London and Highlights of Scotland

London and Highlights of Scotland

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London and Highlights of Scotland

9 Days Starting in London, England and ending in Glasgow, Scotland

Visiting: London, Durham, Alnwick, Edinburgh, Stirling, Pitlochry, Inverness, Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort William, Loch Lomond, Glasgow

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 35

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2467

NB: Prices correct on 05-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

ABOUT THIS TOUR



On this unique journey through the most ancient and remarkable cities in Britain. Explore London, the famous capital remains one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, and diversity infuses daily life, food, music, and fashion. Visit the citys landmarks, such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. Continue to Durham, en route stop in Cambridge, known for the worlds most famous universities. Then head to York, one of the oldest cities in England. Continue your journey by crossing into Scotland. Discover the major highlights of Scotland. The tour will start in Scotlands Capital city, Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historic city. Admire the Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the highland, stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry and admire its Scottish Baronial architecture. Take a spirited tour of Blair Athols Whiskey Distillery. Continue your journey to spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness. Finally, you will end your tour in Glasgow. Explore the eclectic streets of Glasgow.

Highlights

  • Disover Londons famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace and The London Bridge

  • Admire the beauty of Ellean castle located over the fjords waters

  • Explore some of Scotlands top sights on the famous and breathtaking Isle of Skye

  • Sail along the bank of the mysterious Loch Ness

  • Stroll up the Royal Mile and discover the capital city Edinburgh

  • Visit the traditional whisky distillery in Pitlochry, where famous Bell's is produced

  • Bask in the serenity and beauty of the Scottish Highlands in Inverness

Itinerary

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Day 1: London Arrival (-/-/-)

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: BIS LONDON EARLS COURT

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arriving at London airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts. Check the information board in the hotel reception area for details of the meeting place, time, and the guide's name. 




Overnight in London

Day 2: London (B/-/-)

Location: London

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: BIS LONDON EARLS COURT

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, get to know London on a locally guided tour featuring style, culture, and history. See the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, where we will be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season). Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, we will take a walk-through Leicester Square, Chinatown, and Soho, with a lively atmosphere, theatres, and entertainment. There are several restaurants to choose from where you can dine. Return to the hotel.




Overnight in London

Day 3: London - Cambridge - York - Durham (B/-/-)

Location: Durham

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: RADISSON BLU DURHAM

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a delicious breakfast and depart from London. We start the day by leaving London towards northern England. Our first stop is Cambridge to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunch, we will continue to York where its cathedral, Roman walls, and lively shopping streets will create a charming memory and some free time to stroll around. Afterward, we will continue north to Durham. Explore this charming medieval town full of life which has a wonderful cathedral right in front of the castle.


Overnight in Durham

Day 4: Durham - Alnwick - Edinburgh (B/-/-)

Location: Alnwick, Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: JURYS INN

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning after breakfast, today we will travel to Scotland, stopping in Alnwick, a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a large medieval castle which was used in the Harry Potter films. We will continue to Edinburgh, arriving at noon. This is Scotlands capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the citys steep streets and parks. We will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide.




Overnight in Edinburgh

Day 5: Edinburgh (B/-/-)

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: JURYS INN

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure. You can enjoy the charm of this city and stroll through the Old Town along the Royal Mile and see the stunning Palace of Holy Roodhouse. Soak up the city's festive atmosphere.




Overnight in Edinburgh

Day 6: Edinburgh - Stirling - Pitlochry - Inverness (B/-/-)

Location: Edinburgh, Stirling, Pitlochry, Inverness

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ROYAL HIGHLAND HOTEL

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, later we will visit Stirling, famous for its historic downtown area and castle which sits atop the mighty Castle Hill. We will then continue traveling north. Not far from the village of Dunkeld, we may stop at Hermitage Forest, where we will enjoy a nature walk along pleasant paths of low difficulty level, great for hikers of all fitness levels and ages. Next, we will head to Pitlochry, a picturesque town in the center of the Scottish region where more whisky is produced. We visited in the area a traditional whiskey distillery (entrance included). Time to have lunch. After the break, We will continue traveling north. Late afternoon arrival in Inverness, a seaside town quite close to the world-famous Loch Ness.



Note: Hotel and room availability in northern Scotland is quite limited. For some departure dates (normally in the peak-season month of August), we may have to offer accommodation in towns around Inverness.



Note: due to capacity limitations in traditional distilleries, sometimes we can make this visit on Saturday in Edinburgh, on the “Whisky & Gin tour” where we visit the manufacturing processes, tasting included, of gin and whiskey.




Overnight in Inverness

Day 7: Inverness - Loch Ness - Inverness (B/-/-)

Location: Inverness, Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ROYAL HIGHLAND HOTEL

Meals Included: Breakfast

Post breakfast, we will have a day full of excitement as we travel along the hauntingly beautiful landscapes, forests, lochs, and plains of northern Scotland. We will visit the fascinating Eilean Donan Castle, probably the most photographed fortress in the entire country (entrance included). Next, we will travel to Fort Augustus where we will visit the sluice gate system. Time to have lunch and a stroll. In the afternoon, we will then travel to Loch Ness and go on a boat tour of the lakes dark and mysterious waters. After that, we will visit the medieval castle of Urquhart (entrance included). Accommodation in Inverness.




Overnight in Inverness

Day 8: Inverness - Fort William - Loch Lomond - Glasgow (B/-/-)

Location: Inverness, Fort William, Loch Lomond, Glasgow

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: JURYS INN GLASGOW

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, we will continue enjoying a stage with gorgeous landscapes. We will make a brief stop at Spean Bridge to visit a monument that speaks about the Second World War. We will later stop in Fort William, a tourist center at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We will go to Kilchurn Castle, which displays its beautiful ruins right by a dark lake. Inveraray is a quite picturesque historic village by Loch Fyne with a large castle and quiet streets. Lunchtime. We will return to contouring Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Time for a stroll around Balloch, the liveliest town on its banks. Arrival in Glasgow at mid-afternoon. Time for a stroll around the center of this lively city.




Overnight in Glasgow

Day 9: Glasgow - London (B/-/-)

Location: Glasgow

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: BIS LONDON EARLS COURT

Meals Included: Breakfast

Departure from Glasgow for London. The trip may be done by a coach or on regular transport (bus, train or plane). Upon arrival in the English capital, you will be transferred to hotel.




Overnight in London

Day 10: London - Usa / Canada (B/-/-)

Location: London

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy your last breakfast in London and later make your own way to London International Airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 09 Nights accommodation on a sharing basis at Superior listed hotels or similar

  • Daily Breakfast

  • Arrival transfer from London Airport to the hotel

  • Transportation in a modern A/c Motor Coach

  • All Tours and sightseeing as per the itinerary

  • Service of bilingual English-speaking local tour guide

  • Boat ride in Loch Ness

  • Stirling castle

  • Whisky distillery in Pitlochry

  • Eilean Donan castle

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What's Not Included

  • Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities

  • Departure transfer to the airport

  • Visa fees, if applicable

  • Items not mentioned as included

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are there any city tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, city tours in London and Edinburgh are included.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include discovering London's famous landmarks, admiring the beauty of Eilean Donan Castle, exploring the Isle of Skye, sailing along Loch Ness, strolling up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, visiting a traditional whisky distillery in Pitlochry, and basking in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands in Inverness.

  • Is breakfast included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included in the tour package.

  • Is there a visit to a whisky distillery included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a visit to a traditional whisky distillery in Pitlochry.

  • What is the starting and ending location of the tour?

    The tour starts in London, England, and ends in Glasgow, Scotland.

  • Is there a local tour guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the service of a bilingual English-speaking local tour guide is included.

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation is provided in a modern air-conditioned motor coach.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 09 nights of accommodation on a sharing basis at Superior listed hotels or similar.

  • Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

    Yes, items of personal nature, tips, gratuities, departure transfer to the airport, visa fees (if applicable), and items not mentioned as included are not covered in the tour package.

  • Will we visit any castles during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to Stirling Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, and Urquhart Castle.

  • Are there any boat rides included in the tour?

    Yes, a boat ride in Loch Ness is included.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour?

    Arrival transfer from London Airport to the hotel is included, but departure transfer to the airport is not included.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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