UK Grand Tour - London & Scotland Explorer

Day 1

London

• Welcome to your exciting journey with Travelwings.
• Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.
• Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
• Tour information will be provided in the afternoon either directly by your tour representative or via the information board at the hotel reception.
• Overnight stay in London.

Day 2

London

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a panoramic city tour of London, including:

• Westminster
• Houses of Parliament
• The City of London
• The River Thames

• Free time in the afternoon to explore the city at your own pace.
• Optional excursion to the Thames Valley and Windsor with views of the magnificent Windsor Castle.
• In the evening, visit some of London's most vibrant areas:

• Piccadilly Circus
• Leicester Square
• Chinatown
• Soho District

• Return to the hotel by coach.
• Overnight stay in London.

Day 3

London

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore London independently.
• Spend the day shopping, visiting museums, exploring iconic landmarks, or simply relaxing and soaking in the city's atmosphere.
• Overnight stay in London.

Day 4

London – Cambridge – York – Durham

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Northern England.
• Visit Cambridge and admire its world-renowned university colleges.
• Continue to York and discover:

• York Minster Cathedral
• The historic Roman walls
• Charming shopping streets

• Enjoy some free time to explore the city.
• Continue to Durham, a picturesque medieval town famous for:

•Durham Cathedral
• Durham Cathedral

• Overnight stay in Durham.

Day 5

Durham – Alnwick – Edinburgh

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Journey north towards Scotland.
• Stop in Alnwick, renowned for:

• Beautiful gardens
• The impressive medieval castle featured in the Harry Potter films

• Continue to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
• Enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide.
• Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre and admire the iconic Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city.
• Overnight stay in Edinburgh.

Day 6

Edinburgh – Inverness – Loch Ness – Fort Augustus – Glasgow

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Embark on a spectacular journey through the Scottish Highlands.
• Stop in Pitlochry for refreshments and a short stroll.
• Pass through Inverness before reaching the legendary Loch Ness.
• Visit Urquhart Castle (entrance included).
• Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Loch Ness.
• Continue through:

• Fort Augustus
• Fort William
• The Ben Nevis region, home to the highest mountain in the United Kingdom

• Travel along the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond.
• Arrive in Glasgow in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Glasgow.

Winter Itinerary (15 November – End of February)

• Visit Pitlochry and a traditional whisky distillery (entrance included).
• Continue to Stirling and visit the historic Stirling Castle (entrance included).
• Enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Kelpies sculptures.
• Arrive in Glasgow with free time to explore the city centre.

Day 7

Glasgow – Lichfield – Birmingham

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel south through the scenic landscapes of Scotland and England.
• Stop in Lichfield to enjoy:

• Free time to explore
• A visit to the famous three-spired cathedral

• Continue to Birmingham, the United Kingdom's second-largest city.
• Explore:

• The Town Hall area
• The extensive canal network
• Numerous restaurants and entertainment venues

• Overnight stay in Birmingham.

Day 8

Birmingham – Stratford-upon-Avon – Stow-on-the-Wold – Gloucester – Bath

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
• Optional visit to Shakespeare's birthplace.
• Continue through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside.
• Visit Stow-on-the-Wold, famous for:

• Traditional stone houses
• A charming market square
• Art galleries and antique shops

• Continue to Gloucester for lunch (at your own cost) and sightseeing.
• Visit Gloucester Cathedral, known for its appearance in several Harry Potter films.
• Arrive in Bath, renowned for:

• The Roman Baths
• Elegant Georgian architecture

• Overnight stay in Bath.

Day 9

Bath – Stonehenge – Salisbury – London

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy some free time in Bath with an optional visit to the Roman Baths.
• Visit Stonehenge (entrance included), one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments.
• Continue to Salisbury for lunch (at your own cost) and sightseeing.
• Visit Salisbury Cathedral (entrance included), home to the tallest church spire in England.
• Return to London in the evening.
• Overnight stay in London.

Day 10

London

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out of the hotel.
• Your memorable journey through the United Kingdom comes to an end.