10D Fly and drive in the UK
Price from $4832 per person based on twin sharing basis
The incredible array of historic sites could fill endless holidays in the United Kingdom. From London to the northern tip of Scotland through the forest of Arden, it is hard to travel more than a few miles without stumbling upon a castle, stately home or historic village.
London – Oxford – Manchester – Edinburgh – Glasgow
Day 1: London
Arrival at London Heathrow airport, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel in London.
Day 2: London (B)
Explore the city on your own. With so much to see and do in London, take in the famous sights of Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Stroll along the lively south bank stopping for panoramic views of London on the London Eye. Visit the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Tate Modern or any number of other museums and galleries!
Day 3: London – Windsor – Oxford (B)
Departure towards the Windsor castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Continue to Oxford. For over 900 years the university town of Oxford has been renowned as a centre of academic excellence.
Day 4: Stratford - Manchester (B)
Today drive to Stratford-upon-Avon. This delightful market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden was the birthplace of the world's best-known writer, William Shakespeare. Continue towards Liverpool and explore the Beatles city.
Day 5: Manchester – Edinburgh (B)
Drive to the Lake District national park later drive towards Edinburgh with a stop in Gretna Green, which is situated just on the border between England and Scotland.
Day 6: Edinburgh (B)
Day free to explore Edinburgh and visit the old town which is dominated by the impressive Edinburgh Castle perched on top of Castle Rock.
Day 7: Edinburgh - Rosslyn chapel & Glenkinchie distillery (B)
Start the day with the visit of Rosslyn Chapel. This chapel is unique and world-famous for its beautiful carvings as well as the aura of mystery and magic that surround it. In the afternoon visit Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery which is one of the last working lowland distilleries left in Scotland
Day 8: Edinburgh – Glasgow (B)
Drive to Stirling, medieval village famous for its Castle. Stirling is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. Continue to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Today Glasgow is renowned as one of Europe’s foremost visitor destinations.
Day 9: Glasgow – London (B)
Leave the car at the drop off point and take a train back to London. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 10: London
Transfer to Heathrow airport and catch your flight home.
Private program - can start any day of the week and can be modified or operated in reverse
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.
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