Trip Itinerary
Depart USA
Arrive London: After checking into the Imperial Hotel the day is yours to experience London at your leisure.
London to Oxford: A warm welcome from your Contiki crew as we begin with a city tour of London. View Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey before heading west to the Royal town of Windsor. A a chance to see the famous castle before continuing to the university town of Oxford.(D)
Oxford to York: Today we head north past the Peak District to the historic city of York. See Roman, Viking and medieval history in this famous walled city. An included walking tour by day and a chance to go ghost hunting at night after our included pub dinner. (B,D)
York to Edinburgh: Today we take a trip to the foot of the Pennine Mountains to view Hadrian?s Wall. North into Bonnie Scotland for a scenic drive to the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Our city tour introduces you to this cultural capital: see the Castle and Holyrood Palace. After dinner, explore the lively nightlife. (B)
Edinburgh at Leisure: A free day to explore the city. Why not walk the Royal Mile and shop for tartan and shortbread along Princes? Street? (B,D)
Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands: Today we head north for the DeeValley in the Grampian Mountains, close to Balmoral Castle. Enjoy the spectacular drive along the Whisky Trail to our home tonight in the beautiful Highlands. (B,D)
Highlands to Glasgow: First stop this morning is te famous Loch Ness. We continue south past Ben Vevis, Britain's highest mountain, and through Glencoe before stopping on the shores of Loch Lomond. A chance to cruise on the lake before heading to Glasgow, situated on the banks of the river Clyde. (B)
Glasgow to Liverpool: South through Robert Burns country, we stop at Gretna Green. Leaving Scotland behind, we travel to Liverpool enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and Cumbrian Mountains. This afternoon, you will enjoy our included Magical Mystery Tour of memorable Beatles sights with our local guide. There is also a possibility to visit Anfield Stadium, home of the Liverpool Football club. Tonight, why not join us for a farewell dinner and later enjoy Lieverpool's nightscene? (B)
Liverpool to London: We drive through the aMersey tunnel to the Roman town of Chester, where we enjoy an included tour with our local guide. Then to North Wales for our lunch-stop before heading back to London, where we arrive at approximately 8pm (B)
Note: the tour price does not include a night in London at the end of your tour.
