8 Day Independent Program
This tour introduces you to the 3 must see cities in England and Scotland as well as the surrounding countryside. Enjoy city tours of London, visits to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, the Roman town of Bath, York and Edinburgh’s Castle.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 – LONDON
Upon arrival to London airport you will be met and transferred by private car to your hotel located in the city center. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure to explore the city on your own.
DAY 2 – LONDON
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. This morning you will join a city sightseeing tour including such highlights as Parliament Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and more. The afternoon you are free to visit one of the many famous art museums or churches at your leisure.
DAY 3 – LONDON – WINDSOR CASTLE– STONEHEDGE – BATH — LONDON
Following breakfast at the hotel, today you will be picked up at your hotel for a full day excursion to come of England’s well known sites. First stop is Windsor Castle home of the Royal Family for 900 years and still the official residence of the Queen. Then continue to the Georgian City if Bath for a panoramic tour including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge and Roman Baths which have been supplying thermal springs for over 2000 years. Last stop is Stonehenge to see the ancient circle of stones left from prehistoric times and their meaning is still clouded in mystery. Return to London in time for dinner on your own.
DAY 4 – LONDON — YORK
Breakfast will be at the hotel prior to check out. You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred by private car to the railway station in time to board your train to York. Upon arrival to York you will transfer on our own to your hotel and check in for a 2 night stay. This afternoon you will join a city sightseeing tour of York to marvel at Cliffords Tower, the Lendal Bridge crossing the Ouse River, the Monk Bar and much more. The evening is at your leisure to explore this beautiful city on your own
DAY 5 – YORK
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Today you have a full day at leisure to explore the city on our own. We suggest you may wish to visit St. Mary’s Abbey, York Minster or Yorkshire Museum & Gardens. Overnight is in York.
DAY 6 – YORK — EDINBURGH
Breakfast will be served at the hotel prior to check out. Transfer on your own to the York railway station in time to board your train to Edinburgh. Upon arrival to Edinburgh you will be met and transferred by private car to your hotel where you will check in for a 2 night stay. This afternoon join an afternoon walking tour of the historical center including the historical and mysterious Edinburgh Castle.
DAY 7 – EDINBURGH
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Today is at your leisure to further explore the city on your own or you may choose to take an optional tour to visit the city of Glasgow.
DAY 8 – EDINBURGH — USA
Time permitting breakfast will be served at the hotel prior to check out. You will be transferred by private car to the Edinburgh airport in time to catch your flight home.
Pricing
Prices starting at $2,799.00 per person sharing double occupancy in 4* hotels
Prices starting at $3,299.00 per person sharing double occupancy in 4* superior hotels
Inclusions:
- Private car transfer from London airport to hotel
- Private car transfer from hotel in London to railway station
- 7 nights hotel accommodations at selected hotel category
- Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing ticket valid for 24 hours
- Shared motor coach tour to Windsor Castle – Stonehenge – Bath
- Economy class (2nd class) train ticket London to York
- York sightseeing tour ticket
- Economy class (2nd class) train ticket York to Edinburgh
- Private car transfer from Edinburgh railway station to hotel
- Secrets of Royal Mile small group walking tour in Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle
- Private car transfer from hotel to Edinburgh airport
- English breakfast daily in London and York, Scottish breakfast daily in Edinburgh
- Local hotel taxes and service charges