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 Day 1 ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon theres time to rest or start exploring the lively British capital; uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 2 LONDON.
A full day to enjoy our exciting program of optional activities. Morning sightseeing features all the famous landmarks: Royal Albert Hall, Kensingtons splendid museums, Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames. Highlights are a visit to St. Pauls Cathedral and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, if held. This afternoon you may want to visit Windsor Castle or the Tower with the spectacular Crown Jewels, and tonight a leisurely cruise on the River Thames would be fun. (B)
 Day 3 LONDON-BATH-BRISTOL.
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 a.m. for a memorable days sightseeing: a photo opportunity at Hampton Court, Henry VIIIs magnificent Tudor palace; Salisbury, the City of the Soaring Spire; before passing Stonehenge, one of Englands most intriguing mysteries. Stop in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics. Overnight in Bristol where your orientation drive focuses on Brunel's daring Clifton suspension bridge, SS Great Britain, and the historic harbor from wich John Cabot sailed in 1497 to discover America. (B,D)
 Day 4 BRISTOL-STRATFORD-CHESTER-LIVERPOOL.
In the scenic Cotswold Hills stop for photos in picture-book Broadway. Later tour fascinating Stratford-upon-Avon, a living monument to William Shakespeare. Into Wales to picturesque Llangollen, home of an annual international competition for poets and minstrels. In Chester your walking tour includes Roman remains, black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the "Rows". End the day in Liverpool of Beatles fame, once the departure port of the great transatlantic liners. (FB,D)
 Day 5 LIVERPOOL-EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND.
This morning admire some of the best-loved scenery in England: the mountains, lakes, and valleys of the Lake District are preserved as a fine national park. Follow the shores of Lake Windermere and visit Grasmere, home of the poet Wordsworth. Over the border into Scotland and a visit to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples, on the way through the history steeped Lowland Hills, before reaching Edinburgh. (FB)
Day 6 EDINBURGH.
A full day to enjoy this Prince of Cities. Morning sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 200-year-old New Town and famous scientists, inventors and novelists. In the Old Town, drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotlands Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and of course the Ceremony of the Haggis. (FB)
 Day 7 EDINBURGH-YORK-ROTHERHAM, ENGLAND.
At Jedburgh, glimpse the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, and see the abbey ruins before heading towards the Cheviot Hills and the English border. Continue through wild Northumberland National Park to York, Englands most complete medieval city. Stand in front of the great structure of York Minster, then follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. (FB,D)
Day 8 ROTHERHAM-LONDON.
Head through the Midlands and continue south, passing the richest farmland in Britain. Stop, with your camera ready, at Stamford in Lincolnshire. Visit the university city of Cambridge, and enjoy a walking tour in one of the countrys oldest seats of learning. After returning to London around 4 p.m., how about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? (FB)
Day 9 LONDON ONWARD DESTINATION
Your Homebound Flight Arrives The Same Day.
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