Itinerary Details
Coasts & Countrysides of England with Edinburgh, Liverpool & London
Day 1 Overnight Flight
From bustling capitals to poetic countrysides, experience the many distinctive sides of Great Britain. Encounter the history, connect with the locals, and see what life is like in the United Kingdom.
Day 2 Edinburgh, Scotland - Tour Begins
Hotel: VOCO
Your journey begins in Scotland, where age-old legends intersect with scenic beauty. Start in Edinburgh, the country’s capital, and enjoy time to settle in for your stay. Delve into Scottish culture with a locally inspired dinner with a modern-day twist.(D)
Day 3 Edinburgh
Hotel: VOCO
See the city like a local during a walking tour of the Old Town, passing by Victorian houses and cobblestone streets. Explore the Royal Mile, ending at Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of this historic fortress. The rest of the day is yours. Take advantage of free time to experience the city however you please.(B)
Day 4 Edinburgh - Lake Windermere, England
Hotel: Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa
Say goodbye to Scotland and travel to the scenic Lake District, eternalized through the works of Scott and Wordsworth. Along the way, stop for a break at England’s most famous motorway station, Tebay. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the shores of Lake Windermere, your home for the next 2 nights. Breathe in the crisp air and admire the rolling hills nestled against the water.(B, D)
Day 5 Lake District
Hotel: Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa
See the area from a different perspective and set sail on Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Take in the tranquil backdrop before visiting the charming village of Grasmere. Personalize your afternoon because it’s your choice! Soak up the romance of the Lake District with a visit to Rydal Mount, the home of poet William Wordsworth -OR- embark on a two-hour guided hike through glacial valleys and along lakeside trails.(B)
Day 6 Lake Windermere - Liverpool
Hotel: Hotel Indigo
Head to Liverpool, England’s popular port city. You will visit Strawberry Field, the site where John Lennon came to play as a child, which he later immortalized in the song, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’. Here you will experience an Impact Moment and learn about the work the Salvation Army does at Strawberry Field to give young people with learning difficulties the opportunity for work experience. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Visit the Tate Liverpool, home to an eclectic range of art from the 16th century to modern day -OR- embark on a walking tour of Albert Dock and learn about Liverpool’s rich industrial history, connection to the American Civil War, as well as explore Merseyside’s Maritime Past.(B)
Day 7 Liverpool - Cotswolds
Hotel: The Queens Hotel
Your glimpse into the quintessential English lifestyle continues as you make your way to the Cotswolds. A region of hilly fields and stone houses, the Cotswolds is a charming collection of storybook villages. Settle into an 18th-century modern boutique hotel, in the heart of a charming Cotswold town.(B, D)
Day 8 Cotswolds
Hotel: The Queens Hotel
This morning explore the Cotswolds, taking in the rolling hills and honey-colored stone homes that make this one of England’s most beautiful areas. Visit the quaint villages and enjoy free time for lunch in this picturesque town. Take the afternoon to relax and enjoy the Cotswolds at your own leisurely pace.(B)
Day 9 Cotswolds - Bath - Cornwall
Hotel: The Cornwall Hotel and Spa
The morning will be spent in the city of Bath, where centuries-old history is told with a visit to the Roman Baths. Learn about the indulgence and opulence of a bygone time and see how Bath developed over centuries. After lunch on your own, the journey will continue to Poldarks Cornwall. Tonight, after dinner, join your fellow travelers for an evening of song and discovery with a local Sea Shanty Band.(B, D)
Day 10 Cornwall
Hotel: The Cornwall Hotel and Spa
Today will be a full day tour of Cornwall’s dramatic north coast. With a combination of walking and traveling by motor coach, hear tales of Cornwall’s tin mining past and learn how this shaped the Cornish landscape we see today. The day will bring opportunities to capture the beauty of the rugged north coast on foot and a visit to a typical Cornish town.(B, D)
Day 11 Cornwall
Hotel: The Cornwall Hotel and Spa
This morning, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the largest garden restoration in Europe and home to a National Collection of camellias and rhododendrons and bursting with romance and intrigue around every pathway and corner. Explore Cornwall’s idyllic south coast with a local guide on foot and discover what makes this pretty peninsula so special, followed by a traditional Cornish Cream Tea.(B)
Day 12 Cornwall - Great Western Railway - London
Hotel: Double Tree Hilton, West End
Wish the countryside goodbye and travel on the Great Western Railway to London, England’s lively capital. Upon arriving in London, get the lay of the land on a walking tour with a local expert. Take in the exterior of London’s iconic sites on foot, such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. The rest of the evening is yours to explore independently.(B)
Day 13 London
Hotel: Double Tree Hilton, West End
Spend the day discovering London on your own. Perhaps you’ll grab a pint with the locals, wander through one of the many museums, or see the city from a different perspective on the London Eye. You may choose to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and toast the end of an incredible adventure.(B, D)
Day 14 London - Tour Ends
Your journey through Great Britain comes to a close today.(B)
