Explore Wales & The Picturesque British Countryside with Cox & Kings

Each of these three new journeys capture the history, scenic coastal beauty and iconic royal majesty of this enchanting land.

The Undiscovered Wales takes guests from Cardiff, the country's bustling, timeless capital to the Brecon Beacons where hills and valleys are home to unique towns like Hay-on-Wye (a book lover's paradise) and stately homes like Tredegar House. Throughout this handcrafted journey guests are introduced to this often-overlooked country of the United Kingdom with a tour of the open-air St. Fagan's National History Museum, a scenic boat ride on the Monmouth and Brecon Canals, and Betws-y-Coed the charming alpine village in Snowdina National Park. They will immerse themselves in Welsh cuisine during a private culinary experience, and marvel at the historic 12^th Century Caenarfon Castle while spending their nights in boutique hotels and regal country estates. The price for this 9 day, 8 night journey is $8550 per person based on two people traveling together and double occupancy.

Guests looking to go off the beaten British path will enjoy Picturesque Yorkshire, a region home to atmospheric moors, verdant valleys and spectacular coastline, as well as a rich history that spans the millennia. This journey through Yorkshire offers guests the opportunity to step back in time and explore as a local. After discovering Manchester with a private guide, guests travel on to York where they will walk amongst the city's medieval walls with a local historian. From there it is onto Harrogate, and a visit to the village of Goathland, better known as Hogsmeade in the Harry Potter films. They will immerse themselves in the magnificent countryside of North York Moors National Park with a scenic ride on the steam-hauled North York Moors Railway, and see Bolton Abbey in historic Yorkshire Dales National Park. There will be a visit to Fountains Abbey, home to beautiful gardens and a pastoral deer park before heading up Wensleydale to Middleham where thoroughbreds are training for upcoming races. Guests will take in the spectacular views of Bolton Castle and Wensleydale before stopping at the market town of Leyburn. The price for this 7 day, 6 night journey is $5890 per person based on two people traveling together and double occupancy.

The Gems of the Lake District offers 6 days, 5 nights of exploration through the beautiful woods, rivers, lakes and mountains that have inspired generations of painters and writers. Beginning in the industrial city of Manchester, guests will learn about the city's rich history and Gothic architecture. For the next three days, an elegant Georgian country estate set on 22 acres in Windermere will be home. From here, guests will admire the views from mountain passes, discover ancient castles and tour the fascinating towns and villages that surround the ten stunning lakes. With a private guide, follow in Roman Emperor Hadrian's footsteps and discover Hardknott Fort, continue onto Ravenglass and enjoy a ride on the miniature Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow –gauge railway. Cruise Lake Windermere to Waterhead, and with a private historian tour Hill Top Farm, the 17^th century cottage where Beatrix Potter lived and wrote many of her famous children's stories. Finally trace the history of William Wordsworth in the medieval village of Hawkshead. The price for this 6 day, 5 night journey is $5515 per person based on two people traveling together and double occupancy.

For the 2016-2017 travel year, Cox & Kings is meeting the demands of today's traveler with a larger selection of short trips or ‘Spotlight Journeys' around the globe. New this year within the UK's is Cardiff, Wales. During this 4 day, 3 night itinerary, guests will discover the 2,000 year old Cardiff Castle, wander the new Wales Millennium Center and the Victorian-era Queens Shopping Arcade. They will walk through the beautiful Bute Park, take a ferry ride to explore the newly rivitalized Cardiff Bay and learn the culinary history of the city while sampling several traditional Welsh treats at Cardiff Market, which dates back to 1891.