Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Your tour starts at Tate Britain where you'll have a light lunch and walk through British art spanning from the Pre-Raphaelites to contemporary pieces. The museum holds an extensive collection of JMW Turner paintings. After exploring the galleries, you'll head to your luxury hotel for a 3-night stay. A welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at Tate Britain), Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tate Britain with introduction to British Art collection
- Lunch at Tate Britain
Landmarks Tate Britain 
- Day 2
Windsor
You'll travel to Windsor and spend time at Windsor Castle at your own pace. Then comes an afternoon tea aboard a riverboat, which is the quintessential English experience. The boat cruise takes you upstream past Windsor Racecourse and Eton College, and then downstream where you'll catch views of Windsor Castle from the water.
- Meals
- Afternoon Tea (Afternoon Tea aboard a riverboat cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Windsor Castle with leisure exploration
- Afternoon Tea aboard a riverboat cruise
Landmarks Windsor Castle - Day 3
London
Today is yours to plan. London is open for exploration however you'd like it. You might visit iconic landmarks, check out museums, spend time shopping, or simply relax at a local café and people watch. The day is completely flexible based on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic London landmarks
- Browse world-class museums
- Shopping
- Relax at local cafés
- Day 4
London to York
You'll board an LNER First Class train headed to York. When you arrive, hotel staff collect your luggage while you begin a walking tour of the medieval walled city. You'll see York Minster, the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe, which features a 15th-century East Window holding the largest expanse of medieval stained glass. Dinner at the hotel's AA Rosette restaurant finishes the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner served in the hotel's AA Rosette restaurant)
Included Activities
- LNER First Class train travel London to York
- Walking tour of York medieval walled city
- Visit York Minster cathedral
- Dinner at hotel AA Rosette restaurant
Landmarks York Minster York medieval walled city - Day 5
Castle Howard
A private pre-opening tour of Castle Howard takes up your day in Yorkshire. This stately home sits beautifully in the Howardian Hills, and a House Guide shares insights about the Howard family and the home's antiquities. Later you'll wander the house and grounds on your own. Lunch happens at a North York Moors pub.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a North York Moors pub)
Included Activities
- Private pre-opening tour of Castle Howard
- Guided tour by House Guide with insights into Howard family history
- Leisure exploration of Castle Howard house and grounds
- Lunch at North York Moors pub
Landmarks Castle Howard - Day 6
York
York is yours to explore at your own pace today. The medieval streets have hidden corners worth finding, and you can spend the afternoon by the riverside if relaxation appeals to you. The city combines rich history, independent shops, and welcoming cafés, giving you plenty of options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander medieval streets of York
- Discover hidden gems
- Relax by the riverside
- Day 7
York to Edinburgh
You'll leave York Station for a scenic First Class train journey to Edinburgh. At Waverley Station, luggage collection happens as you start a walking tour down the Royal Mile through Edinburgh's Old Town. The Journey of Flavour at Johnnie Walker Princes Street offers an interactive look at whisky history and craftsmanship, finishing with a customized cocktail. Your luxury hotel is just a few steps away. After checking in, you can explore Scotland's capital on your own.
Included Activities
- LNER First Class train travel York to Edinburgh
- Walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and Royal Mile
- Journey of Flavour at Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience with customized cocktail
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh city on your own
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Royal Mile 
- Day 8
Stirling
An early departure takes you to Stirling for a private pre-opening tour of Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's greatest stone structures. You'll explore the three main enclosures and see the refurbished Royal Palace where Mary Queen of Scots spent her childhood. The palace interiors show European Renaissance styles that displayed James V's power. Free time lets you wander the castle and town. Lunch follows at an award-winning converted farm steading known for its food.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at an award-winning converted farm steading)
Included Activities
- Private pre-opening tour of Stirling Castle
- Exploration of castle's three main enclosures
- Visit refurbished Royal Palace
- Free time at Stirling Castle and town
- Lunch at award-winning converted farm steading
Landmarks Stirling Castle - Day 9
Edinburgh
Edinburgh's cobbled streets in the Old Town are open for your exploration. Boutique shops, local galleries, and cozy cafés with whisky selections all sit nearby. Whether history, culture, or a quiet viewpoint interests you most, the city offers options. By evening, you'll return to the hotel for a Farewell Dinner featuring Scottish Folklore.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner with Scottish Folklore at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner with Scottish Folklore at the hotel
Optional Activities
- Stroll cobbled streets of Old Town
- Discover boutique shops and local galleries
- Relax with whisky at local cafés
- Day 10
Edinburgh
Your tour concludes following a hearty breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
