Rule Britannia

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Friday March 10: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Saturday March 11: London

Welcome to London! Meet your ACIS Tour Manager and begin to explore the city's unique neighborhoods. You may want check out the street markets along Portobello Road in Notting Hill; explore the paths of Hyde Park or the mansions of nearby Belgravia; visit museums in South Kensington; or stroll along the artsy South Bank. (D)

Day 3, Sunday March 12: London

This morning’s panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, shows you Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Continue with a guided visit of the British Museum, home to an astounding 150 million items. You'll discover objects from around the world including the Rosetta Stone and sculptural friezes from the Parthenon. After dinner you may wish to venture out for an evening walk among the bright lights of Theatreland in the West End. (B,D)

Day 4, Monday March 13: Chester

Get your imagination fired up for today's visit to Oxford, including a tour of Christ Church College where Lewis Carroll penned Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and also where many memorable scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed (note the Great Hall, the inspiration for Hogwarts Hall). Then travel on to Chester. After arriving we’ll walk about the city, seeing the Roman amphitheater and medieval Rows. (B,D)

Day 5, Tuesday March 14: York

We leave Chester for the town of York, and begin to explore with a sightseeing tour of the town that includes entrance to York Minster. This soaring English Gothic cathedral is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. In the evening, test your nerves during a ghost tour of the Old Town. Stick close to your guide who brings to life haunting stories of the city's past. (B,D)

Day 6, Wednesday March 15: Edinburgh

On our way to Edinburgh, we stop in lovely Durham for a walking tour that includes entrance to the Durham Cathedral. Then imagine yourself as a Roman soldier in Britain as you travel to Chester’s Roman Fort at Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Empire’s northernmost defense against marauders in northern Britain. Portions of the once 80-mile-long wall still stand—a testament to Roman engineering. After stopping for a photo beside the border stone marking the England/Scotland border at Carter Bar, we continue to Edinburgh for the evening. (B,D)

Day 7, Thursday March 16: Edinburgh

Our day begins with a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh, viewing Princes Street and Charlotte Square. We later ascend the hill to tour the Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels and the dramatically-named Stone of Destiny. You’ll have the afternoon to poke around the medieval old town and Georgian new town at your own pace. Perhaps do a little shopping along Multrees Walk or wander the cultural, bohemian West End. We’ll cap off an exceptional week by learning the poetic history of Scotland’s national dish with a traditional haggis tasting and dinner. (B,D)

Day 8, Friday March 17: Departure

Depart for the USA.



Optional Extensions and Extra Nights:

Further immerse yourself in the culture and delights of England's capital with an extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager.

Two-night extension including one night in the Scottish Highlands and one night in Glasgow. (B)