Itinerary
- Day 1
Bath - Bristol
You'll meet your group and get on the coach in London, then head to Windsor where you can see Windsor Castle. After that, you'll have free time to walk around the town's gardens and along the riverside. From there, you're off to Bath where you'll get some time to check out the historic architecture before continuing on to Bristol. Once you arrive, you'll drop your bags at the hotel, have dinner, and explore the city streets with the group.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- View Windsor Castle
- Explore Windsor town with gardens and riverside views
- Free time to explore Bath's historic architecture including Royal Crescent and Roman Baths
- Optional Jane Austen museum visit in Bath
- Optional canal cruise in Bath
Optional Activities
- Night out in Bristol with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Windsor Castle Royal Crescent Roman Baths Jane Austen Centre - Day 2
Oxford - Stratford-upon-Avon - Birmingham
Breakfast comes first in Bristol, and then you have the option to join a local guide for a street art tour before heading to Oxford. In Oxford, you can see the museums, libraries, churches, and university buildings, with the chance to punt on the river if you'd like. There's a quick stop in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, before you head to Birmingham for the night. You'll drop your bags at the hotel and grab dinner in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Bristol
- Optional guided street art tour in Bristol
- Free time to explore Oxford's museums, libraries, churches, and university grounds
- Optional punting on Oxford river
- Visit Stratford-upon-Avon
Optional Activities
- Guided Bristol street art tour with local guide
- Punting on Oxford river
Landmarks/POIs Oxford University Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 3
Manchester
After breakfast in Birmingham, you'll board the coach and arrive in Liverpool for a guided city tour that covers Beatles history and football culture. Later, you're heading to Manchester for the night where you can explore on your own. Keep in mind that depending on which departure you chose, you might stay in Liverpool instead of Manchester.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Birmingham
- Guided city tour of Liverpool
Optional Activities
- Explore Manchester city at night
Landmarks/POIs Liverpool - Day 4
Manchester to York
Enjoy Manchester one more time before heading to York, a walled city that's been around for 2,000 years. You'll walk down narrow lanes and see the Minster, the Shambles, and Clifford's Tower. If folklore interests you, there's an optional ghost tour that takes you through dark alleyways in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Manchester
- Visit York Minster
- Explore the Shambles in York
- Visit Clifford's Tower in York
Optional Activities
- Ghost tour of York's dark alleyways
Landmarks/POIs York Minster Clifford's Tower The Shambles - Day 5
Carlisle
You're leaving York and heading south to the Lake District where you can explore natural rock formations, clear pools, and small waterfalls. After that, you'll travel to Carlisle, which sits on England's northern edge near the Scottish border, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in York
- Optional exploration of Lake District natural features
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake District's natural attractions including rocky formations, pools, and waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Lake District - Day 6
Edinburgh
This morning you'll travel along the English and Scottish border and visit Hadrian's Wall, the ancient Roman defensive structure. You'll experience English countryside charm before continuing to Edinburgh, a city full of music festivals, creative energy, and lively bars. There's an optional whisky tasting in the evening if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spectacular drive along English/Scottish border with stops for sightseeing
- Visit Hadrian's Wall
Optional Activities
- Whisky tasting experience in Edinburgh
Landmarks/POIs Hadrian's Wall - Day 7
Edinburgh
You've got the full day to explore Edinburgh however you like. Join a local guide for a tour of Edinburgh Castle sitting on an extinct volcano, or wander Princes Street for tartan shopping and galleries. The city has plenty of music festivals and creative spots to discover on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Edinburgh
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Shopping on Princes Street
- Explore music festivals and creative scene
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Princes Street - Day 8
Scottish Highlands
Leaving Edinburgh, you're heading into the Scottish Highlands with a stop in St. Andrews, where golf was born and Scotland's oldest university is located. You'll pass through rugged mountain scenery before arriving in the Highlands where there are stories to hear and optional traditional Highland games to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Edinburgh
- Stop in St. Andrews
- Scenic drive through Scottish Highlands
Optional Activities
- Traditional Highland games competition
Landmarks/POIs St. Andrews - Day 9
Glasgow
You're heading out to Loch Ness for a cruise on the UK's largest lake by volume. After the cruise, you'll visit a rewilding centre to learn about Scotland's native animal reintroduction efforts. There's an optional canoe trip across the southern end where you might spot wildlife. Later, you'll arrive in Glasgow for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Scottish Highlands
- Visit and cruise Loch Ness
- Visit Scottish rewilding centre to learn about native animal species reintroduction
- Explore Loch Ness area
Optional Activities
- Canoe across southern end of Loch Ness and observe wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Loch Ness - Day 10
Helix Park - Glasgow
An early start takes you to Stirling first, where you'll see the hilltop castle linked to William Wallace's freedom declaration, then Helix Park to see the Kelpies horse statues. You'll return to Glasgow to catch live music, visit the gothic cathedral, and meet locals. There's an optional final celebration with local food and traditional live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Glasgow
- Stop in Stirling with Stirling Castle
- Visit The Kelpies in Helix Park
- Explore Glasgow's live music venues and gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Local meal with traditional live music in Glasgow to celebrate final night in Scotland
Landmarks/POIs Stirling Castle The Kelpies Glasgow Cathedral - Day 11
Glasgow
After breakfast in Glasgow, your trip ends and you'll say goodbye to your travel group. If you picked the extended option, you'll catch the train back to London where everything wraps up when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Glasgow
Optional Activities
- Train from Glasgow to London
