Best of England, Wales and Scotland

Where can you find the birthplace of Harry Potter, mountainous national parks, rolling countryside and medieval architecture? The UK of course! This three-week adventure will take you through some must-see sites in England, Wales and Scotland. Take a punt through Oxford, explore the beauty of the Cotswolds, walk Cardiff and discover popular filming locations of The Doctor, stroll through the majestic beauty of Snowdonia National Park, be inspired by The Beatles’ past in Liverpool, hike the stunning Lake District National Park, hit the town in Glasgow, support local communities in picturesque Edinburgh (JK Rowling’s favourite writing spot), travel through the undulating landscape of the Scottish Highlands and Cairngorms National Park and discover the untouched and stunning Isle of Skye.

Activities

• Oxford - Punting Activity
• Moreton-in-Marsh - Cotswolds day trip & picnic lunch
• Cardiff - Cardiff guided city tour (Dr Who theme)
• Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) - Included guided hike: Lôn Gwyrfai trail from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu
• Liverpool - Chester boat tour
• Liverpool - Liverpool guided walking tour
• Windermere - West Shore Lakeside Walk
• Edinburgh - Leader led walking tour
• Fort William - West Highland Railway Line train journey
• Isle of Skye - Leader-led Whisky Tasting
• Glenfinnan - Railway Viaduct Crossing
• Isle of Skye - Guided hike
• Isle of Skye - Guided private bus tour of Trotternish Peninsula
• Fort Augustus - Loch Ness Boat Cruise
• Inverness - Culloden Battlefield visit
• Inverness - River Ness walk
• Edinburgh - Invisible Cities guided walking tour

Highlights

• Take one of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you travel to the Highlands on the world-famous West Highland Railway, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter fame. Then explore the birthplace of the novels in Edinburgh.
• Nothing beats getting to know a place on your own two feet, so get your walking shoes on for explorations of Portree Bay, Creag Bheag and Fort William with views of the UK’s highest peak – Ben Nevis – in all its glory.
• Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye, soak up the fresh sea air and mountain views and taste your way through the local whisky. Then, take a day trip through the stunning landscapes and medieval castles of Skye.
• Discover cities Cardiff in Wales and Liverpool in England with leader-led walking tours, the best way to discover the city! In Cardiff, explore Dr Who filming locations and in Liverpool, tune in to everything The Beatles.
• From the gorgeous Cotswolds, walk the famous Lon Gwyrfai path in Snowdonia National Park, and explore the rolling hills, woodlands and picturesque villages. Then, travel to the mountainous landscape of Lake District National Park, taking a relaxing walk along Windermere Lake.