Day 1

London
Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2

London – York (337km/5h)
On the way to York stop in Cambridge with its historic colleges, well manicured gardens, chapels, courtyards and dining halls and visit Stamford, a beautiful town developed by the Romans, the Saxons, the Danes and Normans. Arrive in York which has preserved so much Medieval structure that it's centre is like entering a living museum. Overnight.

Day 3

York 
Today explore the magnificent Peak District, a landscape of moorland, deep green valleys and rough stone crags, where almost every hilltop is marked with prehistoric huts and one or two of the fine Derbyshire houses: Chatsworth, magnificent 17th century home of the Duke of Devonshire, Haddon Hall, or Hardwick Hall, 16th century home of the much married "Bess of Hardwick". Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 4

York – Chester (180km/3h20min)
Visit 15th century Little Moreton Hall on your way to Chester.. Built by the Romans 2000 years ago Chester has more archaeological and architectural treasures than any other city in Britain. See the well preserved Roman city walls, the fine red sandstone Cathedral, the Roman amphitheatre and the galleried half-timbered tiers of shops known as "The Rows". Overnight.

Day 5

Chester – Bath (278km/4h30min)
Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the world heritage city of Bath. Explore Bath Abbey, the Crescents, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the sacred spring - the waters were believed to have healing properties and attracted visitors from across the Roman Empire. Overnight.

Day 6

Bath – London (190km/3h30min)
Return to London via the pretty village of Lacock, Britain's darkest prehistoric mystery Stonehenge and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester. After arriving in London you will have time at leisure to explore the city. Overnight

Day 7

London 
Enjoy a city tour which includes the highlights of London - Traitors' gate, the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House, the Scaffold site and Torture exhibition. See Buckingham Palace and visit the Horse Guards Parade. Next, you'll take a short cruise on the River Thames to enjoy excellent views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Visit the Tate Britain and Tate Modern museums, Kew Gardens and Royal Albert Hall. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 8

London
Transfer to airport.

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