Great British Road Trip

Arrive in London and enjoy your first evening in England’s legendary capital city. You will find endless opportunities for eating and drinking here – from Michelin-starred restaurants and traditional pubs to bustling, international food markets. There are cuisines from every country in the world.
Overnight – London

Today you will enjoy an included sightseeing tour in order to get acquainted with this vast city and all the attractions it has to offer. Learn about the history of London with a visit to the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey, or explore one of the many museums and art galleries.
Overnight – London

For a more extensive view of this renowned capital, take a cruise along the River Thames, a circuit on the London Eye, or a trip up the dizzying heights of the Shard to enjoy stunning views of London’s well-known skyline. Perhaps end your day with a show in London’s famous West End.
Overnight – London

After breakfast, collect your hire car and make your way to historic Bath. En route you could visit one of the most famous landmarks in the UK; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge. The distinctive standing stone circle also has a world-class exhibition centre and Neolithic houses.
Overnight – Bath

Relax in one of the many thermal baths in the city, or join a walking tour and be awed by Bath’s incredible Neoclassical architecture. This vibrant city also boasts a wide range of great places to eat and drink, as well as an impressive collection of museums.
Overnight – Bath

Make the short journey into the picture-postcard Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is quintessential England at its best, with rolling patchwork fields, chocolate-box villages, and quaint market towns such as Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold to discover.
Overnight – North Cotswolds

The idyllic Cotswolds is yours to explore today. For something grander, the spa town of Cheltenham is closeby, as is Stratford-upon-Avon – most famous as the birthplace of the great playwright William Shakespeare.
Overnight – North Cotswolds

Travel through the Shropshire Hills into Wales and make your way to the natural wonderland of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Here you’ll find the highest mountains and the largest lakes in Wales – a perfect place for getting into nature.
Overnight – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

This immense area is filled with opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy mountains, rivers and woodland, or explore the picturesque villages and historic castles. The park’s historic mountain railway climbs to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), offering sensational views across the sea to Ireland.
Overnight – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

You will travel back into England today as you make your way to the ancient city of York. Celebrate your arrival in York by enjoying one of the many delicious restaurants in the city or visiting its characterful pubs.
Overnight – York

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in York and visit the magnificent York Minster cathedral – the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Walk the surrounding medieval city walls, stroll through the famous winding streets, or step back in time at the Jorvik Viking Centre.
Overnight – York

Travel through one national park to visit another today as you drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the Lake District – home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK.
Overnight – Lake District

Explore all that the Lake District has to offer. Climb England’s highest mountain or take a cruise on Lake Windermere, walk amongst stunning fell mountain scenery or learn about the many famous literary figures who were inspired by the Lakes.
Overnight – Lake District

Make your way north into Scotland where your destination is Loch Lomond, Scotland’s most romantic loch. Surrounded by enchanting forests, the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond inspired one of Scotland’s most iconic love songs.
Overnight – Loch Lomond

Today you will travel into the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Travel through Glencoe, Scotland’s most famous and atmospheric glen, and pass Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Take the magnificent Road to the Isles and then the ferry over the sea to the Isle of Skye. The short sailing across the Sound of Sleat provides great views of Skye and back across to the west coast.
Overnight – Isle of Skye

A full day on Skye to visit romantic Dunvegan Castle, sample some fine island whiskies, enjoy a great day’s walking, or take a fabulous boat trip into the heart of the Cuillin Mountains.
Overnight – Isle of Skye

Depart Skye and travel past the most photographed of Scotland’s castles, Eilean Donan. Your route takes you through the Great Glen and by brooding Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, and onto the vibrant ‘Capital of the Highlands’, Inverness.
Overnight – Inverness

A full day to explore Inverness, where you could visit Cawdor with its 14th-century castle, Culloden Battlefield where, in 1746, the last battle took place on British soil, or travel into Speyside and tour the Malt Whisky Trail where the world’s most celebrated distilleries are on your doorstep.
Overnight – Inverness

Travel from the Highlands to the Lowlands through beautiful Highland Perthshire. En-route you could explore the Cairngorms National Park, Blair Castle, or Scone Palace. Your destination is Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh – one of the most charming cities in Europe.
Overnight – Edinburgh

The opportunities for sightseeing in this wonderful city are almost endless. Visit majestic Edinburgh Castle, sample a dram at the Scotch Whisky Experience, or hike up Arthur’s Seat for an incredible panoramic view across the city. Visit Holyrood Palace, the Royal Yacht Britannia, or enjoy a walking history tour along the Royal Mile as Edinburgh’s glorious past is brought to life.
Overnight – Edinburgh

After breakfast, your Great British Road Trip will come to an end.