ENGL a N D & SCOTL a N D HERITaG E

11 Days starting from $1,775/person

Atlantic Ocean

Essential Highlights

Windsor View the Royal Castle

Bath Visit the Georgian spa town

Chester View the timbered buildings known as the ‘Rows’ Lake District Visit this picturesque region

Glasgow View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour Loch Lomond See the freshwater lake with the largest surface area in Britain

St. Andrews View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course

Edinburgh Sightseeing with your ‘Local Specialist’ includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the new Parliament Building as well as the Castle

Hadrian’s Wall View the remains of the Roman wall

York View York Minster and stroll along the Shambles

Stratford-upon-Avon Visit the town of Shakespeare’s birth and see Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Optional Choices

Edinburgh Castle Visit Edinburgh Castle, perched imposingly atop Castle Rock since the 12th century. You’ll see the Scottish crown jewels and the National War Museum of Scotland during your visit

Highland Sheep Farm Visit Truly immerse yourself in the Highland way of life and visit a Highland sheep farm. You’ll meet Neil and his border collies and try your hand at sheep-shearing and feeding the lambs

Scottish Highlands

Glencoe St. Andrews

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Scotland

Gretna Green

Lake District

Hadrian’s Wall

North Sea

Chester

Liverpool Cardiff

England Wales

Bath Windsor

York Bradford

Stratford-upon-Avon

London

Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange for flights to arrive on or before Day 1.

Day 1 Arrive London (2 Nights)

Begin and end your journey back in time on the busy streets of London. After check-in, you have the rest of the day to explore this multicultural city your way.  Hilton Olympia

Day 2 London Free Day

What a treat! A full free day to explore all the surprises London has to offer in preparation for your epic adventure across England and Scotland.  Breakfast

Day 3 London – Windsor – Bath – Cardiff

This morning, meet your Travel Director and travel companions. The British capital won’t keep you from your exploration of the island’s colorful history. Start the day with a visit to Windsor to see its famous castle, then continue to UNESCO-listed Bath where you’ll view the city’s beautiful Georgian façades before continuing to Cardiff.  Copthorne Cardiff-Caerdydd  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Cardiff – Chester – Liverpool

The Romans left their magic touch on the pretty town of Chester. You’ll view the city walls and the black and white half-timbered buildings, famously known as ‘The Rows’. Take some time to explore Chester your way or join an ‘Optional Experience’ to Llangollen in North Wales. Our home for the night is the haunt of the ‘Fab Four’, with an evening at leisure to explore Liverpool’s legendary nightlife.  Ibis Albert Dock  Breakfast

Day 5 Liverpool – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow

There’s no better way to embrace Lake District heritage this morning than to join an ‘Optional Experience’ and chug between Haverthwaite and Lakeside in an old-world steam train followed by a cruise on Lake Windermere. Stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Blacksmith’s anvil. Then continue to Glasgow, where you could join an ‘Optional Experience’ for a night on the toon

 Ibis City Center  Breakfast

Day 6 Glasgow – Scottish Highlands

Kick-start your day with an introduction to Glasgow’s industrial past and modern revival before channeling your inner Highlander. You could choose an ‘Optional Experience’ cruise on Loch Lomond before continuing to Glencoe, ‘Glen of Weeping’. Local shepherd Neil and his enthusiastic border collies are ready to welcome guests on their Highland sheep farm for an ‘Optional Experience’ this afternoon. You can perfect your sheepshearing skills before settling into your Highland hotel.  Laggan  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (Airth) (2 Nights)

Your scenic drive through the mystical landscapes of the Highlands takes you to Pitlochry. There’s time to explore this salmon fishing center on your own or join an ‘Optional Experience’ to Blair Castle. The fairways and greens of St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, are up next.  Airth Castle  Breakfast

Day 8 Edinburgh Sightseeing & Free Time

Tuck into a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings. Today you’ll need some extra sustenance as there’s much to see and do in Scotland’s hilly capital. The Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle all wait to be viewed in the company of your Local Specialist, so grab your camera and prepare for a memorable sightseeing tour revealing all the highlights of Auld Reekie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or consider joining an ‘Optional Experience’ to Rosslyn Chapel or an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle.

 Breakfast

Day 9 Edinburgh (Airth) – York – Bradford

It’s time to venture south on your return journey through England to London, but not before you come face-to-face with Hadrian’s first-century attempt to keep the ‘barbarians’ out of his Roman Empire. Continue to the walled city of York, where an orientation tour will guide you through its narrow medieval streets to its 13th-century Gothic cathedral.

 Jurys Inn  Breakfast Day 10 Bradford – Stratford-upon-Avon –

London

This morning, we visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the famous bard, William Shakespeare, who became England’s most beloved playwright. It’s time for one last group picture as you say a fond farewell to your Travel Director and new friends as you return to London.

Day 11 Depart London

Say cheerio to new friends as you prepare for your return journey home.

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2023 DEPARTURES

MAY 8, 15, 22, 29

JUN 5, 12, 19, 26

JUL 3, 10, 17, 24

AUG 7, 21, 28

SEP 4, 11, 18, 25

2024 DEPARTURES

APR 1, 15, 22, 29

MAY 6, 13, 20, 27

JUN 3, 10, 17, 24

JUL 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

AUG 5, 12, 19, 26

SEP 2, 9, 16, 23

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Code: BEAI. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

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Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director & Driver.

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