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Let’s Go Explore England (London, Wales, Scotland)


Flight

Outbound
British Airways (SAN to LHR)
0264 SAN to LHR 17:15 - 11:55
Inbound
British Airways (LHR to SAN)
0273 LHR to SAN 15:00 - 18:10

Day 0: San Diego

Day 0: Meetup in San Diego.

Day 1-3: London

Day 1: Arrive in London, settle into accommodation, explore the neighborhood around University of Roehampton.
Day 2: Visit iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Day 3: Explore the British Museum, take a ride on the London Eye, stroll along the South Bank of the Thames and vibrant neighborhoods like Camden Market, Notting Hill and Covent Garden. Or
Day 3: Day Trip to Cambridge. Rent a car and drive to Cambridge University, exploring the historic colleges and picturesque streets.
  • Take a punting tour along the River Cam, admiring the stunning architecture from the water.
  • Visit the Fitzwilliam Museum and Botanic Garden before heading back to London for the evening.

    Day 4-6: South England

    Day 4: Pick up rental car, drive to Stonehenge and explore the ancient monument. Head to Bath for the evening.
    Day 5: Spend the day exploring Bath, visit the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.
    Day 6: Drive to the Cotswolds, stopping at picturesque villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.

    Day 7-8: Wales

    Day 7: Drive to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Explore Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Cardiff.
    Day 8: Head to Snowdonia National Park for outdoor adventures like hiking, zip-lining, mountain biking, kayaking or taking the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit.

    Day 9-11: Discovering Edinburgh

    Spend the day exploring Edinburgh's vibrant neighborhoods, including the picturesque Dean Village and trendy Stockbridge.
    Visit the National Museum of Scotland and hike up Arthur's Seat for panoramic views of the city.
    Day trip Cross to the Lake District. Spend the day hiking, boating, or visiting Beatrix Potter's former home.
    Day trip to Hadrian's Wall, explore the Roman ruins and visitor centers.
    Enjoy dinner at a traditional Scottish restaurant, sampling local dishes like haggis and whisky.

    Day 12:  Return to London

    Return the rental car and take the train back to London. Spend the day relaxing or doing any last-minute sightseeing before your flight back to San Diego.

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    1. Checkout Borough Market for good eats: https://boroughmarket.org.uk/

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