• 2 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)

• London: You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: You’ll stay in a Twin share room (meaning you’ll be paired with a fellow traveller of the same gender, and will have two separate beds). If you’re booking your trip with a friend/travel companion – just let us know, so we can join your bookings and ensure you share a room. Need a lil’ more privacy? You’re welcome to opt for a single supplement if you like.

• Windsor: Walk the iconic tree-lined ‘Long Walk’ and take in the fantastic views of Windsor Castle. Keep your eyes peeled! You might even spot a royal if you’re lucky.
• Bath: Live out your Bridgerton dreams as you wander around Bath’s historic and regal architecture.
• Oxford: Wander around the quaint canals and streets of Oxford. And also the grounds of one of the most famous universities in the world!
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Explore the town that this legendary literature writer once called home. From Shakespeare’s birthplace to where we he was buried – you’ll find clues about his life scattered everywhere in this town.
• Liverpool: One for fans of The Beatles. Walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four and see all the iconic landmarks on this jaunt around Liverpool.
• York Minster: Explore this historic city and get to know its Viking and Roman roots. Check out highlights such as Clifford’s Tower and York Minster. 
• Edinburgh: Holyrood Palace. The Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle. They’re all here to fill up your memory and Insta feed. 
• Mallaig: We’ll visit Helix Park, home to The Kelpies (horse statues, standing at 100ft tall & weighing more than 300 tonnes each). It’s a wonder to behold. Plus, there’s also an adventure play park with woodlands and boardwalks for some added fun. 
• Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
• St. Andrews: If you like golf, you’ll love St Andrews. But if you think it spoils a nice walk in the park, there’s also Swilcan Bridge.
• Loch Ness: Sit back, relax and cruise along the loch with your Contiki crew. But keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for mythical ‘Nessie’.   
• Scottish Highlands: Ever wondered how native animal species – like the Scottish Red Squirrel, Lynx and Beavers – are reintroduced into the wild? Come learn about it all from an expert (who’ll also tell you how the Caledonian pine forest is being reforested too!). Every penny you spend here will directly support Trees for Life, a TreadRight supported project.

Learn how native species and ancient woodlands are returning to the Highlands at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. Trails and exhibits reveal the story of the Caledonian Forest, from habitat corridors to careful species reintroduction.

Meet experts championing biodiversity with the charity Trees for Life, and discover how visitor participation supports ongoing restoration. Expect tranquil glens, young woodlands and interpretive viewpoints that highlight ecology, Gaelic place-names and a hopeful future for Scotland’s wild heart.

Test your aim in the Highlands as instructors demonstrate safe technique for traditional archery and axe throwing. Under steady guidance, refine your stance, focus on the target and feel the satisfying thud of well-placed strikes.

Set against rewilding landscapes, this lively session blends skill, concentration and friendly competition. It’s at additional cost and bookable on tour, a fun, hands-on counterpoint to Scotland’s contemplative scenery.

Wander the collegiate heart of “the city of dreaming spires” on an orientation that takes in the Bodleian Library, the domed Radcliffe Camera and the Bridge of Sighs. Stroll mellow-stone quads and lanes where scholars, cyclists and choirboys share the streetscape.

Hear tales of Nobel laureates, rowing rivalries and storied halls that inspired literature and film. Your guide points out distinctive college gates and chapels while sharing tips for museum highlights and serene riverside walks along the Cherwell.

Step into Tudor England as you explore timber-framed streets linked to the Bard. Pass Shakespeare’s Birthplace on Henley Street, admire riverside gardens, and continue to Holy Trinity Church where he was laid to rest. The town’s gabled fronts and mellow brick lanes set a quietly theatrical scene.

Absorb anecdotes of Elizabethan playhouses, family life and local guilds that shaped Shakespeare’s world. Picturesque shopfronts and swans on the Avon make this a quintessentially English pause for culture and character.

Join a guided city tour through the birthplace of Merseybeat, taking in the revitalised Albert Dock and the Waterfront, the Cavern Quarter’s musical landmarks and the Victorian grandeur around St George’s Hall. Football fans can look out for views and tributes connected to Anfield and Goodison Park.

Hear how port-city prosperity, maritime routes and a fizzing arts scene shaped Liverpool’s identity. Street art, river breezes and stories of the Fab Four give this tour an upbeat rhythm from start to finish.

Trace 2,000 years of history inside York’s medieval walls as you view the soaring facade of York Minster, thread the overhanging lanes of the Shambles and climb to viewpoints near Clifford’s Tower. Cobbled passages, timber fronts and market scents capture the city’s timeless mood.

From Roman Eboracum to Viking Jórvík, hear how merchants, guilds and monarchs left their mark on this compact city. Expect Gothic stonework, narrow snickelways and glimpses of the ancient ramparts between tea rooms and bookshops.

Visit England’s rugged borderlands to view the Roman frontier established under Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. From heather-topped ridges, trace the line of stone ramparts, milecastles and ditches that once guarded the empire’s northern edge.

Guides bring the archaeology to life with insights on legionary life, supply roads and shifting borders. Panoramic viewpoints invite you to pause for photos and reflection as sheep graze by weathered stones and wind sweeps across this UNESCO-listed landscape.

Explore the city’s historic spine along the Royal Mile, from the gates of Holyrood Palace up to the Castle Esplanade. Descend into wynds and closes where tenements lean close, and listen for bagpipes echoing off volcanic crags.

Unpack centuries of royal intrigue, Enlightenment thinkers and festival flair. Your orientation highlights artisans’ workshops, literary corners and viewpoints toward Arthur’s Seat, helping you navigate the capital’s layered stories and atmospheric streets.

Marvel at The Kelpies, two 30-metre steel horse heads shimmering in Helix Park, a dramatic tribute to Scotland’s heavy-horse heritage. Boardwalks, wetlands and open lawns frame striking photo angles of these monumental sculptures.

Continue through Stirling for views of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument crowning the Ochil Hills. Stories of medieval power, Jacobite struggles and riverside battles add depth to the scenery as the Highlands begin to rise beyond the Forth Valley.

Stroll St Andrews’ windswept shore for classic perspectives of the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge, where golfing legends have crossed for generations. Sands, dunes and spires of the medieval university town converge in one panoramic sweep.

Hear about scholars dating back to 1413 and traditions that thread through quads, wynds and cloisters. Sea air, gull cries and stone ruins create a bracing coastal atmosphere with plenty of chances to capture North Sea light.

Cruise the dark waters of Loch Ness aboard a comfortable vessel, gliding past pine-clad slopes and the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle. The loch’s vast depth and peaty hues set a mysterious tone—keep your lens ready for a playful nod to ‘Nessie’.

On deck, guides share folklore and geology as Highland peaks rise and fall along the shoreline. Brisk air, rippling wakes and far-ranging views deliver Scotland’s landscape in cinematic scale.

Join a local expert to explore Bristol’s creative streets, from Stokes Croft murals to hidden alley pieces linked to Banksy’s trail. Learn techniques, tags and the stories behind large-scale works splashed across brick, shutters and bridges.

This culture-packed wander introduces independent studios and community collectives shaping the city’s edge. The experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for design lovers and urban photographers seeking bold colour and conversation.

Venture into snickelways on a lantern-lit ghost walk, where storytellers conjure monks, merchants and marching legionaries from shadowed corners. Chilling folklore threads through medieval courtyards, creaking inns and atmospheric churchyards.

Expect humour with your hauntings as you explore York after dusk, when stone and timber seem to hold a whisper. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for those who relish history with a shiver.

Embrace the elements on a guided adventure through rocky chutes and clear pools, scrambling beside mini waterfalls in a classic Lakeland ghyll. Wetsuits, helmets and expert instruction make this an energising, hands-on way to experience the fells.

Feel spray on your face and cool stone underfoot as you navigate natural obstacles at your own pace. The activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with routes chosen to suit prevailing conditions and ability.

Deepen your Scotch knowledge as you nose, sip and savour curated drams, comparing styles from Speyside elegance to Islay peat smoke. Experts decode maturation, cask influence and regional character as aromas unfold in the glass.

Learn to spot sherry-cask richness, maritime notes and Highland heather in a convivial setting. This sensory masterclass is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for curious newcomers and seasoned aficionados alike.

Meet a local ranger within the Cairngorms to explore ancient pinewoods, lochs and glens while learning about wildlife stewardship. Hear how habitats support red deer, raptors and delicate forest flora across this storied Highland estate.

Short walks reveal conservation in action alongside landscape lore and land-use history. The experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering nature-minded travellers an authentic window into Highland ecology.

Share a warm Glaswegian welcome over a home-cooked local meal, paired with stories and convivial company. Between courses, tap your toes to live traditional music—fiddle tunes and foot-tapping rhythms that bring Scotland’s social spirit to life.

Expect hearty flavours, generous hospitality and insights into neighbourhood life beyond the city’s grand squares. This intimate evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, rounding out your journey with authentic taste and song.

Explore Bath’s golden stone streets on a guided wander past the graceful curve of the Royal Crescent, the steaming courtyards of the Roman Baths and the elegant arches of Pulteney Bridge above the River Avon. Georgian terraces and boutique-lined lanes reveal the city’s refined spa heritage.

Learn how Aquae Sulis drew Roman elites, and how 18th-century architects crafted a harmonious cityscape that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect photogenic vistas, honey-hued facades and lively squares animated by street musicians and café culture.

Discover royal pageantry as you Walk the iconic Long Walk, the elm-lined avenue leading toward Windsor Castle. From this sweeping approach you’ll capture the fortress rising above the Great Park and the historic riverside town, an ideal vantage for wide-angle photos.

Hear how the castle evolved from a Norman stronghold into a working royal residence. This relaxed visit invites you to pause for photos and reflection while taking in centuries of ceremony, guardsmen on parade and the castle’s commanding silhouette over Berkshire.