Travelpack

Highlights: London - Scotland

Hotels Featured:
● Ibis London Excel Docklands
● Holiday Inn Express London
● Mercure London Heathrow Hotel

Itinerary:
Day 1. Check-in at Hilton
Check-in at Ibis Excel Docklands, Twin Room, Bed and Breakfast Basis
No Activities Planned Day at Leisure

Day2. Big Bus London Hop-on/Hop-off Tour with River Cruise
Overview: Make the most of your limited time in London—and discover many of the city’s world-famous attractions—with this hop-on hop-off bus tour and Tower of London package. Pick between 1-, 2-, or 3-day unlimited bus access, depending on your schedule; as you wend your way around London, you can look forward to seeing landmarks ranging from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Buckingham Palace. Your package also includes tickets to the Tower of London—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home of the Crown Jewels.

Day 3. Small Group Cotswolds Tour from London
Overview: Overview Take a break from busy London to experience the English countryside on a small-group full-day tour to the Cotswolds. Travel by minibus with a driver-guide who shares details about the region's history along the way. You'll explore remote outposts, charming villages, and winding country lanes, as you take in the best of the Cotswolds on this relaxing day trip from London. See more in one day with your guide, ideal for people with limited time Go off the beaten path in rural England Includes round-trip transportation from London Day 3.
Check-out from the Hotel in the Evening. Overnight Train Journey from London to Edinburgh

Day 4 Arrival in Edinburgh in the Morning Hours
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express- Standard Room, Bed and Breakfast Basis
Afternoon, Edinburgh Walking Tour and Castle Tour
Overview: An overview Entrance to the castle is included. Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it has been a royal castle since at least King David I’s reign in the 12th century. The Scottish monarchs continued to use it until 1633 and even saw the birth of King James VI within its walls. Your tour will begin on the esplanade of the castle as you hear your guide talking about the origins of the castle and its sieges. Once inside Edinburgh Castle, the guide will take you through the different parts of the fortress and tell you its fascinating history, including Scotland’s kings and queens. Inside the complex, you will find three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall and a Royal Palace. (not accessible during the tour).

Day 5. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe & Pitlochry Tour from Edinburgh
Overview: Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands", learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for 'James Bond' and 'Harry Potter' films—and opt to take a boat cruise upon iconic Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the famous 'Nessie' as you go. Full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands, from Edinburgh Explore the spectacular and scenic Scottish Highlands via comfortable coach A short visit to the town of Callander and Loch Ness cruise Try and snap a picture of the Loch Ness monster herself, 'Nessie'

Day 6. Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Borders Tour Incl Admission
Overview: Discover the rugged beauty and cultural splendor of the Scottish Borders on a day trip from Edinburgh. Aboard a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, visit the market town of Kelso and the magnificent Alnwick Castle, a featured film setting in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter Series. Soak up the beauty of Northumberland as you make a final stop at the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Full-day tour of Alnwick Castle and the border region between Scotland and England Visit the pretty border town of Kelso with your guide and explore Kelso Abbey Spend time at the imposing Alnwick Castle, the setting for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Academy Travel along the Northumberland coastline through historic Berwick-upon-Tweed Small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Day 7. Luxury Whiskey Tasting in Edinburgh
Overview: We will take you to Hot Toddy which is our very own bespoke whisky lounge built by Luca and Ben specifically to host this event. On this tasting tour, sample four single malt whiskies from four different whisky-producing regions of Scotland, uncover the secrets of Scotch whisky-making and experience the great Scottish tradition of storytelling. Authentic Scottish experience: Scotch whisky and traditional storytelling Enjoy a guided tasting of four single malt Scotch whiskies Taste the difference between a highland and lowland whisky Learn about Edinburgh’s whisky scene from a local guide.

Day 8 Check-out from Hotel
Return to London by Overnight Train, arriving in the Early morning hours in London

Day 9 Check-in at Mercure Hotel, London Heathrow, Standard Room, Bed and Breakfast Basis

Day 10 Check out from Hotel

Exclusions:
● Tips/fees/entrances not specified
● Personal expenses
● Meals/drinks not specified, Lunch and Dinner Not Specified
● Flights
● TCS
*For transfer to the Hotel from LHR Airport, customers can book a direct train from LHR Airport to Custom House directly

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