• Touring specific parts of England and Wales, instead of trying to show you the whole of the country in a short time,
• Exploring the diversity of a particular geographical area,
• Using our local knowledge to show you a side to England that many other tours miss,
• Using guides born and raised in England,
• Staying in small inns, hotels and B&B's (bed & breakfast), and
• Visiting castles, historic homes, ruins, the countryside, and small towns and villages.

Our current offerings are as follows:

• Peak District and East Midlands

  The counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire span England from the Pennine hills to the east coast, about 100 miles north of London and offer many fascinating glimpses into the history of the country. Our 10-day tour covers history from the castles of the Middle Ages, the stately homes of the Elizabethan and Georgian eras, to the Industrial Revolution and modern times.

  For the tour itinerary, select Peak District Tour
  Contact us for date availability and prices.

• Yorkshire Moors and Dales

  Yorkshire is the largest county in England, stretching from the East Coast westward to the Pennine hills - the backbone of England, about 150 miles north of London. To the east the landscape is rolling moorland, while the western half is a vast network of valleys and dales. Our tour will explore both facets of this varied county. We will be spending time in the city of York with it's 800-year old minster and walls, in the fishing village of Whitby on the east coast which is the home of Captain Cook, and in the bustling dales market town of Skipton, plus other interesting sites.

  For the tour itinerary, select Yorkshire Tour
  Contact us for date availability and prices.

• North Wales Tour - Castles and Mountains

  The Principality of Wales lies to the west of England, and is a country unto itself, with its own language and customs. This tour explores the northern area, dominated by the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park. We will visit the Roman town of Chester with its cathedral, vibrant center, well preserved city walls, canals and castle. There are also several other very well-preserved castles scattered throughout the area ready for us to explore as well as Snowdonia National Park. At the end of our tour we will move across the border into England and have the chance to spend time in an area famous as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

  For the tour itinerary, select North Wales Tour
  Contact us for date availability and prices.

• South Wales Tour

  This tour explores the southern part of Wales, with its rolling hills, deep valleys and rocky sea-coast. We will spend out first day and one-half in Chester on our way south to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. This area has ample walking opportunities suitable for the entire family. In addition, we have several castles and abbeys to explore. Plus, we will visit St. Davids, the smallest city in Britain, with its magnificent cathedral, winding streets full of Welsh character, and miles of rocky seacoast. The coastal path has hidden fishing villages, cliffs and rock pools just waiting to be discovered along with other interesting sites. We can also go to Skomer Island, one of the premier bird-watching sites in Britain. At the end of our tour we will move across the border into England and have the chance to spend time at Blists Hill Industrial Museum, an area famous as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

  For the tour itinerary, select South Wales Tour
  Contact us for date availability and prices.

• Upcoming Offerings

  As time progresses, we will offer more destinations. Examples of tours we hope to produce in the near future include, "Cruising the Canals in an English Narrowboat", "West Midlands and the Industrial Revolution", "Roman Britain", "The Lake District" and various themes such as "Great English Authors". If you have ideas for areas you would like to see included, please contact us.