UK-bound Tour 8 days England Wales and Scotland all accommodation included

Itinerary

Day 1: London-Bristol

Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England
Leaving the London behind, we’ll head west towards Bristol one of the many cultural hubs of England.
At our first stop, we will check out Stonehedge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire. We will have lunch in nearby quaint town of Amesbury. We will then travel to Bristol, our home for the night.
Activities: Stonehenge
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Rock n Bowl Hostel (shared rooms)

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hostel

Day 2: Bristol to Snowdonia

Stop At: Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
Leaving Bristol at 7am, we’ll make our way in Brecons Beacons NP to the Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre for our first hike of the trip the Pen y Fan hike!
After our hike we will then venture to towards the warm Welsh town of Betws-y-Coed set in a beautiful valley of Snowdonia NP. Having time to relax and explore this charming little town, we’ll make our way to Llanberis pass where we’ll be camping for the night. Dinner will be in the one and only local pub.
Activities: Pen y Fan hike in Brecon Beacon NP
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: pre-set 2 person tents in Llanberis pass
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 3: Snowdonia to Liverpool

Stop At: Lake District National Park, Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Day 3: 26th June 19
Departing Llanberis pass at 8am, the start of our most rewarding hike is only 15 minutes away. The Tryfan hike up the south ridge is a bit of a scramble in some parts and will require extra care when making the accent. For those not so confident in their climbing abilities, there is a lovely cottage and lake at the base of the hike where you may enjoy the summer sun until the rest of the group returns.
Afterwards, we are heading to the medieval Conwy Castle for a late lunch and explore some of welsh history, with the option to go inside.
Our well earned bed is only an hour away in Liverpool.
Activities: Hike Tryfan south ridge, Conwy Castle
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hatters Hostel Liverpool
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hostel

Day 4: Liverpool to Glasgow

Pass By: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland
With a bit of sleep in and leaving at 9am we are heading to Glasgow- but not before exploring the Lake District.
Our first stop will be England’s last slate mine in Honister. If you dare, cross the infinity bridge inside the mine, you can then calm your nerves at our next stop, the Lakes District distillery. And if a drink can’t calm your nerves, we are sure their resident Alpacas can!
Activities : Honister slate mine, Lakes District distillery
Meals: breakfast


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hostel

Day 5: Highlands

Stop At: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Day in the highlands
Today, we are driving through and around the stunning Highlands and the beautiful Loch Lomond. Keep your eyes out for some highland cows and just enjoy the ride.
We will have a late lunch in Fort William before making our way to Edinburgh - our home for the next 2 nights! We are staying close to the Edinburgh castle, with lots of bars and restaurants.
Activities: Tour the Highlands
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Cowgate Hostel
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Edinburgh

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Day in Edinburgh
Today is your free day in Edinburgh! See what this vibrant city has to offer. Explore the Medieval Old Town- take a walking tour or just kick back with a local brew and some haggis in the many bars and restaurants.
Here are some suggestions on what to do in Edinburgh:
- Eat some Haggis
- visit a distillery
- Have a night out in the fun Cowgate district.
- Visit the Edinburgh Castle (18.50 pounds)
- Take a hike up to Arthurs Seat
- stroll around beautiful Old Town
- visit the Museum of Scotland (free)
Activities: see suggestions
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation : Cowgate Hostel
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hostel

Day 7: Edinburgh to York

Stop At: York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, England
Day in York
Spend the morning in York, before making our way back to London.
We will stop in Nottingham for lunch and with a visit to the city of caves!
Arriving back in London in the early evening , make sure you have your accommodation booked for that night or have arranged your onwards travels.
http://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/venue/city-of-caves/
Activities: Nottingham, city of caves
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: we recommend staying the night in London- ask us for hostels in the area
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hostel

Day 8: York to London

Stop At: York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, England
day in York and back to London
ETA 8pm
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.