Tour Great Britain Round Trip | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Daily Breakfast

Accommodation

13 nights in selected hotels (3*** and/or 4**** ). 5***** hotels on request

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City tour in London, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh professional local tour guides River Thames 24h. boat ride London Eye entrance ticket Full day Windsor Castle, Bath & Stonehenge including entrance tickets to Windsor and Stonehenge Magical Mytery Tour in Liverpool Giant ́s Causeway Tour Loch Ness and Highlands Tour

Transport

Private transfers airport/hotel/airport Transfers from train stations to hotels PLease note that train tickets are not included, it has to be purchased separately.

Guide

Professional Local Tour Guides

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Optional

SUGGESTED TRAIN PASS: 1 country 5 day-pass from EUR 450.- Please note that this PASS includes all trains and ferries Train London - Liverpool Train/Ferry LIverpool - Dublin Train/Ferry Belfast - Glasgow Train Glasgow - Edinburgh

Others

Train pass Additional tours Personal expenses Tips for drivers, guides and porters Meals and drinks not mentioned here

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: London

Welcome to England! After your international flight to the European continent, you will arrive at the Heathrow International Airport in London (if any other way of entrance please let us know). A private car will be waiting for you in order to take you to downtown to your hotel. After registration, time at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: London

Breakfast at the hotel. Day of sightseeing around the capital’s most notable monuments.... St. Paul Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard, the Tower of London and Crown Jewels (during its 1000 year history this impressive fortress has been a Royal Palace, prison, mint and even a zoo! Be dazzled by the Cullinan diamonds and the spectacular Kohi–i–Noor at the Crown Jewels). After this, we will have lunch in a local restaurant (not included). In the afternoon, you will experience a River Thames Boat Ride. Setting off from the Tower of London, take to the water on a River Thames boat ride and enjoy a tour of the London sights as you head towards the beautiful Greenwich. There, we will start a walking Tour exploring the quaint beauty of Greenwich on this professionally guided walking tour, covering the iconic tea clipper Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Christopher Wren. After the walking tour, get back on board the River Boat and take in more of the city sights as you sail towards Central London where the tour will end (almost). You will walk to the London Eye to enjoy magnificent views of London from above. You will love it! Back to the hotel and Overnight (B).
Day 3 Day 3: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: London

Breakfast at the hotel. No visit in London is completed if you don ’t visit the most important museums in the city. There are two museums you shall visit, the British Museum and the Museum of Natural History. Another unmissable Museum is Madame Toussaud where you can get a selfie with the whole royal family, with Michael Jackson, the Beatles and many, many more. Please let us know at the moment of booking which one(s) you will love to visit to organize the visits. Rest of the day at leisure for private activities. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day 4 Day 4: London – Windsor Castle – Stonehenge - London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: London – Windsor Castle – Stonehenge - London

After breakfast, departure to Windsor – awash with natural beauty, discover the 17th

century historical monuments which line its cobbled streets. Fans of the Royal family will be in their element! Steeped in history, you will have the option to visit the home of Queen Elizabeth II and enjoy a through the keyhole experience of the world’s largest and oldest castle. Then, we will continue to the mysterious Stonehenge, situated on Salisbury Plain, 40 ton rocks stand alone since their arrival 5,000 years ago. Abundance of theories surround Stonehenge; from a religious temple to an astronomical clock and even a Bronze Age burial ground! Decide for yourself whilst discovering the history of this mysterious monument. Our next stop is Bath. Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon, beautiful Bath was the first city in England to be designated an UNESCO World Heritage site. The gorgeous 15th century Bath Abbey, the stunning Georgian architecture, the romantic Pulteney Bridge, modeled on Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, are all sights to linger on in the memory of your day. Explore the delights of Bath at your leisure. We will return to London after the tour. Overnight at the hotel. (B) (L)
Day 5 Day 5: London – Liverpool
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: London – Liverpool

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we leave to Liverpool. Please take a cab from the hotel and go to the train station for your ride to Liverpool. Upon arrival, a private car will be waiting for you and drive you to the hotel. Liverpool, the port city is noted for its rich architectural heritage and home to many buildings regarded as amongst the greatest examples of their respective styles in the world. Several areas of the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by the UNESCO in 2004. But Liverpool is most famous as the birthplce of the Beatles and recognized by Guinness World Records as

the World Capital City of Pop. Here we visit the Beatle project, a museum for one of the

world’s most influential bands.... the Beatles, who’s lives we’re shaped by the city. We will

start the tour at the new statue of the Beatles in front of the Mersey Ferry Terminal at Pier Head and take some souvenir photos in front of the famous Liver Buildings. Then, we will visit the Grade II-listed Port of Liverpool Building, built in 1907 with a lavish marble interior and magnificent domed roof. Take a short walk to visit the new "Double Fantasy" John Lennon & Yoko Ono exhibition in the Museum of Liverpool, where exhibits tell the story of the city through costume, decorative art and everyday artefacts, before heading back towards Albert Docks and the 18th-century Liverpool Town Hall where the Beatles had their homecoming reception in 1964. Journey down one of Liverpool’s original streets en route to Mathew Street to see the Eleanor Rigby Statue and new statue of Cilla Black in the Cavern Quarter. End your tour at the Cavern Club, where the Beatles played 292 times between 1961 and 1963 and where there is usually live Beatles music on stage. Show your Magical Tour Ticket to get in. Back to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay here in Liverpool. (B)
Day 6 Day 6: Liverpool - Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Liverpool - Dublin

After breakfast, take a taxi from the hotel to go the harbour and board the ferry to Dublin. A magnificent ride of around 3,5 hours crossing the Irish Sea. Once in Irland, and after the arrival formalities, a private car will take you to the selected hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. How about shopping? Enjoy! Overnight in Dublin. (B)
Day 7 Day 7: Dublin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dublin

Breakfast at the hotel. Time to explore Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is one of the most vibrant, historical and beautiful cities in Europe. The best way to explore this compact city and experience the unique atmosphere is on foot. Starting from O’Connell Street, your guide will show you Dublin icons, such as the General Post Office, used as the temporary headquarters of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. Visit bustling Henry Street, the River Liffey, the cultural quarter of Temple Bar, and the former Viking and medieval area around Christ Church Cathedral. Check out Dublin Castle and the 18th-century splendor of Trinity College, among other intriguing places. You will come away enriched by a city full of far-reaching history and great stories. Lunch on your own and the afternoon at leisure for private activities? Interested on another fascinating tour? Just let us know and we will send you a few ideas. Overnight at the hotel in Dublin. (D)
Day 8 Day 8: Dublin – Belfast (Giant ́S Causeway)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Dublin – Belfast (Giant ́S Causeway)

Breakfast at the hotel. We will offer you today a very special day on the way to Belfast. Our target is Giant’s Causeway and this is the perfect way to explore one of the most fascinating coastlines in the world. The Giant’s Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a national nature reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. This tour includes a stop at the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Cross the rope bridge for amazing views over northern Antrim and distant. The trip includes also 2 amazing photo stops inspired by the TV series "Game of Thrones". Visit The Dark Hedges, part of the infamous Kingsroad, where Arya Stark escaped from the Kings Landing. See Dunluce Castle, used as House of Greyjoy perched on the north Antrim Coast. It perfectly captures the atmosphere and intrigue of the medieval world. On the way back, we will drop you in Belfast. Check in at your hotel. Overnight. (B)
Day 9 Day 9: Belfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Belfast

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, learn the turbulent 20th-century history of Belfast on an award-winning sightseeing tour. Visit 8 sites in the city center where some of the most tragic events of The Troubles took place. Learn what it was like to live in the city when the threat of bombs was ever-present. Walk through the developing Cathedral Quarter, with St. Anne’s Cathedral at its heart, and hear about the peace process and regeneration that has taken place in the city since the ceasefires of the early 1990s. Get a feel for the real history of the city and be transported back in time through detailed storytelling. The guides are amongst the most knowledgeable conflict historians in Northern Ireland and the tour is recognized as being unbiased, objective and historically accurate. After the tour, you will have time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a look at the Titanic Belfast at your own pace, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience, exploring the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way. Make your way through the 9 interactive galleries of the Titanic Experience, explore the symbolism of our iconic building with The Discovery Tour, walk the decks of the last remaining White Star vessel - SS Nomadic or immerse yourself in the historic Slipways as you uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began. After the visit, you can have dinner on the way to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
Day 10 Day 10: Belfast – Cairnryan (Scotland) - Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Belfast – Cairnryan (Scotland) - Glasgow

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will take a ferry to get to Scotland. The ferry takes only 2 and a half hours and as soon as you arrive, you will be picked up with a private car and you will be driven to Glasgow, making some stops for photoshots. Once at Glasgow, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to discover this important scotish city. Overnight in Glasgow. (B)
Day 11 Day 11: Glasgow – Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Glasgow – Edinburgh

Breakfast at the hotel. You will have the morning free for private activities and discover the city of Glasgow on your own. After lunch, you will get to the train station to take your train to Edinburgh. Upon arrival, a private car will be waiting for you and will take you to the selected hotel. In the afternoon, you will participate on an Old Town Historical walking tour. Join a local historian on our historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh’s fascinating history, literature heroes, infamous criminals and battles that shaped the city into what is today. This tour will take you into parts of Edinburgh that you did not know existed, off the tourist trail. From hidden Victorian gardens to centuries old buildings with plenty a story attached. Hear about how the first skyscrapers in the world were built in Edinburgh, indeed we hosted the tallest buildings in the world long before any other country caught onto the trend. Find out who the famous local criminal was that became the inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde. Learn where the word Black Market came from, where Ebeneezer Scrooge is buried (yes, really) and how Edinburgh University worked closely with the serial killers Burke & Hare. Edinburgh’s history is long and fascinating, made even more special when told by our enthusiastic and passionate guides. Our tour includes a visit to Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults, one of the most hidden and historic places in all of Edinburgh. Your guide will tell you about our Underground’s dark history and some of the strangest things that happened down there as well as some famous historic characters connected to our specific vaults. Overnight. (B)
Day 12 Day 12: Edinburgh (Loch Ness And Highlands)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Edinburgh (Loch Ness And Highlands)

Breakfast at the hotel. You will join today the Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland Tour. You will start the tour in Edinburgh heading towards Stirling, catching views of the castle and The Wallace Monument. We will continue towards Callander where we will have a morning coffee stop and the chance to meet “Hamish”, the Hairy Coo. Our journey continues northwards into the Highlands over Rannoch Moor until we come to the dark brooding Pass of Glencoe where we will make a photo stop and hear the haunting story of the famous massacre of 1692. After crossing Loch Leven at Ballachulish, we stop for lunch in the Fort William area before following the course of the Caledonian Canal up the Great Glen to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. Here we will cruise on the loch for an hour or so, or enjoy the tranquil little village on the banks of Loch Ness. After our stop at Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, the tour will begin it’s return journey south. You will pass by Loch Laggan, the set for the internationally recognised ’Monarch of the Glen’, before making a stop in picturesque Pitlochry, a delightful Victorian resort town. Journeying past Perth and through the Kingdom of Fife, we will cross the Forth Road Bridge alongside the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge before arriving back in Edinburgh with a million memories. Overnight (B)
Day 13 Day 13: Edinburgh (Highland Whisky Experience)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Edinburgh (Highland Whisky Experience)

Breakfast at the hotel. Starting in Edinburgh, we will travel north over the Forth Road

Bridge, take in views of one of the best bridges in the world, the Forth Bridge (rail.) After a photo stop, we will travel through Perth along the banks of the river Tay. After driving through the scenic, highland countryside we will arrive at Glenturret Distillery. Started by William Gloag (the son of a cellar man at Scone Palace) this distillery is home to “the famous grouse,” the best selling whiskey in Scotland! With plenty of time to enjoy a tour of the distillery and browse the shop, this tour also includes a brand new interactive show, you are sure to find your visit to Glenturret unforgettable. On the way home we will take a leisurely route through Gleneagles, home to the world-famous hotel and golf course. We will also pass by Dunfermline, burial place to many of the kings crowned at Scone. (B)
Day 14 Day 14: Edinburgh - Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Edinburgh - Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Castle of Edinburgh, one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe, Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away. Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland’s capital city from its great volcanic summit, and its story has helped shape the nation’s story: battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it. You will see among others, the Portcullis Gate, where you will start visiting the argyle battery, the Argyle Tower, the Prisons of War Exhibition, the military Prisons, the Royal Scots Museum, the National War Museum and many other highlights. According to your flight plan, we will be taking you to the airport on private basis for your connecting flihgt back home. We hope you enjoyed this adventure of Great Britain and keep memorable experiences on these journey. We thank you very much for your trust on our company and your local tour operator who made possible this tour for you. End of our services. (B)

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Itinerary of your trip Great Britain Round Trip

Day 1: London

Day 2: London

Day 3: London

Day 4: London – Windsor Castle – Stonehenge - London

Day 5: London – Liverpool

Day 6: Liverpool - Dublin

Day 7: Dublin

Day 8: Dublin – Belfast (Giant ́S Causeway)

Day 9: Belfast

Day 10: Belfast – Cairnryan (Scotland) - Glasgow

Day 11: Glasgow – Edinburgh

Day 12: Edinburgh (Loch Ness And Highlands)

Day 13: Edinburgh (Highland Whisky Experience)

Day 14: Edinburgh - Airport

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