Journey through Britain

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Edinburgh, Scotland

• Depart the U.S. for your transatlantic flight to Edinburgh

Day 2: Edinburgh

• Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to your hotel
• Enjoy a welcome briefing and group dinner this evening

Day 3: Edinburgh

• Tour Edinburgh’s New Town and Old Town, including Edinburgh Castle
• Afternoon at leisure to explore museums, galleries, and restaurants

Day 4: Edinburgh

• Stroll along the Royal Mile and tour Holyrood Palace
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with free time in the afternoon

Day 5: Edinburgh to the Lake District

• Travel south to England’s scenic Lake District
• Visit Dove Cottage, former home of poet William Wordsworth

Day 6: Lake District

• Cruise on Lake Windermere and visit the village of Hawkshead
• Explore the Armitt museum and enjoy dinner at the hotel

Day 7: Lake District to North Wales

• Journey to North Wales with a stop at Bodnant Garden
• Arrive in Llandudno and dine together at the hotel

Day 8: Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park & Conwy

• Take a scenic train ride in Snowdonia National Park
• Visit medieval Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Day 9: North Wales to Stratford-upon-Avon

• Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace
• Enjoy free time in Stratford before dinner at the hotel

Day 10: The Cotswolds to Bath

• Travel through the charming Cotswolds countryside
• Arrive in Bath mid-afternoon with time at leisure

Day 11: Bath

• Morning tour of Bath’s Roman Baths and 18th-century architecture
• Afternoon at leisure; dinner together at the hotel

Day 12: Stonehenge, Windsor & London

• Visit ancient Stonehenge and Windsor Castle en route to London
• Arrive in London; evening free to explore or dine on your own

Day 13: London

• Panoramic city tour of iconic London landmarks
• Afternoon free; gather for a festive farewell dinner

Day 14: Depart London for U.S.

• Transfer to Heathrow for return flights to the U.S.