Fly from the USA to London, England.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in central London. You will have time to check-in and relax before meeting the group for a welcome talk this evening. A casual walking tour of the nearby area is available for those arriving earlier in the day. Overnight in London.

Today we will start the morning by enjoying the classic pageantry of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. A boat ride down the Thames will bring us to the Tower of London. We will finish the day with an optional visit to the Westminster Abbey for Sunday evening song service. Overnight in London.

We will continue our exploration of London today with a visit to the British Museum and London Eye. We will learn about the museums most famous and interesting artifacts. After we will enjoy lunch in the museum’s magnificent and impressive Great Hall. The afternoon and evening are yours to continue exploring on your own. Overnight in London.

Today we will leave London to start our exploration of the rest of England. We will start with a visit to the quaint medieval city of Canterbury. We will visit its storied cathedral and learn some of its more interesting (and sometimes gruesome) past. Afterwards we will make our way to city of Cambridge with its famous namesake University, out base for the next two nights. Overnight in Cambridge.

Today we will get a good look at the charming University town of Cambridge. We will visit the areas near to the University, the beautiful botanic gardens and enjoy strolling along the lovely streets and greenways of this small city. Overnight in Cambridge.

Today we will move to Oxford to visit its wonderful museums, storied libraries, and famous colleges. Fans of Harry Potter will recognize some of filming locations set at the University. Later you will be fascinated by the collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Overnight in Oxford.

Today we will visit the breathtaking city of Bath (a UNESCO world heritage site), where we will learn about its ancient past. The Roman Baths, about 2,100 years old, are amongst the most famous and important Roman remains north of the Alps and mark the beginning of Bath's history as a spa town. We’ll then admire the city’s many beautiful buildings before we head to Avebury, a lesser know henge and standing stone circle where we will be able to explore freely and up close. Overnight in Oxford.

Today we will explore the Cotswolds area with its charming and picturesque villages. We will start the day with a visit to the magnificent Blenheim Palace and Gardens., followed by some charming and picturesque villages where we will enjoy a festive farewell lunch at a local pub. Overnight in Oxford.

Today you will be transferred to the airport in London or extend your trip for an additional 5 nights with our Scotland Extension.

For those continuing on the Scotland extension, you will fly this morning from London to Inverness, Scotland. Upon arrival your driver will pick you up from the airport to take you for visits to the nearby Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness followed by an afternoon whiskey tasting. Later you will arrive to your hotel in Inverness where you will have time to rest or start exploring from your centrally located hotel where you will find bustling resturants and nearby live Scottish music at one of our favorite pubs. Overnight in Inverness.

Today we will visit the Isle of Skye for an exploration of the natural wonders of this island. On the way we will stop to visit the picturesque Eileen Doonan castle, one of the most photographed castles in the world. We will then arrive to Skye where we will visit some of the natural wonders of the islan and the charming town of Portree. We will return to Inverness in the late afternoon giving us maximum time to explore Skye. Overnight in Inverness.

This morning you will start your way south with a drive through the scenic Cairngorm National Park, the largest in Britain. The group will stop along the way for visits to an open air museum and whiksey tasting. Time permitting, the group will enjoy a visit to a working sheep farm to see how a local farmer trains the dogs that work the farm. We will arrive in Edinburgh in the afternoon in time to start soaking the fun and vibrant atmosphere of the city. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Today we will spend the day exploring Edinburgh, its castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland. You will have the afternoon on your own to continue exploring. Overnight in Edinburgh.

Today you will be transferred to the airport in Edinburgh for your return flight to the US or extend your trip for a few extra nights to continue exploring Scotland.