4 Nights / 5 Days
TOUR
ITINERARY
DAY-01: ARRIVE LONDON AIRPORT, TRANSFER TO
HOTEL
Arrival at London Airport, and transfer to your city center
hotel by Pvt. Car.
Check In to your hotel, and rest of the day
will be at leisure to explore the London City.
Overnight stay in London
DAY-02: LONDON: THE ORIGINAL LONDON CITY TOUR WITH CHANGE OF
GUARDS CEREMONY
AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND ENJOY THAMES RIVER CRUISE
Today after breakfast, visit to Buckingham Palace, for
Change of Guard or Guard Mounting ceremony. In this process a New Guard
exchanges duty with the Old Guard and both Guards are drawn from one of the
regiments of Foot Guards. Continue to explore The Original London city
sightseeing tour. Admire the outside views of several popular sights like Tower
Bridge, Leicester Square, Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Lambeth Palace, Hyde
Park, Temple Church, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Cathedral, Houses of
Parliament, Kensington Gardens, Royal Opera House, Westminster Abbey and more.
Later by evening enjoy river cruise ride on Thames River of
London.
Overnight stay in London
DAY-03: LONDON - EDINBURGH - EDINBURGH CASTLE
After a swift journey by high
speed train from London to Edinburgh settle in to your city-centre hotel for your
two-night stay in Scotland.
This afternoon discover the
history and architecture of Edinburgh’s medieval Royal Mile. For centuries this
famous thoroughfare was the hub of life in Edinburgh. A gentle stroll along any
part of this historic street will take you in the footsteps of Robert Burns,
Sir Walter Scott and a host of colourful Scottish characters.
The highlight is a visit to
Edinburgh Castle which sits on a crag and provides a striking backdrop to
Edinburgh’s skyline. Join a guided tour led by one of the castles warders to
hear dramatic tales of siege, warfare, dark deeds and intrigue! On your tour
you’ll see the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg (a giant cannon) and St
Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh. There are also spectacular
views of Edinburgh to enjoy from the battlements. A short stroll from the castle
you'll find the popular Scotch Whisky Experience which tells the story of
Scotland's national drink.
Edinburgh has lots of quality
restaurants to choose from with many specialising in Scottish fish and seafood.
Look out for popular "pre-theatre” menus where you can enjoy good food at
great savings, if you eat early. There will be plenty of choices available, just
a short walk from your hotel.
Overnight stay in Edinburgh
DAY-04: LOCH NESS AND THE HIGHLANDS EXCURSION
The Loch Ness Monster - fact or
fiction? We’ll find out on this splendid tour through the glorious Scottish
Highlands. From Edinburgh our journey northwards starts with a drive to
Stirling, with it’s dramatically sited castle overlooking the surrounding countryside.
Through Rob Roy Macgregor Country to haunting Glen Coe, the "Glen of
Weeping”, where in 1692 forty of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in
cold blood by the Campbells for not foreswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you
can still hear their cries!
We’ll spend time at Loch Ness,
where you can enjoy a cruise on the loch and a visit ancient Urquhart Castle or
you can simply enjoy a relaxing break
Overnight stay in Edinburgh
DAY-05: EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING TOUR - FREE TIME - LONDON
Today enjoy an open-top bus tour
of Edinburgh to explore the city at your own pace. You can hop-off to visit the
places that interest you then catch the next bus to continue your tour.
You'll discover the New Town with
its grand squares and sweeping crescents that feature some of the finest
Georgian architecture in Europe. There are dark tales to be told of executions
and two of Edinburgh’s most infamous citizens, Burke and Hare, as you tour
through the Grassmarket. Hear the tale of Greyfriar’s Bobby and see the statue
of the little Skye terrier after touring the new Quartermile area. At the foot
of the Royal Mile sits the iconic Scottish Parliament building and the Palace
of Holyroodhouse, HM The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Finally there
are wonderful views of Arthurs Seat and Holyrood Park to enjoy as we make our
way back to the city centre.
If you fancy some retail therapy
you’ll find the designer label shopping aplenty in fashionable George Street
whilst grand Princes Street provides world-class shops and department stores
including Jenners, Edinburgh’s very own version of Harrods! If you’re looking
for antiques or quirky souvenirs try friendly Stockbridge or Victoria Street,
just off the Royal Mile. Visit our Scotland Travel Tips page for helpful planning
information.
All too soon it’s time to head to
Waverley Station to board your comfortable train for the return journey to
London.
Tour Ends!!
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