Itinerary
- Day 1
Bath - Bristol
You'll meet the crew and board the coach in London, then head to Windsor to check out Windsor Castle. After that, you have free time to explore the riverside town at your own pace. Later, the coach takes you to Bath where you can walk through the historic architecture and period drama locations on your own. By evening you'll arrive in Bristol, check into the hotel, grab dinner, and head out to see the city's nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Guided city exploration in Bristol
Optional Activities
- Walk the Long Walk in Windsor
- Explore Bath's historic architecture
- Visit Royal Crescent
- Explore Roman Baths
- Visit Jane Austen Museum
- Canal cruise in Bath
- Night out in Bristol
Landmarks/POIs Windsor Castle Royal Crescent Roman Baths Jane Austen Museum - Day 2
Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
Start with breakfast, then you can either join a local guide for Bristol's street art or skip that and head straight to Oxford. You'll see the famous museums, libraries, churches and university there. From Oxford, there's a quick stop in Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace. After that, the coach continues to Birmingham for the night. Drop your bags at the hotel and find dinner on your own walking around the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Explore Oxford's museums, libraries and churches
Optional Activities
- Street art tour in Bristol with local guide
- Explore Oxford University grounds
- Visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon town
Landmarks/POIs Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
Liverpool - Manchester
After breakfast, you'll board the coach and arrive in Liverpool for a guided city tour that covers Beatles landmarks and football culture. Then it's on to Manchester, a neighboring city with its own music history. You'll check in at the hotel and have the evening free to explore and experience the rock and roll atmosphere around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided city tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Explore Manchester city
Landmarks/POIs The Beatles Landmarks - Day 4
York
Take one last morning in Manchester before heading back to the walled city of York. You'll walk down narrow lanes to see York Minster, the Shambles, and Clifford's Tower across 2,000 years of history. If you like folklore, there's an optional ghost tour available that explores dark alleyways and ghostly stories around the city.
Included Activities
- Explore York Minster
- Explore the Shambles
- Explore Clifford's Tower
Optional Activities
- Ghost tour of York
Landmarks/POIs York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles - Day 5
Lake District - Carlisle
Say goodbye to York and head north toward the Lake District. You'll spend time there walking around natural rocky chutes, clear pools and mini waterfalls. By the end of the day, you'll reach Carlisle, England's northernmost town right on the England-Scotland border, where you can relax before tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake District
Landmarks/POIs Lake District - Day 6
Edinburgh
Today starts your border hopping adventure. You'll drive to see Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Empire's fortification, and enjoy the English countryside along the way. Then the coach continues to Edinburgh, where you can spend the evening exploring the city's history, music scenes and bars. There's an optional whisky tasting experience if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Hadrian's Wall
Optional Activities
- Whisky tasting experience
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Wall - Day 7
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is yours to explore. You can join an optional guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, which sits on an extinct volcano, or walk through the historic heart on your own. There's tartan shopping on Princes Street or you can check out other attractions at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Tartan shopping on Princes Street
- Explore Edinburgh city
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Princes Street Holyrood Palace The Royal Mile - Day 8
Stirling - St. Andrews - Inverness
You'll leave Edinburgh and head for Inverness. On the way, stop in Stirling to see the famous castle on the hill and learn about William Wallace's freedom cry. From there, continue to St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf and Scotland's oldest university town. You'll pass through rugged mountain scenery before reaching Inverness by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Stirling Castle
- Visit St. Andrews
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle St. Andrews Swilcan Bridge - Day 9
Loch Ness - Glenfinnan - Aviemore
Head out to explore Loch Ness, the most voluminous lake in the UK. Keep your camera ready for legendary sightings of Nessie. Later you'll visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Aviemore area in the Cairngorms. Throughout the day you'll see mountain scenery, lochs and panoramic views from the coach and walking areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Loch Ness
- Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Visit Aviemore
Optional Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness Glenfinnan Viaduct Aviemore Cairngorms - Day 10
Stirling - Glasgow
After days in remote Scottish landscapes, Glasgow offers a change of pace. Visit a rewilding centre to learn about native animal species reintroduction. Spend time with Glasgow's vibrant culture, live music, the gothic cathedral and quirky characters around the city. There's an optional home-cooked Glaswegian meal with live traditional music if you want to end the evening that way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Rewilding Centre
Optional Activities
- Archery and axe throwing
- Explore Glasgow's live music venues
- Visit gothic cathedral
- Traditional Glaswegian dinner with live music
Landmarks/POIs Helix Park The Kelpies - Day 11
Glasgow
The trip ends after breakfast in Glasgow. You'll say goodbye to the travel squad here. If you've arranged it, you can catch the train back to London, which is where your journey concludes upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train to London
