Amazing Britain

<div class="container container--thumbnail"> <div class="container-content"><header class="title-section container__title-section title-section--aligned-left" data-testid="title-section"> <p class="title-section__pretitle text-pretitle-xxs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Day 1: Welcome to London</strong></p> <p>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.</p> </header></div> </div> <div class="wrapper-icon-section"> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"> </div> </div> <div class="accommodation__icon-content"> <p class="accommodation__venue-label text-pretitle-xxs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Accommodation:</strong> Hilton London Kensington</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="container container--thumbnail"> <div class="container-content"><header class="title-section container__title-section title-section--aligned-left" data-testid="title-section"> <p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Journey to Stratford-upon-Avon and on to York</strong></p> <p>Join your Travel Director this morning and indulge your love of theater 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 Center 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 Dinner and delicious local pub fare.</p> </header></div> </div> <div class="wrapper-icon-section"> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Clayton Hotel Leeds</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="container container--thumbnail"> <div class="container-content"><header class="title-section container__title-section title-section--aligned-left" data-testid="title-section"> <p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Cross Hadrian’s Wall and onwards to Edinburgh</strong></p> <p>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.</p> </header></div> </div> <div class="wrapper-icon-section"> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Holiday Inn</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="container container--thumbnail"> <div class="container-content"><header class="title-section container__title-section title-section--aligned-left" data-testid="title-section"> <p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Discover Enchanting Edinburgh</strong></p> <p>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 Holyroodhouse 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.<strong> </strong></p> </header></div> </div> <div class="wrapper-icon-section"> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Holiday Inn</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Venture into the Scottish Highlands</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>We continue our journey into the dramatic Scottish Highlands, where we’ll Dive Into Culture at a Distillery and sample a wee dram of whisky. 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>The Highlander Hotel</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div>

<p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Onwards to Loch Lomond and Glasgow’s Rich Legacy</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation:</strong>Novotel Glasgow Center</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast  </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Explore the Lake District and Journey to Liverpool</strong></p> <p>Today's first stop is in the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Marriage Anvil.</p> <p>Returning to England, we Connect With Locals, joining 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.</p> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast | Lunch</div> </div> </div> </div>

<p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Through the Beautiful Welsh Countryside to Discover Bristol</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation:</strong>Mercure Bristol Holland House</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast | Dinner</div> </div> </div> </div>

<p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Soak up Bath and Stonehenge then off to London</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <div class="loading-component-overlay" data-testid="loading-component-overlay"> <div class="loading-component-overlay__children" data-testid="loading-component-overlay-children"> <div class="accommodation accommodation--thumbnail"> <div class="accommodation__content"> <div class="accommodation__box accommodation__box--single"> <div class="accommodation__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Accommodation: </strong>Hilton London Kensington</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals:</strong> Breakfast  </div> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="container container--thumbnail"> <div class="container-content"><header class="title-section container__title-section title-section--aligned-left" data-testid="title-section"> <p class="title-section__title text-title-xs" data-testid="genericText"><strong>Goodbye London</strong></p> <p>We bid 'Old Blighty' a fond farewell as we prepare to return home after a memorable holiday.</p> </header></div> </div> <div class="wrapper-icon-section"> <div class="includedMeals"> <div class="days-details__information"> <div class="icon-text icon-text--left" data-testid="icon-text"> <div class="icon-text__text-container" data-testid="icon-text-icon-text-container"><strong>Included Meals: </strong>Breakfast</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>