Dive into London

Take a day trip with highlights of this world-class city. Visit Parliament Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the River Thames, as well as revered masterpieces at the National Gallery and the Tate Modern. Your glimpse of London will conclude with an evening at the Globe for an open-air production of one of Shakespeare’s plays. One day is not enough. With just a short 50-minute train ride separating London from Cambridge, you’re sure to be back to explore on your own!

Stonehenge, Bath and the West Country for 2 Days

Explore the myth and mystery of Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world. Make a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to this remarkable testament to the engineering, skill, and religious aesthetics of societies from the pre-Greek and Roman civilizations. Then step into Bath, a remarkably preserved city of Georgian splendor, reminiscent of Jane Austen and early 19th century society.

A Visit to Shakespeare’s Stratford

Walk the same cobblestone streets that William Shakespeare walked in Stratford-upon-Avon, the current home to the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company. Many fine examples of 16th and 17th century architecture will add to your immersion into the town that shaped the Bard’s perspectives. A trip to Stratford would not be complete without seeing a Shakespeare play. While performances at Stratford are very popular and often sell out, we’ll make arrangements to ensure that you’ll have a good seat.

Explore Edinburgh and the Highlands of Scotland for 5 days

Drop by the Yorkshire town of Richmond and Hadrian’s Wall (built by the Romans to keep the Scots out and the unruly northerners under control), on the wild border country between England and Scotland. Before arriving for our first night in Edinburgh, you’ll dine elegantly at Dryburgh Abbey overlooking the River Tweed. From Edinburgh, take excursions to the breathtaking Highlands and to Glasgow, Scotland’s other great city. The return trip south stops at Fountain Abbey, one of Britain’s most impressive Cistercian monasteries from the late medieval period.