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DAY 1 Welcome to London Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a global capital with multi-cultural verve.Today is yours to explore the vibrant mix of old and new around every turn. Spend the day delving into the royal heritage of London, stroll along the tree-lined Thames or admire treasures from across the globe, before enjoying the night-time buzz of this city.

Hotel(s): Hilton Kensington

DAY 2 Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon and on to York Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theatre and poetry. We travel to romantic Stratford-upon-Avon, made famous by its favorite son, William Shakespeare, whose extraordinary works have been admired by audiences for over 500 years. View Anne Hathaway's thatched

cottage and visit Shakespeare's Birthplace and Visitor Centre for insights into the life of the 'Bard of Avon', before exploring the charming cobblestone streets of his hometown. Continue to the ancient cathedral city of York where we will enjoy an orientation walk to view its ancient city walls, picturesque Shambles and magnificent 800-year-old Minster. Join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions this evening for a memorable Welcome Reception and delicious local pub fare.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Welcome Reception

Hotel(s): Holiday Inn

DAY 3 Cross Hadrian's Wall and onwards to Edinburgh We venture north to the medieval riverside town of Durham, whose exquisite 11th- century cathedral sits imposingly alongside Durham Castle watching over the streets

below. We cross what was once the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Wall, before enjoying a scenic drive through the soul-stirring landscapes of Northumberland National Park. Admire spectacular views of the windswept Cheviot Hills as you cross the Scottish border, stopping to admire the 12th-century ruins of Jedburgh Abbey en route to Edinburgh.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): Marriott, Holiday Inn

DAY 4 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Fall in love with the enchanting city of Edinburgh as you join a Local Specialist to

discover what lies behind its medieval façades. Ramble up the Royal Mile and enjoy astounding views of the Palace of

Holyrood house and the Scottish Parliament. Visit Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock overlooking the city. Spend some free time this afternoon strolling through Edinburgh and admiring ancient relics. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): Holiday Inn

DAY 5 Venture to Scottish Highlands Cross the Firth of Forth to the ancient Kingdom of Fife and St. Andrews. This

famous golf course is renowned for its 18th hole and 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge. We continue our journey into the dramatic Scottish Highlands, where we’ll Dive Into Culture at Blair Athol whisky distillery and sample a wee dram. Visit picture-perfect Pitlochry, on the edge of the Ben Vrackie and Cairngorms National Park, before arriving at your hotel in the Scottish Highlands where you'll dine tonight.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel(s): Highlander

DAY 6 Onwards to Lock Lomond and Glasgow's Rich Legacy The arresting beauty of the Scottish Highlands provides a stunning backdrop for today's leisurely drive to Glasgow. View the World War II Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge and admire views of Britain's highest mountain – Ben Nevis. See Glencoe, the site of a bloody massacre in 1692 following the Jacobite Uprising, and travel to the 'bonnie' banks of Scotland's prettiest loch, Loch Lomond. We arrive in

Glasgow this afternoon where our orientation will take us past St. Mungo's Cathedral and George Square, lined with statues and monuments dedicated to famous British subjects, including Robert Burns and Sir Robert Peel.

Meal(s):Breakfast

DAY 7 Explore the Lake District and Journey to Liverpool Connect with Locals Today's first stop is in the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Marriage Anvil. Returning to England, we Connect With Locals, joining farmer John and his wife Christine for lunch at a Be My Guest experience in the company of Highland cows. See beautiful Lake District landscapes and skirt the romantic shores of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, arriving in edgy Liverpool of 'Fab Four' fame, for an evening at leisure.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Be My Guest

Hotel(s): Mercure Atlantic Tower

DAY 8 Through the Beautiful Welsh Countryside to Discover Bristol This morning, we traverse the pretty Welsh

countryside before we visit the Shropshire market town of Ludlow with some time to explore on your own. Later, arrive in Bristol for an orientation drive. Join us for an Optional Experience that will take us out to the SS Great Britain as well as the Clifton Suspension Bridge along with all the other highlights of Bristol. As the curtain comes down on a memorable journey through England and Scotland, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant with our Travel Director and newfound friends.

Meal(s):Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Hotel(s): Mercure Holland House

DAY 9 Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London Journeying back to London, we visit the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to admire its elegant Georgian façades and the Roman baths from which the city takes its name. Emerging from the Salisbury Plain, the imposing monoliths of Stonehenge are our final stop before continuing through the lush

Wiltshire and Hampshire landscapes to London for a final night at leisure.

Meal(s):Breakfast

Hotel(s): Hilton Kensington

DAY 10 Goodbye London We bid 'Old Blighty' a fond farewell as we prepare to return home after a memorable holiday.

Meal(s):Breakfast