Europe

This exciting holiday is a great introduction to the history and culture of England, Scotland, and Wales. In England, discover London’s famous landmarks; Cambridge, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning; and York, England’s most complete medieval city. In Scotland see the mighty Edinburgh Castle with its Crown Jewels. Travel south to Gretna Green, where 18th-century young runaway couples were married by the local blacksmith. Travel through the Lake District, and visit Wordsworth’s charming Grasmere. Enjoy 2,000-year-old Chester and overnight in Liverpool of Beatles fame.  In Wales, visit Llangollen with its connections to King Arthur. Return to England to visit Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon; elegant Georgian Bath, famous for its Roman relics; and the mysterious Stonehenge.

Meals
Breakfast - 5
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3

Standard Features
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Melrose, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (departure numbers 0809, 0816, 0823), Gretna Green, Grasmere, Llangollen, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, Broadway, Bath, Salisbury; orientation drive in Bristol; walking tours in Cambridge, York, Chester.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Northumberland National Park, Scottish Lowlands, Lake District National Park, Cotswold Hills, Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain
GUIDES: Local Guide for city sightseeing in Edinburgh; Host service in London. Professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Full English breakfast (B); 3 three-course dinners (D) with choice of menus
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience.