British Journey – 7 Days

Landing in Glasgow spend the day to enjoy Scotland’s largest city where you’ll discover a thriving modern Scottish culture. Explore Victorian facades and statues of George Square, the historic St Mungoes museum at Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Park and Museum not to mention some of Scotland’s best shopping on Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street. In the evening enjoy a meal in the fashionable Merchant City or a wee dram in Glasgow’s bustling West End.

• Accommodation: Overnight in Glasgow.
• Distance: 40 miles / 65 km, 1 hour (approx.), if starting at Edinburgh Airport*.
• Highlights: Glasgow City and Kelvingrove Museum.

DAY TWO – Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

From Glasgow you may choose to stop at Auchentoshan or Glengoyne Distilleries to see how Scotch Whisky is made before seeing the Bonny Banks of Loch Lomond and Scotland’s stunning scenery known as the Highlands in miniature at the Trossachs National Park. From here continue to Stirling to uncover Scottish History viewing the towering Wallace Monument and what was once Scotland’s royal seat at Stirling Castle. Return to Glasgow for your overnight stay.

• Accommodation: overnight in Glasgow.
• Distance:: both Loch Lomond and Stirling are a short drive from Glasgow.
• Highlights: Loch Lomond, The Trossach National Park and Stirling Castle.

DAY THREE – Hadrian’s Wall and the Lake District

Departing Scotland travel south through rolling hills of the Scottish Lowlands and across the border to England. First stop to Birdoswald Roman Fort visitor centre to uncover the secrets of Hadrian’s Wall before returning west in to the awe inspiring landscapes of Lake District home to towering peaks, rolling dales and tranquil waters. Explore quaint market towns such as Grasmere and Windermere and heritage sites relating to the artists and literarists that the region inspired including Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

• Accommodation: overnight in Lake District.
• Distance: 150 miles / 240 km, 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)*.
• Highlights: Hadrians Wall, The Lake District and Lake Winderemere.

DAY FOUR – The Beatles’ Liverpool and Chester

Continue south to visit the magnificent city of Liverpool which was designated as European City of Culture in 2008. The city is home to two cathedrals, dozens of listed buildings, the famous Albert Docks and a wealth of Beatles Heritage including Matthews Street, the Cavern Club, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and the Beatles Story Exhibition. Then on to the Roman city of Chester, home to Roman City walls and gate-towers, the stunning excavated Roman Amphitheatre, an impressive cathedral and the unique Tudor Facaded “Rows”.

• Accommodation: Overnight in Liverpool or Chester.
• Distance: 90 miles / 140 km, 1 hour and 50 minutes (approx.), for an overnight in Liverpool*.
• Highlights: Liverpool City, Cavern Club and Chester City.

DAY FIVE – Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon and Warwick Castle

Passing in to the Midlands you may choose to stop at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens before visiting one of William the Conquerors fortresses at the stunning Warwick Castle. A short drive south you’ll find Stratford-upon-Avon, a picturesque, medieval town of Tudor timberwork buildings, open greens and boats bobbing on the river Avon. The birthplace of WilliamShakespeare, Stratford is brimming with cultural and historic attractions including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Hall’s Croft.

• Accommodation: overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• Distance: 135 miles / 215 km, 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)*.
• Highlights: Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

DAY SIX – The Cotswolds and Bath’s Roman Baths

Today pass through the Cotswolds and a parade of patchwork fields and honey-coloured villages ofthatch cottages with eccentric names such as Stow on the Wold or Moreton in Marsh. Arrive in the city of Bath which oozes Georgian opulence and is home to so many sites of historic importance thatthe entire city has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit architectural highlights including the Elizabethan Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent, a wealth of quality museums, exhibitions and of course the spectacular Roman Baths and Pump Room.

• Accommodation: Overnight in Bath.
• Distance: 85 miles / 135 km, 2 hours (approx.)*.
• Highlights: Cotswolds, Bath City and Roman Baths.

DAY SEVEN – Stonehenge and Windsor Castle

Leaving Bath, cross the eerie Salisbury Plain to see the unexplained standing stones of Stonehenge and lesser known Avebury before exploring the cobbled streets and squares of Salisbury, home to Britain’s tallest cathedral spire. Round off the day with a visit to the prehistoric ruins at Old Sarum before returning to London. Time-permitting you may choose to stop in Windsor to view the stunning Windsor Castle.

• Distance: 105 miles / 170 km, 1 hour and 50 minutes (approx.), based on a route to Heathrow Airport*.
• Highlights: Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.