City Break (7 days / 6 nights)A unique tour combining the history and cultures of two world class capital cities, where you will be captivated by the experience of the contrast between the history and modernity of London and the excitement, passion and culture of Scotland’s capital. Your London tour includes sightseeing tours, a river cruise and admission into attractions spanning 1,000 years of British history. Your journey from London to Edinburgh will be aboard a high-speed express train, offering you the opportunity to enjoy the variety of the British Countryside, before arriving in Scotland for the second leg of your tour. Your visit to this historic country includes sightseeing tours, whisky tasting, Scottish pipers and a search for the fabled Loch Ness Monster.
Booking Validity Dates
From: 01 Oct 2012 - To: 31 Dec 2013
Day 1 London Pick up your airport transfer from Heathrow airport to your 4* hotel accommodation in central London. After checking in, there will be time to enjoy the hotel facilities and to explore the local area. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 2 London Jump aboard your hop-on hop-off open top sightseeing bus for a panoramic tour of London’s attractions. You will join the lunchtime Rock & Roll walking tour to see the homes, inspirations and recording locations of many of the legends of rock ‘n roll music. After seeing landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye on your River Thames cruise you will finish off the day with dinner and theatre show of your choice. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 3 London An early start today, to visit 1,000 years of London’s heritage, beginning at the Tower of London where you will see the Crown Jewels and the Royal Armoury. After a short walk to the iconic Tower Bridge, you will cross the river on the high level walkways as part of the Tower Bridge Experience and then you will join the Southbank riverside walk to explore the famous World War 2 warship HMS Belfast, visit the Tate Modern Art Gallery and see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Your day will be rounded off with a walk across the Millennium Bridge to St Paul’s Cathedral and the lively and cosmopolitan district of Covent Garden with its shops, boutiques, restaurants and street performers. Overnight: 4* Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London
Day 4 Edinburgh Catch an early morning train and relax as you watch the British countryside from the comfort of your seat as you cross the border into Scotland. You will check-in to your central Edinburgh 4* hotel for the next three nights and in the afternoon take a panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful European city, browsing the unique shops in Princes Street or visiting the Scottish National Art Gallery. Overnight: 4* Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Day 5 Edinburgh Pick up your hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour bus for a tour of the City and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Taste a “wee dram” at the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre before wandering through the Old Town down the cobbled Royal Mile, before rejoining your sightseeing bus to see the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen’s former private luxury steam yacht. Later in the day you will experience Edinburgh’s darker side with a Ghouls and Ghosts walking tour followed by a drink in an historic vaults bar. Overnight: 4* Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Day 6 Scottish Highlands Join an award winning small group escorted tour for a full days sightseeing in the Scottish Highlands where you will see dramatic scenery and hear the tales and legends from 500 years of history. You will visit Fort William, Inverness, Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness – where maybe you will catch sight of the Monster! There will also be time to enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise before returning in the evening to Edinburgh. Overnight: 4* Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Day 7 Return home Pick up your shuttle bus transfer to Edinburgh airport or relax in your reserved seat on board a high-speed train to London.
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