Leg 1 London to Scotland
Day One
Heading North from Central London we travel into Robin Hood's country. Check out Nottingham Castle and the oldest pub in England for a refreshing bit of real ale, before we gallop off into the 450 acre Sherwood Forest. Its a dream to explore and with a picnic lunch you will feel like one of the Merry Men before we make our way to Viking York !

A chance to explore the awesome gothic cathedral (England's largest), the Medieval city walls and the sights and sounds of the lively city centre. After our fun viking feast, experience a spine tingling ghost walk followed by a rally of traditional pubs. A great first day we think you will agree!

Day two
Heading further North we take a brief stop in the University city of Durham before a big Angel of the North experience! We cross the River Tyne and into Newcastle, home of football and beer, (and a bit of Sydney Harbour bridge connection). From here we attack Hadrians Wall then take in the spectacular views through the Northumberland National Park. It's goodbye to England and Scotland ahoy. A pause at Jedbergh, a historical border town, once home to Mary Queen of Scots before we get to Edinburgh.

A Full walking tour of Edinburgh by a very scottish walking guide and a bit of whisky tasting awaits. Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh castle before we settle down to a bit of Haggis, Neaps and Tats!

The rest of the evening is spent enjoying a fantastic night out in Scotland's capital.

*** You can get off the bus here and reconnect with us the following week allowing you to do a fantastic Scotland tour. If you are in Scotland already and fancy a change of scene. Why not hop on our bus here and who know where you might end up. 

Leg 2 – Scotland to Liverpool (with links to and from Ireland)
Day three
Depart from Edinburgh we head back into England. We have time for a quick call into Gretna Green where the Ironmonger performs a shotgun wedding! Once you are married, what better way to spend your honeymoon than a tour around the spectacular Lake District National Park (the largest National Park in Great Britain) and try out some of our great optional activities.

Have a chance to kayak, row or motor cruise the lakes or even Wakeboard!. Visit an amazing water-fall, the highest pub in the Lakes, and the largest lake in the Lakes, Windermere! and in the summer months, the chance for a lakeside BBQ.

Afterwards we travel south for a rocking night in the city of Liverpool . Get some Beatles Mania down at the Cavern Pub.

***You can get off the bus here and reconnect with us the following week allowing you to do a fantastic tour of Ireland. If you are already in Ireland and want to join us for this tour, you can get a direct flight from Dublin to Liverpool with Ryanair Check with us for details.

We continue West to Conwy -a cool castle town on the coast. Experience some real Welsh folk and learn all about the Welsh culture and language before a visit to...... Llanfairpwllgwngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. (the longest place-name in the world) and get your passport stamped and most importantly, get lunch!

After lunch we delve deeper into the stunning Snowdonia National Park - (the second largest National Park in Great Britain) dominated by the highest peak in England and Wales - Mt Snowdon (3560 ft). See the famous Welsh slate mines and go in search of Gellerts Grave where we stop for a nice Ice cream(weather permitting).

We continue Eastwards to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. An opportunity to see the Shakespeare houses and if you would like, a play penned by the man himself at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (seasonal performances may vary and are sometimes unavailable, please check with office if you are keen to see a play) or spend an evening in the famous Medieval town.

Day Five
The morning is spent with more time in Shakespeare's home town discovering just how many post cards you can collect. Late morning we meander through the spectacular Cotswolds - spend some quality time in a Cotswolds village (perhaps sample a cream tea) before arriving in the University city of Oxford. Get a full walking tour of the city's famous University colleges before heading back to London for late afternoon. We aim to get back for around 16.00 hrs

Departures
Leg 1 departs every Monday morning at 07.30am from Earls Court YHA, London
Leg 2 departs every Wednesday morning at 08.00am from outside Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh
Leg 3 departs every Thursday morning at 07.45am from International Inn, Liverpool.

What's Included? 

Friendly local guides, touring in our funky mini-coach with TV/DVD/CD and MP3 plug in point! Excellent value!

What's extra? The kitty, which includes all of your comfortable accommodation / Breakfasts and evening meal / some entrance fees. The only items not included are your spending money, lunches and optional activities.
 
NB there are always free alternatives. 

Where does it leave from?  International Students House - 229 Great Portland Street. Directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station, (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith and City Lines) or is a 2 minute walk from Regents Park tube (Bakerloo line) or Warren Street tube ( Victoria and Northern lines).

What should you bring? Suitable outdoor gear, swimwear, camera and big smiles!

How many on the Tour? A maximum of 16 for the ultimate freedom and flexibility. Ideal for independent travelers , young professionals and students