Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Windsor to Bath to Bristol
You'll meet your crew and board the coach to kick things off. First stop is Windsor Castle for those great views, then you have time to walk around the riverside town on your own. After that, you're heading to Bath where you can check out the historic streets, visit the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths, or hop on a canal cruise if that appeals to you. By evening you'll be in Bristol, checking into your hotel and grabbing dinner. The colorful streets and nightlife there are worth checking out after you've settled in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Well-deserved dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- View of Windsor Castle
- Explore Windsor town
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Crescent in Bath
- Visit Roman Baths in Bath
- Visit Jane Austen Museum in Bath
- Canal cruise in Bath
Landmarks/POIs Windsor Castle Royal Crescent Roman Baths Jane Austen Museum - Day 2
Bristol to Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham
Breakfast comes first, then a local guide takes you through Bristol's street art scene. Next you're off to Oxford to see the famous museums, libraries, churches, and university buildings, with the chance to punt on the river if you want. Stratford-upon-Avon is a quick stop to see Shakespeare's hometown. You'll wrap up in Birmingham where you check in, grab dinner on the local streets, and get a good night's rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Oxford museums, libraries, and churches
- Explore Oxford University grounds
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Street art tour in Bristol with local guide
- Punt on the river in Oxford
Landmarks/POIs Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
Birmingham to Liverpool to Manchester
After breakfast you'll leave Birmingham and head to Liverpool for a guided tour covering The Beatles and football culture throughout the city. You'll have leisure time to explore the musical heritage yourself. Later on you're traveling to Manchester for the evening where you'll check in and have free time to wander around and experience the local music scene. Keep in mind some departures stay overnight in Liverpool instead, so check your specific itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Explore Liverpool independently
Landmarks/POIs Liverpool - Day 4
Manchester to York
You have the morning in Manchester before heading to York, an old walled city with about 2,000 years of history behind it. Spend time walking the narrow lanes and visiting York Minster, the Shambles, and Clifford's Tower. If you're into that kind of thing, there's an optional night-time ghost walk available through the old city streets if you want something more thrilling.
Included Activities
- Explore York city
- Visit York Minster
- Visit the Shambles
- Visit Clifford's Tower
Optional Activities
- Ghost Walk in York - Adults £8.00
Landmarks/POIs York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles - Day 5
York to Lake District to Carlisle
Leaving York behind, you're heading to the Lake District with its rocky streams, clear pools, and small waterfalls throughout the landscape. You can explore at your own pace and really take in the scenery. By evening you'll be in Carlisle, England's northernmost town right where England meets Scotland. It's a good place to relax and get ready for what comes next.
Included Activities
- Explore Lake District
Optional Activities
- Windermere Lake Cruise - Adults £12.00
Landmarks/POIs Lake District Windermere - Day 6
Carlisle to Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh
Today you cross into Scotland, checking out sights along the way including Hadrian's Wall built by the Romans. You'll experience the English countryside charm as you head north. Edinburgh is where your trip ends, and you'll be dropped at a central location in the evening. Your Trip Manager will be there to help arrange any onward travel from there.
Included Activities
- Explore Hadrian's Wall area
Optional Activities
- Hadrian's Wall guided tour - Adults £13.00
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Wall Housestead's Fort
