Welcome to London! Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel and free time.

Hotel standard check in time 2pm.

You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.

NOTE: IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need. | The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit London. Night transfer.

A comprehensive tour of London is included today. Our visit begins in the early morning. The contents vary, depending on local guides, traffic and the weather. We will visit Hyde Park, Oxford St, the City, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, the Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. During the visit we will stop at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard (it is not always possible to see this ceremony). The visit ends in the central part of the city. Free afternoon. Our guide will offer you an optional outing to Windsor Castle.

In the evening, we will meet at a a meeting point in Piccadilly Circus where our guide will accompany you to Leicester Square, China Town and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theaters and bustle. Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on).

Return to the hotel from Piccadilly. 

NOTE: In some cases, this evening event will be organised the previous day, when we arrive in London.

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Picturesque countryside with hills and woods.

0730AM London Departure. We cross the city and travel towards the north of England. Attractive countryside in the English countryside.

Cambridge Arrival. We have time to admire the beautiful main colleges and have lunch.

Cambridge Departure. We continue our journey towards the north, with views over agricultural fields and Sherwood Forest, former home of the legendary Robin Hood.   York Arrival. Passing along the walls that date to Roman times, we walk towards the cathedral. Time to stroll around its lively shopping streets.  

York Departure. We continue our journey northwards. Durham Arrival. Impressive medieval city. Time to stroll around its cobbled streets in the centre and to discover its cathedral and castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Cross into Scotland. Castles, views over the sea. Sightseeing of Edinburgh.

0830AM Durham Departure. We travel north through England, and pass by the edge of the city of Newcastle. Alnwick - Medieval town dominated by its large castle. Attractive gardens. This was one of the backdrops for the Harry Potter film. Time to visit the castle (admission not included) or to stroll around. NOTE: the castle will be close during the winter months (01 October-31 March).

Alnwick Departure. Cross into Scotland. Edinburgh Arrival-We are now in the capital of Scotland, in one of the liveliest cities in the north of Europe, whose spectacular centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle dominates the city centre, with its cobbled streets and parks. In the summer, the Edinburgh Festival is held, and the city brims with life and its many shows. Free time.

Scenic visit round the city with a local guide (occasionally, this could be earlier, being undertaken on our arrival in the city). Later on, we provide a transfer to return to the hotel.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Magnificent countryside of high mountains and lakes. Boat trip. Loch Ness.

0730AM - Edinburgh Departure. We travel towards the high lands in the north of Scotland. We cross over the Forth road bridge.  We travel between mountains where we shall see the unique Highland cattle.

Pitlochry - Time for a walk and a coffee in a charming victorian village.

Pitlochry departure. Later we cross the eastern Highlands. Beautiful landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park. Travel through the city of Inverness.

Brachla (Clansman Harbour). "Nessy" (aka Loch Ness Monster) souvenirs! Time for taking photographs.

1400PM, we board a cruiser (included) on Loch Ness.- Arrival at Urquhart Castle. Ruins of an imposing medieval castle which dominates the lake (entrance included).

We continue our route and we will cross Fort August and Fort William, the beautiful tourist town at the foot of the Benn Nevis in the highest lands of the United Kingdom. We can also enjoy beautiful views across Glencoe. The last lake we will see will be Lake Lomond.

Glasgow Arrival. We recommend a walk round the centre of this highly atmospheric city.

NOTE: We recommend keeping some warm clothing to hand, as this is often necessary to be able to enjoy the boat trip. The timetables for this section can be prone to change depending on the time specified for crossing Loch Ness. At times it may not be possible to take the boat trip, due to adverse weather conditions.  

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Ferryboat to Ireland.

0800AM Glasgow - Brief tour on the coach while leaving the city and then we travel toward the east coast of Scotland.

In Cairnryan we board a modern ferry to Ireland. Normally the boat leaves at 1130AM. The boats are very modern, you can shop in its stores or have lunch in its bars.

Arrival in Belfast (after 2.5hrs ferry), this city of Victorian architecture which reminds us of the difficult coexistence between Protestants and Catholics in this area.- After a look round the Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods that remind us of their troubled past, we visit the famous murals. Free time in the city centre.

We will resume our journey to Eire (Ireland). Arrival in Dublin at the end of the day.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Sightseeing tour of Dublin.

Dublin - Sightseeing tour of the city. A guide will tell us about the history of the city, its Georgian neighbourhoods, its bustling city centre streets and the University. Afternoon free in the Irish capital. You will be able to wonder round the lively banks of the River Liffey and visit its museums or the famous Guinness brewery (admission not included).

NOTE: Occasionally, depending on our time of arrival in Dublin, the sightseeing tour of the city may be made on the previous afternoon.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Ferry from Ireland to Wales. Maritim landscapes. Caernarfon.

0645AM Departure from the hotel to board the modern ferry that departs at 0805AM. Crossing of approximately 3 1/2 hrs (occasionally, due to technical reasons or because of bad weather, we may take a different ferry).

Disembark in Holyhead, a port situated on an island in north Wales. After crossing the Britannia bridge, we arrive at Caernarfon town, which is a World Heritage Site situated on the seashore, with its spectacular castle that dominates the bay and its medieval streets. This is where those who are in line for the throne have been crowned since the Fourteenth Century ("the Prince of Wales"). Time to walk around and have lunch.

Caernarfon Departure. We follow the coast towards England. Liverpool Arrival at hotel. We suggest a visit to the Beatles Museum (admission not included) so that you can discover this fascinating place and the Albert Dock.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Shakespeare’s hometown.

0745AM - Liverpool Departure. Brief bus tour round this World Heritage Site, taking in some of the iconic sites in the city. Travel towards the heart of England.

Stratford Upon Avon, the small town where Shakespeare was born, with its beautiful gardens and Tudor houses. Time, if you wish, to visit the house where Shakespeare was born (admission not included), to stroll around and have lunch.

We cross beautiful landscapes of the Cotswolds, with its hills and cottages with thatched roofs. Oxford Arrival - Free time in this prestigious University city and to visit one of its spectacular main colleges. Time to stroll around.

We will continue to London. Late afternoon arrival (6pm approx.). End of our services.

Self arrangement to airport or may add in additional service (optional) for hotel-airport transfer. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.