From Royal Palaces to the Scottish Highlands and from Castles to Cathedrals this tour covers the iconic sites in London, Yorkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast & Dublin.

Tour Highlights

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Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid | Hotel : Ibis London Earls Court | No Meals

Reception. Transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.

Day 2: London | Hotel : Ibis London Earls Court | Meals : Breakfast

In the morning, we take a comprehensive tour of LONDON: Westminster, House of Parliament, the City and the Thames. Free afternoon. Optionally, we offer the possibility of visiting the Thames Valley and the town of Windsor with its impressive castle. In the evening, we will meet at a meeting point in Piccadilly to walk to Leicester Square, China Town and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theaters, and bustle (this transfer can also be organized the day before, on arriving in London) Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, International, and so on). Return to the hotel from Piccadilly.

Day 3: London – Cambridge – York – Durham | Hotel : Marriott Royal County | Meals : Breakfast

We will depart from London toward northern England. We will stop in CAMBRIDGE to admire its beautiful residential colleges. After lunchtime, we will continue to YORK where its cathedral, its Roman walls and lively shopping streets will create a charming memory. Time for a stroll. Afterwards, we will continue north. DURHAM. Arrival in this small, charming medieval town full of life which has a wonderful cathedral right in front of its castle.

Day 4: Durham – Edinburgh | Hotel : Novotel Edimburgo Park | Meals : Breakfast

We will travel to Scotland. We will stop in ALNWICK, a picturesque town with lovely gardens and a big medieval castle where the Harry Potter film was shot. We will later continue to EDINBURGH, where we will arrive at noon. This is Scotland’s capital city and one of the most active cities in Northern Europe. Its monumental Centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its castle overlooks the city, its steep streets and its parks. Sightseeing tour with a local guide included.

Day 5: Edinburgh – Loch Ness – Glasgow | Hotel : Premier Inn Glasgow South | Meals : Breakfast

We will continue enjoying a stage with gorgeous landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. We will make a stop to know a traditional whisky distillery. We will pass by INVERNESS the north of Scotland, city located very near the mysterious Loch Ness. After lunch we include the tickets to enter URQUHART medieval castle from where we will make a boat trip on the dark waters of the lake. Afterwards, we will travel to FORT AUGUST with its sluice gate system and FORT WILLIAM, a tourist Centre at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest summit in the United Kingdom. We will return south through the high plateaus where it is not difficult to glimpse the snow before contouring Loch Lomond, one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Arrival in GLASGOW at the end of the day

Day 6 & 7: Glasgow – Belfast – Dublin | Hotel : Ballsbridge | Meals : Breakfast

We will depart from Glasgow toward southern Scotland. We will board a ferryboat in Cairn Ryan. Journey toward Northern Ireland. Arrival in BELFAST, Northern Irelands capital city. This monumental city is overcoming its religious conflicts.

Option 1 - We will resume our journey to EIRE (Ireland). Arrival in DUBLIN at the end of the day. Next day Sightseeing tour of DUBLIN, Ireland’s peaceful capital city. We will enjoy a stroll on the banks of River Liffey, visiting its parks, its old university and its lively downtown streets. We will stroll around Trinity College (depending on the duration of sunlight, this visit may take place the afternoon before, upon arrival in Dublin). Free afternoon.

Option 2 – Overnight in Belfast. Next day Freeday in Belfast

Day 8: Dublin/Belfast – Caernarfon – Liverpool | Hotel : Novotel Liverpool | Meals : Breakfast

We will board a fast ferryboat/flight depending the option you choose early in the morning. After a journey of two or three hours, we will arrive in Wales. We will visit CAERNARFON, a World Heritage site by the sea overlooked by an impressive castle. Time for lunch and a stroll. We will travel next to LIVERPOOL, where you will have a chance to visit The Beatles Story exhibition.

Day 9: Liverpool – Stratford – Oxford | Hotel : Ibis London Earls Court | Meals : Breakfast

We will travel in southern England. We will visit STRATFORD UPON AVON, Shakespeare’s hometown. Time for lunch and a stroll. Afterwards, we will travel to OXFORD, a town that is synonymous with study and culture. Kings, statesmen, philosophers and scientists have studied there. We will continue to LONDON. Late afternoon arrival.

Day 10: London | Hotel : Ibis London Earls Court | Meals : Breakfast

Freeday at leisure to Explore London on your own.

Day 11: London | Meals : Breakfast

After Breakfast transfer to the airport for departure