Travel here is a breeze. Granted, it may not be totally effortless, but it's easy compared with many parts of the world. And although the locals may grumble (in fact, it's a national pastime), public transport is very good, and a train ride through the English landscape can be a highlight in itself. But whichever way you get around, in this compact country you're never far from the next town, the next pub, the next restaurant, the next national park or the next impressive castle on your hit list of highlights. The choice is endless.
DAY 01: Arrive Edinburgh
Welcome to Edinburgh. On arrival get privately transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit to Edinburgh Castle & The Royal Mile. Take a taxi or a leisurely short walk to castle. The entrance to the castle also includes a guided tour. A fast track admission ticket includes entrance to all attractions within Edinburgh Castle and, when available, a complimentary guided tour.
After the Edinburgh Castle explore the Royal Mile located just outside the gates of the castle. Here you will find traditional Scottish shops and also visit The Scotch Whisky Experience Centre
Overnight at Edinburgh
Day 2: EDINBURGH - Royal Yacht Britannia + Distillery visit
After breakfast, get transferred to Royal Yacht Britannia by a private car. Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks (available in 27 different languages).The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years. Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences.
After the yacht visit you will do a short panoramic city tour to include the majestic Edinburgh University building, the city centre and Arthur's Seat in the Holyrood Park.
The next stop is Glenkinchie Malt Distillery Edinburgh - the home of The Edinburgh Malt involves a short and pleasant drive from the City centre into the rolling farmland of East Lothian. Here you can see a working distillery, the making of a Capital Malt in every respect.
Overnight at Edinburgh
DAY 3: Edinburgh by train Glasgow : Hop on Hop Tour City Tour
After breakfast, proceed on own to Edinburgh train station to board your train for Glasgow. Upon arrival at Glasgow station, make your own way to the hotel. City Sightseeing's hop on hop off bus tours are the ultimate way to visit this vibrant city, which is packed with breathtaking sights and attractions, excellent museums, art galleries and beautiful parks.
Overnight at Glasgow
DAY 4: Glasgow to Inverness by train-Hop on Hop off city tour
After breakfast, proceed to Glasgow station to board your train for Inverness. Inverness is one of Scotland's seven cities and sits in the south of the Highlands, on the banks of the River Ness. Today see the delightful town of Inverness in the heart of the Highlands, the principal crossroads of the Scottish Highland region. This hop on, hop off coach tour will give you ample opportunity to explore the city centre attractions at your leisure, and will take you along the banks of the River Ness.
Overnight at Inverness
DAY 5: Inverness
After breakfast, day is at leisure to explore different places on your own. You can opt for village of Invermoriston or the Five Sisters, Eilean Donan Castle, the iconic Red Cuillin Hill, Bla Bhein (Blanven) etc.
Overnight at Inverness
DAY 6: Inverness to London by Train
After breakfast, proceed on your own to Inverness station to board your train for London Euston. Upon arrival in London check into the hotel on your own. Rest of the Day is free for Leisure.
Overnight at London
DAY 7: London: Hop on Hop Tour City Tour
Today enjoy the Hop on Hop off Tour of London. The flexible and open-dated hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour is a convenient and hassle-free way to see the significant sights of London in family-friendly fashion, with its three routes as well as three transport link services. On the hop-on hop-off bus tour, you can see key landmarks like the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye and Westminster Abbey. Included in your hop-on hop-off tour ticket are additional activities, such as three walking tours of London and a Thames River sightseeing cruise.
Overnight at London
DAY 8: Depart London
After Breakfast at the hotel check out and you will be transferred to London airport by SIC basis to proceed onward to the next destination.
Important Note: The above itinerary is tentative and subjected to change without prior notice. We can also amend and tailor-made the above itinerary as per your requirement.
The trip was unbelieveably good, excellent in all respects. Regent Travels did a wonderful job of pre-planning and following up with us during and after the trip.
