York, the Lake District & Edinburgh

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Embark on a 6-night vacation exploring the gems of England, and the capital of Scotland! You'll start your adventure in the medieval city of York, where you can uncover its Viking Past or pay a visit to Northern Europe's largest Gothic Cathedral.  You'll then drive through the breathtaking countryside to the heart of the famous Lake District in Windermere. H...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
    • Ten Lakes Spectacular - Full-Day Tour (From Windermere)
    • Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a 6-night vacation exploring the gems of England, and the capital of Scotland! You'll start your adventure in the medieval city of York, where you can uncover its Viking Past or pay a visit to Northern Europe's largest Gothic Cathedral.  You'll then drive through the breathtaking countryside to the heart of the famous Lake District in Windermere. Here you'll enjoy a special guided tour where you'll discover this picturesque district, and even pay a visit to a 4,000 year-old stone circle! The final stop on your adventure is to vibrant Edinburgh, Scotland's hilly capital city. Here you can enjoy scenic views from atop ancient volcanoes, explore the winding paths of the Medieval Mile, and indulge in haggis to your heart's content!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityManchester
End CityScotland

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • England
  • Scotland

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • York

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Manchester (MAN) and out of Edinburgh (EDI)
    • Manual car rental for 4 nights- upgrade to automatic available 2 nights in York at the Mercure York Fairfield Center Hotel, or similar
    • 2 nights in Windermere at the Merewood Country House Hotel,Briery Wood Country House Hotel, or similar
    • Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour
    • 2 nights in Edinburgh at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, or similar
    • Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
    • Departure transfer from Edinburgh hotel to Edinburgh Airport
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Manchester!

After your flight to Manchester, pick up your rental car and make your way to your accommodation in York. 

Once settled, head over to Clifford's Tower and hike the short path; you'll be treated to panoramic views of the old Viking City below!

Day 2 York

Spend the day exploring the secrets of this historic city today! Pay a visit to Northern Europe's largest Gothic cathedral, York Minster; you can spend hours getting lost in its priceless display of intricate medieval stained glass. You can also dive deep into ...

Day 3 York - Windermere

Make your way west to Windermere, located at the heart of the Lake District National Park. 

Day 4 Windermere

Embark on your Ten Lakes tour today. You'll be amazed at your picturesque surroundings, known as "the most beautiful corner of England."

Day 5 Windermere - Edinburgh

Drive north until you cross the Scottish border today, continuing to Edinburgh. Drop off your rental car and get settled at your hotel, then take a walk over to Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy sweeping views of the city below.

In the evening, you may want to ...

Day 6 Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique walking tour like no other today, where you'll discover the Secrets of the Royal Mile!

After your tour, spend some time exploring the winding roads of the Medieval Mile; stop for a bite at one of the many traditional pubs and restaurants, perhaps even treat yourself to a serving of haggis!

Day 7 Depart Scotland

In accordance with your departure flight, you'll be transferred to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

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Price per day$394
Last Updated: 0/11/2023

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