Join us for a magnificent
7-day adventure to experience the very best of England, Wales and the
Scottish Borders!
Leave the smog of London behind and
join us in the search for fresh country air and friendly local sheep!
We discover stunning scenery, rural villages, spectacular mountains and
beautiful lakes on our journey north. Wander around the unique Roman
town of Bath; Stroll through the famous Welsh valleys of the Brecon
Beacons and Snowdonia National Park; Spend the night in a gorgeous
rural farmhouse with local organic meat for our BBQ; Wonder at the
serenity of Ambleside and the Lake district before arriving four days
later in Scotland's capital - Edinburgh. Here you can take the extra time
to explore Scotland before joining the Full Monty again for another two
action-packed days, exploring medieval York and historic Stratford before
arriving back in London.
The Full Monty is an action
packed tour of the Best of British, exploring our rich history, diverse
cultures and magical legends.
Itinerary
Day 1: London - Bath
Leave
the smog of London behind and travel through the rural English
countryside with its green fields and thatched cottages. We stop at
the mysterious Iron age Uffington White Horse and then wander amongst
the 5500 year old Avebury Standing Stones. Next to the Roman spa town
of Bath, one of England's masterpieces. See the Anglo Saxon abbey,
beautiful georgian architecture, and visit Sydney Park (from where the
Ozzie city gets its name!) or walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen
before settling in for the night.
Day 2: Bath - North Wales
Heading
west we travel into Wales, learning a bit of the Welsh language before
crossing the mighty River Severn. The magnificent Chepstow Castle
provides an awesome backdrop where you can stand in 2 countries at the
same time! Lunch is in the border town of Hereford with its stunning
cathedral and the Mappe Mundi, the oldest map of the world in
existence. We end the day with a tour through the lovely mountains of
North Wales before arriving at our fantastic farm house hostel to
enjoy a truly unique BBQ.
Day 3: North Wales - Lake
District
After a
hearty breakfast, we leave the gorgeous farmhouse and head to Mount
Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, and then on to the walled town
of Conwy, home to a magnificent 13th century castle. The tour then
travels northwards through Welsh speaking Wales (Cymru) and over to
the Isle of Anglesey to visit a tiny place with a huge name. We
conclude the day with a stunning drive through the Lake District to
the picturesque lakeside village of Ambleside.
Day 4: Lake District -
Edinburgh
We start
the day driving through the northern Lake District and head for the
largest construction the Romans ever built, Hadrian's Wall! (all to
keep the warrior Scots from invading the Roman Empire!) Across the
border into Scotland for lunch and an afternoon tour of the rolling
hills of the border region, which was William Wallace's (Braveheart)
stomping ground. We regale you with haunting stories of the battles
which took place on these hills before arriving in one of the world's
most beautiful cities, Scotland's capital, Edinburgh!
Day 5: Free day in
Edinburgh
Explore
this World Heritage listed city, enjoy the lively nightlife or why not
head off on an adventure around Scotland with HAGGiS! 1, 3, 6 and 8
day adventures available. (please enquire with our sales team if you
wish to 'hop off' in Edinburgh and take a tour in Scotland before
'hopping on' to return to London).
Day 6: Edinburgh - York
Leaving
Edinburgh we visit eerie battlefields, border towns, North Sea
villages and perhaps more castles! Then it's back into England and on
to York, ancient Viking capital and staging post for every invasion of
Scotland by the English. We spend the afternoon exploring the medieval
streets (including the oldest street in Europe) and city walls but
nothing prepares you for York Minster Cathedral (the largest in
England!) To end the day we head outside the city to Beverley where we
stay in a 600-year-old haunted Dominican friary!
Day 7: York - London
Passing
through the industrial heartland of England, we leave Beverley and
make the journey to ancient Oxford, famous for its academic and
historic buildings. Next it's on to the birthplace of Shakespeare,
Stratford-Upon-Avon. See the house where the world's greatest
dramatist was born or retrace the steps where the young bard courted
his muse - Anne Hathaway. We return to central London, arriving back
around 6pm.
