Journey Through Britain

June 1–14, 2026

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

Activity details below

To learn more and be added to an Advance Interest list, please call Odysseys Unlimited at 1-888-370-6765. Pricing will be included in the brochure once it’s available.

Begin your journey in Scotland’s stately capital city of Edinburgh. In England’s beloved Lake District, spend two nights on Lake Windermere’s shores, enjoying an idyllic cruise. Explorations in Wales include Bodnant Garden, Conwy Castle, and a scenic train ride through Snowdonia National Park. Returning to England, visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. Spend two nights in storied Bath. After stops at prehistoric Stonehenge in Wiltshire and Windsor Castle in Berkshire, see London’s celebrated landmarks during a two-night stay.

Highlights

• Edinburgh touring, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House and Royal Mile
• England’s pastoral Lake District
• Boat ride on Lake Windermere
• Wales’ Bodnant Garden and glacier-sculpted Snowdonia National Park
• Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon
• Bath touring: Roman Baths, Assembly Room, Circus, Bath Abbey
• Stonehenge visit
• Windsor Castle
• Cosmopolitan London

Activity Details

• Walk 1-3 miles per day, often uphill or on cobblestones
• Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights and hotels
• Edinburgh touring requires significant walking on steep grades
• Steep access path to embark/disembark Snowdonia train

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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