UK – Edinburgh Via London

About this Tour

Experience two of Europe’s most thrilling cities in this signature tour filled with hand-selected delights and pleasures. One of the world’s most visited cities, London has something to captivate every traveler.

Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, replete with moody landscapes, winding cobblestone streets, and a castle silhouetted against dramatic skies. From history to culture and grand museums to grander palaces, immerse yourself in Europe’s finest.

Take a private tour of London and visit the absolute must-see landmarks of Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey. Head to the St. Paul’s Catheral, beautiful honey-colored limestone villages. Meet your private guide in Edinburgh for a splendid walking tour fit to your particular interests. You could visit world-class museums and galleries, or partake in some festive pub crawling.

Eventually make your way to the stunning Edinburgh Castle and toast your memorable trip with the true spirit of the country – a Highlands of Scotland!

Itinerary

DAY 1: LONDON, ENGLAND

Welcome to London, one of the world’s most important business, financial, and cultural centers. Your Local Hosts will help you maximize your time.

DAY 2: LONDON

Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; and Piccadilly Circus. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe.

Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history. The final highlight is the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard (if held).

DAY 3: LONDON

Full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Hosts can offer recommendations, such as a visit to the State Apartments of Windsor Castle; a drive into the Cotswolds, famous for hundreds of honey-colored limestone villages in a beautiful rural setting; or a West End show with pre-theater dinner.

DAY 4: LONDON – EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Travel to Edinburgh by EXPRESS TRAIN (first-class).

DAY 5: EDINBURGH

Morning guided sightseeing introduces you to the 200-year-old elegant “New Town” with its original neo-classical and Georgian period architecture. In the “Old Town,” follow the Royal Mile and visit EDINBURGH CASTLE, perched on top of a rocky crag, the remnants of an extinct volcano. Tour the castle and admire the “Honours of Scotland,” the oldest set of crown jewels in the British Isles and first used for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

NOTE:
Edinburgh sightseeing might take place on Day 4.

DAY 6: EDINBURGH

Your Local Host will have exciting suggestions for your day at leisure, like a trip to Loch Ness, Glen Coe, and the Highlands of Scotland; a visit to Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline and Stirling Castle, or maybe the “Secrets of the Royal Mile,” an insight into the closes (alleys), courtyards, and homes of Old Edinburgh.

DAY 7: EDINBURGH

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

More Info

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Accommodation as per itinerary based on twin shared room
Buffet breakfast daily
Transportation as per itinerary. Included travel by Express train (First class) between London and Edinburgh; transfers to/ from train stations
Local host & Destination Guides with city map
Guided sightseeing and inside visits

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

Airfares
Taxes
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

NOTES:

Tour prices based on per person, twin shared room.
A single supplement is available. Please contact us for more details.
Travel insurance is available at an additional cost and is highly recommended.