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English & Scottish Discovery
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Visits and admissions to St Paul’s Cathedral
- See the Dove Cottage, Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green
- Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets
- Pass the beautiful shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake.
- Opportunity to Beatles Tour of Liverpool
Short Description
Start in London with visits to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London and end in Glasgow. Experience the essence of Britain – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cotswolds, Beatles’ Liverpool and Lake District. Cross the Scottish border to stay in Edinburgh and visit St Andrews, view Highland peaks and valleys and cruise Loch Lomond.
Itinerary
Day 1: London Arrival & Tour
Meals: Dinner
Your vacation starts at your London hotel at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director. Head out on a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Stop at St Paul’s Cathedral, with its world-famous dome, to tour the awe-inspiring interior. Join your tour director to discuss your trip over a welcome drink and dinner.
Day 2: Tower of London & City Sights
Meals: Breakfast
Today plan your own day of discovery around London’s attractions when you take an open-top bus tour. There is a choice of routes, a walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Visit the Tower of London to view the magnificent Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters in distinctive Tudor uniforms or you may prefer to visit Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana. Dine independently this evening.
Day 3: Stratford-upon-Avon & Beatles’ Liverpool
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Drive through the Cotswolds, a delightful hilly region with mellow-hued stone houses. Take a panoramic tour around Stratford-upon-Avon to see places associated with William Shakespeare and view charming black-and-white houses dating back hundreds of years. Continue to Liverpool and a local guide will show you around places associated with the “Fab Four.”
Day 4: Lake District & Scottish Evening
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with the children’s author, Beatrix Potter, and the poet, William Wordsworth. In the charming village of Grasmere visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived and wrote. Near the Scottish border stop at the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop in Gretna Green, a popular shopping venue for quality Scottish goods. Enjoy a Scottish dinner and ceilidh, a fun show at your hotel near Edinburgh.
Day 5: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Meals: Breakfast
Explore central Edinburgh, starting in the 200-year-old “New Town” with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses. See the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On August 04 to 18 departures, experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Day 6: St Andrews & Highland Scenery
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel north to St Andrews, famous for golfing and Scotland’s oldest university. Take a walking tour around the town with your guide who will tell you about the famous people and happenings here. Visit the picturesque ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. Take a break in Pitlochry and continue to Inverness, a major town in the Highlands. Check in to your hotel beside the River Ness in the town center.
Day 7: Loch Ness & Loch Lomond Cruise
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel south through more wonderful Highland scenery today, passing the shoreline of Loch Ness with views of this deep lake. Drive past Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, and through the towering mountains of Glen Coe, which is famous for the Massacre of Glen Coe in 1692. Take a scenic cruise on Loch Lomond, Britain's largest lake. Enjoy a brief drive around Glasgow before checking in to your hotel in time for dinner.
Day 8: Depart Glasgow for Home
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Availability
- Single Supplement: $ 695
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English & Scottish Discovery
Company Reviews
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY WITH CIE!
Loved our experience
Our Guide was awesome. John did an amazing job
Both unfair and unacceptable
Here is their policy on their own website
CIE TOURS CANCELLATIONS: If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, at the discretion of the company, CIE Tours will offer the next available date at no additional land cost or will make a full refund of all monies paid to CIE Tours. CIE Tours cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking or for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares, unless ticket is purchased from CIE Tours. Airline penalties may apply.
And yet they will not honor it. Stay away from this company. They do not care about you after they get your money.
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CIE tours are unwilling to offer refunds of our deposits. I certainly could not recommend them to our friends and families as a reliable tour operator.
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Details
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Trip ID#:
EngScoCie
Meals Included
7 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners
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