Itinerary
Day 1: [Saturday] London
Stop At: Big Ben, Parliament Sqaure Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thames River, London England
After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if we have enough time.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG England
In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if we have enough time.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England
You can also enjoy the scene of Tower Bridge and Tower of London while sitting on the coach. The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It has been played a prominent role in English history and served variously as a palace, an armoury, a treasury, a prison, the home of the Royal Mint, the home of the Crown Jewels of England and has been setting to many bloody battles among the British Monarchs. We stay overnight in London, where you can experience the dazzling night scene, or head for a Thames Cruise or musical with a group of friends.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in London or nearby city.
Day 2: [Sunday] London – Cambridge – York (350 km)
Stop At: University of Cambridge, The Old Schools Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TS England
After breakfast, it is time to visit the nation’s acclaimed educational institution: Cambridge University. In addition to a strong academic atmosphere, Cambridge is where many luminaries started their dreams and hopes for the future with the sight of the pastoral landscapes, picturesque rivers and architecture. The University of Cambridge, a majestic old University group includes: King’s College, Queens College, set among the most rural of bridges.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
We proceed our journey to York, a true medieval melting pot of Roman, Saxon and Viking culture. The city is mostly intact from the middle ages and shows the rustic side of Britain. We visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Then we will step up onto York city walls, dating back to Roman times. For those keen to discover the little grass-roots shops, there will be time to wander around.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in York or nearby city.
Day 3: [Monday] York – Edinburgh – Glasgow (400 km)
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
After leaving York, Edinburgh is next on our places to visit. We are expected to arrive in Edinburgh in the afternoon. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It represents the best in Scottish heritage. Wooden barrows of gold single malt whiskey, checked kilts and Scottish bagpipes will make you grow fond of this warm and lively nation of quirky characters. Upon arrival, we first visit Edinburgh Castle, set on the stunning view of volcanic rock structures, where once inside we will admire the oldest royal crown and jewelry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland
We then continue this royal trail with a visit to Holyrood Palace and the City Hall. Optional is a visit to JK Rowling’s Ivory Café where Harry Potter was authored, to enjoy a cup of coffee. After enjoying in Edinburgh, coach will proceed to the hotel directly.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Glasgow or nearby city.
Day 4: [Tuesday] Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District – Manchester (360 km)
Stop At: Lake District National Park, Oxenholme Road Murley Moss, Kendal LA9 4LF England
In the morning, we drive straight to Lake District, located in the west side of the north of England. On the way, we will stop in Gretna Green, where is a village in the south of Scotland famous for ‘runaway marriages’ began in 1754. Due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, Gretna Green is one of the world’s most popular wedding location. After that we continue our journey to Lake District. The Lake District National Park is the most visited national park in the United Kingdom. Each year tens of thousands of visitors travel here to see the thousands of years of geological changes reflected in the intricate natural beauty, lakes, valleys, mountains, waterfalls and natural carved out planning.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Windermere, Windermere England
You can choose our optional to join boat cruise of Lake Windermere, or hop off to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
From then onwards we are driving to Manchester, a fashionable, social buzz and dynamic city. This city is not only well-known for being a city of sport, the headquarters of Manchester United, but also England’s most productive industrial city. Football fans can enjoy a pilgrimage to the Manchester United Old Trafford grounds or catch a training game. Food lovers can pick a scrumptious restaurant in the nearby Chinatown.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Manchester or nearby city.
Day 5: [Wednesday] Manchester – Stratford-upon-Avon – Bicester Village – Swindon (340 km)
Stop At: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England
A breath-taking drive will take us to the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. This is also where acclaimed Hollywood blockbuster movie – ‘Shakespeare in Love’ was filmed. From the cobble-stoned streets to the drinking dens, theatres and road signs, everything is to do with Shakespeare. It is a heaven for those romantically inclined.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive, Bicester OX26 6WD England
Our big anticipated outing for today must be the now infamous outlet shopping centre – Bicester Village. For your fix of designer clothes, sporting goods, jewellery, household items and children’s clothing etc., Bicester Village is the home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Dunhill, DKNY, Burberry, Paul Smith, Bally, Clarks and so on, each offers savings of up to 60%, all year round. We dare you not to be persuaded.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Swinton or nearby city.
Day 6: [Thursday] Swindon → Bibury → Bath → Swindon (120 km)
Stop At: Bibury, Cirencester GL7, UK
Departure in the morning to Bibury (the most beautiful village in England), the group can take a stroll through this small village, take pictures, every angle is like a beautiful oil painting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bath, Bath, Somerset, England
Then we continue to the ancient city of Bath, home to the Roman baths. The Royal Crescent, which represents the Georgian architectural style. Visit Jane Austen's house, and spend a leisurely afternoon on the banks of the Avon River with an elegant and delicious English afternoon tea.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Bath or nearby city.
Day 7: [Friday] Swindon → Stonehenge → Windsor Castles → London (205km)
Stop At: Stonehenge, Salisbury SP4 7DE England
In the morning, we depart to Stonehenge. It is the cultural relic of the world's prehistoric era and the first United Nations World Heritage site in the UK. An unsolved mystery in the archaeological world that attracts 1 million people globally to visit every year.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England
After the tour, we head to Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the world. It is also the official residence of the Queen. Inside the house, you can glimpse 900 years of British history. St George's Chapel, which represents Gothic architecture in the castle, is where Prince Harry and
Meghan held their Royal Marriage Ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.