Eilean Donan Castle , Scottish Highlands
New ! Idyllic Great Britain : England ’ s Lake District , the Scottish Highlands & Orkney Archipelago
England : Chester , Lake District | Wales : Caernarfon | Scotland : Edinburgh , Orkney Islands , Inverness For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / nukpricing
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Uncover the scenic and cultural gems of the northern United Kingdom , a land of natural beauty and rich history . You ’ ll revel in Great Britain ’ s diverse charms and witness breathtaking landscapes including the snowcapped peaks of Welsh Snowdonia , the lakes and mountain fells of England ’ s Lake District , the green valleys and white cliffs of the Yorkshire Dales , the beauty of the Scottish Highlands , and more .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart for your overnight flight to Manchester , England .
DAY 2 • Manchester , England • Chester Head to Chester to meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our Along England ’ s Southwest Coast : Salisbury , the Jurassic Coast & Cornwall pre-trip extension .
D — Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Chester • Controversial Topic : Wales and England relations • Roman Amphitheater Meet two locals to learn about the Controversial Topic of the relationship between Wales and England . Then , enjoy a walking tour of Chester , including its cathedral and the Roman Amphitheater .
B , L , D — Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Wales • Caernarfon Castle • Home- Hosted Lunch • Welsh Slate Museum Visit Caernarfon Castle , followed by a Home- Hosted Lunch with local Welsh families . Then , journey into the Snowdonian Mountains to the village of Llamberis to learn about the region ’ s past at the Welsh Slate Museum .
B , L — Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Lake District • Boat ride on Lake Windermere • Yorkshire Dales Journey through the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District today .
B , D — The Swan Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 6 • Meet with a local dry stone waller • A Day in the Life of a Herdwick sheep farm This morning , meet a local dry stone waller to learn about the age-old craft of building England ’ s distinctive stone walls . Then experience farming life in the Lake District by spending A Day in the Life of a Herdwick sheep farm . Help to feed the sheep , and see how the sheepdogs are trained to corral the flock .
B , L — The Swan Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 7 • Edinburgh , Scotland • Hadrian ’ s Wall and Vindolanda Fort Stop at Hadrian ’ s Wall , built in AD 122 to guard the frontier of the Roman Empire . Then , enjoy a tour at the ancient Roman ruins of Vindolanda Fort before walking through Vindolanda Gardens , located just beyond the fort .
B , D — Macdonald Holyrood Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 8 • Edinburgh • Edinburgh Castle Tour Edinburgh , including the Old Town by foot and the New Town by motor coach . Stroll along
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