This morning after breakfast, we drive through the magnificent Lake District National Park in Cumbria, with its numerous lakes and home to stunning views and woodlands be sure to be mesmerised with the natural beauty that has recently been named as a World Heritage Site. We travel to Windermere where you can enjoy a tranquil boat cruise on the lake. Later enjoy a ride on a steam train. We head to Grasmere – the home to the famous poet “William Wordsworth”. On arrival enjoy free time to explore the village where you can view the oldest church in Grasmere, walk around the Daffodil Gardens and also have an opportunity to buy traditional ginger breads. B, D

After breakfast, we will drive to the picturesque and richly historical town of Stratford-upon-Avon. We arrive in William Shakespeare’s hometown, you will be able to visit the half-timbered house where the brilliant playwright was born! You will be given free time to explore this beautiful town. Later drive back to London and then it is time to bid farewell to the group. B

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.