Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and check into your hotel, then meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group at a welcome dinner. This is a good time to get settled and start learning about what you'll see over the coming days as you explore England's history, countryside and local traditions.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Kings Cross)
- Day 2
London to Cambridge
A guided tour takes you through London's main sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. After that, you'll get a different view of the city from a Thames River cruise. Later you head north into the English countryside toward Cambridge, where you'll get an orientation tour before having dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cambridge North)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London's iconic sights with a Local Specialist
- Thames River cruise
- Orientation tour of Cambridge with Travel Director
Landmarks Buckingham Palace The Mall Westminster Abbey Big Ben Houses of Parliament Thames River 
- Day 3
Cambridge
You'll start the day punting on the River Cam, gliding past historic colleges and bridges while learning about the university's traditions. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like. You could visit Audley End House and Gardens if you're interested, or grab a traditional Sunday roast at a local pub and just walk around town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cambridge North)
Included Activities
- Traditional punting trip on River Cam
Optional Activities
- Visit Audley End House and Gardens
- Traditional Sunday roast at a local pub
Landmarks River Cam Audley End House and Gardens - Day 4
Cambridge to Manchester
You'll travel north through Yorkshire, stopping in Halifax to see The Piece Hall, a Georgian courtyard that now has shops and galleries. From there you'll cross the Yorkshire Moors on the M62 with nice views along the way, then arrive in Manchester where your evening is free to relax or explore however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Manchester City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit The Piece Hall in Halifax
Landmarks The Piece Hall Yorkshire Moors 
- Day 5
Manchester and Liverpool
Starting the day at RHS Garden Bridgewater, you'll walk through heritage gardens on a historic estate. You'll then head to Liverpool for a Be My Guest experience at Strawberry Field, the Salvation Army children's home that inspired The Beatles. After afternoon tea there, you return to Manchester with your evening free to check out the Northern Quarter, visit museums or try some local pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Manchester City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit RHS Garden Bridgewater
- Be My Guest experience at Strawberry Field in Liverpool
- Afternoon tea at Strawberry Field
Landmarks RHS Garden Bridgewater Strawberry Field - Day 6
Manchester to Nottingham
You'll head into the Peak District, stopping in Bakewell for morning tea and a traditional Bakewell Tart as part of a Dive into Culture experience. Moving through scenic landscapes, you then arrive in Nottingham for a walking tour that covers the Old Market Square, Town Hall, the Lace Market and the Robin Hood statue. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Nottingham Sherwood)
Included Activities
- Visit Bakewell with morning tea and traditional Bakewell Tart
- Walking tour of Nottingham with Local Specialist
Landmarks Bakewell Peak District Old Market Square Town Hall Lace Market Robin Hood statue - Day 7
Nottingham and Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is where you'll see the Major Oak, an ancient tree that's over 1,000 years old and connected to Robin Hood legend. You'll return to Nottingham with free time to wander around the city. If you're interested, you can visit Nottingham Castle or explore the network of caves carved into the sandstone under the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Nottingham Sherwood)
Included Activities
- Visit Sherwood Forest and see the Major Oak
Optional Activities
- Visit Nottingham Castle and caves
Landmarks Sherwood Forest Major Oak Nottingham Castle - Day 8
Nottingham to Birmingham
At the Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum, you'll spend time at the world's largest working bell foundry and meet the team that preserves this centuries-old craft as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience. Later you'll travel to Birmingham for an orientation tour covering Victoria Square, the Bullring, Selfridges Building, Birmingham Cathedral and the canals. Your evening is free, though you could join optional experiences at Cadbury World or explore street art and Peaky Blinders filming locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree by Hilton Coventry)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum
Optional Activities
- Cadbury World with afternoon tea
- Street art and Peaky Blinders filming sites tour in Birmingham
Landmarks Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum Victoria Square Bullring Selfridges Building Birmingham Cathedral Cadbury World - Day 9
Coventry to Stratford-upon-Avon
You'll explore Stratford-upon-Avon, walking through historic streets and seeing the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Your afternoon is free to see more of the town or optionally visit Warwick Castle, one of England's most impressive medieval fortresses. Later you'll head back to Coventry for a final dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree by Hilton Coventry)
Included Activities
- Explore Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace
Optional Activities
- Visit Warwick Castle
Landmarks Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare's Birthplace Warwick Castle River Avon 
- Day 10
Coventry to Oxford to London
You'll spend time in Oxford, one of England's well-known university cities. Your Travel Director will lead an orientation tour so you can see the Radcliffe Camera, Ashmolean Museum and historic colleges. After that you'll travel back to London where your evening is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Kings Cross)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Oxford with Travel Director
Landmarks Radcliffe Camera Ashmolean Museum 
- Day 11
London
It's time to say goodbye to London and the friends you've made on this trip through England as your journey comes to an end.
