Itinerary
- Day 1
London
You'll be transferred to your hotel from the airport, giving you time to drop off bags and freshen up. Once you're settled, head down to hotel reception in the afternoon to check the boards for information about available tours and activities happening during your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
- Day 2
London
This morning starts with a guided city tour where you'll walk through Westminster, Parliament, and the City while seeing the Thames from different angles. The afternoon is yours to rest or take the optional trip out to Windsor and its castle. Later, meet the group at Piccadilly and walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho before heading back to the hotel by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
Included Activities
- City tour of London visiting Westminster, Parliament, the City, and the Thames
- Evening walk through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho
Optional Activities
- Thames Valley visit including the town of Windsor and Windsor Castle
Landmarks Westminster Palace of Westminster River Thames Piccadilly Circus Leicester Square Chinatown, London Soho, London Windsor Castle 
- Day 3
London
You have the full day to explore London however you like. Whether you check out new neighborhoods, spend time in one of the many museums, relax in a park, or just wander around soaking in the city's energy, the schedule is completely yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
- Day 4
London to Cambridge - York - Durham
Head north from London and stop in Cambridge to walk around the college grounds and see the architecture. After lunch, you'll continue toward York to see the cathedral, Roman walls, and shopping streets there. Then it's on to Durham, a medieval town where a large cathedral and castle dominate the landscape and you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Durham)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cambridge colleges
- Visit to York cathedral
- Visit to Durham cathedral and castle
Landmarks Cambridge University Colleges York Minster York City Walls Durham Cathedral Durham Castle 
- Day 5
Durham to Alnwick - Edinburgh
Travel into Scotland with a stop in Alnwick to see the gardens and medieval castle (yes, the one from Harry Potter films). From there, continue to Edinburgh and arrive around midday. A local guide will take you on a panoramic tour through Scotland's capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site with lots to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta By Marriott Edinburgh)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick Castle and gardens
- Panoramic city tour of Edinburgh with local guide
Landmarks Alnwick Castle Alnwick Garden Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Old Town 
- Day 6
Edinburgh to Inverness - Loch Ness - Fort Augustus - Glasgow
This journey goes deep into the Scottish Highlands starting with coffee and a walk in Pitlochry. You'll pass Inverness near Loch Ness, stop at Urquhart Castle, and take a boat on the loch itself. After that, pass Fort Augustus and Fort William (where Ben Nevis rises in the distance), travel across high plateaus, and follow the shores of Loch Lomond before reaching Glasgow. Note that if you're traveling between November 15 and February 28, the itinerary changes to include a whisky distillery visit in Pitlochry, Stirling Castle, and The Kelpies sculptures instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maldron Glasgow City), Hotel (Premier Inn Glasgow City Center South)
Included Activities
- Coffee and stroll in Pitlochry
- Visit to Urquhart Castle
- Boat ride on Loch Ness
Landmarks Pitlochry Inverness Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Fort Augustus Fort William Ben Nevis Loch Lomond Stirling Castle The Kelpies 
- Day 7
Glasgow to Lichfield - Birmingham
You'll leave early heading south through Scotland and into England, passing green landscapes and small villages along the way. Stop in Lichfield for a walk and lunch, taking time to see the historic center with its three-spire cathedral. Continue to Birmingham, England's second-largest city, where you can explore its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Spend some time around the town hall and walking along the extensive canal network.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Birmingham)
Included Activities
- Stop and walk in Lichfield with its historic center and three-spire cathedral
Landmarks Lichfield Cathedral Lichfield Historic Center Birmingham Town Hall Birmingham Canal Network 
- Day 8
Birmingham to Stratford - Stow-on-the-Wold - Gloucester - Bath
Head to Stratford, William Shakespeare's birthplace, and walk around the charming town. Then travel through beautiful countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, known for its stone houses and artistic vibe. Stop in Gloucester for lunch at the lively docks and check out the historic center and cathedral. End your day in Bath, famous for its hot springs and elegant Georgian buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Bath City)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare
Optional Activities
- Shakespeare's Birthplace tour in Stratford
- Visit to Roman baths in Bath
Landmarks Shakespeare Birthplace River Avon, Stratford Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Docks Roman Baths, Bath 
- Day 9
Bath to Stonehenge - Salisbury - London
Start the morning exploring Bath's hot springs and Georgian architecture at a more leisurely pace. Then head out to see Stonehenge, the mysterious prehistoric monument and UNESCO site. Stop in Salisbury's medieval center for lunch and visit the cathedral with England's tallest spire. You'll return to London by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Brentford Lock), Hotel (Park Plaza Park Royal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge with admission included
- Visit to Salisbury Cathedral with admission included
Optional Activities
- Visit to Roman baths in Bath
Landmarks Roman Baths, Bath Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury Medieval Center 
- Day 10
London
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll head off with memories from your time traveling through England and Scotland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
