Day 1

Journey through the pretty Cotswolds this morning to visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford to uncover the facts about his life and family. On arrival in York, stroll the narrow lanes of the Tudor Shambles and view York Minster, England's largest medieval cathedral. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a uniquely Yorkshire Welcome Reception and dinner where the heritage and ancient art of the humble Yorkshire Pudding is revealed before your eyes!

Hotel: Marriott York

Full Breakfast, Welcome Reception and Dinner

Day 2

This morning, head north, stopping briefly at part of Hadrian's Wall, then passing Jedburgh Abbey to visit a real working organic farm. Learn about the owners' environmentally friendly farming methods and passion for sustainable food before continuing to Edinburgh.

Hotel: Holyrood/Crowne Plaza - The Roxburghe, Edinburgh

Full Breakfast

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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES AND DINING

• Stratford: To see or not to see? Visit the timber-framed building where Shakespeare was born and grew up.
• York: The Yorkshire pudding is a staple of British Sunday lunch - discover how a simple mixture of flour, eggs, milk and salt gained a place in the culinary hearts of a nation.
• West Linton: Visit Whitmuir Farm to learn the secrets of organic farming and see how it benefits the environment.
• Edinburgh: Walk with a local expert within the walls of the majestic castle perched on its rock, to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg.
• Edinburgh: For a limited time in August, you are witness to the breathtaking spectacle of the Military Tattoo.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• Stratford: Appreciate the architecture of this pretty town.
• York: See York Minster, city walls and medieval “Shambles”
• Borders: Visit part of Hadrian’s Wall. See Jedburgh Abbey ruins
• Edinburgh: Enjoy a guided city tour down the Royal Mile past Holyroodhouse and over to the 18C ‘New Town’