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| 1 | Depart Overnight flight to London |
| 2 | Arrive London After checking into the Royal National hotel the day is yours to experience London at your leisure. |
| 3 | London to Bath A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London, view Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. From here we go to the historic town of Windsor and a chance to visit the famous castle. We cross the Salisbury Plains to the prehistoric monument at Stonehenge and then to Bath and a chance to visit the Roman Baths. Tonight enjoy dinner at our nearby hotel. (D) |
| 4 | Bath to Coventry Today we travel to Stratford-upon-Avon home of Shakespeare for a tour of the Elizabethan town. We see Anne Hathaway's cottage before leaving for Warwick Castle where there's a chance to explore and perhaps duel with the Red Knight! This evening why not go back in time and revel at a romping 'Medieval Banquet'? (B) |
| 5 | Coventry to York We head north through the Midlands to the historic city of York. See Viking, Roman and medieval history in this famous walled city. An included walking tour by day and a chance to go ghost hunting by night. Our home for the night is in nearby South Milford. (B,D) |
| 6 | York to Edinburgh Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian's Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Our city tour introduces you to this cultural capital: see the Castle and Holyrood Palace. After dinner, explore the lively nightlife. (B) |
| 7 | Edinburgh at Leisure A free day to explore the city. Why not walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes' Street? Tonight an opportunity to try haggis and enjoy the sound of the bagpipes at a local Scottish Evening. (B) |
| 8 | Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands Crossing the Forth Bridge we head for the Dee Valley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands.(B,D) |
| 9 | Scottish Highlands to Oban/Fort William This morning we visit Eilean Donan Castle, location for the cult film Highlander! Continuing south past the home of 'Nessie' Loch Ness and in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, we arrive at our overnight stop. (B,D) Note: On certain occasions the first night in Oban will be replaced by a night in Fort William. |
| 10 | Oban Sightseeing/Fort William to Oban Time to relax and enjoy this harbor-side village or take the opportunity of a short ferry ride across to the Isle of Mull with its stunning scenery. Tonight enjoy a wee dram with the locals. (B) |
| 11 | Oban to Lake Windermere - The Lake District This morning we head south past Loch Lomond to Gretna Green. We leave Scotland behind as we drive through the beautiful Lake District. Our hotel tonight is near the edge of Lake Windermere. (B,D) |
| 12 | Lake District at Leisure If you're feeling active try our 'adventure day', or perhaps just stroll around the beautiful town of Windermere and take in the lakeside scenery. Tonight experience the local hospitality. (B) |
| 13 | Lake District to Swansea - South Wales Our first stop is at the Roman town of Chester. Admire the unique Tudor architecture before crossing into Wales we take a scenic drive through the Cambrian Mountains and south to our overnight stop at Swansea.(B,D) |
| 14 | Swansea to London Time to swop addresses and say goodbye as our tour ends upon arrival(B) |
| 15 | London - Return Make your way to the airport for your return flight. The tour price does not include a night in London at the end of your tour. |
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