Maritime Jewels of the British Isles: England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland

Delve into Scotland's rich history in St. Andrews, the ecclesiastical capital where the Protestant Reformation changed the religious landscape of the country and the beloved sport of golf originated, en route to Scotland's capital city. Like Rome, Edinburgh sits on seven hills and has been called the “Athens of the North” for its architectural gems and scholarly traditions—but it is a city with a spirit all its own. Explore the city that has been home to such luminaries as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Louis Stevenson, and discover its cobbled streets, world-famous museums, and, of course, iconic Edinburgh Castle. Then, journey south to York to discover the best-preserved medieval town center in England and witness the largest Gothic cathedral north of the Alps, the city's famous York Minster.