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England and Scotland: A Royal Adventure
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customizable itinerary
Trip Duration
12 Nights or Customize Your Journey
Places Visited
Edinburgh, Fort William, Glencoe, Inverness, Lake District, Loch Ness, London, Windermere
Countries Visited
England, Scotland
Departure DAtes
Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
Explore exciting, bustling cities and warm, charming villages on this England and Scotland vacation. Architectural wonders, traditional British pastimes and private, exclusive experiences are yours for the taking. Begin your trip in the cosmopolitan capital city of London and delve into the local culture, exploring incredible royal architecture and world-famous sites. Discover England’s charming villages and historical cities before continuing to the capital city of Edinburgh to discover its metropolitan offerings amidst thousands of years of history. Visit the Scottish Isles and Inverness, immersing yourself in stunning scenery, a rich history, and unique activities. This tour can be done with a private driver/guide, or as a self-drive option. We customize all our travel packages to ensure you have the vacation of a lifetime!
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Enjoy the flight from your home country to London, England (usually an overnight flight). Make your travel planning even easier and leave the flights and travel insurance to us. Just ask.
In London, your personal driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you via executive car to your well-located London hotel. Leave your luggage and your driver and guide will escort you to the River Thames dock. Board a luxury yacht for a relaxing private cruise on the River Thames. Enjoy your selection of food and drink from the attentive on-board crew while learning about the iconic landmarks that you pass along the way. After your cruise, a serene flight awaits with fast-track tickets to the London Eye. At 135 meters, the London Eye is one of the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheels, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the capital and its famous landmarks. See London as her lights twinkle on for the evening as if to say, “Welcome.” Overnight at a beautiful 5-star centrally located London hotel, your home for the next three nights.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Airport Transfer
- Private Tour/Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Accomodation
Start your day off with a fantastic English breakfast (included daily), followed by an exclusive walking tour by one of London’s top private guides to learn about London’s culture and England’s history. Step inside the architecturally stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral to uncover fascinating stories about this working chapel’s history while studying the awe-inspiring interior and artwork. At Westminster Abbey, a renowned location for coronations and royal weddings, view such areas as the chapel, chambers, and tombs of kings and queens. This evening, take in a live theatrical performance with preferred seating at one of London’s iconic West End theatres or the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Accomodation
An early start will be rewarded today as your private driver escorts you to the Tower of London before it opens to the public. One of London’s famous Beefeaters will provide a private up-close tour of the magnificent Crown Jewels, still used in royal ceremonies and a powerful symbol of the British Monarchy. As a royal palace, political prison, and place of execution, this fortress will transport you to an earlier time in London’s sometimes turbulent history. In the afternoon, enjoy the elegant British tradition of Afternoon Tea in exquisite surroundings while savoring pastries, finger sandwiches, the finest tea, and champagne. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring more of all that London has to offer. There are countless museums to explore, famous stores to browse, and wonderful restaurants to sample. (We are delighted to provide suggestions based on your preferences.)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Meal/Tasting
- Accomodation
Say goodbye to London this morning as your private driver accompanies you to London’s Euston Station where a train awaits to transport you on a relaxing first-class journey to the beautiful Lake District in Northern England. Experience the region’s charming villages, lakes and sweeping mountain vistas with a friendly, knowledgeable local. Enjoy a private boat cruise on Lake Windermere and soak in the dramatic landscape and splendor of nature that inspired William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and other great English writers. This evening, indulge in a tasting dinner combined with wine pairings at a beautiful Michelin-star lake house restaurant. Overnight at a charming 5-star manor hotel in Windermere.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Transportation
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Meal/Tasting
- Accommodation
There are plenty of options to choose from to make the most of a Lake District visit. Hire bicycles and ride through the winding trails in beautiful Grizedale Forest, or hike along the shores of Lake Windermere, accompanied by a local private guide. In Grasmere, visit Dove Cottage, one of Wordsworth’s former homes. Follow in the footsteps of beloved author Beatrix Potter, whose success as a children’s illustrator enabled her to purchase land and property that is now part of the National Trust. In Hawkshead, wander the delightful, cobbled streets, pubs and rickety cottages that make it an utterly quaint and idyllic English village.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Meal/Tasting
- Accommodation
Your private driver will transfer you this morning to Oxenholme Train Station for a picturesque, first-class train journey to Edinburgh, Scotland. Upon arrival, transfer by car to your luxury, centrally located 5-star Edinburgh hotel. This afternoon, you’ll have tickets to visit Edinburgh Castle, the most famous of Scotland’s castles which dominates the capital city atop a dormant volcano. See Mons Meg, the Stone of Destiny and the Honors of Scotland while enjoying stunning views over the city and beyond. Tonight, meet with a local Edinburgh food expert and join a privately led Foodie Tour of Edinburgh.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Transportation
- Meal/Tasting
- Accommodation
This morning, enjoy a full Scottish breakfast (included daily), followed by a private walking tour of Edinburgh led by a local expert. Gradually descend the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace to visit the official Scottish residence of the Queen (if the Queen is in residence, a visit to the Royal Britannia will be substituted). Explore the buildings, history, lifestyle, and culture of the Old Town before continuing to Edinburgh’s elegant Georgian New Town to see how Edinburgh moved into a more modern, enlightened, and commercial era. This evening, experience an exclusive, completely tailored private whisky tasting located in the upstairs room of a traditional folk pub. The tasting includes six whiskies, each paired with an entertaining story from an erudite expert, told through a mix of folklore, history, and Scottish humor.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Meal/Tasting
- Accommodation
This morning, your expert private driver/guide will escort you to Linlithgow palace, birthplace of Mary queen of Scots. Continue to Stirling Castle, the ancient seat of the kings of Scotland. Most often associated with William Wallace (Braveheart) and Robert the Bruce, Stirling remains an architectural masterpiece. On the way, stop and see The Kelpies, two 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures representing the lineage of the heavy working horses of Scottish industry and economy. This afternoon, visit Deanston Distillery in Doune and experience a unique whisky and chocolate tour, perfectly pairing favorite Deanston drams with delicious chocolate produced by a renowned highland chocolatier. End the day with a Tasting Dinner (with Wine Pairings if desired) at a Michelin-star restaurant back in Edinburgh.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Meal/Tasting
- Accommodation
With your private driver/guide, journey today to picturesque Pitlochry and Fonab Castle, your 5-star hotel and spa for the next two evenings. Stop at Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s most important stately homes which has been the seat of multiple parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Robert the Bruce. At Fonab Castle, enjoy Afternoon Tea or take advantage of the hotel’s spa facilities, followed by dinner at one of the many delicious dining options on property.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Accommodation
An expert private guide will escort you west today, following the powerful River Tay to Crainlarich, Rannoch Moor and the mysterious Glencoe (with an option of stopping at the Glencoe Visitor Centre or the James Bond Skyfall filming location). From Glencoe, head north to Fort William for lunch at the top-rated Ben Nevis Inn, with the Nevis Mountain Range as a backdrop. Continue to Fort Augustus and explore the daunting Loch Ness and the amazing Caledonian Canal network of locks. Visit Urquhart Castle or the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition before returning south via Cairngorm National Park to Pitlochry, just in time to freshen up and enjoy another amazing meal from one of the hotel’s incredible restaurants.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Accommodation
It’s a short train journey this morning from Pitlochry to Inverness, where you’ll be collected by executive car for a leisurely walking tour of Inverness, led by a local expert. Visit the Old High Church (where Jacobite prisoners were held and shot), Inverness Castle, and River Ness, with a few surprises along the way. Travel to Culloden Battlefield to re-live the final Jacobite uprising of 1746, with a stop at their award-winning visitors center. Continue to your beautiful 5-star Inverness hotel for an evening at leisure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Transportation
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Accommodation
Today you’ll be treated to a private tour around Inverness-shire, led by one of the area’s leading guides. Visit the magnificent Dunrobin Castle, the family seat of the Earl of Sutherland and Clan Sutherland, with its fascinating interior, heavenly gardens, and fabulous falconry display. Enjoy lunch in the bustling market town of Dornoch and visit its 13th Century cathedral. Stop at Glenmorangie Distillery for a tour and tasting of one of the world’s most well-known malts, perfected by the “Sixteen Men of Tain”. Return to Inverness for a delightful last dinner in Scotland at a family owned michelin-star restaurant, located on the banks of the River Ness
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Private Tour / Private Guide
- Attraction/Activity
- Meal/Tasting
- Accomodation
Enjoy your final Scottish breakfast before checking out of your accommodation and transferring to Inverness Airport. Carry your memories of Scotland with you as you board your flight home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast
- Airport Transfer
highlights
- Crown Jewels at the Tower of London viewed via a Private Tour
- Private Luxury Yacht Cruise on the River Thames
- Live Theatrical Performance in London’s Famous West End
- Afternoon High Tea Experience
- Privately Guided Lake District Tour with a Local Expert
- Tasting Dinner and Wine Pairings at a Michelin Star Restaurant
- Privately Guided Edinburgh Walking Tour
- Whisky Tours and Tastings
- Expert Private Driver Guides
- First-Class Train Journeys
- 4 and 5-Star Accommodations
price
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What’s Included:
What’s Included:
- Airport Transfers
- Ground Transportation
- Accommodation
- Attractions
- Breakfast, Daily
- Tasting Dinner
- Afternoon Tea and Private Tours