Arrive London

Feel the vibrant energy of

England, hear the unique

sounds of Scotland, and see

the rolling countryside of

Wales on a trip that combines the exploration of dramatic history and natural wonders. (Dinner)

Arrive London 

Your tour begins in London,

the cosmopolitan and historic

capital of Britain. After

arrival, you will visit the

famous Highclere Castle,

home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. The Castle is most recently renowned as the filming location of the PBS hit show Downton Abbey. Return to London for a free evening. (Breakfast and Dinner)

London

Today your day is at leisure to explore London at your own pace. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. (Dinner)

London 

This morning, see the quintessential

sights of London hosted by a local

guide. View Buckingham Palace, the

Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses

of Parliament, Westminster Abbey,

and the changing of the guard (if

held). London has one of the best live

theatre scenes in the world. Later

today, enjoy one of London’s spectacular theatre performances. (Breakfast)

London - Oxford - Ruthin, Wales

Today you visit Oxford, home

of the famous university,

which is more than 800

years old. End your day with

an overnight stay in

beautiful Ruthin Castle

situated in the north of

Wales. Tonight, enjoy a

typical Welsh-style dinner followed by traditional entertainment. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Wales - Lake District, England

- Edinburgh, Scotland

Travel through the

picturesque English Lake

District. In the heart of the

Lake District, visit the

charming village of Grasmere,

home of the poet William Wordsworth. Continue to Scotland where your first stop is at the border town of Gretna Green, where generations of runaway couples came to be married. Today's final destination is Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North." Enjoy discovering Scotland's exciting capital city which is rich in scenic beauty and culture.  (Breakfast, Dinner)

Edinburgh

Enjoy a locally-guided tour of

Edinburgh that includes a visit

to Edinburgh Castle, home of

the Scottish crown jewels. You

will get a glimpse at what life is

like for the royals during your

visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Your evening is at leisure to sample one of Edinburgh’s fine restaurants and perhaps take an evening stroll through Princes Street Gardens to view the illuminated castle. (Breakfast)

Edinburgh - Border Region - York, England

Today you head south through

Scotland’s rolling Border region

back to England. Stretching

across the country you will find

Hadrian’s Wall, which once

marked the northern border of

the Roman Empire. Stop to see

this ancient fortification that

was begun in AD 122 to protect Roman Britain from the tribes of Scotland. Later, stroll through the medieval city of York. See the famous Minster and walk on the “Shambles,” a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Here you’ll find great shopping and a street that is so narrow in parts that you can almost reach both sides with your outstretched arms. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Wales - Stratford-upon-Avon 

Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon, your

home for the next two nights and

birthplace of William Shakespeare,

England’s most famous playwright.

Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps,

visiting his birthplace as well as Anne

Hathaway's thatch-roofed cottage, the

childhood home of the author's wife.

(Breakfast)

Stratford - Stonehenge - Cotswolds - Stratford

No visit to Britain would be

complete without a visit to

Stonehenge of Celtic and

Druid lore. Start your day at

this mystical and fascinating

site. Then, travel through

some of England’s most

beautiful countryside. Explore the picturesque villages of the idyllic Cotswolds region, including Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner as you toast the conclusion of a wonderful trip. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour Ends

Your journey through

Britain ends today. (Breakfast)