British Splendour

After breakfast you proceed on your tour to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath - England's most beautiful Georgian city. This tour includes entrance to Windsor Castle, the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world's largest and oldest occupied castle. Windsor Castle's fortified walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years. You will see the lavishly decorated State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, travelling further through the rolling green Wiltshire landscape to Stonehenge, where a collection of stones dragged to this lonely plain near Salisbury 5,000 years ago set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric mounds and carvings, Stonehenge continues to enthral the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor. Next, it's on to Bath, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture, during the tour you will visit the Roman Baths, the best preserved Roman spa from the ancient world and pump rooms which is a striking neo-classical salon where hot Spa water is drawn for drinking. Overnight at the hotel in London. (B)

After breakfast you can explore more of London on your own or take an optional visit to Oxford, Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe, on your visit. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town.A treat for moviegoers of all ages, Christ Church is instantly recognisable as one of the major locations for the Harry Potter films! Marvel at the magical grandeur of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwash.Visit the elegant city of Cambridge, well known as the home of the University of Cambridge, which includes the renowned Cavendish Laboratory, Kings College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Library. Marvel at the oldest college that still exists, Peterhouse, which dates back to 1284. Overnight at the hotel in London. (B)

After breakfast take an early morning train to Windermere. Enjoy a delightful Windermere tour, Inspiring views of central Lakeland, a cruise on Coniston Water, 10 lakes and tarns, stop-overs at Hawks head and Hilltop and visiting many other places, houses and farms that are associated with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Overnight at hotel in Hotel (B)

Post breakfast take an early morning train to Edinburgh. Upon arrival in Edinburgh, meet your car at the station and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day exploring the city on Hop on Hop off tour with the live commentary. Edinburgh has been the Capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills creating the dramatic skyline of this lively cosmopolitan city. Compare Edinburgh's Old Town, to the elegant Georgian New Town with its three main streets and a square at either end. Hear about the hangings that took place in the Grassmarket as you marvel at the impenetrable Castle Rock above you and hear about the attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle. Tour highlights include the Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holy rood House, the historic Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth. See the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holy rood House. Overnight at the hotel (B).

After breakfast you will take a tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands, covering the magnificent beauty of Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Pitlochry. Leaving Edinburgh, you'll pass Linlithgow Palace (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, to reach the most dramatic of all Highland glens, Glencoe. This area is steeped in history, and you will hear the truth about the infamous 1692massacre of Clan MacDonald. Journeying through Fort William, site of the military post built during the Jacobite Rebellions in the 18th century, you'll continue up the Great Glen, between Fort William and Inverness. On the way back, you'll stop at Spean Bridge before heading through the Cairngorms National Park, Craig Meagaidh and along the shores of Loch Laggan, where the TV series Monarch of the Glen was filmed. Continuing over the Drummochter Summit, where herds of red deer often graze, you'll visit the Victorian town of Pitlochry. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Post breakfast take a transfer to the station. Hop-on to a bus tour to see excellent museums, art galleries and beautiful parks, there is something for all ages in this exciting Scottish city. In addition, our friendly pubs, welcoming cafes and bars, and lively night clubs help to make Glasgow one of the new preferred destinations for short breaks for the younger and older generations. Hop on hop off bus tours are the ultimate way to visit this vibrant city, which is packed with breathtaking sights and attractions. Why not join us on our instantly recognisable red buses for an entertaining and colourful insight into Glasgow’s past and present. Overnight at the Hotel. (B)

Today after breakfast you are transferred to the station /airport for your flight back home or to the next destination (B)