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during Dartmoor Princetown Walk)
Included Activities
- Dartmoor Princetown Walk guided walk with picnic lunch
Landmarks Dartmoor National Park South Hessary Tor 
- Day 5
Penzance
Start with breakfast, then head to Land's End and hike along the coastal terrain toward Porthcurno. You'll visit The Minack Theatre, an open-air venue overlooking the water along the Cornish cliffs. Lunch is included. Later you return to Penzance, with the rest of the evening at your own pace to relax or explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Land's End visit
- Porthcurno guided hike
- Minack Open Air Theatre visit
Landmarks Land's End Porthcurno The Minack Theatre - Day 6
Penzance to Tintagel
After breakfast, you visit St Michael's Mount, a tidal island in Mount's Bay. Explore at your own pace and check out the church and medieval castle at the top. Then travel to Port Isaac for a guided walk with your leader through this historic fishing village. Finally you head to Tintagel, known for its connection to King Arthur, with the evening free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- St Michael's Mount visit
- Port Isaac guided walk
Landmarks St Michael's Mount Port Isaac 
- Day 7
Tintagel
Following breakfast, you visit Tintagel Castle perched on clifftops with dramatic views over North Cornwall. You'll learn about the history and myth of King Arthur at this historic site. The rest of the day is yours. Visit the Tintagel Old Post Office, browse gift shops, or grab a meal at one of the local eateries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tintagel Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Tintagel Old Post Office visit
- Boutique gift shops
Landmarks Tintagel Castle Tintagel Old Post Office - Day 8
Tintagel to London
You'll say goodbye to the coastal scenery and head to London by train, arriving later in the afternoon. The evening is free, so maybe celebrate your journey with the group at one of London's pubs or restaurants and reflect on what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Group dinner or pub evening
- Day 9
London
After breakfast, the first part of your trip ends and your group will change. You're free to explore London however you like. Then head back to your hotel at 6 pm for a meeting with your new group and new trip leader. The evening is yours. Grab pub dinner, take a self-paced walk, or enjoy cocktails at a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore London
- Pub dinner
- Self-paced city walk
- Restaurant and cocktails
- Day 10
London to Oxford
Following breakfast, you take a train to Oxford, a city that grew up around a prestigious 12th century university. You'll have a traditional punting experience on the river, a leisurely boat ride upstream past gardens with city views. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Visit college campuses, the Botanic Gardens, or have a picnic for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punting activity
Optional Activities
- College campus visits
- Botanic Gardens visit
- Oxford Castle and Prison tour - GBP16
- Ashmolean Museum visit - Free
Landmarks Oxford University Oxford Botanic Gardens - Day 11
Oxford
After breakfast, you have the full day free to explore Oxford at your own pace. Look out from the top of Carfax Tower, visit Britain's oldest public museum, take a Harry Potter-themed walking tour, or follow Alice's footsteps at Christ Church and see where the stories came to life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Carfax Tower visit
- Harry Potter locations tour
- Christ Church visit
- Oxford Castle and Prison tour - GBP16
- Ashmolean Museum visit - Free
Landmarks Carfax Tower Christ Church Ashmolean Museum - Day 12
Oxford to Moreton-in-Marsh
After breakfast, you take a day trip to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You'll explore local villages with distinctive yellow limestone buildings, medieval cathedrals, and thatched homes. Lunch is at the famous Hook Norton Brewery. The evening is free for your own dinner plans. You'll stay overnight in Moreton-in-Marsh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hook Norton Brewery)
Included Activities
- Moreton-in-Marsh village visit
- Hook Norton Brewery visit with lunch
Landmarks Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Hook Norton Brewery - Day 13
Moreton-in-Marsh to Cardiff
After breakfast, you board a private vehicle heading to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. You'll have free time for lunch, then join a guided walking tour with a local expert to discover Cardiff's highlights in the city center. The rest of the evening is yours to explore at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cardiff guided city tour
Landmarks Cardiff City Center - Day 14
Cardiff to Snowdonia National Park
You'll wake early for breakfast, then transfer by private vehicle to Beddgelert in Snowdonia, a village named after a legendary dog. You'll hike on the Lon Gwyrfai trail from Rhyd Ddu to Beddgelert through Welsh plantations, ancient woodlands, and valley viewpoints. An included group lunch breaks up the walk. After, you transfer to Bangor. The afternoon is free to relax or visit one of the many cathedrals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included group lunch during Lôn Gwyrfai trail hike)
Included Activities
- Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) guided hike: Lôn Gwyrfai trail from Rhyd Ddu to Beddgelert with group lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Bangor cathedrals
Landmarks Snowdonia National Park Beddgelert 
- Day 15
Bangor to Liverpool
You start with a short train ride to Chester, a cathedral city founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century. Then you'll enjoy a boat cruise along the River Dee to see the city's red sandstone Roman walls from the water. Free time for lunch follows, then you take a train to Liverpool. The evening is free to hit one of the pubs and connect with the locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chester boat tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Chester
- Liverpool pubs
Landmarks Chester River Dee - Day 16
Liverpool
After breakfast, you head into Liverpool, the hometown of The Beatles. You'll join a walking tour with a local guide exploring the waterfront, Georgian Quarter architecture, and pubs where the Fab Four got their start. You'll visit music shops and record stores tied to the band while learning Liverpool's history. Later you grab pub dinner with your group, then have the evening free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Liverpool guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Local music shops
- Record stores
- Pub dinner with group
Landmarks Liverpool Waterfront Georgian Quarter - Day 17
Liverpool to Lake District National Park
After breakfast, you take a train to Windermere in the Lake District, a mountainous national park known for its scenic views, glacial ribbon lakes, and literary heritage. You'll have free time to explore the town and grab lunch, then join your trip leader for a walk along the shore of Lake Windermere, England's largest natural lake. The evening is yours to extend your walk, relax at the hotel, or find a spot for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Windermere West Shore Lakeside leader-led hike
Optional Activities
- Explore Windermere town
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Lake District National Park Lake Windermere 
- Day 18
Lake District National Park
You have breakfast at your hotel with your group, then a full free day to explore the Lake District National Park. Your trip leader will have suggestions for hikes and activities. Consider taking a boat tour on Windermere Lake, visiting Beatrix Potter's home in Near Sawrey, or getting legendary gingerbread in Grasmere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat tour on Windermere Lake
- Beatrix Potter's home in Near Sawrey visit
- Buy gingerbread in Grasmere
- Hikes and short walks
Landmarks Beatrix Potter's home (Hill Top) Grasmere - Day 19
Windermere to Edinburgh
After breakfast, you take a train to Edinburgh, Scotland, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Upon arrival, join your trip leader for a city walk exploring the medieval Old Town with Edinburgh Castle looming above, then head into the Georgian New Town with beautiful gardens and neoclassical buildings. The afternoon is free. Explore the castle, visit Arthur's Seat for city views, book a Potter-themed tour, or visit the original Tom Riddle's grave. Consider celebrating with a farewell dinner in one of the city's popular restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Edinburgh leader-led walking tour
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Castle visit - GBP20
- Arthur's Seat hike
- Harry Potter locations tour
- National Museum of Scotland - Free
- The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour - GBP16
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - GBP7
- The Queen's Gallery at Holyroodhouse - GBP13
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Old Town New Town Arthur's Seat Holyrood Park 
- Day 20
Edinburgh to Glasgow
After breakfast, you head to the train station and travel to Glasgow. Your current trip leader won't travel with you, but you'll get all necessary tickets and instructions. Upon arrival, attend a welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet travelers joining this leg and your new trip leader. Explore Glasgow's character as a UNESCO Creative City of Music. Check out the Riverside Museum with interactive displays about Glasgow's transport history as a major port. Stroll along the River Clyde banks or visit Glasgow Green. After the meeting, get acquainted with your group over dinner in Merchant City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Riverside Museum visit
- River Clyde banks stroll
- Glasgow Green visit
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - Free
- City Centre Mural Trail - Free
- Tennent's Brewery Tour - GBP17
- Royal Botanic Gardens - GBP3
- Britannia Panopticon - Free
- Cathedral and Necropolis - Free
- Hunterian Art Gallery - Free
- Pollok Country Park & The Burrell Collection - GBP8
- Afternoon Tea at the Willow Tea Rooms - from GBP13
- Dinner in Merchant City
Landmarks Riverside Museum River Clyde Glasgow Green Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow Cathedral Necropolis Hunterian Art Gallery Pollok Country Park The Burrell Collection Willow Tea Rooms Merchant City - Day 21
Glasgow to Fort William
After a short walk to the train station, you catch the early morning West Highland Line train, a world-famous railway journey through Scotland's most remarkable landscapes. You arrive in Fort William in the early afternoon with time to explore. Fort William is known for outdoor activities and home to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. You can optionally join your leader for an afternoon hike up Cow Hill in Glen Nevis with panoramic views (weather dependent). The rest of the day is free to explore local pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Highland Railway Line train journey
Optional Activities
- Fort William leader-led hike to Cow Hill summit
- Explore Fort William
- Local pubs
Landmarks Ben Nevis Glen Nevis Cow Hill 
- Day 22
Fort William to Isle of Skye
You complete your West Highland Line journey as Ben Nevis greets you at departure. You pass through the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct (known from Harry Potter films) before reaching Mallaig. Then you hop onto a ferry across the sea to the Isle of Skye. Upon arrival, you transfer to a local whiskey distillery for a tour and tasting session, then head to accommodation. Spend the evening free to relax, and optionally join the group leader to sample a dram.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct view
- Ferry to Isle of Skye
- Local Distillery visit and tasting
Optional Activities
- Evening dram with group leader
Landmarks Glenfinnan Viaduct Mallaig Isle of Skye - Day 23
Isle of Skye
You join your guide for a short morning hike to take in the scenery and possibly spot native wildlife like otters or seals. Afterward, you take a private bus tour to explore Skye's famous landscapes as you circumnavigate the Trotternish Peninsula. You'll see the dramatic Quiraing formations, the towering Old Man of Storr pinnacle, and Kilt Rock with its waterfalls. The tour includes stops to explore local galleries or museums. If time permits, visit Dunvegan Castle (entrance fees not included). You return to accommodation late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Isle of Skye guided morning hike
- Isle of Skye guided private bus tour of Trotternish Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Dunvegan Castle visit (entrance fees not included)
- Local gallery or museum visits
Landmarks Trotternish Peninsula Quiraing Old Man of Storr Kilt Rock Dunvegan Castle - Day 24
Isle of Skye to Inverness
You bid farewell to Skye on a private bus, traveling over the iconic Skye Bridge back to the mainland. You journey through picturesque landscapes to Fort Augustus, cradled at the southern edge of Loch Ness. You'll enjoy a scenic boat cruise on these mysterious waters and keep an eye out for the elusive Loch Ness Monster. After your boat excursion, you head north to Inverness, the vibrant capital of the Highlands, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fort Augustus Loch Ness boat cruise
Landmarks Skye Bridge Fort Augustus Loch Ness 
- Day 25
Inverness
You start the day with a hop on a local bus to nearby Culloden Battlefield on Inverness's outskirts. In April 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion came to a bloody end here. The battlefield is fascinating to walk around and has a somber atmosphere. Back in the city center, you take a walk alongside the River Ness on a locals' favorite trail that weaves over small islands, crosses a pedestrian suspension bridge, and finishes near an arts center with castle views. The rest of the day is free. Visit the castle, a whisky store, catch a gig, do shopping, or discover Leakey's bookshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Culloden Battlefield visit
- River Ness walk
Optional Activities
- Inverness Castle visit
- Local whisky store
- Live music gigs
- Leakey's bookshop visit
Landmarks Culloden Battlefield River Ness Inverness Castle - Day 26
Inverness to Edinburgh
A morning train takes you to Edinburgh today. Edinburgh is known for its literary heritage, historic cobbled streets, and striking architecture. The Old and New Towns earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1995 for their architectural contrast. After dropping bags at accommodation, you join an insightful tour led by someone who was previously homeless. The rest of the day is yours to explore the winding streets, visit attractions, hit designer stores, or explore bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Edinburgh Invisible Cities guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh Old Town
- Edinburgh Castle visit - GBP20
- National Museum of Scotland - Free
- The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour - GBP16
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - GBP7
- The Queen's Gallery at Holyroodhouse - GBP13
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh New Town - Day 27
Edinburgh
With no activities planned, you're free to leave after breakfast whenever you like. Spend more time in Edinburgh, explore the winding streets, visit attractions, or shop. If you'd like to extend to Orkney or Shetland Islands, speak to your booking agent before your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh
- Visit attractions
- Shopping
