Best of England and Scotland
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Tour Plan
Day 01
London
Day 01 - Arrive London
Upon arrival at London, complete customs and immigration formalities. Meet and greet by a local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city. The metro is the best mode of transport. We recommend you buy the Oyster Card which is available at any of the Underground metro stations. It is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, tube, tram and rail services in London. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 02
Bank of England
Day 02
Big Ben
Day 02
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Day 02
Kohinoor Diamond
Day 02
Mansion House
Day 02
St Pauls Cathedral
Day 02
Thames River Cruise
Day 02
Tower of London
Day 02
Westminster Abbey
Day 02 - London Full Day Majestic London Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a full day Majestic tour of London. The tour begins with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see Westminster Abbey where many Kings, Queens, statesmen, poets and writers are buried. Admire Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament; enjoy a guided tour of Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece - St Paul's Cathedral, crowned by a magnificent dome. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. After a traditional lunch, set off on a Thames River Cruise with its stunning views of the Gothic Houses of Parliament. Then onto the Tower of London for a guided tour of the Crown Jewels, including the crown with the magnificent Kohinoor. Then take an elegant coach to the square mile of the City of London, with the glorious dome of St Paul's Cathedral, the elegant Mansion House - home to the Lord Mayor of London, and the Bank of England known as The Old Lady of Thread needle Street, at the heart of the City. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 03
Bath Abbey
Day 03
Pulteney Bridge
Day 03
Roman Baths in Bath
Day 03
Royal Crescent
Day 03
Salisbury Cathedral
Day 03
Stonehenge
Day 03 - London : Full Day Salisbury / Stonehenge / Bath
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and Bath. Start with the beautiful 13th century Salisbury Cathedral - an international symbol of Christianity, a world-class heritage attraction. Continue to the legendary Stonehenge where, 5,000 years ago, mammoth 40 tonne stones made their journey from over 280 miles away in Wales. Later, proceed to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, a World Heritage Site, with its delightful terraces, elegant crescents and stunning architecture. Take a tour of the city, witness the Royal Crescent, the Pulteney Bridge modelled on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, and the Bath Abbey. Turn back the clock at the 2000-year old Roman Baths, still in perfect working order. Return to London and spend the evening browsing through Oxford Street's many delights, from Marks and Spencer, Debenhems and Top Shop to its great bargain shopping deals, like Primark. Of course, getting the children to step away from Hamleys - the largest toy store on earth, may prove to be quite a challenge. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 04
Cruise on Lake Windermere
Day 04
Windermere
Day 04 - London : Windermere
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the train station to board your train to Windermere, in the Lake District. A memorable, relaxing 3-hour ride away. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. In the evening enjoy the cool breeze, on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Windermere. Overnight at your hotel in Windermere.
Day 05
Aira Force waterfall
Day 05
Ambleside Waterhead viewpoint
Day 05
Beatrix Potters House at Hill Top
Day 05
Buttermere Lake
Day 05
Claife viewing Station viewpoint
Day 05
Coniston Water Lake District
Day 05
Crummock Water Lake
Day 05
Derwentwater viewpoint
Day 05
Esthwaite water trout fishery
Day 05
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Day 05
Keswick Museum
Day 05
Kirkstone Pass
Day 05
Lake Windermere
Day 05
Lodore Falls
Day 05
Newby Bridge Weir
Day 05
Stock Ghyll Force waterfall
Day 05
The Bowder Stone
Day 05
The Ullswater lake viewpoint
Day 05 - Windermere full day Lake District Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a guided 8 hours full day Lake District tour that includes Lake Windermere, Claife viewing Station viewpoint, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Ambleside Waterhead viewpoint, The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, Derwentwater viewpoint, Keswick Museum, Lodore Falls, The Bowder Stone, Coniston Water lake, Buttermere Lake, The Ullswater lake viewpoint, Crummock Water lake viewpoint, Esthwaite water trout fishery, Aira Force waterfall, Kirkstone Pass and the Newby Bridge Weir at the bottom of Lake Windermere. Overnight at your hotel in Windermere
Day 06
Edinburgh
Day 06 - Windermere : Edinburgh
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station for a scenic train ride to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to meander through the winding cobbled streets of this popular city, as you admire the breath-taking architecture, and soak in its sights and sounds. Overnight at your hotel in Edinburgh.
Day 07
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Day 07 - Edinburgh Hop on Hop Off tour & Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
After breakfast, explore the city using your Hop-On Hop-Off card which is valid for 24 hours and stops at all the must-see sights of the city. In the afternoon, embark on a unique Scotch Whisky Experience at a replica distillery which is located beside Edinburgh Castle on the famous Royal Mile. In the afternoon, visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. As you weave your way through our World of Illusions, remember one important rule: nothing here is what it seems. Venture into five floors full of things you've probably never seen before. A swirling light vortex that can sweep you off your feet. A maze made of mirrors. A chance to swap noses with a friend. It's all here. Camera Obscura show: A dark room. A large table. A beam of light. When you walk into our special rooftop chamber, things seem pretty straightforward. But wait. An image of Edinburgh appears on the table. The narrow closes of the Old Town. The sophisticated crescents of the New Town. What happens next is like nothing you've seen before. There are no projectors here - just clever Victorians with technology that brought moving pictures to the people of Edinburgh, long before cinema was invented. Watch as your guide leads you on a fascinating adventure through (and over) this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The people you can see are real - and are walking down Edinburgh's streets at this very moment. Scoop them up. Squash them. Build bridges for them to drive over - all without leaving the room. This is the original virtual reality, Victorian style. Overnight at your hotel in Edinburgh.
Day 08
Cairngorms National Park
Day 08
Forth Railway Bridge
Day 08
Glen Coe
Day 08
Loch Ness monster spotting trip
Day 08
Stirling Castle
Day 08
Stirling
Day 08 - Edinburgh : Loch Ness
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour to explore the legendary Scottish Highlands on the 'Loch Ness - Monsters, Mountains & Massacres' tour. Traverse the majestic scenery of the 'homelands of the clans', pass under the shadow of Scotland's highest mountain. Take in the iconic Forth Railway Bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth; enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorms National Park. Experience the forbidding beauty and mystery of Loch Ness, embark on a 'monster spotting' trip on the waters of the loch. Visit historic Glen Coe where the MacDonald clan was massacred, travel through the beautiful city of Stirling past its stunning castle as you learning about the exploits of William Wallace. Overnight at your hotel in Edinburgh.
Day 09
Warner Brothers Studio
Day 09 - Edinburgh : London Warner Brothers Studio
Today, early morning checkout from your hotel and transfer to the airport for a short 1.5 hour domestic flight to London. Upon arrival, leave your luggage at your hotel and transfer to Warner Bros Studiowhere you can explore the magic of the world-renowned Harry Potter film series. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and breath-taking animatronics that made these films so popular all over the world. Later return to your hotel and check in and overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 10
Bateaux London Dinner Cruise
Day 10
Bicester Village
Day 10 - London : Bicester Village
After breakfast, proceed for a trip to one of the world's premier luxury shopping destinations, Bicester Village, home to over 130 designer outlet boutiques set around delightful open-air pedestrianized streets. Offering discounts of up to 60 per cent on previous seasons' collections from the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brand names including Anya Hindmarch, Aquascutum, Bally, Cath Kidston, Church's, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Matthew Williamson, Rupert Sanderson, Salvatore Ferragamo, Samsonite, Ted Baker and Temperley London, among others, Bicester Village is set in Oxfordshire, close to the idyllic Cotswolds, about an hour from London. For a perfect end to a frenetic evening of shopping, we recommend dining on the Bateaux London cruise on River Thames,the ultimate indulgence where gourmet food, breathtaking river views, live entertainment and warm, yet professional service come together in a perfect symphony under the stars. Overnight at your hotel in London.
Day 11 - London Departure
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to your home country.