8 Day London & Edinburgh by Rail (New York)

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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    4 London, 2 Edinburgh

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-London, Edinburgh-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations
    • 4 nights London 2 nights Edinburgh Breakfast daily Transportation between cities via Standard Class high speed rail with reserved seats

Itinerary

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for England
Depart for England

DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in London
Arrive in cosmopolitan London and transfer independently to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: London

DAY 3, Friday - Full Day in London
Discover the history and pageantry of London, on your own today. Perhaps join the optional Royal London Tour with Changing of The Guard. Begin with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleto...
DAY 4, Saturday - Full Day in London
Today is free to further explore this fascinating city. In the afternoon, participate in the optional Spy & Espionage Tour of London. Discover London's mysterious and dangerous world of international espionage. Gain insight and learn about Britain's top intelligence ...
DAY 5, Sunday - Full Day in London
On your last day at leisure in London, don't miss the optional Full Day Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath. Depart London for Windsor Castle and enjoy a tour. Windsor has been occupied by successive monarchs for over 900 years. Visit St. George's Chapel and the State ...
DAY 6, Monday - Train to Edinburgh
This morning, travel by train to Edinburgh. On arrival, check into your hotel. Free time to explore Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, with its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and winding medieval streets. Discover the city's rich heritage and historic buildings. Its Old and New Town are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites Overnight: Edinburgh Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Tuesday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Today is free to explore Edinburgh on your own. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands tour. Today, head to the Highlands, stopping along the way in the town of Callander on the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Continue the ...
DAY 8, Wednesday - Depart Scotland
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,319
Price per day$165
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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