Perhaps begin your journey with our 12-day Ultimate Ireland tour, a perfect prelude to British Royale. Meet your Travel Concierge and fellow travelers for an elegant dinner in Scotland’s historic capital. Savor fine cuisine and toast to the beginning of your extraordinary journey through Britain. Your journey begins at the elegant Kimpton Charlotte Square, a stylish retreat in the heart of the Scottish capital. This evening, gather with your Travel Concierge and fellow travelers for a celebratory welcome dinner, marking the start of your curated journey through the historic treasures of Britain.
Explore Edinburgh Castle with a Local Expert and uncover centuries of royal history. This afternoon, Personalize Your Day with a visit to Mary King’s Close or a whisky tasting. Conclude with a private performance by a former royal bagpiper.
Visit Alnwick Castle with a Local Expert, uncovering its storied legacy and cinematic allure. Journey onward through the picturesque English countryside to the Lake District, where you’ll enjoy a Magnificent Stay at a charming country house hotel overlooking Lake Windermere.
Let the rugged beauty of the Lake District inspire you as you cruise across shimmering Ullswater. Pause for lunch at a traditional English pub before continuing to York. Stroll the cobbled lanes of The Shambles with your Travel Concierge, soaking in the city’s rich medieval charm.
Step back into the Middle Ages in York joining an expert-led tour of the York Minster or a walk on the 13th-century city walls. Enter the stately Castle Howard through landscaped gardens before sitting down to a traditional English afternoon tea and private tour of the house.
Trace the footsteps of Shakespeare with a stroll around Stratford-upon-Avon, the playwright’s birthplace. Continue through the honey-colored villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds before arriving in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.
Uncover the elegant history of Bath on a guided city tour, admiring its Georgian architecture and Roman legacy. Then indulge in a Michelin-starred lunch at The Olive Tree, where refined British cuisine is served in a beautifully relaxed setting. Personalize Your Day with a visit to the Jane Austen Center or visit the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room, Britain’s only natural hot springs.
Savor a Relaxed Start before standing in awe of mysterious Stonehenge, Britain’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to London and experience the centuries-old Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London, before settling in for the evening at The Rubens at the Palace. *Please note that on occasions when official Royal events take place in London, Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London may be substituted with an alternative VIP experience.
Hear the bells of Big Ben and admire London’s iconic landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to Westminster Abbey. Take in the energy of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus before visiting the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. This evening, toast your journey with a Celebration Dinner at The English Grill, a refined dining experience in regal surroundings.
Bid farewell to your travel companions and continue your onward journey with transfers timed to meet your flight.
