2026 Scenic Britain - 9 Days/8 Nights

2026 SCENIC BRITAIN - 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS / 12 MEALS

Day 1: LONDON ARRIVAL & WINDSOR CASTLE 
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM to see the splendors of Windsor Castle, a residence of the King, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Then take a walking tour around the medieval town of Windsor. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group, then dine and explore as you wish this evening. 

Day 2: STONEHENGE, SALISBURY & DEVON
Marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the primitive builders who created these enduring monuments. Stop in Salisbury, a charming old city where the cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England. Arrive in Tavistock, a market town on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon.
(B, D)

Day 3: CORNWALL, ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT & ST. IVES
Travel to scenic Cornwall through the unspoiled beauty of Bodmin Moor; stop for photos at Jamaica Inn, built in 1750 and immortalized in Daphne du Maurier’s tale of daring smugglers. Visit the coastal village of Marazion to see the romantic outline of St Michael’s Mount, an island topped by a spectacular castle. In the old fishing town of St Ives, take a walking tour to see its cobbled streets, quaint cottages, art galleries, and surrounding sandy beaches. Enjoy time to explore before returning to a free evening in Tavistock.
(B)


Day 4: BATH & ROMAN BATHS
Explore Bath, a city of elegant Georgian buildings in a distinctive golden stone, beloved by visitors for centuries. Tour  the wonderfully preserved Roman Baths, and then spend some time exploring this quintessentially English city. Cross the  Severn Bridge into Wales, then on to your manor house hotel where you’ll dine this evening.
(B, D)

Day 5: HAY-ON-WYE & SHREWSBURY
Travel through the Brecon Beacons National Park to Hay-on-Wye, a town famous for its bookshops. Continue to Shrewsbury, a picturesque town near the English/Welsh border. Take a walking tour with the town crier to see black-and-white buildings that line the narrow streets. Travel through Cheshire to your hotel in Chester.
(B, D)

Day 6: NORTH WALES & CHESTER
Drive through the countryside of north Wales as you journey to Conwy, a medieval town dominated by a stunning medieval fortress, Conwy Castle. Tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Edward I in the 13th century, viewing its well-preserved walls, towers, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. In the ancient city of Chester, explore the Roman and medieval heritage on a walking tour. Your evening is free to explore this fascinating place as you wish.
(B)

Day 7: LAKE DISTRICT & EDINBURGH
Travel through the glorious Lake District, which inspired Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. Visit the village of Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is buried. Pass through the village of Gretna Green as you cross the border into Scotland. Arrive at your hotel near Edinburgh, for dinner with your group.
(B, D)

Day 8: EDINBURGH CASTLE & CITY TOUR
Explore central Edinburgh starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile with its narrow medieval houses, then tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland. The rest of the day is free to explore the city as you wish. Departures from August 3 – 17 will attend the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with reserved seats on the castle esplanade.
(B)


Day 9: TOUR ENDS IN EDINBURGH
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Authentic Local Experiences:

• Enjoy reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 28th, August 4th and August 11th departures.
• Meet the local town crier for a walking tour around the border town of Shrewsbury.

Dining Experiences:

• 10 breakfasts (B) and 8 dinners (D) including a welcome dinner in Windsor, a Cardiff Castle Welsh banquet, and a festive Scottish evening in Edinburgh

Trip Highlights:

• Glamis Castle
• Lanhydrock House

  Lanhydrock House

  Tour this magnificent late Victorian country house with gardens to discover two sides of Victorian life: 'below stairs' in the kitchens, nurseries and servants' quarters to the luxurious family areas, elegant dining room and spacious bedrooms ‘upstairs’ living.
• Roman Baths & Pump Room

  Roman Baths & Pump Room

  Around Britain’s only hot springs, the Romans built the finest religious spa in northern Europe. This great temple and bathing complex still flows with natural hot water. See extensive remains and a Roman museum of international significance as well as the 18th century Regency influence
• Stonehenge

  Stonehenge

  Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in Britain. The circle of vast monoliths date from about 3,100 B.C. and are built from bluestone, sarson and Welsh sandstone. It is aligned with the summer solstice and is believed to have been built for lunar and solar worship.
• St Andrews

  St Andrews

  Golf has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400 AD and the Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the Home of Golf. By the 19th century it was part of the way of life for many local people and golf. Golf still plays a major part in the culture and economy of St Andrews today.
• Windsor Castle

  Windsor Castle

  Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today. Walk through the many courtyards to visit the magnificent staterooms and St. George’s Chapel.

Hotels:

• GB-BKS-CAS | Windsor (1 night)
• GB-TAV-BED | Tavistock (3 nights)
• GB-CDI-RAD | Cardiff(1 night)
• GB-CHT-DOU | Chester (2 nights)
• GB-EDI-NHH | near Edinburgh (3 nights)