From London's icons and Madame Tussauds to Manchester, the Lake District, Glasgow with a day trip to Loch Lomond and Edinburgh, and the historic city of Leeds.
This 9-night / 10-day UK package covers London city sightseeing, Manchester, the Lake District, Glasgow with a day trip to Loch Lomond and Edinburgh, and Leeds.
Begin in London with a guided panoramic city tour taking in the Tower Bridge, the River Thames, Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace and Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, followed by a ride on the London Eye and a visit to Madame Tussauds. A free day follows to shop on Oxford Street or explore attractions such as Windsor Castle at your own pace.
Travel on to Manchester for a half-day orientation tour and a relaxing river cruise, then drive through Kendal and England's first national park, the Lake District, on the way to Glasgow. From Glasgow, take a day trip to Loch Lomond for a circular cruise and on to Edinburgh for a guided tour of the Royal Mile and an Edinburgh Castle photo stop, before a full orientation tour of Glasgow itself. The journey continues to Leeds, with photo-stops at its best-known landmarks, before returning to London for departure.
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From London's icons to the Lake District, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds.
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel by private car. The rest of the day is at leisure so you can relax after your long-haul flight.
Please note: the Tour Manager will meet you once you reach the hotel. The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.
After breakfast, proceed for a guided panoramic city tour of London. Get acquainted with iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the River Thames, then continue to Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus and Nelson's Column at Trafalgar Square.
Ride the London Eye, the world's fourth-tallest ferris wheel, for a gradual 30-minute flight with views across London. Also visit Madame Tussauds to spend time among the wax figures of famous faces.
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free at leisure. Enjoy shopping at Oxford Street, one of London's busiest shopping streets with around half a million daily visitors and approximately 300 shops, or visit the SeaLife London Aquarium, home to one of the largest collections of global marine life.
Optional experiences include the London Dungeon, which recreates historical events in a gallows-humour style with live actors and special effects; Shrek's Adventure London, a family-friendly attraction with a 4D movie and interactive shows; or a trip outside the city to Windsor Castle, a royal residence long associated with the British royal family.
Check out and board your coach to Manchester. On arrival, enjoy a half-day guided orientation tour with photo stops at the city's best-known attractions, driving past Manchester Town Hall and the renowned Manchester United football stadium.
Later, enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the River Irwell and the historic Ship Canal between Manchester city centre and the former Manchester Docks, now known as Salford Quays.
Check out and board your coach to Glasgow. The first stop is Kendal, a historic market town in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. From there, drive through England's first national park, the Lake District, a mountainous region dotted with lakes that inspired writers including William Wordsworth, before continuing on to Scotland.
After breakfast, transfer to Loch Lomond for a one-hour circular cruise, an elegant and relaxing way to discover the loch from the water. Continue to Edinburgh for a guided orientation city tour along the Royal Mile, the succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town, plus an Edinburgh Castle photo stop and free time on Princes Street, before heading back to Glasgow.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided city orientation tour of Glasgow, taking in the People's Palace, George Square, the Riverside Museum, the Glasgow Tower, the Glasgow Science Centre, The Lighthouse, Glasgow Green, the Theatre Royal and Glasgow Cathedral, with free time at Glasgow Green.
After breakfast, check out and board your coach to Leeds, a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire on the south bank of the River Aire, known for the Royal Armouries and its bars and live music venues.
On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour with photo stops at landmarks including Park Square, Leeds Town Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds Art Gallery, Thornton's Arcade, Victoria Leeds and Leeds Kirkgate Market, the largest covered market in Europe.
After buffet breakfast, transfer to London. The rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own.
After buffet breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Tour ends.
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Route: LONDON – MANCHESTER – LAKE DISTRICT – GLASGOW – LEEDS
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
3 nights in London, 1 night in Manchester, 3 nights in Glasgow, 1 night in Leeds and 1 further night in London with breakfast, guided orientation tours of London, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds, and entry to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
The itinerary is 9 nights and 10 days, covering London, Manchester, Kendal, Windermere, Glasgow and Leeds.
The package covers London, Manchester, the Lake District (Kendal and Windermere), Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds.
Yes. From Glasgow, the package includes a day trip to Loch Lomond and a guided orientation tour of Edinburgh, including the Royal Mile and an Edinburgh Castle photo stop, before returning to Glasgow.
Yes. Entry to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London is included in the package.
No. A mandatory tip of EUR 2 per person per day for coach drivers and guides is payable locally and is not included in the package price.
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