Taste of Scotland, Wales, and England

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

St. Andrews guided walking tour. In a group, your guide will bring the town to life as you take a leisurely stroll to such attractions as St Andrews’ Cathedral, St Andrews’ Castle, the Old Course, the University of St. Andrews and hidden gems that most visitors miss. Balgownie Farm Tour where you will see behind the scenes of a working family farm, learn how we care for the cattle and what goes into producing Quality Assured Scotch Beef. Meet the cows and calves and take a walk into the crop fields to learn what we grow and what each crop is used for. You will also meet and photograph our Highland Cows and not forgetting Hamish and Dougal our very cheeky Pygmy goats. Dinner Show ‘Spirit of Scotland’, Edinburgh. Spending the evening in rip roaring traditional Scottish song and dance accompanied by a great selection of quality Scottish food to delight your palate. The resident band and the traditional Scottish Dancers provide breathtaking performances.

Overnight: Glasgow Marriott City Center

Day 5 – Sunday – May 25, 2025 -Glasgow City Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour of Glasgow including Riverside Museum which is the first purpose-built museum created by Glasgow Life in the 21st century. Located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, it houses the city’s fabulous transport and technology collections, which have been gathered over the centuries and which reflect the important part Glasgow has played in the world through its contributions to heavy industries like shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering. After lunch we will visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. The scenery will take your breath away. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Glasgow and enjoy dinner on your own.

Overnight: Glasgow Marriott City Center

Day 6 – Monday – May 26, 2025 – Scotland and Lake District Liverpool

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave Scotland to stop at Great Britain’s Lake District World heritage site and largest national park Ambleside. We will spend time wandering around this typical Lake District Town, looking for evidence of the old mills, trying some of the cuisine or just taking in the charm of this lovely place on the northern shores of Windermere followed by a cruise on the Lake. In the afternoon we will make our way to Liverpool a with some photo stops on the way.

Overnight: Doubletree Hilton

Day 7 – Tuesday – May 27, 2025 – Liverpool City Tour – Beatles

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get to know Liverpool and discover the home of the Beatles, visiting Penny Lane, the Cavern Club, Strawberry Fields’s and the childhood homes on John Lennon and Paul McCartney; and attractions including Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral’s and Mersey River Cruise, including 15th Century Tudor Speke Hall Manor and gardens.

Overnight: Doubletree Hilton

Day 8 – Wednesday – May 28, 2025 – Chester – Llangollen Railway – Bedford

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We will travel to Chester, a city in northwest England, founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century AD. It is known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. We will be doing a walking tour in the old city, the Chester Rows which is the shopping district, distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. A Roman amphitheater, with ongoing excavations which lie just outside the old city’s walls. Chester to head to our Hotel from Liverpool. We will be visiting Llangollen Railway, the only standard gauge heritage railway in North Wales. The journey by train is a relaxing 10 miles travelling through some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales. The line, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), remains close to the waters of the river for most of its length as it gently meanders through the Dee Valley.  The views from the carriages are breathtaking and constantly changing. Today it is a premier tourist attraction of North Wales. We travel to Bedford from North Wales by motor coach to Llangollen Town which is located close to the Welsh Border with England, on the banks of the river Dee.

Overnight: Swan Hotel and Spa Bedford

Day 9 – Thursday – May 29, 2025 – Windsor Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

On arrival at Windsor, we stop for lunch and time on your own to visit the town. We then visit the oldest Royal castle in the world, Windsor Castle and St Georges Chapel, where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh are laid to rest.

Overnight: Swan Hotel and Spa Bedford

Day 10 – Friday – May 30, 2025 – Cambridge – Amazing Grace

Meals Included: Breakfast

We stay local and we will visit the historic town of Olney, the home where the Amazing Grace Hymn was composed by John Newton. We will visit the Amazing Grace Museum and his Grave which is located at the 14th century Church of St Peter and Paul. Cambridge and University American Cemetery and Memorial, Grantchester Village (PBS UK TV series) and City Tour.

Overnight: Swan Hotel & Spa Bedford

Day 11 – Saturday – May 31, 2025 -Historic London

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we drive to London on the motor coach and spend a full day sightseeing at the famous landmarks of London, Churchill War Rooms, with the famous clock Big Ben and the Tower of London, Kensington Palace where some of Princess Diana’s and other Royal dresses can be seen. Thames Boat Cruise.

Overnight: Hyatt Place London

Day 12 – Sunday – June 1, 2025 – Buckingham Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning we will experience the Changing of Guard at Buckingham Palace. Afternoon free to shop or take look through London’s Museums which are free over 116 to visit British Museum, Natural History Museum accept special exhibits. Best book tickets free in advance.

Overnight: Hyatt Place London

Day 13 – Monday – June 2 – Flight from London to Canada

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will transported to Heathrow airport with incredible memories of your time in the UK.