Itinerary
- Day 1
Bath - Bristol
Meet your group and board the coach heading to Windsor Castle for views of the royal residence. After that you'll have free time to walk around the town, check out the gardens, and enjoy the riverside setting. From there it's on to Bath where you can spend time exploring at your own pace, whether that's the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, Jane Austen museum, or taking a canal cruise. Later you'll arrive in Bristol, drop your bags at the hotel, have dinner, and then head out to explore the streets with your new travel friends.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Explore Bristol's colourful buildings and bridges
Optional Activities
- Walk the Long Walk in Windsor
- Explore Bath's Royal Crescent
- Visit Bath's Roman Baths
- Visit Jane Austen museum in Bath
- Canal cruise in Bath
- Night out in Bristol
Landmarks/POIs Windsor Castle Royal Crescent Roman Baths Jane Austen Centre - Day 2
Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
Start with breakfast, then you have the option to join a local guide exploring Bristol's street art scene before heading to Oxford. Once there you can check out the famous museums, libraries, churches, and university buildings, plus you can punt on the river if that interests you. The day includes a quick stop in Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's historic town. By evening you'll arrive in Birmingham, get settled at the hotel, and grab dinner in the local area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Oxford's museums, libraries, churches and university grounds
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Guided street art tour in Bristol
- Punting on the river in Oxford
- Explore Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Visit Shakespeare's burial site in Stratford-upon-Avon
Landmarks/POIs Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace Holy Trinity Church - Day 3
Liverpool - Manchester
After breakfast you'll board the coach to Liverpool for a guided city tour covering Beatlemania and football culture. Then it's on to Manchester where you'll spend the night and can explore the music scene however you like. Note that some departures stay overnight in Liverpool instead, so check your travel documents to confirm your specific routing (under 200 chars).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided city tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Explore Manchester's music scene
- Night out in Manchester
Landmarks/POIs The Beatles Story - Day 4
York
Leaving Manchester behind, you're heading to York, a walled city with 2,000 years of history. Spend time wandering the narrow lanes, taking in York Minster and Clifford's Tower, and checking out the Shambles. If folklore interests you, there's a ghost tour available to explore dark alleyways and hear ghostly stories from a local guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore York Minster
- Visit the Shambles
- Visit Clifford's Tower
Optional Activities
- Guided ghost tour of York
Landmarks/POIs York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles - Day 5
Lake District - Hadrian's Wall - Carlisle
Departing York, you'll drive through rolling green hills and past 16 lakes in the Lake District. Along the way you'll see Hadrian's Wall, an impressive example of Roman engineering. The day ends in Carlisle, England's northernmost town before the Scottish border, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Lake District
- Visit Hadrian's Wall
- Arrive in Carlisle
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Wall Lake District National Park - Day 6
Scottish Border - Edinburgh
Crossing the English and Scottish border, you'll head toward Edinburgh. Once there you can feel the energy of this vibrant city with its music festivals, creative culture, and lively bars. To finish the day you'll have a Scottish meal complete with haggis and a traditional bagpiper performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scottish meal with haggis and traditional bagpiper)
Included Activities
- Travel to Edinburgh
- Scottish meal with haggis and traditional bagpiper
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Holyrood Palace - Day 7
Edinburgh
Today is yours to explore Edinburgh at your own pace. You can optionally join a local guide to tour Edinburgh Castle perched on an extinct volcano, or wander Princes Street for tartan shopping, or try a whisky tasting experience. There's plenty of time to discover the city however you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Tartan shopping on Princes Street
- Whisky tasting experience
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Princes Street - Day 8
St. Andrews - Scottish Highlands
Heading out from Edinburgh toward the Scottish Highlands, you'll stop in St. Andrews, birthplace of golf and home to Scotland's oldest university. From there you'll travel through rugged mountain scenery continuing into the Highlands. When you arrive you'll have the option to compete in traditional Highland games.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Andrews
- Drive through Scottish Highlands
Optional Activities
- Traditional Highland games competition
Landmarks/POIs St Andrews Old Course University of St Andrews Swilcan Bridge - Day 9
Loch Ness - Glasgow
You'll cruise on Loch Ness, the UK's most voluminous lake, and visit a rewilding centre to see how Scotland's native species like Red Squirrels, Lynx, and Beavers are being reintroduced. There's an optional canoe across the southern end of Loch Ness to spot more wildlife. Later you arrive in Glasgow, grab dinner, and rest up for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- Visit rewilding centre for native species reintroduction
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Canoe across Loch Ness
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness - Day 10
Stirling - Helix Park - Glasgow
Early morning departure to Stirling where William Wallace fought against the English. You'll visit the famous hilltop Stirling Castle and stop at Helix Park to see The Kelpies, 100ft tall horse statues. Back in Glasgow you can experience live music, the gothic cathedral, quirky characters, and optionally join a local meal with traditional live music to celebrate your final Scottish night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- See The Kelpies at Helix Park
- Explore Glasgow
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Celebration meal with live traditional music in Glasgow
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle The Kelpies Glasgow Cathedral - Day 11
End
The trip concludes after breakfast in Glasgow. You'll say goodbye to your travel group and start planning your next adventure. Alternatively, if your itinerary ends in London, you'll catch the train back there and the trip concludes upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train to London
