A warm welcome from your Tour Director this morning as you depart from London and travel towards Wiltshire. Visit Stonehenge, the pagan monoliths steeped in mystery, and one of the most famous sites in the World. Admire the graceful Regency terraces in Bathand visit the Roman hot springs, from which the city derives its name. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception with traditional pub meal. It’s an ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and your Tour Director.

Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Bristol (or similar)

Day Two
Bristol- Wedgewood - Chester

We leave Bristol, England’s ancient port, and home to Brunel’s famous ship SS Great Britain. Visit the Wedgewood Visitor Centre for a demonstration and to learn about the manufacturing of porcelain in the region known as The Potteries. See the Roman Walls which ring the City of Chester. Admire the Tudor architecture and the galleried shops known as the Rows. Enjoy free time to explore this fascinating city.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester (or similar)

Day Three
Chester - Lake District - Edinburgh (2 nights)

Enjoy beautiful views across the Lake District, which provided William Wordsworth with the inspiration to write the poem "Daffodils". Visit the town of Grasmere to see St Oswalds Church where he poet is buried before touring to historic Gretna Green across the border, a town popular with eloping couples, with the marriage ceremony traditionally performed across a blacksmith’s anvil. Cross the Southern Uplands to the historic capital of Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights.

Hotel: Holiday Inn, Edinburgh (or similar)

Day Four
Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time

Discover the elegance of the city with your expert Local Guide on your included city sightseeing tour. See the Royal Mile in the Old Town. View Holyrood House and Arthur’s Seat. Your guided visit to Edinburgh Castle is informative and engaging. Spend the afternoon exploring this fascinating city. In the evening, you might like to try some traditional Scottish cuisine.

Day Five
Edinburgh- Alnwick - York

Cross the Border into England to visit the medieval town of Alnwick. View the Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and the Tenantry Column, topped by the Percy Lion. Cross the River Tyne then make our way to the Roman city of York. See York Minster and the famous Shambles. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers in an English Country House to celebrate your holiday.

Hotel: Hotel 35, York (or similar)

Day Six
York- Stratford-Upon-Avon - London

Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, where the great man spent his early years, and see Anne Hathaway’s cottage. A scenic drive through the picturesque Cotswolds brings you back to London, where your memorable trip ends.