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DAY 1 STRATFORD AND MEDIEVAL YORK At 07:30, meet your Travel Director at the trip hotel in London and journey to Stratford, beautifully situated on the River Avon. Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare, full of interesting memorabilia and artefacts relating to his life. Continue on to York, where you walk within the old city walls to the crooked houses of the Shambles and see York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner with drinks and the opportunity to mingle over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. (DW) Hilton York. DAY 2 DURHAM, HADRIAN'S WALL AND EDINBURGH Relaxed Start. Stop in Durham to see the castle and Romanesque cathedral. Then view part of Hadrian's Wall, Britain's most impressive Roman monument, once spanning 80 miles from coast- to-coast, marking the northern frontier of the mighty Roman Empire. Cross the Scottish border to reach the elegant Scottish capital, Edinburgh. (B) Jury's Inn Edinburgh. DAY 3 SCOTLAND'S CAPITAL OF CULTURE Journey down the Royal Mile to see the Palace of Holyroodhouse before crossing over to New Town Walk with your Local Expert inside Edinburgh Castle and see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg The afternoon is free to shop on Princes Street. In the evening, select departures will enjoy the spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B) DAY 4 ST. ANDREWS AND INVERNESS Cross the Firth of Forth into Fife. Make your way to St. Andrews, home to the Old Course and birthplace of golf. Enjoy free time to explore. Perhaps stroll to West Sands Beach where the famous ‘Chariots of Fire’ scene was filmed? Your travels continue as you cross the Tay river Travel via Blair Atholl and past the Grampian Mountains to the sparkling Spey Valley. Later, continue to Inverness and your hotel. (B) (DW) Columba Hotel, Inverness. DAY 5 LOCH NESS AND GLENCOE In the morning, travel along Loch Ness and hear tales of the famous Nessie. Continue your journey through some of the most stunning scenery in all of Scotland, found in the region of Glencoe. Reach the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and admire the incredible scenery as you cruise what is arguably one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs, while enjoying a light lunch. Cross the English border before arriving at your lakeside hotel. (B) (L) (DW) Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Windermere/ Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. (Photo by @Wendy_giles, Day 1, Stratford) DAY 6 THE ENGLISH LAKES TO CHESTER Relaxed Start. In the morning, discover the beauty of the Lake District. Continue to your hotel in Chester. In the afternoon, why not join The Beatles City Tour Optional Experience in Liverpool? (B) Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. DAY 7 NORTH WALES AND OVER TO DUBLIN Relaxed Start. In the morning, step back into Roman times in Chester, where you see the city's ancient encircling walls and remarkable 13th century black and white Rows. Continue through Wales, passing the massive Conwy Castle before crossing over to the Isle of Anglesey. The village with the longest name in Europe will be visible - see if you are able to read it aloud! From the port of Holyhead, set sail for Dublin in Ireland. (B) y City Hotel/The Morgan Hotel, Dublin. TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS Relax by the lake in Windermere. (Photo by @Insighttdnigel, Day 5, Windermere) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Stunning Scottish scenery, (Photo by @Melissab_ KEY 38 Join/Leave Options fuNesco Heri tage Site O central Hotels + Nights @ scenic Hotels + Nights @ Place Visited Ercruise CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE nal ates both classic and small et eects gotteeo travel, Day 5) uLin xe om ey wnemre G) Matis 35 a iz < a i o ) 4
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