Tour Code: 343-5346
2-7 Day United Kingdom Flexible Tour: London, Cambridge, York, Edinburgh from Manchester, England
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Day 1: Manchester - Stratford-upon-Avon - Bicester Village - London (297 km) |
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Today, we will embark on a breath-taking drive that will take us to Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon to see the cobble-stoned streets, drinking dens and old theaters. Later, we will go to Bicester Village, an outlet shopping center. Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District.
A town and civil parish in the Cherwell district of northeastern Oxfordshire in England.This historic market centre is one of the fastest growing towns in Oxfordshire.
Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in London or city nearby Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: London |
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After breakfast, we will take a walking tour through London, visiting Big Ben, the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames. In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral, if we have time. We will also be able to see great views of the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London while sitting in the coach. We will have many entertainment options available to us in the evening. The capital city of both England and the United Kingdom has been a focal point of Western civilization for centuries. This amazing city in the British Isles is famous for places like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.
Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in London or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: London - Cambridge - York (293 km) |
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After breakfast, we will drive to Cambridge and visit the University of Cambridge, a majesticoldgroup of buildings including King's College and Queens' College, set among the most rural of bridges. Sincerely recommend a trip to "Cambridge Penny", which is carried by a boat with a long pole (part-time job of many college students) to carry people up the river Cambridge.After that, we will proceed to York or nearby for the night. A university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England, home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, which was founded in 1209.
Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in York or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: York - Edinburgh (258 km) |
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Visit the York Minster in the morning. Then you will step up onto York city walls, dating back to Roman times. For those keen to discover little grass-roots shops, there will be time to wander around. There is a century-old tea house, and we have prepared enough time to allow you to enjoy an authentic British afternoon tea. A historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. York Minster and a variety of cultural and sporting activities make it a popular tourist destination.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat. Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Edinburgh or city nearby Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 5: Edinburgh - Glasgow (67 km) |
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After breakfast, We'll visit Edinburgh Castle, set on the stunning view of volcanic rock structures, where once inside we will admire the oldest royal crown and jewellery. We then continue this royal trail with a visit to Holyrood Palace and the City Hall. Optional is a visit to JK Rowling's Ivory Cafe where Harry Potter was authored, to enjoy a cup of coffee. Or with your family or friends, you can also go to the photo studio to cosplay as "ancient Scots" to take pictures, which is also a very interesting experience. After enjoying dinner in Edinburgh, coach will drive towards Glasgow. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, to the north of England in the United Kingdom. Learn about the area's proud history at the National Museum of Scotland, and tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat.
Standard Hotel: Glasgow or city nearby (minimum 3* hotel) Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 6: Glasgow - Glenfinnan - Fort Augustus - Inverness - Scottish Highlands - Glasgow (13695 km) |
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Today we enjoy Scotland to the fullest. We head to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Then visit the town with the same name as the ancient Roman emperor Augustus; Fort Augustus. The town is located at the southernmost tip of Loch Ness, with a very picturesquescenery. The Loch Ness Monster is Scotland's oldest and enduring myth and legend, On the way back we pass by Scotland's first national park "Loch Lomond", which is located on the boundary between the Highland and the Lowland fault. There aremorethan 30 small islands in the lake, and the scenery is beautiful. Of course, we will take pictures along the way.
Fort Augustus is a popular tourist destination in the Highland of Scotland, at the south west end of Loch Ness. The Caledonian Canal passes through Fort Augustus and connects Fort William to Inverness. Inverness, located in the Scottish Highlands, is the northernmost city in the UK and administrative center of the region. The Gaelic king MacBethad, popularized in Shakespeare's Macbeth, held a castle in this city during the 11th century.
This sparsely populated, mountainous region in the north of Scotland is full of amazing views. It is often considered the typical, trademark image that represents Scotland as a whole.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and situated on the river Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. Standard Hotel: Glasgow or city nearby (minimum 3* hotel) Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 7: Glasgow - Gretna Green - Lake District National Park - Manchester (396 km) |
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In the morning, we will drive to the Lake District. On the way, we will stop in Greta Green, a village in the south of Scotland famous for the number of runaway marriages that seek refuge here. Afterwards, we will reach the Lake District National Park, You can choose our optional to join boat cruise of Lake Windermere, or hop off to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. From then onwards we are driving to Manchester, where we can visit Old Trafford, the stadium that is home to Manchester United. This Scottish village, right across the border from England, has grown quite a reputation for being a destination of runaway couples trying to get married. There are many lovely historical buildings in town. Usually simply known as the "Lake District," this park in the northernmost area of the United Kingdom is home to nearly one hundred lakes. Its beauty has made it a popular vacation spot with people across the country.
Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. It was the world's first industrialized city and is the second largest city in the United Kingdom.
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Departure and Return Details
Departure times and locations:
8:30am, Piccadilly Railway Station, Abrantes, MAN M60 7RA (Piccadilly Railway Station)
Price Includes:
(Hotel information will be confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
Price Excludes:
Destination
Adult
Child
Senior
Cambridge
Cambridge Punting (Optional)
$41 / GBP30
$41 / GBP30
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle (Optional)
$29 / GBP21.50
$18 / GBP13 (7-15 yrs)
$23 / GBP17 (65+)
Edinburgh Seafood Hotpot (Optional)
$41 / GBP30
$41 / GBP30
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Lake District National Park
Windermere Cruise and Train (Optional)
$54 / GBP40
$54 / GBP40
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London
Thames River Cruise (Optional)
$34 / GBP25
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Oxford
Oxford City Tour (Optional)
$47 / GBP35
$47 / GBP35
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Stratford-Upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Birthplace (Optional)
$34 / GBP25
$17 / GBP12.50 (0-17 yrs)
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York
Howard Castle (Optional)
$61 / GBP45
$61 / GBP45
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- Wheelchair Accessibility: Due to different bus models, we may not be able to accommodate participants using wheelchairs. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accept wheelchair users to join our tour. (Note: For "private group tours", please inform us before receiving a quote.)
- Luggage Restrictions: As the space for luggage on the tour bus is limited, each passenger can only carry one piece of luggage with them (luggage not exceeding 30 KG, with the sum of three sides not exceeding 158 cm). If a passenger carries more than one piece of luggage (if there is enough space in the luggage compartment), an additional €5 per piece of luggage per day will be charged as a driver handling fee. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- Share Room: We will not charge clients a single supplement if they are willing to share a room with other tour members. However, no complaints or amendments can be made based on this arrangement. This preference must be indicated at the time of booking, and with a minimum of 7 days prior to joining the tour. Once the booking is confirmed, it will not be possible to amend the room choice while on tour. If you insist on changing to a single room, you must pay an additional fee.
- Photo Usage Rights: Our company reserves the right to publicly display participant's portraits taken during the tour. We will capture activities and moments during the trip for promotional purposes.
- Tour Participation Conditions: European tours are different from other countries in the world. Most tourist attractions cannot be reached directly by tour buses and require walking tours. If a passenger has limited mobility, they may have to wait on the bus at some attractions and cannot visit with the group. Loss of attractions cannot be used as a reason to request compensation or refunds. Please pay attention and think carefully before joining the tour. Once you have registered and confirmed your participation, it also means that you accept our company's terms and conditions.
- Boarding and Punctuality: Please present this tour ticket for boarding at the designated assembly point on time. We will not wait for latecomers, and the tour fee will not be refunded. Our company is not responsible for any consequences. In case of emergencies, please call the emergency phone number provided.
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- Valuables and Personal Belongings: Please avoid bringing valuable items and precious jewelry as much as possible. Valuables and documents should be carried with you at all times and kept under your own supervision. Our company, driver, and tour leader are not responsible for any loss.
- Legal Compliance: Tour members must abide by the laws and regulations of each country, and it is strictly prohibited to carry private goods for profit and illegal items. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings (including hotel rooms) in Europe, with fines of up to thousands of euros, so please abide by the law. In recent years, some famous buildings (attractions) in Europe have banned visitors from sitting on the ground to rest or eat, which is not only considered rude but may also face immediate prosecution.
- Early Departure or Leaving the Tour: In any case or for personal reasons, if a tour member requests to leave on their own, return individually or leave the tour midway, our company will assist in making arrangements. However, our company will not be responsible for any indirect or direct cost losses incurred due to delays in transportation or other circumstances that result in missing the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation.
- Disruptive Behavior: Any tour participant who intentionally obstructs the tour leader's work, endangers the safety of others, or affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel their tour qualification, order the participant to leave the group depending on the specific situation or with the consent of the majority of the tour participants. The remaining balance of the unfinished part of the journey will not be refunded, and any actions taken by the participant after leaving the group will not be related to the company.
- Delays and Itinerary Changes: If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
- Itinerary Adjustment Notice: We continuously strive to improve our tour itineraries. We reserve the right to make changes to end cities, hotels, or tour order if improvements can be made or if unforeseen circumstances arise. During peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, possibly in reverse order, which may result in different hotels than those listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation and Accommodation Liability: The tourist transportation and hotels used by our company, such as airplanes, ships, trains, or buses, have various regulations for the safety of participants and issues such as lost luggage, accidents, and property damage. These situations will be handled based on the regulations established by each institution and will not be related to our company. We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance and luggage insurance on their own. For details on how to purchase insurance, please contact the travel agency you registered with or our company directly.
- European Climate and Hotel Facilities: The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is substantial, the annual average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for less than two months, and European countries have strong environmental protection awareness. Therefore, hotels in Europe may not have standard air conditioning.
- Tour Group Composition: If the number of participants is small, we reserve the right to combine guests speaking different languages on the same tour bus. This arrangement helps ensure tour viability and may enhance the cultural exchange experience for all participants.