Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London with the rest of the day to yourself. Before your 6 pm welcome meeting, wander around the capital at your own pace and get a feel for the city. After the meeting finishes, you could catch a West End show or find a restaurant with views for dinner.
Optional Activities
- West End show
- Dinner at a fancy restaurant with a view
Landmarks/POIs River Thames - Day 2
London to Salisbury
After breakfast, take a train to Salisbury, a medieval city in England's rural south. Your trip leader gives you an orientation walk to get your bearings, then the rest is yours to explore. Salisbury Cathedral from 1227 is worth checking out if you're into Early English Gothic architecture. You're free in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Salisbury
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Salisbury Cathedral (GBP 12)
Landmarks/POIs Salisbury Cathedral - Day 3
Salisbury to Exeter
After breakfast, you'll see Stonehenge, one of Britain's most iconic sites and roughly 5,000 years old. Spend the morning walking around this remarkable monument, then drive to your hotel on Exeter's outskirts. The evening is free, so find a cosy pub nearby for dinner if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stonehenge visit
Landmarks/POIs Stonehenge - Day 4
Exeter to Penzance
After breakfast, join your group on the Dartmoor Princetown walk with some great trails. Look for Dartmoor ponies and historic farmhouses along the way. The walk has gentle inclines and gives you sweeping views across the rugged moors. Later you'll travel to Penzance with a lunch stop, and your afternoon is free to wander the town and cobbled streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during Dartmoor Princetown Walk)
Included Activities
- Dartmoor Princetown Walk guided walk with picnic lunch
Landmarks/POIs Dartmoor South Hessary Tor Plymouth Sound - Day 5
Penzance
After breakfast, head to Land's End and walk along the coast to Porthcurno to see the dramatic coastal terrain. You'll have time for lunch. Stop at The Minack Theatre, an open-air venue on the Cornish cliffs overlooking the water. Later, return to Penzance where your evening is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Land's End visit
- Porthcurno guided hike
- Minack Open Air Theatre visit
Landmarks/POIs Land's End Porthcurno The Minack Theatre - Day 6
Penzance to Tintagel
After breakfast, visit St Michaels Mount, a tidal island in Mount's Bay where you can explore at your own pace and see the church and medieval castle at the top. Then travel to Port Isaac for a guided walk with your leader about the village's history. Continue to Tintagel, a place connected to King Arthur, and spend your evening exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- St Michael's Mount visit
- Port Isaac leader-led walk
- Tintagel visit
Landmarks/POIs St Michael's Mount Port Isaac - Day 7
Tintagel
After breakfast, visit Tintagel Castle and learn about King Arthur's history and legend. The castle sits on North Cornwall's clifftops with dramatic views from every angle. The rest of the day is yours. Check out the Tintagel Old Post Office, browse small gift shops, and grab a meal at one of the many restaurants in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tintagel Castle visit
Optional Activities
- Tintagel Old Post Office visit
- Shopping at boutique gift shops
- Dining at local restaurants and eateries
Landmarks/POIs Tintagel Castle Tintagel Old Post Office - Day 8
Tintagel to London
You'll say goodbye to the coastline and landscapes as you head back to London by train, arriving later in the afternoon. Your evening is free. Consider celebrating your first week together as a group and pick one of London's many pubs or restaurants for dinner.
Included Activities
- Train to London
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at a pub or restaurant
- Day 9
London
After breakfast, the first part of your trip ends and your group will change. You're free to explore London during the day, but you need to return to your hotel at 6 pm for a meeting with your new group and new trip leader. After that, grab pub dinner, take a walk around town, or find a fancy restaurant for cocktails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore London at your own pace
- Pub dinner
- Self-paced walk around London
- Dinner and cocktails at a fancy restaurant
- Day 10
London to Oxford
After breakfast, take a train to Oxford, a city from the 12th century built around its famous university. Try punting, an Oxford tradition of taking a leisurely boat ride upstream past green gardens. Then you have a free afternoon to explore on your own. Visit college campuses or the Botanic Gardens where you can have lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Oxford
- Punting Activity
Optional Activities
- Visit Oxford college campuses
- Visit Oxford Botanic Gardens
- Picnic lunch in the Botanic Gardens
- Oxford Castle and Prison tour (GBP 16)
- Ashmolean Museum visit (Free)
Landmarks/POIs Oxford University Oxford Botanic Gardens - Day 11
Oxford
After breakfast, you have the entire day free in Oxford. Climb Carfax Tower for views of the university, visit Britain's oldest public museum, or take a Harry Potter locations tour. You could also walk in Alice's footsteps at Christ Church and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Carfax Tower
- Visit Britain's oldest public museum
- Harry Potter locations tour
- Visit Christ Church
Landmarks/POIs Carfax Tower Christ Church - Day 12
Oxford to Moreton-in-Marsh
After breakfast, take a day trip to the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling hills and English countryside. Explore local villages known for yellow limestone buildings, medieval cathedrals, and thatched homes. Lunch happens at Hook Norton Brewery. You're free for dinner 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/POIs Cotswolds Hook Norton Brewery - Day 13
Moreton-in-Marsh to Cardiff
After breakfast, take a train to Cardiff, Wales's capital city. You'll have free time for lunch, then take a walking tour with a local guide exploring Dr Who filming locations and The Doctor's connections throughout Cardiff's city center. Your evening is yours to spend at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Cardiff
- Cardiff guided city tour (Dr Who theme)
Landmarks/POIs Cardiff - Day 14
Cardiff to Bangor
After an early breakfast, transfer to Beddgelert, a village in Snowdonia named after the legend of Gelert the dog. Take a scenic hike on the Lon Gwyrfai path from Rhyd Ddu through Snowdonia National Park with Welsh plantations, ancient woodlands, and valley views. A group lunch breaks up the walk. Later transfer to Bangor, and your afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included group lunch during the hike)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Beddgelert
- Lon Gwyrfai trail guided hike from Rhyd Ddu to Beddgelert through Snowdonia National Park
- Included group lunch
- Private transfer to Bangor
Optional Activities
- Visit Bangor's cathedrals
Landmarks/POIs Beddgelert Snowdonia National Park Gelert's Grave - Day 15
Bangor to Liverpool
After breakfast, take a direct train to Liverpool, The Beatles' hometown. After arriving and checking in, join a walking tour with a local guide exploring the waterfront, Georgian Quarter architecture, and pubs where the band got their start. Learn about music shops, record stores, and Beatles locations throughout the city. Grab pub dinner with your group or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Liverpool
- Liverpool guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Pub dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs The Beatles - Day 16
Liverpool to Chester and back
This morning, take a short train to Chester, a cathedral city founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century. Take a boat cruise on the River Dee to see the city and its red sandstone Roman walls from the water. You'll have free time for lunch, then train back to Liverpool. Your evening is free to hit local pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Chester
- River Dee boat cruise
Landmarks/POIs Chester River Dee - Day 17
Liverpool to Windermere
After breakfast, take a train to Windermere in England's famous Lake District, a mountainous national park known for scenic beauty and glacial lakes. Enjoy free time for lunch in the town, then walk with your trip leader along Lake Windermere's shore. You can extend the walk, relax at your hotel, or find a quaint spot for dinner. Your evening is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Windermere
- West Shore Lakeside leader-led hike
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at a local spot
Landmarks/POIs Lake Windermere Lake District National Park - Day 18
Windermere
After breakfast at your hotel, you have a free day to explore Lake District National Park. Your trip leader can suggest hikes and activities in the area. Take a boat tour on Windermere Lake, visit Beatrix Potter's home in Near Sawrey, or pick up legendary gingerbread in Grasmere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat tour on Windermere Lake
- Visit Beatrix Potter's home in Near Sawrey
- Buy gingerbread in Grasmere
Landmarks/POIs Beatrix Potter's home Grasmere - Day 19
Windermere to Edinburgh
After breakfast, take a train to Edinburgh, Scotland, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Upon arrival, take a city walk with your trip leader exploring the medieval Old Town with Edinburgh Castle above, then head into the Georgian New Town. Your afternoon is free. Explore the castle with Scotland's crown jewels, climb Arthur's Seat for views, or book a Potter-themed tour. End with a group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Edinburgh
- Edinburgh leader-led walking tour
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Castle visit (GBP 20)
- Visit Arthur's Seat
- Harry Potter locations tour
- Visit Tom Riddle's grave
- Farewell dinner with group at a local restaurant
- National Museum of Scotland (Free)
- The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour (GBP 16)
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (GBP 7)
- The Queen's Gallery at Holyroodhouse (GBP 13)
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Old Town New Town Arthur's Seat Holyrood Park - Day 20
Edinburgh to Glasgow
After breakfast, head to the train station and travel to Glasgow without your trip leader. Attend a 6 pm welcome meeting to meet new travelers and your new leader. Glasgow is a UNESCO Creative City of Music full of character. Check out the Riverside Museum with interactive exhibits about Glasgow's port history. Stroll the River Clyde's banks and Glasgow Green. After the meeting, grab dinner with your new group in Merchant City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Glasgow
Optional Activities
- Riverside Museum visit with interactive displays
- Stroll along River Clyde
- Visit Glasgow Green
- Group dinner in Merchant City
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (Free)
- City Centre Mural Trail (Free)
- Tennent's Brewery Tour (GBP 17)
- Royal Botanic Gardens (GBP 3)
- Britannia Panopticon (Free)
- Cathedral and Necropolis (Free)
- Hunterian Art Gallery (Free)
- Pollok Country Park & The Burrell Collection (GBP 8)
- Afternoon Tea at the Willow Tea Rooms (from GBP 13)
Landmarks/POIs Riverside Museum River Clyde Glasgow Green Merchant City - Day 21
Glasgow to Fort William
After a short walk to the train station, catch the early train on the famous West Highland Line through Scotland's dramatic landscapes. You'll arrive in Fort William early afternoon, giving time to explore. Fort William is known for outdoor activities and Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. Your afternoon is free to walk into the countryside, shop, or take a taxi to Nevis Range Gondola for elevated views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Highland Railway Line train journey from Glasgow to Fort William
Optional Activities
- Short walk into the countryside
- Shopping in Fort William
- Nevis Range Gondola (GBP 26)
Landmarks/POIs Ben Nevis Nevis Range - Day 22
Fort William to Isle of Skye
This morning, complete your West Highland Line journey from Fort William as the train winds through Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous from Harry Potter films, and clings to the coastline before reaching Mallaig. You'll hop onto a ferry to Skye, the largest Inner Hebrides island, with dramatic cliffs and rugged coastlines. After arriving, transfer to accommodation and relax. Later, join the group leader for a dram or two if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Highland Line train journey continuation
- Glenfinnan Viaduct view
- Ferry to Isle of Skye
- Private transfer to accommodation
- Leader-led Whisky Tasting
Landmarks/POIs Glenfinnan Viaduct Mallaig Isle of Skye - Day 23
Isle of Skye
Join your guide for a short morning hike and enjoy the scenery. You might spot Skye's native wildlife like otters or seals. Afterward, take a private bus tour around the Trotternish Peninsula to see dramatic landscapes including Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, and Kilt Rock with waterfalls. You'll have stops to explore local galleries or museums. You might visit Dunvegan Castle before returning late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning hike
- Guided private bus tour of Trotternish Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Dunvegan Castle visit (entrance fees not included)
Landmarks/POIs Trotternish Peninsula Quiraing Old Man of Storr Kilt Rock Dunvegan Castle - Day 24
Isle of Skye to Inverness
This morning, leave Skye on a private bus, crossing the iconic Skye Bridge back to the mainland. Your journey continues through picturesque landscapes to Fort Augustus, at Loch Ness's southern edge. Take a scenic boat cruise on these mysterious waters and maybe spot the elusive monster. Later head north to Inverness, the Highlands' vibrant capital, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private bus from Isle of Skye over Skye Bridge to mainland
- Fort Augustus visit
- Loch Ness boat cruise
Landmarks/POIs Skye Bridge Fort Augustus Loch Ness - Day 25
Inverness
Hop on a local bus to Culloden Battlefield on Inverness's outskirts, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion ended in April 1746. Walk the fascinating battlefield. Back in the city center, take a walk along the River Ness on a local favorite path crossing a pedestrian suspension bridge near Inverness Castle. The rest of the day is free to visit the castle, shop for souvenirs, or check out Leakey's bookshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Culloden Battlefield visit
- River Ness walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Inverness Castle
- Visit a local whisky store
- Catch a gig or concert
- Souvenir shopping
- Visit Leakey's bookshop
Landmarks/POIs Culloden Battlefield River Ness Inverness Castle - Day 26
Inverness to Edinburgh
A morning train from Inverness takes you to Edinburgh today. After dropping bags at accommodation, join an insightful city tour led by someone with lived experience of homelessness, offering a unique perspective. Edinburgh's Old and New Towns have UNESCO World Heritage status recognizing the contrast between medieval and Georgian architecture. Your afternoon is free to explore winding streets, bars, attractions, or designer stores.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Edinburgh
- Invisible Cities guided walking tour
Optional Activities
- Explore winding streets and bars
- Visit famous attractions
- Designer store shopping
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh New Town - Day 27
Edinburgh
With no activities planned, you're free to leave anytime after breakfast. If you want to spend more time in Edinburgh, speak to your booking agent. You can also explore extending your Scotland adventure to Orkney or Shetland Islands if interested, just discuss it with your booking agent ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Edinburgh
- Join other adventures on Orkney Islands
- Join other adventures on Shetland Islands
