Eleven Day Tour of Britain

The eleven day tour offers a relaxing way to sample the best leisure experiences throughout the whole of Britain.

Day 1

Arrive London Heathrow or Gatwick airport and continue north through Windsor, the beautiful village of Henley on Thames to Oxfordshire and the university city of Oxford with its 'dreamy spires', tranquil college quadrangles and museums. The magnificent Blenheim Palace, just north of Oxford, is home to the Duke of Marlborough and is close to the village of Woodstock where you will spend the first night.

Overnight: The Feathers Hotel, Woodstock.

Alternatively carry on north to Warwickshire for first overnight at Ettington Park Hotel, south of Stratford upon Avon.

Day 2

After spending the first part of the morning meandering gently through the Cotswold villages of Chipping Camden and Moreton in Marsh, you could spend the latter part of the morning in William Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. After a visit to the town you could then head north-west towards Shropshire and Shrewsbury, following the Welsh border north to the medieval city of Chester – your destination for the night.

Overnight: The Chester Grosvenor Hotel.

Day 3

Exploring the walled city of Chester in the morning your route could then lead you under the River Mersey to Liverpool, once a major shipping port on the west coast of Britain. Liverpool has two magnificent cathedrals, both of which are worth visiting. The Anglican cathedral is the largest cathedral in the UK, completed in the 1970s. Continuing north to the Lakes you will reach this beautiful corner of England in about 2 hours. The southern approach takes you along the shore of Lake Windermere to Ambleside, over the famous Kirkstone Pass to the quaint village of Pooley Bridge on the shore of Lake Ullswater.

Overnight: Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel.

Day 4

Full day in the Lake District exploring the Cumbrian Mountains, the western Lakes (such as Coniston Water) and perhaps even Cartmel Priory before returning along the west shore of Lake Windermere and back to Sharrow Bay.

Overnight: Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel.

Day 5

Today you will cross the border in to bonnie Scotland. Once over the border you could head along the Solway coast, north to Dumfries and then through the majestic Dalveen Pass before continuing into Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Full of exquisite Victorian architecture Glasgow has many interesting buildings and galleries that are worth exploring. Your final destination tonight is Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens, a sumptuous and luxurious hotel in the west end of the city close to the university and the Botanic Gardens.

Overnight: Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens.

Day 6

Today after spending the morning in Glasgow your trip will take you north along the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond and then up across Rannoch Moor, a vast plateau over 1000 feet above sea level. From here you descend into the magnificent and inspiring Glencoe, site of the famous massacre of 1682. The beautiful shores of Loch Linnie appear shortly and you then follow the shore line to Fort William and Inverlochy Castle, both of which lie in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

Overnight: Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

Day 7

The rugged mountains of the Western Highlands are on today's agenda and after checking out you could perhaps take a trip in the gondola which climbs one of the local mountains before starting upon the 'Road to the Isles' and the Isle of Skye. Passing along part of the Great Glen you then cross the mountains and descend back down to sea level at Kyle of Lochalsh before crossing the bridge onto the Isle of Skye. Your base on Skye will be the home of Lord and Lady MacDonald. Lord MacDonald is head of the MacDonald Clan and Lady MacDonald is a celebrated food writer and chef – a combination which guaranteed the warmest of Scottish welcomes.

Overnight: Kinloch Lodge Hotel.

Day 8

Full day exploring the Isle of Skye, with its magnificent lava landscapes, Gaelic & Norse culture and magnificent sea cliffs.

Overnight: Kinloch Lodge Hotel.

Day 9

Today you leave Skye by the more 'traditional' ferry to Mallaig. Heading east you will pass through Glenfinnan with its famous monument dedicated to the memory of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. From here you could then head to Spean Bridge and then through beautiful Glen Laggan to the remote distillery village of Dalwhinnie. Open to the public this is the highest distillery in Scotland and provides an excellent whisky tasting opportunity. Your final destination is the quaint village of Glamis, situated next to Glamis Castle, childhood home of the late Queen Mother.

Overnight: Castleton House Hotel, Glamis.

Day 10

Depending on your plans you could simply transfer either to Glasgow or Edinburgh airport OR if possible continue sightseeing to Scotland's capital city Edinburgh. Dominated by the castle and Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh is full of wonderful Georgian architecture as well as magnificent underground city apartments dating from the 16th century. Edinburgh could also provide you with the opportunity for some last minute souvenir shopping before checking into your hotel for the night.

Overnight: Prestonfield or Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh.

Day 11

Transfer to either Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport for the beginning of your journey home and the end of your trip to Scotland.

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