England & Scotland
London · Oxford · Cotswolds · Lake District · Edinburgh · Highlands
Trip overview
London first, then north through the Cotswolds and the Lake District to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. A mix of trains and private coach keeps it comfortable.
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Starts from
- London
- Best time
- April to September
- Ideal for
- Families, couples, first-time UK visitors
Highlights
- Buckingham Palace, Westminster and the London Eye
- Windsor Castle and the colleges of Oxford
- Cotswold villages and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Lake Windermere cruise
- Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness
Day-wise itinerary
9 days · every day can be changed-
Day01
Arrive London
Airport transfer and check-in. Evening walk along the South Bank.
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Day02
London sightseeing
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, finishing on the London Eye.
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Day03
Windsor and Oxford
Windsor Castle in the morning, then Oxford for Christ Church and the university colleges.
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Day04
Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon
Bourton-on-the-Water and Bibury, then Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Day05
Lake District
Travel north to Windermere for a lake cruise and time in Bowness and Ambleside.
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Day06
Lake District to Edinburgh
Continue to Edinburgh through the Scottish Borders. Evening on the Royal Mile.
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Day07
Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness
Full-day tour through Glencoe and the Highlands to Loch Ness, with an optional cruise on the loch.
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Day08
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Calton Hill. Free afternoon for Princes Street.
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Day09
Departure
Transfer to Edinburgh airport, or train back to London for your flight.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing and tours as per the itinerary
- Visa guidance and documentation support
- Travel support contact for the whole trip
Exclusions
- International airfare (quoted separately from your city on request)
- Visa fees, travel insurance and city or tourism taxes payable locally
- Meals not mentioned, tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- GST and TCS as applicable
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Add or drop days, upgrade hotels, include flights from your city or turn this into a honeymoon or group trip. We will rework the plan and quote.