May 11 Windsor & London
London Arrival. Windsor Castle, which served as the official residence of the late Queen of England. Covering thirteen acres, this is the largest inhabited castle in the world. See the Upper and Middle Wards, the Round Tower and the Lower Ward where St. George's Chapel is situated. Windsor Walking Tour. Set off with our local guide on a leisurely walking tour to see more highlights of the historic town.
Lunch at a local restaurant or pub to enjoy a splendid lunch with your fellow travelers.
Leaving Windsor, pass through charming towns and along the lush English countryside into London.
Welcome Drink Enjoy some free time to freshen up before joining your fellow travelers for a welcome drink.
After, spend the remainder of the day at leisure for individual pursuits and dining.
Overnight: Novotel London West Hotel
May 12 London
London Sightseeing: Take an orientation tour of the city center introduce you to some of London's famous landmarks.
See the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben and nearby Westminster Abbey. Drive through Trafalgar Square where the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church are located.
Spend the balance of the day completely at leisure for independent sightseeing or shopping.
Overnight: Novotel London West Hotel
May 13 Stonehenge & Salisbury
Visit Stonehenge, one of Britain's most celebrated monuments. Set on Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is comprised of the remains of a double circle of monoliths, which dates from approximately 3000 BC.
It is believed to have been used by the ancient Druids for sun worship or as a burial ground.
Salisbury, England, enjoy some free time to sightsee around the charming city of Salisbury, with timbered buildings, an Early English Gothic Cathedra, home to the famous Magna Carta, a thriving market, a buzzing arts scene, museums and some of England's finest historic houses, there are many things waiting to be explored. Within the Cathedral Close you'll find The Rifles Military Museum and the award-winning Salisbury Museum with its Wessex Gallery. Salisbury is great for shopping. Its historic streets are home to all your favorite stores.
This evening, gather with your group to enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Dinner
Overnight: Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
May 14 Bodmin Moor & St. Ives
St. Ives Sightseeing Bodmin Moor, an area of outstanding natural beauty in Cornwall, renowned for its rugged granite tors and extensive prehistoric archaeology.
Enjoy some free time to explore around the area on your own. Travel to the iconic Jamaica Inn, a historic coaching inn built in 1750 and notoriously known as a centre for local smugglers in the 18th century.
Journey to Marazion, one of the oldest towns in Britain, free time to explore around the ancient Cornish market town. Marazion is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant art galleries and being a popular spot for watersports.
St. Ives Walking Tour: Travel into the seaside town of St. Ives, one of England's prettiest towns, and set off on a guided walking tour to see the principal sites of the area. Stroll along the cluster of Cobblestone Streets, quaint seaside cottages and picture-perfect bays.
Overnight: Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
May 15 Roman Baths & River Severn Crossing
Drive into Bath to visit the Roman Baths, which are over 2,000 years old and one of the best-preserved Roman sites north of the Alps. After, enjoy some free time to sightsee around the elegant spa town on your own.
Journey into Wales by traveling the River Severn Crossing - the name for the two bridges that cross the Severn estuary between England and Wales.
Dinner
Overnight: Ty Magor Hotel, Newport
May 16 Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay-on-Wye & Shrewsbury
Cardiff to Chester, Beacons National Park. Take in wonderful scenic views as you travel through the Brecon Beacons National Park, which covers 519 square miles and is home to the highest peak in southern Britain, Enjoy some free time to explore the town, which is situated in unique position on the England and Wales border making it ideal for visitors to explore the beautiful border area. Hay-on-Wye is world renowned for books and Bookshops and is nicknamed, "the Town of Books" as it has over two dozen mostly second-hand and rare bookshops.
Hay-on-Wye also hosts the famous Hay Festival of Literature & the Arts each year.
Drive into Shrewsbury and set off on a guided walking tour of the historic town, known as the birthplace of English naturalist Charles Darwin.
Guests might like to take a dip in one of two pools, relax in the sauna or grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant.
Dinner
Overnight: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
May 17 Conwy Castle & Chester
Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification built for King Edward I, by Master James of St George on the northern coast of Wales. The castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain; an estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle, the largest sum Edward spent on any of his Welsh conquest castles between 1277 and 1307. Embark on a leisurely walking tour around the charming town of Chester, which was founded by the
Romans some 2,000 years-ago.
View Chester Cathedral, Chester Canal, the Eastgate Clock, the city's Medieval walls and much more.
Overnight: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
May 18 York Minster
Visit the imposing York Minster, which was built between the 12th and the 15th century and is the largest Gothic church
in England. A visit to the Central Tower offers excellent views over the city. Spend the remainder of the day on your
own to explore York. You might like to visit York's Chocolate Story, Jorvik Viking Centre or Yorkshire Air Museum. Some other fine
options include
visiting the National Railway Museum and shopping
Overnight: Holiday Inn York City Centre,
May 19 Stratford-upon-Avon to London
Stop to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, where in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. During your visit, you will be introduced to his life, work, and times in which Shakespeare lived. Stratford-upon-Avon to London See stunning panoramic views of rolling green hills, honey-colored stone villages and timber-framed
Tudor buildings as you travel to London.
Dinner
Overnight: Novotel London West Hotel
May 20
London Departure All too soon, your vacation in England has come to an end.
Transfer to London Airport in plenty of time to check in for your flight.
