Spirit of England & Scotland, English Guided Tour
Overview
This 11-night guided tour offers a comprehensive route through England and Scotland, beginning in London and ending in Edinburgh, perfect for first time visitors. Enjoy exploring the wonders of two cultures in the comfort of a modern coach escorted by a professional guide and driver.
Highlights of this itinerary include overnights in: London, Stratford Upon Avon, Liverpool, York, Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
Format
Locations
- London
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Liverpool
- York
- Glasgow
- Fort William
- Inverness
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to London and return from Edinburgh (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 11 nights of comfort accommodation, a combination of traditional 3- and 4-star hotels
- 11 breakfasts, 4 dinners in hotels, 1 dinner in a pub/restaurant, 3 lunches
- Modern coach transportation throughout tour
- English-speaking guide
- Entrances per itinerary: Tower of London, Thames River cruise, London musical, Christ Church College Oxford, York Minster, Gretna Green, cruise on Loch Lomond with whisky coffee, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness Exhibition Center, distillery visit with tasting, Fyvie Castle, Edinburgh Castle
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to London.
Day 2
Welcome to England
Upon arrival in London make your own way to your hotel.
Spend the remainder of the day at your own leisure to explore.
Overnight in London.
Day 3
London Sightseeing
After breakfast, meet up with your local guide and coach driver. Embark on a panoramic tour of London, then visit the Tower of London. Cruise to Greenwich and discover the Greenwich area with your guide, enjoying free time afterwards if timing allows. Board your coach for the drive back to central London. Enjoy dinner and a musical in London’s West End. Return to your hotel and end the night.
Overnight in London.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon
After breakfast, head onwards to Stratford. Stop in Oxford on the way and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and visit Christ Church. In the afternoon, head to Stratford-upon-Avon, and see the birthplace of Shakespeare ($).
Overnight in the Stratford area.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Liverpool
After breakfast, leave for Liverpool and start your panoramic tour on arrival. In the afternoon, visit the Beatles Museum ($) at your leisure.
Overnight in Liverpool.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
York
After breakfast, leave for York. On arrival, go on a walking tour of the city and visit the magnificent 7th century York Minster Cathedral. In the afternoon, travel through time with a visit of the Jorvik Viking Centre ($).
Overnight in York.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Welcome to Scotland - Glasgow
After breakfast, head to Scotland. On the way to Glasgow, make a stop in the charming town of Gretna Green for lunch. In the afternoon, arrive in Glasgow and go on a panoramic tour of this centuries-old city.
Overnight in Glasgow.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 8
Loch Lomond – Fort William
Following breakfast, head out to explore the region of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs on your way to. Go on a cruise on Loch Lomond and enjoy a whisky coffee. After, head to Fort William for your visit of the city. If time allows, make a photo stop at Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Overnight in the Fort William area.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Loch Ness - Inverness
After breakfast, its onwards to Inverness for your trip to Loch Ness. Start with a visit the Urquhart Castle ruins followed by a trip to the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition. After, arrive in Inverness where you will explore the city.
Overnight in Inverness.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 10
Speyside - Aberdeen
After breakfast, visit a whisky distillery including a tasting, then make your way to Aberdeen, passing the Speyside. Stop for lunch along the way, then visit Fyvie Castle. When you arrive in Aberdeen, take a quick tour of the city.
Overnight in Aberdeen.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11
Saint Andrews - Edinburgh
After breakfast, board your coach for your journey to Edinburgh. Make a photo stop at Dunnottar Castle, then visit St. Andrews Peninsula, with an optional stop at the castle ($). Continue on your way to Edinburgh, where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Edinburgh.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Edinburgh
After breakfast, start your day’s adventure with a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, then visit the world-famous Edinburgh Castle. In the afternoon, visit the Scotch Whisky Experience ($). End the tour with a Scottish evening, complete with dinner and a show ($).
Overnight in Edinburgh.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13
Return Home
After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your return flight back home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Comfort Accommodation: a combination of 3 and 4 star hotels.
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- May 11
- May 25
- August 24
- September 7
- September 21
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified
- Transfers unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions, entrance fees
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Porterage
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Coach
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Local hotel taxes if applicable, paid locally to the hotel in local currency.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m. -
The order of the itinerary could vary including the number of consecutive overnights per city. This itinerary is for reference only.