Whichever direction we take on our tour of Great Britain we will find a wide variety of landscapes and diverse cultures to explore. Scotland with its mountains, lochs and coastline is a place of staggering beauty. Glasgow and Edinburgh are energetic and visually intriguing and the people welcoming, warm and resourceful. When in England we will never be far from ancient ruins, castles or majestic country houses and gardens. London England’s capital city invites us to explore hundred years of history. Sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London or Buckingham Palace offer a glimpse of British life in other centuries. In the heart of this exciting city lies the West End. This is where we can go shopping, or enjoy an evening at the theatre. Never a dull moment, on this great tour.

Day 1: Sunday New York
Flight from New York to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, crowned as a European City of Culture in 1990.

Day 2: Monday Glasgow
Arrival in Glasgow, where you will be welcomed by your Tour Escort. We will start with an orientation tour ofGlasgow, Scotland's biggest city, overflowing with style and culture. Glasgow was also the UK's City of Architecture and Design in 1999 and its architecture is certainly an attraction in itself, particularly its impressive Victorian structures and of course, the unique masterpieces of one of the city's most celebrated sons, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We will see the Glasgow Cathedral,one of the few Scottish medieval churches to have survived the Reformation unscathed. We will visit Kelvingrove's art galleryGlasgow's Art Gallery and Museum, an imposing red sandstone building, first opened in 1901. The museum accommodates over 8,000 objects including the fully restored Spitfire LA198 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron. It houses a superb collection of paintings by (among others) of Botticelli, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh & Picasso and sculptures by Ben­no Schotz (1891-1984), a Jewish im­mi­grant who came to be regarded as Scotland’s greatest sculptor. We will visit the beautifully ornateGarnethill Synagogue, the first synagogue to be built in Scotland in 1879. Based In the Synagogue is the Scottish Jewish Archives Center which aims to document and illustrate the religious, social, economic, political, cultural and family life of Jews in Scotland since theeighteenth century.After our tour of Glasgow we leave the city on our way to Edinburgh.
Overnight Edinburgh

Day 3: Tuesday Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, is a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city. The setting is wonderfully striking; the city is perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags which rise from the generally flat landscape of the Lothians, with the sheltered shoreline of the Firth of Forth to the north. 'Edinburgh,' said writer Robert Louis Stevenson, 'is what Paris ought to be'. We will visit Edinburgh Castle the most famous of Scottish castles. The Castle, dominates the city-centre skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery and tradition. The castle houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland. We will see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal family’s official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat, surrounded by the Holyrood Park. The Royal Apartments, where the Queen hosts State ceremonies and other official occasions, are infused with centuries of history and have witnessed many important events in Scotland's rich history. The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and as the setting for the most dramatic episodes in her reign, culminating in the murder of her secretary Rizzio. We wiil see the Synagogue a red-brick, Byzantine-style building. The building of the Synagogue was promoted in 1932 by the Head of the Hebrew Congregation at the time Dr. Salis Daiches. The Synagogue itself, and the Community Centre, which is located in the same building, form the principle focus for Jewish communal life in Edinburgh. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight Edinburgh

Day 4: Wednesday Inverness
After breakfast enjoy a trip to Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to the Atholl Highlander, the last remaining private army in Europe. The Castle stands proudly against the magnificent backdrop of Highland Perthshire. With collections that fill over 30 rooms, there are few historic homes in Britain that can claim to have more comprehensive family treasures than Blair Castle, which portrays Scottish life over 700 years.
Continue north to Inverness via Balmoral Castle the Scottish Home of the British Royal Family and visit Culloden Battlefield. With over 1,200 dead persons in just one hour, Culloden was a short but bloody battle – the last to be fought on British soil in April 1746. The site was restored to as close as possible to that seen by the forces on that fateful day.
OvernightInvernessor area.

Day 5: Thursday Isle of Skye
This morning depart forLoch Ness, probably the best-known Scottish loch, thanks to its famous resident - Nessie, the exceedingly friendly, though unfortunately extremely elusive, Loch Ness monster. Travel along Loch Ness and continue on to Loch Cluaniethrough Glen Sheil. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most famous images of Scotland, recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands. Continue over the Skye Bridge to the Island of Skye. You will drive through the dramatic scenery of the Cuillin Mountains, through the picturesque village Portree before returning to your hotel in Inverness. area for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Invernessor area

Day 6: Friday Loch Lomond, Glasgow
Drive south along the picturesque shores of Loch Lomond. The Loch is 24 miles long and five miles wide and at its deepest point is some 600 feet deep. On the Loch there are approximately 38 Islands, some of them inhabited and there is even a Hotel on one. Loch Lomond must be the world’s most famous Loch and much has been written about it, both in song and verse. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picturesque views around every corner. We will travel toTarbet for a cruise on the loch.
Stop in Luss and enjoy the view onto the small islands in the middle of the Loch.
Continue to Glasgow.
Evening service followed by Shabbat dinner.
Overnight Glasgow

Day 7: Shabbat Glasgow
Following Shabbat service and lunch, enjoy a walking tour of the area surrounding the
Hotel.
Overnight Glasgow

Day 8: Sunday Nottingham
This morning depart for York. We will pass York Minister the largest medieval cathedral in England and the seat of the Archbishop of York. We will visit Cliford Tower originally built by William the Conquerer in 1068, Over a century later, in 1190, the castle became the setting of terrible events. As part of an upsurge of anti-Jewish sentiment related to the propaganda of the Crusades and the accession of the crusading King Richard to the throne, violence broke out against York's Jews. About 150 Jews sought refuge in the wooden keep, but it was soon set upon by the mob. Rather than fall into the hands of the mob, many of the Jews inside committed suicide and set the castle on fire; the survivors who emerged were massacred. There is a plaque in Hebrew dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives there.
Continue on to Nottinghamfamed for its links with the Robin Hood legend and during the Industrial Revolution, obtained worldwide recognition for its lace-making and bicycle industries.
OvernightNottingham

Day 9: Monday Stratford upon Avon, Bath
This morning enjoy a panoramic tour of Nottingham.The central focal point of the city is the Old Market Square which is the largest in the UK and is dominated by the Council House. This was built in the 1920’s to display civic pride, using baroque columns and placing stone statues of two lions at the front to stand watch over the square. The Exchange Arcade on the ground floor is an upmarket shopping containing high-end boutiques. Portland Stone, the same as used for St Paul's Cathedral, was used to construct the Council House and Exchange Arcade. Continue to Warwick Castle, Britain’s Greatest Mediaeval experience, the Lord Leycester Hospital with its fine mediaeval timber framed buildings, the military museums and the Collegiate Church of St Mary famous for its Beauchamp Chapel.
Proceed on to Stratford upon Avonthe birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564, was brought up and educated there. and married Anne Hathaway from the nearby hamlet of Shottery. Later he bought property in and around the town, including one of the largest houses, New Place. Following his death there, in 1616 at the age of 52, he was buried at the Holy Trinity Church. Throughout his life, then, he remained in close touch with his native town, even though, at the height of his career, much of his time was spent in London. We will visitAnne Hathaway's Cottage the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife, then Travel south to the picturesque town of Bath.
Overnight Bath or area

Day 10: Tuesday Bath , London
This morning enjoy Bath. Visit the superb Roman remains, wealth of fine Georgian architecture and impeccable historic credentials - no wonder Bath is a World Heritage Site. This world-famous city has originated and developed around its hot spring waters discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, and the famous Roman Baths remain to this day. Enjoy a panoramic drive of Bath including the Square, residence of famous British author, Jane Austen, the Circus, design inspiration from the ancient standing stones of nearby Stanton Drew and Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the Royal Crescent, one of the world's best known landmarks and Bath Abbey, the last of the great medieval churches of England.
Visit the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. The extensive ruins and treasures from the spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation. 'Meet the Romans' costumed characters mingle with visitors every day. Hear the stories of those who lived and worked here 2,000 years ago, recreated using the best detective skills of Roman Bath archaeologists. Continue to Stonehenge, one of the most important prehistoric monuments in the world. Dating back an astonishing 5,000 years, its exact purpose has been long debated. The monument stands on a small mound in a vast plain of the Wiltshire countryside, not far from Salisbury. As you approach by road, the stones suddenly come into view far off in the distance. You can't help but feel excitement, awe, and perhaps a little fear. The sheer scale of the stones shocks you, despite the fact you've probably seen them in hundreds of pictures. Continue to London,one of the world's largest and important cities which combines a mixture of the old and new. Historic sites a thousand years old sit in a vibrant financial and cultural centre.
Overnight London

Day 11: Wednesday London
Meet with your London guide and depart for a Panoramic City Tour. With over seven million people, three hundred languages and 500,000 years of history, you’ll never be short of things to do in London. Whether you know the capital well or are visiting for the first time, this is a city full of secrets and surprises, a city packed with museums, art galleries, theatres and historic buildings. We will see the famous London Eye - the Millennium Wheel, watch the pomp and ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled) and visit the Tower of Londonfounded nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since. The Tower of London has protected, housed, imprisoned and been for many the last sight they saw on Earth. It has been the seat of British government and the living quarters of monarchs ... the site of renown political intrigue, and the repository of the Crown Jewels ... It has housed lions, bears, and (to this day) flightless ravens ... not to mention notorious traitors and framed members of court, lords and ministers, clergymen and knights.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure for shopping or museum visits. In the evening you Can enjoy a show in on of the many famous theatres in London (optional).
Overnight London

Day 12: Thursday London, New York
After a final breakfast depart your hotel for the airport.

• Round trip air fare from New York
• Superior First Class and First Class Hotels.
• Kosher Meals daily. (For details see General Conditions).
• Transportation by air conditioned coaches.
• Sightseeing, transfers and entrance fees as per Itinerary.
• Experienced English speaking Tour Escort.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Airport and security tax.
• Travel Insurance (For details see General Conditions).
• Gratuities to local service providers and Tour
• Escort.Optional tours as per Itinerary.
• Individual transfers.
• Any item not mentioned under “included in price”.