This tour is the perfect introduction to the English countryside, Scotland’s Lowlands, and Edinburgh. Depart London and take a break in Cambridge, one of the country’s oldest seats of learning. In York, your Tour Director will take you on a walking tour through the narrow Shambles and to the impressive Minster. Then, inspect a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes, see ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, and visit Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House before an overnight stay in Edinburgh, the “Prince of Cities.” Here, city sightseeing includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Head south through the Lowland Hills to Gretna Green and Grasmere before an overnight stay in the historic town of Chester. A walking tour introduces you to the 2-tiered arcades called the “Rows” and to the Roman remains. The final highlight of your mesmerizing vacation is a visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and a photo stop at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.