• 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.

Explore Bath’s creamy-hued crescents on a guided amble past the Royal Crescent, The Circus and Pulteney Bridge. Admire facades carved from Bath stone as elegant townhouses curve in perfect symmetry, a showcase of 18th-century design and social ambition.

Uncover stories of spa society, from Roman thermal springs to the Regency world of Jane Austen. Savour the city’s gracious proportions and soak in the Georgian atmosphere that made Bath a byword for refinement.

Discover Oxford’s “dreaming spires” on foot, passing ivy-clad quads and the domed Radcliffe Camera. See the storied Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre as your orientation traces lanes where scholars, scientists and literary greats have shaped ideas for centuries.

Absorb the collegiate rituals and medieval origins that give Oxford its distinct rhythm. Spot gargoyles and golden-hued stone, and pause for photos at iconic gateways framing timeless courtyards.

Stroll Stratford’s half-timbered streets to encounter Shakespeare’s Birthplace, tranquil riverside gardens and market lanes that echo with Tudor life. Timber gables, swan-dotted waters and stone bridges set the scene for England’s greatest playwright.

Trace the Bard’s footsteps to Holy Trinity Church, where he rests, and spot motifs from his era carved into beams and doorways. It’s an intimate primer to the Elizabethan world that inspired the plays.

Join a guided city tour through Liverpool’s cultural heart, from the revitalised Royal Albert Dock to the Pier Head skyline crowned by the Three Graces. Hear stories of global trade, football passion and Merseybeat’s rise.

Delve into Beatles heritage near Mathew Street and The Cavern quarter, and see how maritime grit forged a creative city. Your guide threads architecture, music and humour into a vivid portrait of Liverpool’s character.

Wander York’s medieval maze to the overhanging timber facades of The Shambles, then out to viewpoints of the soaring York Minster. Cobbled cut-throughs reveal hidden courtyards and traces of Roman Eboracum beneath the modern city.

Learn how Vikings, merchants and monks shaped this fortified hub. From Clifford’s Tower to the encircling walls, every stone tells a tale of conquest, commerce and faith etched over two millennia.

Visit the rugged line of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Empire’s northern boundary. Walk beside weathered stones, peer into milecastle remains and gaze across undulating moorland once patrolled by legionaries.

Hear how this 2nd-century fortification controlled movement and culture at the empire’s edge. Pause for photos and reflection where archaeology, wind-scoured hills and imperial ambition meet in an unforgettable panorama.

Walk the storied Royal Mile past wynds and closes, feeling the dramatic rise from Holyrood to the castle rock. Take in exterior views of Holyrood Palace and the Castle’s basalt crag punctuating the skyline.

Discover how Old Town life evolved from medieval tenements to Enlightenment ideas. With cobbles underfoot and bagpipe echoes drifting by, the city’s castle on an extinct volcano sets a theatrical stage for Scottish history.

Visit Falkirk’s Helix Park to witness The Kelpies: two 100-foot steel horse heads that shimmer beside canals and reflecting pools. Their interlocking plates capture motion and light, honouring Scotland’s heavy-horse heritage.

Learn about sculptor Andy Scott’s inspiration and the engineering behind these giants. Stroll the boardwalks, frame striking angles and pause for photos as clouds and water mirror the sculptures’ sinewy grace.

Survey Stirling’s skyline where Stirling Castle crowns a volcanic outcrop and the National Wallace Monument rises over wooded slopes. It’s a landscape shaped by kings, queens and the Wars of Independence.

Hear of Bannockburn, royal pageantry and the guardians who defended this strategic gateway between Highlands and Lowlands. Capture broad vistas and imagine parades echoing through the castle’s Renaissance courtyards.

Explore historic lanes to Scotland’s oldest university and the sea-battered ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. Gaze across the famed links to the Old Course and its photogenic Swilcan Bridge, where legends have waved farewell.

Absorb scholarly tradition, medieval grandeur and briny North Sea air. This compact town blends stone-walled colleges, windswept beaches and golfing lore into a rich tapestry of Fife heritage.

Cruise Loch Ness along brooding waters framed by heathered slopes and the broken keep of Urquhart Castle. Glide through the Great Glen as mist lifts from dark depths that famously hide “Nessie”.

Hear stories of geology, myth and clan conflict while scanning for wildlife on the shore. This tranquil voyage pairs Highland grandeur with a playful monster hunt—keep your eyes peeled as the sonar hums below.

Soak up Cairngorms National Park around Aviemore, where pine forests and lochs reflect the massif’s snow-dusted peaks. Trails, viewpoints and village cafés invite you to breathe crisp Highland air.

Learn how glaciers carved this plateau and how local life adapts to the seasons. From mirror-like Loch Morlich to red-squirrel woods, it’s a serene counterpoint to Scotland’s dramatic coasts and castles.

Discover the Highlands’ ecological revival at Dundreggan, a Trees for Life project restoring the ancient Caledonian Forest. Interactive exhibits and woodland trails reveal how habitats are being rebuilt for native species.

Hear about efforts that support red squirrels, beavers and raptors, and how local communities benefit from rewilding. Your visit deepens understanding of Scotland’s landscapes—and how conservation can renew them for future generations.

Join a local-guided street art tour through Stokes Croft and beyond, where colour-splashed facades, stencils and stickers turn alleys into open-air galleries. Spot Banksy hotspots and emerging voices tackling politics, humour and identity.

Hear how Bristol’s DIY culture, music and festivals fuel a living canvas that constantly evolves. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a storyteller for a ghost walk along shadowy snickleways, where flickering lanterns illuminate tales of plague, poltergeists and petty misdeeds. The Shambles’ crooked eaves and Clifford’s Tower provide an eerie backdrop.

Expect folklore and fun more than fright as centuries of rumour come alive in whispers and footfalls. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Clamber, wade and scramble a mountain stream in classic Lakeland style, tackling chutes, crystal pools and mini waterfalls in a guided ghyll. Wetsuits, helmets and expert instruction keep the focus on fun and flow.

Feel cool spray and granite under palm as you ascend a rocky beck framed by fells. This adrenaline-tinged outing is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Savour Scotland in a glass as you sample regional whiskies with guided nosing notes—vanilla oak from the Lowlands, honeyed Highlands, and peat smoke from Islay. Learn how malt, cask and time shape each dram.

Discover tasting technique, heritage and the art of blending while swapping favourites with fellow travellers. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle atop its volcanic crag for sweeping city views. Explore the Crown Room and Honours of Scotland, the Great Hall and the storied Stone of Destiny.

Hear of sieges, monarchs and the garrison life that guarded this citadel for centuries. Entry and guiding are optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Meet a ranger at Rothiemurchus to explore ancient pinewoods, lochs and meadow edges while learning about Highland wildlife and habitats. Track signs of deer, waterfowl and shy forest dwellers amid scented Scots pine.

Gain insight into conservation, land stewardship and seasonal changes across the Cairngorms. This guided experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Test your aim with archery and axe throwing in a Highland setting. After a safety briefing, learn stance, release and rotation as instructors guide you from first shots to satisfying thunks.

Feel the rhythm of focus and release while surrounded by rewilding woodland and mountain air. This adventure is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Share a convivial table for a home-style Scottish dinner, tasting regional favourites paired with stories from local hosts. Between courses, tap your toes to live traditional music that brings Glasgow’s warm spirit into the room.

Expect hearty flavours, easy laughter and a glimpse of everyday life beyond the city’s grand facades. This cultural evening is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk the tree-lined avenue of Windsor Great Park and follow the iconic Long Walk to panoramic viewpoints over Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited fortress. Breathe in the royal parkland and watch deer grazing as the copper-green statue of George III crowns the distant ridge.

Hear how the castle evolved from a Norman motte-and-bailey into a palatial residence. Pause for photos and reflection on centuries of pageantry before exploring Windsor’s cobbled lanes and riverside ambience.