England & Scotland (Start London, end London)

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Hit the highlights of England & Scotland for a full dose of sightseeing, history & culture. Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile & look for 'Nessie' on a boat cruise across Loch Ness.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
    • Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on a locally guided Magical Mystery Tour
    • Guided walking tour of York
    • See York Minster and Clifford's Tower
    • See Hadrian's Wall
    • Entrance to Gretna Green Museum and take part in an historic wedding ceremony
    • See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile
    • Visit St. Andrews, the home of golf
    • Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside
    • Visit Loch Ness & Loch Lomond

What's this trip about?

    Hit the highlights of England & Scotland for a full dose of sightseeing, history & culture. Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile & look for 'Nessie' on a boat cruise across Loch Ness.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland

Attractions

  • London

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive London

Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers for your Kickstart meeting this evening. Afterwards why not grab some dinner at one of the local restaurants or take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden

Day 2: London to Liverpool

Meet up with your fellow travellers and Trip Manager and jump on the coach for a look at London’s iconic buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites in our included tour. Start your tour by learning about the Royal Family’s place of residence (Buckingham Palace), the ho...

Day 3: Liverpool to York

Spend more time exploring Liverpool this morning. Then, back on the coach, take in the wild countryside as we head to York. It’s soaked in history and English traditions. Your Trip Manager will wind back the clock and fill you in on York’s 2000-year-old history as you...

Day 4: York to Lake District

Back on the coach, we wind our way through the jaw-droppingly beautiful Lake District. The area has a reputation as England’s most scenic region and you’ll soon understand why. Filled with 16 major lakes, high peaks and cute, stone-built settlements, this region is al...

Day 5: Lake District to Edinburgh

Northbound, we’ll drop by the 2000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Empire’s most impressive engineering feat, before traveling on through the English countryside. Afterwards, we say farewell England and cross the border into Scotland, where we visit the small v...

Day 6: Edinburgh

With a free day, decide how you want to shape your Edinburgh experience and explore this living time-line. Explore the scene-stealing Edinburgh Castle, perched high up above the city on an extinct volcano, where the Scottish crown jewels and famous Stone of Destiny ar...

Day 7: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

Stop by St. Andrews, Scotland’s oldest university town and the “home of golf” where you’ll see the famous course of the same name that is used in major international tournaments. Then roll on through the Scottish Highlands, packed with wild mountain scenery, rugged gr...

Day 8: Scottish Highlands to West Highlands

This morning, we continue on past tiny villages, emerald green moors, lakes and seaside cliffs that the West Highlands are so famous for. On the stunning Isle of Skye, we visit the seaside town of Portree, known for its brightly coloured houses and charming fishing po...

Day 9: West Highlands to Glasgow

We make our way to Glasgow this morning. Your Trip Manager will tell you all about this historic area and of the conflict and battles that took place here before we reach Scotland’s largest city. We arrive in Glasgow this afternoon. It’s pulsing with urban soul, pub...

Day 10: Depart Glasgow / Train to London

The tour ends after breakfast in Glasgow. It’s time to say goodbye to your friends. Or if you've chosen to end in London, catch the train back to London, where the tour ends upon arrival.

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Price per day$179
Last Updated: 0/17/2022

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Accommodation

9 nights twin-share hotel accommodation Modern, air-conditioned coach with electrical outlets for charging Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges An experienced & professional Trip Manager & Driver team Sightseeing tours of all major cities plus orientations in all other destinations,
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Meals Included
  • 8 continental breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Trip ID
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