See Wales’s dynamic capital on an orientation that showcases the dragon-hearted city. View the Principality Stadium, Edwardian civic grandeur at City Hall, and national collections at the National Museum, set within tree-lined boulevards.

Hear how coal wealth, cultural revival and bilingual life shape the Welsh capital. From choirs to contemporary arts, Cardiff blends heritage with a youthful energy that ripples through its cafés, arcades and waterfront.

Walk the medieval lanes on a guided orientation walk to see the Shambles, the ancient city walls and the grand Gothic frontage of York Minster. Cobbles, half-timbered fronts and snug snickelways reveal a city layered with centuries.

Hear how York evolved from Roman to Viking heritage and later a powerful ecclesiastical center. Enjoy stories of merchants, craftsmen and pilgrims while you pause for photos of the Minster’s tracery and towers dominating the skyline.

Take a scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales and into the Lake District, skirting Lake Windermere with its wooded shores and mirror-bright waters. Rolling fells, dry-stone walls and sheep-grazed fields create a quintessential northern English panorama.

Absorb the landscapes that stirred the Romantic poets, from Wordsworth’s Grasmere to misty mountain passes and glinting tarns. Your Travel Director’s commentary illuminates geology, farming traditions and the timeless rural character of this UNESCO-listed cultural landscape.

Visit storied Gretna Green, the village that welcomed eloping couples for generations. Step into the old smithy to see the Marriage Anvil and hear tales of romance, rebellion and new beginnings on the Scottish border.

Learn how England’s 1754 Marriage Act propelled runaway weddings north, where a simple declaration made a union legal. This intimate stop reveals living folklore and the enduring symbolism of Scotland’s most famous wedding haven.

Take a panoramic spin through Scotland’s largest city to view Glasgow Cathedral, the city’s medieval heart, and the statues and civic grandeur of George Square. Victorian architecture and bold street art hint at a city constantly reinventing itself.

Hear about shipbuilding on the Clyde and trailblazing designers of the Glasgow Style. From monastic roots to Mackintosh modernism, Glasgow’s story spans from medieval kirk to modern design in a compact, culture-packed center.

Join a Local Specialist to survey elegant New Town facades and the Old Town’s spine along the Royal Mile, passing the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament. Cap the experience as you step inside Edinburgh Castle crowning volcanic Castle Rock.

Encounter halls, crowns and cannon on battlements with sweeping city views. Learn how monarchs, sieges and Enlightenment thinkers shaped the capital beneath soaring ramparts and steeples stitched against the sky.

Dine in Glasgow’s Merchant City at Mharsanta, where coastal catches, Highland meats and garden produce are the stars. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience champions local suppliers and seasonal menus for a contemporary taste of Scotland.

Learn how an energy-efficient, responsible, low-waste kitchen supports community and environment while delivering classic flavors—think West Coast seafood or haggis bon bons with modern flair. Every plate reflects provenance, sustainability and warm Glaswegian hospitality.

Discover the Northern Irish capital with a Local Specialist, taking in Belfast City Hall, linen-era avenues and the revitalized Titanic Quarter. Gaze at the landmark Samson and Goliath cranes soaring above the historic Harland & Wolff shipyards.

Trace a city that has navigated conflict to creativity. Along routes lined with political murals, learn how neighborhoods tell their stories, and how innovation and arts now animate this waterfront metropolis.

Explore Ireland’s capital with a Local Specialist, admiring elegant squares, Trinity College, and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Georgian doors, buskers and Liffey bridges reveal a city of wit, literature and independent spirit.

Dive into brewing heritage at the Guinness Storehouse, tracing 250 years of craft before raising a perfectly poured pint in the Gravity Bar with sweeping views over Dublin’s skyline and hills beyond.

Meet your hosts at their award-winning Glyndwr Vineyard for a convivial Be My Guest experience. Stroll among vines, greet friendly farm animals and settle in for a home-cooked feast paired with Welsh wines.

Savor a homemade Welsh meal while stories of family life, winemaking and the local landscape unfold. Expect warm Welsh hospitality in a rustic setting where field, cellar and table are closely connected.

Visit the Roman Baths, one of Britain’s best-preserved ancient sites. Gaze into the steaming spring, admire the colonnades around the Great Bath and glimpse temple remains that reveal ritual and daily life in a spa town.

Uncover Aquae Sulis—Rome’s healing sanctuary at the heart of UNESCO-listed Bath. Exhibits and inscriptions illuminate engineering prowess, sacred practice and how Georgian society later revived the waters with elegant crescents and salons.

Walk around the ancient stone circle rising from the chalk grasslands of Salisbury Plain. Audio interpretation and distant barrows help frame the monument within its wider prehistoric landscape.

Consider alignments, rituals and craftsmanship at a site standing for over 5,000 years. Weathered sarsens and bluestones set a contemplative mood—ideal to pause for photos and reflection on the enduring enigma of this Neolithic masterpiece.

Enjoy a lively evening of regional flavors and culture with a traditional Scottish dinner followed by a spirited ceilidh. Fiddles strike up, tartans swirl and the skirl of the bagpipes sets the tempo for Highland reels.

Hosts share stories, song and dance traditions that have animated gatherings for centuries. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a joyous immersion into Scottish conviviality.

Experience a rollicking night of Irish cabaret featuring live musicians, soaring vocals and precision step dancing. Expect witty banter, pub-style camaraderie and rousing choruses you may find yourself humming later.

From ballads to bodhráns, the show celebrates lore and storytelling at the heart of Irish culture—often served with a hearty meal and a creamy pint. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation

• Gretna Green: Visit the famous spot where runaway lovers were married.
• Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalised by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
• Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• Belfast: Join a Local Specialist to hear about the history of the city and learn of its progress and current prosperity. You’ll explore iconic sights like the Big Fish at Donegall Quay, the Titanic Quarter, and the famous Samson and Goliath cranes. Along the way, you’ll also visit Belfast City Hall and see murals in various locations that reflect the political sentiments of the local residents.
• Dublin: Visit the Guinness Storehouse to see how the world’s most famous stout is created, then enjoy the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness.
• Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin’s elegant Georgian squares, O’Connell Street and the Custom House.
• Cardiff: Learn more about Wales’ capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
• Bath: Visit the Roman Baths in the heart of Bath, where one of Britain’s best-preserved ancient sites reveals the city’s Roman past. As you explore the temple remains, bathing complex and steaming spring, you’ll see how this historic spa city first grew around its natural waters.
• Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.
• Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.

Trafalgar

Visit the timbered heart of Warwickshire and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace on atmospheric Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon. Step through the original timber-framed home where William grew up, explore exhibits, and wander the cottage garden that evokes Tudor domestic life.

Discover how a glover’s son became the world’s most performed playwright. Manuscripts, period furnishings and interpreters bring the Bard’s legacy to life, offering a vivid sense of family, craft and the Elizabethan world that shaped his language.