Amazing Britain

Your journey begins with a motorcoach transfer from Central Penn to a local international airport for an overnight flight* to London, England.

*Air Schedule will be shared once available. Group air schedule is in economy class. Seat assignments are controlled by the airline. Specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed.  Air upgrades may be available and are by request only and are not guaranteed. Air upgrade requests may not be on the same flight schedule as the rest of the group and must be requested at the time of the initial deposit. 

Today is yours to explore the vibrant mix of old and new around every turn. Spend the day delving into the royal heritage of London, stroll along the tree-lined Thames or admire treasures from across the globe, before enjoying the night-time buzz of this city. Hotel: Hilton Kensington

Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theater and poetry. Travel to romantic Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by William Shakespeare. View Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Visitor Center for insights into the life of the ‘Bard of Avon’. Continue to the city of York where you’ll enjoy a walk to view its ancient city walls, picturesque Shambles and magnificent 800-year-old Minster. Enjoy delicious local pub fare before continuing to your hotel in Leeds. Hotel: Clayton (Breakfast, Dinner)

Venture to the medieval riverside town of Durham, which sits  alongside Durham Castle watching over the streets below. Cross the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall, before enjoying a scenic drive through the landscapes of Northumberland National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the windswept Cheviot Hills as you cross the Scottish border to 12th-century ruins of Jedburgh Abbey en route to Edinburgh. Hotel: Holiday Inn (Breakfast)

Hello Edinburgh! Join a Local Specialist to discover what lies behind its medieval façades. Ramble down the Royal Mile and enjoy astounding views of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city. Spend some free time this afternoon strolling through Edinburgh and admiring ancient relics.  Hotel: Holiday Inn (Breakfast)

Cross to the ancient Kingdom of Fife and St. Andrews. The famous Old Golf Course is renowned for its 18th hole and 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge. Continue your journey into the dramatic Scottish Highlands to enjoy the culture at a Distillery and sample some whisky. Visit picture-perfect Pitlochry, on the edge of the Ben Vrackie and Cairngorms National Park, before arriving at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands where you’ll dine tonight. Hotel: Highlander (Breakfast, Dinner)

View the World War II Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and admire views of Britain’s highest mountain – Ben Nevis. Continue towards Glencoe, the site of  the Jacobite Uprising. In Glencoe Valley, join a ranger for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem. Travel to the ‘bonnie’ banks of Scotland’s prettiest loch, Loch Lomond. Arrive in Glasgow this afternoon where our orientation will take us past St. Mungo’s Cathedral and George Square. Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn City Center, Clayton (Breakfast)

Today’s first stop is in the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Marriage Anvil. Returning to England, we Connect With Locals, joining Christine for lunch at a Be My Guest experience on her family’s farm. Lake District landscapes and skirt the romantic shores of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, arriving in edgy Liverpool of ‘Fab Four’ fame, for an evening at leisure. Hotel: Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool by Sunday (Breakfast, Lunch)

This morning, traverse the pretty Welsh countryside to the Shropshire market town of Ludlow with time to explore on your own. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant with your Travel Director and newfound friends. Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn City Center (Breakfast, Dinner)

Before returning to London, visit the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to admire its elegant Georgian facades and the Roman Baths. Emerging from the Salisbury Plain, the imposing megaliths of Stonehenge are your final stop before continuing through the lush Wiltshire and Hampshire landscapes to London for a final night at leisure. Hotel: Hilton Kensington (Breakfast)

Today marks the end of this truly memorable journey through Britain and Scotland as we head to London Heathrow International Airport for a flight* back to Central PA. (Breakfast)

*Hotels and itinerary are subject to change at any time without advanced notice and or compensation.

*Air Schedule will be shared once available. Group air schedule is in economy class. Seat assignments are controlled by the airline. Specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed.  Air upgrades may be available and are by request only and are not guaranteed. Air upgrade requests may not be on the same flight schedule as the rest of the group and must be requested at the time of the initial deposit.