First stop Canterbury, the traditional home of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The city itself dates back to Roman times and still has a fine medieval wall.
In 1170 Thomas ‘A’ Becket was killed in the cathedral and canonised shortly after, and his shrine became a place for pilgrims to travel.
After lunch we head for Leeds Castle, to what is known as "the most beautiful castle in the world" and originally built in 857 A.D. in wood.
We trace its history to stone by the Normans in 1119 and view the fine collection of impressionists paintings, also visiting the aviary, Culpepper flower garden and maze.

Arriving in the Lake District area we make our way to the world of Beatrix Potter.
This is followed by lunch on the shores of Lake Windermere, where we visit the home of Beatrix Potter and then take a cruise on Coniston Water.
The following day is spent touring around Yewdale, Langdale Valley and Grassmere.
We also visit Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, before heading back towards London.

Saxon England died with King Harold at Battle on October 14th 1066.
You can visit the exact spot where he fell, and wander around Battle Abbey.
We then move on to Rye, a town with a turbulent history, once a fishing haven then a smugglers paradise!

We visit the most important pre-historic monument in Britain, Stonehenge, where you will see 50 ton, ancient stones that date back over 3000 years and discuss the theories of how they got there and what they are.
From here we drive onto Bath, a Roman city that was revived by Georgian society in the 18th century, where you will be able to explore the Roman baths, Bath Abbey, and Pultney Bridge - there will also be time for some shopping in the antique and craft shops!

At Windsor Castle we take time to explore the largest fully occupied castle in the world, visiting the magnificent state rooms, when available, and marveling at the fabulous collection of treasures including works of art by Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Rubens.
We also walk around the gardens and visit St Georges Chapel, except Sundays, and see the tombs of Charles I, George III and Henry VIII.
From Windsor we journey through old Windsor and Windsor Great Park to the one-time island of Runnymede, where in 1215 King John sealed the Magna Carta, and also pass the John F Kennedy Memorial.
From Runnymede we move on to Hampton Court, which lies on the river Thames, and arrive at the famous palace, built by Cardinal Woolsey and given to Henry VIII.
Here we visit the state apartments and the marvelous, traditional gardens laid out in the 17th century.

We travel from London through countryside to York, the city of magical charm and beauty, famous for its Minster, Roman remains, and city walls.
We shall see them all, study the city's 2000 year history and its marvel and it's outstanding architecture.
This tour can be taken over a 2 day period, at a much more leisurely pace.