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- Day 1 London - Windsor - Oxford - Birmingham This morning, meet your Travel Director and travel companions and head west for a memorable encounter with royalty and academia. Start with a stop in Windsor, home to the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, then continue to the historic university city of Oxford. Explore its streets of renowned colleges and historic architecture. Finally, journey onward to Birmingham for your overnight stay. Locations Visited: London GB, Windsor GB, Oxford GB, Birmingham GB.
- Day 2 Birmingham - Chester - Liverpool The Romans left their magic touch on the pretty town of Chester. You’ll view the city walls that they built in the first century to defend their fortress and the black-and-white half-timbered buildings, famously known as 'The Rows'. Take some time to explore Chester your way or join a Choice Experience to Llangollen in North Wales. Home of the International Eisteddfod, Llangollen has a tiny population but punches well above its weight when it comes to serene scenery and an array of cafes, bars and restaurants. Your home for the night is the haunt of the 'Fab Four', with an evening at leisure to explore Liverpool’s legendary nightlife. Locations Visited: Chester GB, Liverpool GB.
- Day 3 Liverpool – Lake District – Gretna Green – Glasgow Settle in for a scenic drive north to the Lake District. Here you’ll see first-hand why the rugged and untamed beauty of the Lake District inspired William Wordsworth to wander 'lonely as a cloud' in his acclaimed piece of poetry, 'Daffodils'. There’s no better way to embrace the area’s heritage than to join a Choice Experience and chug between Haverthwaite and Lakeside in an old-world steam train followed by a cruise on Lake Windermere. Crossing the Scottish border, you’ll stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Blacksmith’s anvil and be bound to each other forever. Resist the urge to tie the knot yourself and continue to the bold city of Glasgow, where you’ll have an opportunity to join a Choice Experience for a night on the "toon". Locations Visited: Liverpool GB, Lake District GB, Glasgow GB.
- Day 4 Glasgow – Glencoe - Scottish Highlands Channel your inner Highlander, embarking on a journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond, where a cruise to Rob Roy’s cave could be on the cards should you choose to join this Choice Experience. Later, the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Glencoe, 'Glen of Weeping', will stir all your emotions – not least as you remember the brave clans people who fought relentlessly for their beliefs. Local shepherd Neil and his enthusiastic border collies are ready to welcome guests on their Highland sheep farm for a Choice Experience this afternoon. You can perfect your sheep-shearing skills before settling into your Highland hotel. Locations Visited: Glasgow GB, Glencoe GB, Scottish Highlands GB.
- Day 5 Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh Robert Burns once wrote of his beloved hills of the Highlands. Your scenic drive through its mystical landscapes will leave you similarly inspired as you venture to picturesque Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel. There’s time to explore this historic Highland hub on your own or join a Choice Experience to Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl and Europe's last remaining private army. The fairways and greens of St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, beckon and you’ll have an opportunity to snap a selfie against the backdrop of the famous 18th green. Locations Visited: Scottish Highlands GB, St. Andrews GB, Edinburgh GB.
- Day 6 Edinburgh sightseeing and free time Tuck into a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings. Today you’ll need some extra sustenance as there’s much to see and do in Scotland’s hilly capital. The Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle all wait to be viewed in the company of your Local Guide, so grab your camera and prepare for a memorable sightseeing tour revealing all the highlights of Auld Reekie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience to Rosslyn Chapel or an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB.
- Day 7 Edinburgh – York – Bradford It’s time to venture south on your return journey through England and come face-to-face with Hadrian’s first-century attempt to keep the ‘barbarians’ out of his Roman Empire. Continue to the walled city of York, where an orientation tour will guide you through its narrow medieval streets to its 13th-century Gothic cathedral York Minster. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB, York GB, Bradford GB.
- Day 8 Bradford – Stratford-Upon-Avon – London Your return journey to London is almost at its end, but not before a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the famous bard, William Shakespeare, who became England’s most beloved playwright. It’s time for one last group picture as you say a fond farewell to your Travel Director and new friends in the capital of the United Kingdom. Locations Visited: Bradford GB, Stratford-upon-Avon GB, London GB.
Name: England and Scotland Heritage
Brand: Costsaver
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: London
End City: London
Location Summary: London, GB
Windsor, GB
Oxford, GB
Birmingham, GB
Chester, GB
Liverpool, GB
Lake District, GB
Glasgow, GB
Glencoe, GB
Scottish Highlands, GB
St. Andrews, GB
Edinburgh, GB
York, GB
Bradford, GB
Stratford-upon-Avon, GB
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 2 Dinner (D). 7 Breakfast (B).
- Essentials - View the Royal Castle. Explore the historic city. View the timbered buildings known as the 'Rows'. Visit this picturesque region. Visit the Beatles' hometown. Visit this town, popular with eloping couples since 1754. View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour. See Britain's largest freshwater lake. See Glencoe, also known as the 'Glen of Weeping'. View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course. Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and viewing the Castle. View the remains of the Roman wall. View York Minster and the Shambles. Visit the town of Shakespeare's birth and see Anne Hathaway's cottage.
