2026 Gems of Northern England - 9 Days/8 Nights

Independent Exploration in London & Welcome Drink Your day is free to enjoy the many delights of London as you wish. Your tour begins at 6

Kensington Palace & London Visit Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria and the home of young royals for 300 years - including the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate. Walk in the footsteps of royalty, exploring t...

St Albans, Cambridge American Cemetery & Punting in Cambridge Depart London for the Roman city of St Albans, rich in ancient heritage and modern vibrancy. Next, visit the Cambridge American Cemetery, honoring the thousands of American soldiers who...

Lincoln & York Head to Lincoln, with its towering cathedral and castle overlooking the city. Stop in a pub for a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Arrive in York, an ancient city of narrow cobbled streets, charming tearooms, quaint old pubs, and int...

Whitby & Castle Howard Visit the enchanting fishing town of Whitby, seeing its postcard-perfect harbor, picturesque beaches, winding cobbled streets, and quaint shops. Depart for Castle Howard, a stately 300-year-old home that has been the setting...

Yorkshire Drive & Lake District Take a scenic drive through the lush green splendor of the Yorkshire Dales, pausing in the romantic market town of Richmond. In the famously beautiful Lake District, you'll have free time for lunch and sig...

Cruise on Lake Windermere & Liverpool Take a scenic cruise on England's largest lake, Windermere, seeing mountain vistas, wooded isles, and lakeside villages. Continue to Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles. After a walking tour of ...

Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Oxford In Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown, explore Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the 500-year-old thatched house and gardens where The Bard's wif...

Tour Ends in Oxford Your program ends after breakfast. (B) B