Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll arrive in London and check into your hotel. After that, you have the afternoon free to walk around the neighborhood and get your bearings. It's a good day to settle in, grab some food, and maybe scout out nearby spots you want to visit later in the week.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
- Day 2
London to Bath
This morning you'll travel along the scenic Great West Way toward Oxford, where you'll see the university's famous spires and colleges from the road. From there, it's on to the Cotswolds to check out the honey-colored stone houses and the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Later you'll head to Bath for an orientation tour, then sit down for a traditional Sunday roast dinner at your luxury hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional roast dinner after a day exploring Bath)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex, Bath)
Included Activities
- See the spires and colleges of Oxford
- Explore Stow-on-the-Wold and the Cotswolds
- Orientation tour of Bath
- View Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey
Landmarks Oxford University Stow-on-the-Wold Royal Crescent Pulteney Bridge Bath Abbey 
- Day 3
Bath
You'll have a relaxed morning at the hotel before heading out to explore Bath. The main stop is the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe, where you'll see the Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains and museum artifacts. During your free time, you can optionally learn about author Jane Austen, who lived here for several years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Apex, Bath)
Included Activities
- Visit the Roman Baths with personal exploration of the Sacred Spring, Great Bath, temple remains and museum displays
Optional Activities
- Learn more about author Jane Austen and her time in Bath
Landmarks Roman Baths - Day 4
Bath to Cardiff
After a relaxed start, you'll travel to Wales and visit Brecon Beacons, a striking mountain range with old red sandstone cliffs and diverse wildlife including the red kite. You can choose between a guided foraging walk with a local expert or visit a local kitchen garden. Later, grab a hearty farm-to-table pub lunch with seasonal ingredients, then continue on to Cardiff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at a traditional pub with seasonal menu and local ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Visit Brecon Beacons National Park
- Farm-to-Table pub lunch with seasonal local ingredients
Optional Activities
- Guided foraging walk in Brecon Beacons National Park with Local Expert to forage for edible and medicinal plants
- Visit a local kitchen garden for seasonal aromatics
Landmarks Brecon Beacons National Park - Day 5
Cardiff
You'll have a relaxed morning before joining your Travel Director for an orientation tour of Cardiff. You'll see Principality Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby, and Cardiff Castle. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clayton, Cardiff)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Cardiff with Travel Director
- View Principality Stadium
- Visit Cardiff Castle
Landmarks Principality Stadium Cardiff Castle - Day 6
Cardiff to Plymouth
Start at the historic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, an 8th-century monastery steeped in legend. Then you'll travel to Plymouth in Devon, famous for its cobbled streets, gin distilleries, and the Mayflower. During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, you'll see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before visiting the Barbican and Mayflower Steps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza, Plymouth)
Included Activities
- Visit Glastonbury Abbey
- Orientation tour of Plymouth with Travel Director
- View Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel
- Visit the Barbican and Mayflower Steps
Landmarks Glastonbury Abbey Plymouth Hoe Citadel The Barbican Mayflower Steps - Day 7
Plymouth to Penzance
You'll travel to Looe, a quaint Victorian-era coastal town where you can admire its turquoise waters and sandy beach. After that, continue to St. Ives, where art galleries, surf shops and fashion boutiques line the streets. You'll end your day in Penzance, made famous by the comic opera 'The Pirates of Penzance'.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal and Fortescue, Barnstaple)
Included Activities
- Visit Looe and explore its stores and winding streets
- Visit St. Ives
Landmarks Looe St. Ives Penzance 
- Day 8
Penzance to Barnstaple
Begin in Tintagel, featured in the legend of King Arthur. Travel to Port Isaac, a pretty fishing village and popular TV filming location. You'll get an orientation around the village to see stonework facades and coastline views. Later, head to Padstow for lunch where you can try traditional fish and chips, then return to Barnstaple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal and Fortescue, Barnstaple)
Included Activities
- Visit Tintagel
- Orientation tour of Port Isaac
Optional Activities
- Traditional fish and chips lunch in Padstow
Landmarks Tintagel Port Isaac Padstow - Day 9
Barnstaple to Bovey Castle
You'll stop in Lynmouth before heading to Somerset's Exmoor National Park, a unique landscape of moorland, woodland and dramatic coastline. Stop for lunch at your leisure in Exmoor. Then you'll arrive at five-star Bovey Castle, situated on 275 acres of Dartmoor countryside with a golf course, restaurants and individually-designed rooms. Unwind and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bovey Castle, Dartmoor)
Included Activities
- Visit Exmoor National Park
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Exmoor
Landmarks Lynmouth Exmoor National Park - Day 10
Bovey Castle
You'll visit Athelhampton, a 500-year-old Tudor manor house in Dorset. Join Estate Manager Owen for a guided walk through the estate, then spend leisure time exploring the tranquil Elizabethan gardens. Later, enjoy a quintessential Devonshire high tea with freshly baked scones and sandwiches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Devonshire high tea at Athelhampton House and Gardens with freshly baked scones and dainty sandwiches)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Summer Lodge Country House, Dorset)
Included Activities
- Visit Athelhampton Manor House
- Guided tour with Estate Manager Owen through the estate
- Explore Elizabethan gardens
- Devonshire high tea with freshly baked scones and sandwiches
Landmarks Athelhampton - Day 11
Weymouth
You'll visit Lulworth Cove, England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Jurassic Coast. You can stroll the pebbled beach with an ice cream or learn about unique geology at the Visitor Center. Travel to seaside Weymouth with leisure time to explore while snacking on traditional seaside rock. You'll have the option to visit historic Nothe Fort with its ghost tunnel and rampart views. In the evening, join fellow travelers for a dinner of local cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers featuring delicious local cuisine and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Summer Lodge Country House, Dorset)
Included Activities
- Visit Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast
Optional Activities
- Visit historic Nothe Fort with its ghost tunnel and rampart views
Landmarks Lulworth Cove Nothe Fort Weymouth - Day 12
Stonehenge to London
You'll journey to iconic Stonehenge to take in the history and mystery of this prehistoric monument, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. You'll walk around the standing stones and experience this celebrated site. After that, continue to Salisbury to visit the 13th-century cathedral, where you'll see Britain's tallest spire and view the world's best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta. End your day back in London at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Clermont Victoria, London)
Included Activities
- Walk around Stonehenge
- Visit Salisbury Cathedral
- View Britain's tallest spire at Salisbury Cathedral
- View the world's best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta
Landmarks Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral - Day 13
London
Your journey through England and Wales comes to an end this morning. You'll bid farewell as you depart.
