Package inclusions are subject to change.
04/07/2019 - 10/17/2019
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Departure Point:
Grange Wellington 71 Vincent Square, Westminster,London SW1P 2PA
Drop Off Point:
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square, 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ,
Transfers to/from the airport are not included.
Package inclusions are subject to change.
Booking Requirements: The following guest information is required prior to the day of departure:
Customer's full name,Passport number, place of issue and expiration date,Customers date and place of birth,Special dietary or other health-related requests or requirements,Details of emergency contact including name and contact information,Customers insurance policy including insurance company name, policy number and phone number.
Please note:
If this information is not provided by the day of departure the customer will not be able to join the tour.
This adventure delves deep into Britain's history and culture. In England, we celebrate Great British Puddings and trace the footsteps of writers and poets. While in North Wales and Scotland, our journey takes in spectacular scenery and dramatic castles.
The Back-Roads Difference:
Discover Britain's literary greats at the Bronte Parsonage, Beatrix Potters Hill Top Farm and William Wordsworths home.,Indulge your sweet tooth and become a dessert connoisseur at the world famous Pudding Club.,Explore the scenic back roads of some of Britain's most spectacular regions, including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Day 1: London - Oxford - Cotswolds
They'll leave the capital behind for the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, where a guided walking tour awaits. Then, it's off to the Cotswolds, where they'll spend some time wandering around charming villages full of honey-colored cottages. Tonight's dinner is at the world famous Pudding Club.
Day 2: Cotswolds - Stratford-Upon-Avon - Cotswolds
There's plenty of time to enjoy this morning at your leisure before they leave to visit Stratford-upon-Avon. This medieval market town is famous as the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Day 3: Cotswolds - Denbighshire
This morning they'll follow the crusades of saints and kings as they tour Worcester Cathedral. The road then turns towards the rugged, ancient landscapes of Wales. This evening, they'll dine together in Denbighshire.
Day 4: Denbighshire - Snowdonia National Park - Denbighshire
It's time to soak up the splendor of Snowdonia National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Tonight, they'll meet back at the hotel for a delicious dinner.
Day 5: Denbighshire- Chester - Haworth - York
Today's walking tour of Chester will take everyone along streets lined with striking black-and-white Tudor buildings. After paying homage to some of Britain's literary greats at the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth, they'll continue on to York.
Day 6: York
This morning, your Tour Leader will introduce you to the Old Town of York before leaving you free to explore for the rest of the day.
Day 7: York - Castle Howard - Lake District
Today they'll experience the glory days of the English country estate at Castle Howard. The path then takes everyone through Yorkshire Dales National Park where they'll pass rivers, tiny villages and centuries-old stone walls. The spectacular conclusion to the day's journey is the Lake District.
Day 8: Lake District
The first stop on the shores of Lake Windermere is Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm - the place where she wrote many of her beloved children's stories. They'll also visit Hawkshead Grammar School before dropping by Dove Cottage, which was once home to William Wordsworth. This afternoon, they'll take to the water on a lake cruise before returning to the accommodation for a relaxing evening.
Day 9: Lake District - Scottish Borders
Today they'll visit Birdoswald Roman Fort before arriving at the Scottish Borders. A traditional Scottish dinner of haggis and a piper demonstration will provide them with a grand ending to the final night.
Day 10: Scottish Borders - Abbotsford House - Rosslyn Chapel - Edinburgh
They'll visit Abbotsford House and Rosslyn Chapel before reaching Edinburgh, where the tour ends.
