DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for England
Depart for England
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in London
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: London
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - London City Tour
Discover London's history and pageantry, on a half day tour that begins with a drive through fashionable Kensington with its elegant squares and parks. Pass Harrods store and continue to view Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the famous Big Ben. Go on to view Buckingham Palace, the London residence of His Majesty the King. Your tour ends in the heart of the city to explore at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour of Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral
Optional: Tower of London & St. Paul's Cathedral (PM)
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Tuesday - Stonehenge, Bath
Today, depart London and head to the circles of Stonehenge, located in the middle of Salisbury Plain. Stonehenge is unique among stone circles and its construction still defies belief. Continue to Bath's Georgian Crescents. Visit the original 2000-year-old Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room. Later in the afternoon join the optional tour to the Village of Lacock. You will have time to explore the village before dinner at a historic local inn
Optional: Village of Lacock with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bath
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Wednesday - Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Liverpool
Drive north today into the heart of England, to the birthplace of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon. View Anne Hathaway's cottage, the school that William Shakespeare attended, and Shakespeare's birthplace. Spend time at leisure in this town, where the Bard's plays are still performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Then, travel to lively Liverpool where The Beatles were born and rose to fame. With your guide, explore the notable sights made famous in song by the Beatles - Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. View the legendary Cavern Club where the Beatles began their journey to fame and Liverpool's Albert Dock complex. Dinner tonight is at your hotel
Overnight: Liverpool
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Local Farmhouse Visit in the Lake District, Moffat, Edinburgh
Today, travel along the shores of Windermere, at the heart of the picturesque Lake District, stopping for tea and fresh-baked scones at a local farmhouse. Continue towards the village of Grasmere, the 19th century home of the poet William Wordsworth. Next, cross into Scotland at the border town of Gretna Green, and past Moffat. Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. Its Old and New Town are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Bid farewell to your England Tour Manager and spend time at leisure. This evening, meet your new Scotland Tour Manager and enjoy dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Edinburgh City Tour
This morning, join a local guide for a city tour of historic Edinburgh. The route will take you past the Scottish Parliament, the Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, Georgian New Town and Princes Street. Also included is a visit to Edinburgh Castle where you can see the Crown Room and St. Margaret's Chapel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional A Taste of Scotland
Optional: A Taste of Scotland (PM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Saturday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Spend the day at leisure in the Scottish capital. Shop for traditional handicrafts and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this elegant city, known for its arts and military festivals. Visit one of the many museums or, join the optional morning tour to the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Learn about life aboard this elegant ship which has seen so many historic occasions. Continue to Holyrood House, official residence of the royal family in Scotland; see the State Apartments, Throne Room and priceless collection of tapestries and paintings
Optional: Half Day Royal Yacht Britannia & Holyrood Palace (AM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Sunday - St. Andrews, Glamis Castle, Aviemore
Sightseeing begins in the town of St. Andrews, renowned for its famous golf course and the University where Prince William studied. Continue to Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen-Mother. Visit this well-preserved ancient Scottish castle with its literary connections to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Next, scenic views await you as you travel farther north into the Scottish Highlands and through the mountainous Cairngorms National Park. Arrive in Aviemore in time for dinner
Overnight: Aviemore
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday - Carrbridge, Culloden Battlefield, Whisky Distillery & Tasting
Heading north from Aviemore you start the day with a photo stop in Carrbridge, a small Highland village. Continue to the site of the famous Culloden Battlefield near Inverness where the Jacobite forces faced the British army in 1746. This final battle marked the decisive collapse of the Jacobite uprisings and the beginning of the integration of the Highlands into the United Kingdom. Next, tour a whisky distillery and enjoy a tasting before returning to Aviemore for leisure time
Overnight: Aviemore
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Tuesday - Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Fort William
Today, drive to the most notorious site in all of Scotland, Loch Ness. There will be time to take pictures and try to spot the elusive Nessie. The tour continues its exploration of the Highlands up into the Isle of Skye, passing Eilean Donan Castle and crossing Skye Bridge. Drive through the lush countryside to the Clan Donald Museum of the Isles before returning to the mainland. Arrive in Fort William in late afternoon and savor dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Fort William, Oban, or Tyndrum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Wednesday - Loch Lomond, Glasgow City Tour
Continue towards Loch Lomond and cruise on the lake, taking in the views of the surrounding Trossachs National Park. This afternoon, arrive in vibrant Glasgow, where you will take a tour of the city sights. Spend your evening at leisure
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Thursday - Stirling Castle
Begin the day with a visit to Stirling Castle. Then, view the impressive "Kelpies," a large equine sculpture and Scotland's latest iconic landmark rising majestically over the Forth & Clyde Canal. Return to Glasgow in late afternoon. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14, Friday - Depart Scotland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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