Bagpiper , Edinburgh , Scotland
John O ’ Groats , Scotland
DAY 4 • Wales • Conwy Castle • Llyn Idwal hike Visit Conwy Castle , followed by lunch in a local Welsh restaurant . Then , journey into the Snowdonian Mountains and embark on a hike to Llyn Idwal , a small lake surrounded by the mountain ’ s craggy peaks .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Indigo Chester or similar
DAY 5 • Lake District • Yorkshire Dales • Meet with a local dry stone waller
Journey through the Yorkshire Dales to the Lake District today . This afternoon , meet a local dry stone waller to learn about the age-old craft of building England ’ s distinctive stone walls .
Meals : B , D | The Swan Grasmere or similar
DAY 6 • A Day in the Life of a Lake District farm Experience farming life in the Lake District by spending A Day in the Life of a family-owned farm . Meet the farm ’ s many animals , see how the sheepdogs are trained to corral the flock , and enjoy lunch at the farmhouse .
Meals : B , L | The Swan Grasmere or similar
DAY 7 • Edinburgh , Scotland • Hadrian ’ s Wall and Vindolanda Fort
Stop at Hadrian ’ s Wall , built in 122 AD 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 .
Meals : B , L , D | Voco Edinburgh Haymarket or similar
DAY 8 • Edinburgh • Edinburgh Castle • Home-Hosted Dinner
Tour Edinburgh , including the Old Town . Stroll along the cobbled streets and down the Royal Mile to
Edinburgh Castle , where we ’ ll visit the castle and St . Margaret ’ s Chapel . Tonight , join a local Scottish family for a Home-Hosted Dinner .
Meals : B , D | Voco Edinburgh Haymarket or similar
DAY 9 • Rosslyn Chapel • Optional Scottish Night Music & Dance Show
Today , visit 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel and admire its intricate stonework interior . The afternoon is yours when we return to Edinburgh . You might choose to partake of an optional Scottish Night Music & Dance Show this evening .
Meals : B , L | Voco Edinburgh Haymarket or similar
DAY 10 • Orkney Islands • Kirkwall Fly to the Orkney Islands , an archipelago of 70 islands , only 20 of which are inhabited . Upon arrival in Kirkwall , the largest town of the islands , we ’ ll have free time to explore Orkney ’ s capital .
Meals : B , D | The Albert Hotel or similar
DAY 11 • Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar Today , visit Skara Brae , a Neolithic village and a UNESCO World Heritage Site , and the Ring of Brodgar , a Neolithic henge and stone circle .
Meals : B | The Albert Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Orkney Islands • Churchill Barriers Discover Scapa Flow , a Royal Navy base during both World Wars , including the Churchill Barriers . Then , explore the Orkney Fossil & Heritage Centre .
Meals : B , D | The Albert Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Ferry ride to Scottish mainland • Inverness • Whisky distillery visit
Take a ferry to Scrabster , where we ’ ll visit a local whisky distillery for a tour and tasting . We ’ ll then drive to along the scenic North Coast 500 road to reach Inverness .
Meals : B , L | Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 14 • Rothiemurchus Estate • Visit Highland Folk Museum
This morning , visit Rothiemurchus — a privately owned Highland estate located just south of the River Spey and nestled in the heart of Cairngorms National Park . After lunch here , we ’ ll visit the Highland Folk Museum to for a unique glimpse at local traditions .
Meals : B , L | Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 15 • Isle of Skye • Torrin Pools hike Journey to the Isle of Skye today , through the dramatic landscapes of the Highlands with stops along the way . After lunch we ’ ll hike among the scenic Torrin Pools .
Meals : B , L , D | Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 16 • Culloden Battlefield • Farewell Dinner Discover a bloody chapter of Scotland ’ s history today during a visit to Culloden Battlefield . At the Farewell Dinner tonight , raise a glass and toast with a hearty Slàinte mhath —” cheers ” in Scottish Gaelic .
Meals : B , D | Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your return flight home . Or , begin your New ! Uncovering Wales : Coastal Cardiff to the Mountains of Brecon Beacons post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Classic English Landscapes : London to the Cotswolds
PRE-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 3,295
Uncovering Wales : Coastal Cardiff to the Mountains of Brecon Beacons
POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 2,795
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Killarney before your Southwest Ireland pre-trip extension from $ 100 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Chester before your main adventure from $ 350 per room , per night
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