Best of England and Wales

Weave your way through England, Scotland and Wales on this three-week small group adventure that goes beyond the icons. Get a feel for the urban buzz in London then set your sights on the dramatic coastal landscapes in Cornwall and the rugged moors of Dartmoor and the Lakes District. After winding through national parks with some pretty epic scenery, head to the hearts of Scotland and Wales. Explore Cardiff (from the Doctor’s point of view) and striking Snowdonia before wrapping things up in the literary hub of medieval Edinburgh.

Activities

• Salisbury - Leader led walk
• Stonehenge visit
• Dartmoor Princetown Walk guided walk & picnic lunch
• Land’s End visit
• Porthcurno guided hike
• Minack Open Air Theatre visit
• Tintagel - Port Isaac Leader led walk
• Tintagel - St Michael's Rock visit
• Tintagel -Tintagel Castle visit
• Oxford - Punting Activity
• Moreton-in-Marsh - Cotswolds day trip & picnic lunch
• Cardiff - Cardiff guided city tour (Dr Who theme)
• Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) - Included guided hike: Lôn Gwyrfai trail from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu
• Liverpool - Chester boat tour
• Liverpool - Liverpool guided walking tour
• Windermere - West Shore Lakeside Walk
• Edinburgh - Leader led walking tour

Highlights

• Marvel at the archeological wonder of Stonehenge and discover all you need to know about the rich history of this puzzling site. Then, explore gorgeous Cornwall.
• Take part in punting – a truly timeless, quintessentially Oxford pleasure that will see you floating along the idyllic waters of this university city, seeing the beautiful architecture and gardens from the perspective of a boat (or punt).
• Spend a day exploring arguably the most beautiful and most British countryside – the Cotswolds. Explore the sleepy villages, walk through endless fields and taste some of the best ales in the neighbourhood.
• Discover cities Cardiff in Wales and Liverpool in England with leader-led walking tours, the best way to discover the city! In Cardiff, explore Dr Who filming locations and in Liverpool, tune in to everything The Beatles.
• With Edinburgh Castle overlooking your every step, walk the winding streets of the Old Town and take a walking tour of the New Town Scotland’s artistic treasure – the birthplace of Harry Potter.