Day 1 London - Salisbury - Plymouth
(2)
Today we travel via mysterious Stonehenge to Salisbury, to view its
Cathedral. Then we continue to the port of Plymouth where we see the
area known as the Hoe, where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before going
on to defeat the Spanish Armada. D
Day 2 Plymouth - Cornwall
Excursion
First we drive into Cornwall and to Mounts Bay where we see St. Michael's
Mount. On through Penzance to the quaint village of St. Ives. Finally
we return via the Moors to Plymouth. CB D
Day 3 Plymouth - Bath - Stratford
- Coventry
Today we drive to Bath to admire its renowned Georgian buildings. Then
on across the Cotswolds to Stratford-upon-Avon which is Shakespeare's
birthplace. Next on to Coventry, to view its two Cathedrals, before
arriving at our hotel. CB D
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4 Coventry - Wedgwood - Chester - Runcorn
This morning we travel to the 'Potteries' and nearby Stoke-on-Trent
to visit the world famous Wedgwood Pottery Centre. On to Chester with
time to stroll the arcaded streets known as the 'Rows' before reaching
our hotel in Runcorn. B D
Day 5 Runcorn - Airth Castle (2)
Today, we enjoy a scenic drive through the Lake District to visit Grasmere,
home of the great poet Wordsworth. Then we stop at Hadrian's Wall and
cross the Scottish border to drive to Airth Castle, close to Scotland's
elegant capital - Edinburgh. B
Day 6 Edinburgh at leisure
We drive to nearby Edinburgh where morning sightseeing shows us the
Royal Mile, Princes Street and views the famous Castle. Later, free
time perhaps to shop for tartans and famous Scotch whisky. Or maybe
visit Holyrood House, home of Mary Queen of Scots. Tonight, why not
enjoy a lively Scottish banquet with haggis and bagpipe music? B
Day 7 Airth Castle - Aviemore (2)
Across the mighty Forth Bridge to picturesque St. Andrews, with its
world famous Golf Course. Then onwards via Dundee, Perth, Pitlochry
and Blair Atholl, before our arrival in Aviemore for two nights. CB
D
Day 8 Aviemore - Isle of Skye Excursion
Today's excursion takes us first to Culloden, where we visit the battlefield.
Then we continue past Inverness and along the shores of Loch Ness to
Invermorriston and Fort Augustus. Next over the Kyle of Lochalsh to
the Isle of Skye where we spend a short time before returning to Aviemore.
B D
Day 9 Aviemore - Glasgow
First we cross Scotland to the shores of Loch Linnhe and Fort William,
in the shadow of Ben Nevis – Britain's highest mountain. Then on
to Glencoe and along the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. Enjoy
a short orientation tour before arriving at our hotel. B D
Day 10 Glasgow - Leeds
We cross the border into England at Gretna Green, wedding venue for
runawa y lovers. Next we continue to Durham. Here time to explore the
cobbled streets and wonder at the Norman Cathedral and Castle. Then
we drive to Viking York where orientation includes the famous Minster
and picturesque 'Shambles'. Next to nearby Leeds for the night. B D
Day 11 Leeds - Cambridge - London
Today we drive through rolling countrysides to the University city of
Cambridge with its many colleges set along the banks of the River Cam.
Maybe take a trip on a 'punt' before returning to London. B
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