• 5 Dinner (D)
• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• York: Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city.
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history’s most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
• Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town. 
• 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.
• St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from ‘Chariots of Fire’ was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
• Pitlochry: Visit Pitlochry, famous for its salmon leap.
• Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favourite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks. 
• Isle of Skye: View the Cuillin Mountains on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist.
• Glasgow: Visit the Necropolis in Glasgow, one of Europe’s most significant burial grounds.
• Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
• Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. 
• Lake District: Drive through the hauntingly beautiful Lakes District, immortalised by literary greats of the Romantic Movement.
• Chester: See the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, the city walls and the famous black-and-white Rows.
• 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.
• Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings.
• Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland’s enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
• Waterford: Learn how crystal is crafted at the House of Waterford Crystal during a workshop tour.
• Blarney: It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are bestowed with the power to persuade, flatter and coax. But to do so, you must dangle from the ramparts! Visit Blarney Castle and see the famous Stone of Eloquence. 
• Cobh: Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour through the historic port city of Cobh.
• Cardiff: Learn more about Wales’ capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director.
• Bath: Admire UNESCO-listed Bath, with its elegant Georgian facades and the bimillennial Roman Baths from which the city takes its name.
• Glastonbury: Visit the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building.
• 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.
• Plymouth: During an orientation tour with your Travel Director, see Plymouth Hoe and the Citadel before continuing to the Barbican and Mayflower Steps. 
• Polperro: Visit the picturesque harbour of Polperro’s Heritage Coastline. 
• Stonehenge: Walk around the strange and awe-inspiring megaliths that have reputedly stood for 5,000 years.

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

Cross moorland where tors and moorland rise in granite crowns above heather and gorse. Weathered stone walls and Bronze Age remains speak to deep time amid windswept vistas.

Keep watch for wild Dartmoor ponies grazing the commons as you learn how peat, granite and legend shaped this rugged upland. The park’s raw beauty invites unhurried gazes and wide-angle photography.

Join a guided panoramic tour through Edinburgh’s elegant New Town and along the Royal Mile, taking in views of the official royal residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the extinct volcano of Arthur’s Seat. The city’s stony grandeur and Enlightenment facades frame a capital of ideas and pageantry.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, discovering the Crown Room, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and battlements that command views across the Firth of Forth. Centuries of Scottish statehood and struggle are etched into these ramparts.

Trace maritime heritage around the cobbles of the Barbican and along Plymouth Hoe, where panoramas sweep over Plymouth Sound. See the bastioned Royal Citadel, a 17th-century fortress guarding the harbour.

Stand by the Mayflower Steps memorial, reflecting on the 1620 departure that carried the Pilgrims to a new chapter across the Atlantic. Naval history and seafaring ambition are written into every quay and quayhead.

Visit the timbered house where William Shakespeare was born and raised, exploring an engaging Visitor Centre that brings Elizabethan England to life. Guides share stories of family life in Stratford as you step inside Shakespeare’s Birthplace and trace the beginnings of the world’s most performed playwright.

Continue past thatched eaves to admire Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, set among cottage gardens. Stroll Stratford’s Tudor streets by the River Avon, absorbing a town that still echoes with the language and stages that shaped the Bard’s imagination.

Trafalgar

Explore one of England’s finest medieval cities on a guided amble through the crooked lanes of the Shambles, once lined with butchers’ hooks and overhanging timber facades. Your Travel Director highlights the best spots to pause for photos and reflection along the ancient walls and market squares.

Look up to the soaring towers of York Minster, among the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, and trace layers of history from Roman Eboracum to Viking Jórvík as the city’s storied past comes into sharp relief.

Journey across the sweeping moors and big skies of Northumberland National Park, where Roman roads once pushed towards the frontier. The scenery sets the tone for Britain’s borderlands—windswept, spacious, and steeped in centuries of frontier lore.

Stop to view the remarkably preserved Jedburgh Abbey, a 12th-century Augustinian masterpiece. Its roofless nave and weathered sandstone arches evoke Scotland’s turbulent past and the great tradition of the border abbeys that anchored medieval spiritual life.

Visit the storied university town of St Andrews, where medieval quadrangles meet windswept dunes. See the famed 18th hole at St Andrews and the Old Course clubhouse, a pilgrimage site for golf lovers in the sport’s traditional cradle.

Beyond fairways, explore lanes linked to Scotland’s oldest university and look toward the wide sands of West Sands, setting of “Chariots of Fire.” The blend of ancient university prestige and birthplace of golf tradition shapes the town’s singular identity.

Cross the sea to Skye and tour with a Local Specialist, tracing the serrated skyline of the Cuillin Mountains and the island’s rugged peninsulas. Wind-scoured headlands, sea birds and shifting light create a painterly drama at every turn.

Along the way, admire a signature Highland scene—the silhouette of Eilean Donan Castle set where three lochs meet. Skye’s Gaelic culture and raw geology reveal the west coast’s enduring, untamed spirit.

Pause at the World War II Commando Memorial near Spean Bridge for commanding views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak. The stark bronze figures set against mountain backdrops capture courage in a landscape forged by ice and weather.

Continue through Glen Coe ‘Glen of Weeping’, where volcanic cliffs and brooding slopes tell of deep time and tragic history, including the 1692 massacre. The scenery invites quiet contemplation and powerful photography.

Survey Glasgow’s civic heart, taking in the grand facades of George Square and the medieval lines of Glasgow Cathedral. The city’s mercantile wealth and Victorian ambition reveal themselves in bold architecture and generous public spaces.

Visit the Necropolis, a hilltop garden cemetery of elaborate monuments and intricate ironwork. This “City of the Dead” offers sweeping views and a lens onto the industrial fortunes that transformed Glasgow into a powerhouse of the Clyde.

Connect With Locals at Howbeck Lodge in Hesket Newmarket, meeting Christine on her working Cumbrian farm. Learn about seasonal rhythms, livestock and hedgerows before sitting down together for a wholesome lunch that celebrates regional produce.

Cap the visit with homemade British afternoon tea and stories of rural life. The warmth of a private farmhouse welcome offers a vivid contrast to stately cities—a chance to slow down and savour real hospitality.

Glide through the fells and forests that inspired the Romantic poets, tracing stone-walled lanes and mirror-calm tarns. Look across Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, as slate roofs, dry-stone barns and sheep-dotted hills create a quintessential Cumbrian tableau.

The mood of the Lake District shifts with weather and light—silvered waters, heathered slopes, and peaceful valleys that invite quiet reflection and photography in every season.

Walk beneath the black-and-white galleries of the Tudor Rows and along segments of Chester’s Roman and medieval walls. Your Travel Director points out the ornate shopfronts and narrow lanes that give the city its timeless texture.

See the ornate Eastgate Clock, heir to Roman Deva’s gateway, and learn how the city’s layered past—from legionary fortress to mercantile hub—left a compact core of striking streetscapes and sandstone landmarks.

Join a Local Specialist for a citywide sweep past the elegant quads of Trinity College, the spire-studded skyline of St Patrick’s Cathedral, and terraces of brightly painted doors on Dublin’s Georgian squares.

Hear how Vikings, Anglo-Normans and independence movements shaped a capital that balances literary heritage with lively neighbourhoods. The rhythm of O’Connell Street and the Liffey’s bridges anchors a portrait of Ireland’s modern, confident heart.

Visit the Guinness Storehouse to trace the alchemy of water, barley, hops and yeast from copper kettles to maturation. Interactive exhibits and archive posters chart the rise of Ireland’s most famous stout.

Finish with the distinctive taste of a perfectly chilled pint of Guinness as you learn the pour’s ritual and savour roasted barley aromas that have wafted over Dublin since 1759. A true Dive Into Culture moment.

Explore Galway’s compact heart around Eyre Square, where a JFK memorial recalls a famous 1963 visit. Wander towards the Spanish Arch and quaysides as traditional music spills from pubs and cafés.

View the broad dome of Galway Cathedral and admire streets where Irish-language shopfronts sit beside artisan boutiques. The city’s bohemian spirit and maritime past give it an energy that’s both youthful and deeply rooted.

Follow Ireland’s most celebrated circuit around the Iveragh Peninsula, where Atlantic rollers meet ancient rock. Pull-ins reveal Ring of Kerry viewpoints of bays, boglands and the jagged silhouettes of the Skellig coast.

Gaze at the ridges of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and fishing villages tucked into coves, appreciating a landscape shaped by ocean weather and smallholder tradition. The drive is a masterclass in Ireland’s elemental beauty.

Roam turreted walls and lush grounds at Blarney Castle, rising from riverside meadows near Cork. Those who wish may kiss the Blarney Stone—the fabled Stone of Eloquence—for the gift of persuasive speech.

Between climbs to the ramparts, wander ferny dells and herbaceous borders in the castle’s imaginative gardens. Legends, laughter and landscaped beauty combine in one of Ireland’s most beloved stops.

Join a Local Specialist to trace emigrant footsteps through the steep streets of Cobh, the Titanic’s final port of call. Colour-washed terraces and waterfront piers frame a poignant story of departures and hope.

Look up to the neo-Gothic spire of St Colman’s Cathedral before learning how transatlantic liners and Irish diaspora journeys reshaped this harbour town’s destiny.

Dive Into Culture at the House of Waterford Crystal, stepping behind the scenes to watch master cutters and blowers at work. From molten furnaces to pattern wheels, every stage reveals precision and patience.

Walk the galleries where chandeliers and trophies shine, appreciating centuries-old techniques adapted to contemporary design. The sparkling showrooms showcase a craft that remains a proud Irish export.

See the powerhouse of Welsh sport at Principality Stadium before touring the city’s creamy-stone Civic Centre, including City Hall and the National Museum. Your Travel Director introduces the landmarks that anchor modern Cardiff.

Glance at the University of Wales buildings and Victorian arcades as you consider how coal wealth transformed this once-sleepy port into a confident capital of Welsh identity.

Visit the Roman Baths, where steam still rises from the sacred spring feeding the Great Bath. Temple remains and inscriptions sketch the world of Aquae Sulis, a spa city at the Empire’s northwestern edge.

Step back outside to admire honeyed terraces and crescents—the city’s Georgian facades that later enchanted Jane Austen. UNESCO status celebrates the rare union of classical waters and refined urban design.

Wander the green lawns and roofless naves of Glastonbury Abbey, founded in the 7th century and long a centre of pilgrimage. Stone arches frame quiet corners perfect for contemplation.

Hear tales linking the site to King Arthur and early Christian Britain. The ruins offer a poetic glimpse of medieval monastic life and the myths that have long swirled around Somerset’s holy isle.

Meander through narrow lanes and fishermen’s cottages to Polperro’s snug harbour, where boats bob against the picturesque harbour walls. Whitewashed facades tumble towards the sea in scenes fit for a painter’s canvas.

Hear of smugglers’ coves and Cornwall’s pilchard past as you breathe the tang of salt on the air along the Cornish Heritage Coast. It’s a coastal vignette rich in character and charm.

Walk around Stonehenge, the enigmatic ring that has stirred debate for millennia. The sarsens and bluestones stand in silent alignment on the Salisbury Plain, their purpose still the subject of study and wonder.

Consider astronomical theories and ritual landscapes as you pause for photos and reflection beneath wide southern skies. It’s a powerful encounter with prehistory at Britain’s most iconic ancient site.

Experience the spectacle of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade, where precision drill, massed pipes and drums, and international performers light up the night.

Against the illuminated skyline of Edinburgh Castle, stirring music and choreography celebrate Scottish heritage and military pageantry. Tickets are included on departures that coincide with performance dates; availability is limited due to seasonal scheduling.

See the elegant facades of the National Museum and University of Wales buildings within Cardiff’s Civic Centre. Neoclassical columns and broad boulevards mirror the capital’s Edwardian ambition.

As you pass cultural landmarks and green spaces, your Travel Director weaves tales of coal barons, chapels and choirs—threads that together form the tapestry of modern Welsh civic pride.

Pause to photograph Eilean Donan Castle, framed by rugged hills where three sea lochs meet. Tide, sky and stone create an ever-changing composition beloved by filmmakers and travelers alike.

From the causeway and shoreline viewpoints, capture the classic silhouette that has come to symbolize the romance of the Scottish Highlands, a place where landscape and legend entwine.

Admire the exterior of Glasgow Cathedral, a rare survivor of Scotland’s medieval churches, and take in the statues and civic pride of George Square. Granite and sandstone tell of Victorian prosperity and municipal confidence.

Hear how industry, immigration and innovation forged today’s cultural city, where venerable spires stand near galleries, music halls and the River Clyde’s reborn docks.

Survey York from atop its medieval city walls, tracing lines first drawn by the Romans. Your Travel Director points out gatehouses, towers and rooftops that layer centuries within a compact panorama.

Back at street level, the city’s guildhalls, timbered fronts and pause for photos and reflection moments reveal a northern capital that has guarded its heritage with pride and care.

Visit the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Atholl on an optional excursion to Blair Castle, a white-harled stronghold set amid Perthshire’s wooded glens. Opulent rooms, portraits and armour hint at centuries of Highland politics and patronage.

Learn about the Atholl Highlanders, Europe’s only private army, and stroll formal gardens shaped by Enlightenment tastes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability.

Escape to County Wicklow’s green folds on an optional outing to Glendalough, the “valley of the two lakes.” Walk among round towers, early churches and forest paths where St Kevin founded a 6th-century monastic retreat.

Between water reflections and misty mountain passes, hear how pilgrims and scholars kept learning alive in Ireland’s Dark Ages. This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Spend one evening immersed in Irish rhythm at a lively cabaret in Dublin, where dancers’ footwork and traditional tunes deliver a spirited celebration of national culture. Expect humour, song and fast-step reels in equal measure.

Raise a glass as musicians and storytellers bring céilí energy to the stage—a convivial finale to a day in the capital. This entertainment is at additional cost and bookable on tour.