Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and meet your Tour Director along with the rest of the group. This evening there's a welcome dinner at your hotel, which gives you a chance to get to know everyone before the tour really gets going.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
- Day 2
London
Start the morning with a guided tour covering London's main sights like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. After that you'll see St Paul's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to do what you like, so you can wander around neighborhoods or pop into museums on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour with local guide including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street residence, and Buckingham Palace
- Visit to St Paul's Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall Prime Minister's Downing Street residence Buckingham Palace St Paul's Cathedral - Day 3
London to Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon
Head out to Oxford first for a guided walking tour through the college town. Then it's on to Stratford-upon-Avon where you'll check out Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. You'll learn about Shakespeare's family and see artifacts from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour in Oxford
- Visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Landmarks/POIs Shakespeare's Birthplace Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Day 4
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chatsworth House to York
Travel to Chatsworth House in the Peak District for a guided tour of this grand mansion where the Dukes of Devonshire live. It's also been used as a filming location for Pride and Prejudice and The Duchess. Later you'll head to York and walk through this historic city with a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chatsworth House
Landmarks/POIs Chatsworth House - Day 5
York to Skipton to Hebden Bridge to Manchester
First stop is Skipton to see the medieval castle built back in 1090 and still in great condition. After that you'll drive through the Yorkshire countryside to Hebden Bridge where you'll have free time to look around. By evening you'll reach Manchester with the rest of the night to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Skipton Castle
Landmarks/POIs Skipton Castle - Day 6
Manchester to Liverpool to Manchester
Travel to Liverpool to visit The Beatles Story and learn about the band's history. Then it's back to Manchester for a guided walking tour of the city. You'll find out about Manchester's cotton and textile industry and see the iconic worker bee symbol that represents the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to The Beatles Story in Liverpool
- Guided walking tour of Manchester
Landmarks/POIs The Beatles Story - Day 7
Departure
The tour wraps up this morning after breakfast. You'll head home with all the memories from your week exploring England.
- Meals
- Breakfast
