England & Scotland Tour - 10 Days
Discover England and Scotland on this 10-day tour, which will take you to the best of Amazing Britain. Travel through the English and Scottish countryside and visit historic cities, including London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Take in the breathtaking views of the Lake District and Scottish Highlands and much more. Travel is in a luxury coach with the services of a travel director.
Our 10-day England and Scotland tour is available throughout the year and includes accommodation, breakfasts, some evening meals, a driver and a guide.
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Day 1 – Arrive in London
The first day of your England & Scotland tour is spent in London. Arrive in the capital and explore the city at your leisure. See the River Thames, admire the Houses of Parliament, or perhaps take an evening stroll through London’s bustling Covent Garden district.
Hotel: Hilton Kensington
Day 2 – Stratford-upon-avon & York
Your 10-day England & Scotland tour begins with meeting your Travel Director in the morning. Journey into the English countryside with a visit to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The town is associated with the life of William Shakespeare, and we will visit his birthplace and the Visitors Center to learn more about his life. Visit the thatched-roof cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway, and take a stroll through the charming cobbled streets with time for lunch.
William Shakespeare’s Birthplace
In the afternoon, we visit the ancient city of York with its Viking, Roman and Norman roots. Begin the visit with a guided walking tour where we will see the ancient Roman walls and stroll along The Shambles, a narrow street with medieval buildings housing local shops and cafes. See York Minster, a magnificent Cathedral that towers over the city. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers and Travel Director in a charming pub.
Hotel: Clayton Hotel, Leeds
Day 3 – Durham & Edinburgh
We’ll spend day three travelling through Northern England and into Scotland. Our first stop is to the medieval town of Durham, where we visit the iconic Durham Cathedral and, from the outside, view Durham Castle. We continue our drive north, crossing what was once the border of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall, built by the Romans to keep out the ‘Barbarians’ from the North. Enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful landscape as we cross the border into Scotland. We stop to visit the 12th-century ruins of Jedburgh Abbey before arriving at the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. In the evening you will have free time, or choose to take our optional visit.
Optional Extra: Enjoy the ‘Johnny Walker Journey of Flavor’, a sensory experience of this iconic whisky. Learn about the drink in a 90-minute tour with a whisky expert and enjoy a meal with live performances and light shows.
You will stay for two nights at the Holiday Inn. Breakfast included.
Day 4 – Edinburgh
Join a local specialist to explore Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Walk along the Royal Mile to see wonderful views of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, King Charles III’s official residence in Scotland, and, the Scottish Parliament. Visit the medieval Edinburgh Castle, with its ancient fortifications and see the Scottish Crown Jewels The castle offers stunning panoramic views of the city. In the afternoon, explore the city at your leisure or take one of our optional visits.
See the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo on days that it takes place during the summer. Tickets to the event are included.
Optional Extra: Travel with your guide to the small village of Rosslyn to visit the 13th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famed for its association with the Knights Templar, as popularized in the Da Vinci Code.
Optional Extra: Enjoy an evening of Scottish food and entertainment. Hear traditional tunes from a Scottish Piper, and enjoy a 3-course meal with a drink.
Day 5 – Scottish Highlands
Day 5 takes you North into the Scottish Highlands with its breathtaking scenery. Our first stop is to the ancient town of St Andrew’s which is known as the home of golf, where we will see the iconic 18th hole. We will then visit a Whisky Distillery, which is such an important part of Scottish culture, to see how this iconic drink is produced and, of course, sample a wee dram. We continue North to the town of Pitlochry to watch salmon leaping upstream and onwards into the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.
Optional Extra: Visit Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the clan Murray. Set amidst stunning landscapes, this magnificent white-washed fortress has origins dating back to the 13th century.
Optional Extra: Visit a Highland sheep farm. Meet with Neil, the shepherd, and his sheep dogs who will demonstrate the art of herding sheep with whistle commands.
Overnight accommodation is in the Highlander Hotel in the Cairngorms National Park, Dinner and breakfast are included.
Day 6 – Glencoe, Highlands & Glasgow
Glencoe, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands
On the sixth day of our 10-day England and Scotland tour, we begin with a scenic drive through some of Scotland’s most dramatic and spectacular scenery. We pass the World War II Commando Memorial and see spectacular views of Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain in the British Isles. We stop at Glencoe to see some dramatic Highlands scenery. The location featured in the Harry Potter movie ”The Prisoner of Azkaban’ and in James Bond’s ‘Skyfall’. We then travel past the shores of Loch Lomond and arrive in Glasgow. Enjoy an orientation tour, taking us past many of the city’s highlights.
Optional Extra: Enjoy a scenic boat cruise along Loch Lomond.
OIptional Extra: Visit Stirling Castle and The Wallace Memorial by night, which includes dinner with traditional Scottish pipers.
Overnight is spent at the Novotel Glasgow Centre. Breakfast included.
Day 7 – Lake District & Liverpool
Start the day with a visit to Gretna Green, located near the Scottish-English border, famously known as a romantic destination where couples elope to marry, often at its historic blacksmith’s shop. We then say goodbye to Scotland and cross back into England. We visit a local farm to meet Christine, who will show you the workings of the farm, including her Highland Cows, followed by a delicious homemade lunch. We then drive into the Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty, passing Lake Windermere, which is considered the most beautiful lake. before arriving in the port city of Liverpool.
Optional Extra: Enjoy a guided tour of Liverpool visiting many of the sites made famous by The Beatles, including Penny Lane, as well as the UNESCO Albert Docks.
Overnight: The Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 8 – Wales & Bristol
Departing Liverpool, we head into the Welsh Countryside, passing through the Wye Valley. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty that lies along the English/Welsh border. We continue to the market town of Ludlow with a short tour and free time to explore. Dominated by the imposing Ludlow Castle, the town features narrow, winding streets lined with half-timbered houses and independent shops.
From here, we continue South, crossing the Clifton Suspension Bridge into England. Arriving in Bristol, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city followed by free time to explore at your leisure. Bristol has a rich maritime history, and the bustling Harbourside area brims with museums, galleries, and eateries.
Enjoy an evening dinner in a local restaurant (included).
Optional Extra: You can also enjoy a guided tour of Bristol which was once a great seafaring port. Visit the SS Great Britain, launched in 1843, it was the world’s first great ocean liner.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House. Breakfast included.
Day 9 – Stonehenge & Bath
We start the day with a visit to Bath. The city is famous for its Roman origins and magnificent Georgian architecture. Enjoy a walking tour of the city, which you might recognize as the backdrop for many historical movies, including Pride & Prejudice. We visit the Roman Baths, which played a major part in Roman culture and from which the city derives its name. From here, we journey to Stonehenge, the UNESCO World Heritage Neolithic Site with its gigantic stone circles dating back over 5,000 years. We end the day in London.
Overnight stay at Hilton Kensington. Breakfast included.
Day 10 – Depart London
Wake up and enjoy breakfast. After 10 wonderful days, our England and Scotland tour comes to an end.
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