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ENGLAND & SCOTLAND
ENGLAND & SCOTLAND
August 18 – August 29, 2027
12 Days / 11 Nights
7100.00 per person, based on double occupancy; $1500 single supplement
$1000 deposit required, fully refundable until Dec. 1, 2026; after that date, there is a $300 refund fee
We anticipate having tickets to the Edinburgh Tattoo. If tickets are unavailable, $350 per person will be refunded.
Payment Schedule
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Deposit -$1000-upon enrollment
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50% -$3050- due by April 18, 2027
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Balance -$3050- due by June 18, 2027
Day 1: Overnight flight to Edinburgh.
Day 2: Upon arrival, we will meet our guide and private motor coach at the airport and take a brief driving tour of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. After checking into our hotel, we will take time to relax and then go to dinner. Dinner will be on our own.
Day 3: After breakfast, our local guide will lead us on a walking tour through historic Edinburgh. We will begin at Holyrood Palace, long associated with Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family, before making our way up the Royal Mile. Along the way, we will pause for lunch—be sure to try the fish and chips! Our tour continues to Edinburgh Castle, where we will conclude the day’s sightseeing. This evening, we will enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner and show.
Day 4: Today we travel north to Stirling to tour Stirling Castle and visit Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace defeated Edward Longshanks’ army. On the return to Edinburgh, we will stop to see the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel, two of Scotland’s modern marvels. Back in the city, there will be a wee bit of time for shopping along the Royal Mile—I’ll point out the best place to buy a kilt. Dinner will be on our own, followed by the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo.
Day 5: We say goodbye to Scotland and travel by train to London, a relaxing and scenic 4½-hour journey. Upon arrival, we will meet our local guide for an introductory tour of London, including some walking, to get acquainted with this historic city. After checking in to our hotel and freshening up, we will head out for dinner on our own and enjoy London by night.
Days 6 & 7: We will spend two full days exploring London’s most famous landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, St. James’s Park, Hyde Park, Harrods and more. We will also see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, ride the London Eye, and visit the Tower of London. Dinner will be on our own.
Day 8: We take a scenic coach ride to Stonehenge, one of the world’s great ancient wonders. From there, we will continue to Salisbury, a medieval city where we will visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to one of only four surviving original 1215 manuscripts of the Magna Carta.
Day 9: Today we visit impressive Warwick Castle for a self-guided tour—be sure to climb the battlements. Afterward, we will drive a short distance to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit sites connected with Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare. This charming village offers plenty to explore before dinner on our own.
Day 10: Today’s highlight is a visit to Windsor Castle and the town of Windsor. Assuming we don’t get invited to lunch with the Royal Family, we will have lunch in Windsor before returning to London. Dinner is on our own.
Day 11: Today we will explore additional London sights before taking a short drive to Canterbury.
Day 12: The last full day is reserved for everyone to do whatever you would like. Maybe you would like to revisit some of the places we have already seen. Romantics may want to visit Notting Hill. Those who are nostalgic may want to cross the street at Abbey Road, scene of the famous Beatles Album cover. The Sports-minded may want to play a little tennis at Wimbledon. Some may just want to wander through the streets and parks, ride in a London taxi, double decker bus or take the Tube. London also has numerous museums and many of them are free to the public:
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The Victoria and Albert Museum, free (great museum!)
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The National Gallery of art, free
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The British Museum (where the Rosetta Stone has been exhibited since 1802) free
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The Imperial War Museum, free (fascinating for anyone interested in England’s wartime history, including WWII)
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The London Transport Museum- admission about 25 USD
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The Churchill War Room – admission about 35 USD.
Whatever you decide, we will help you with any arrangements if needed! To end the day, we have a farewell group dinner.
Day 13: We board our late morning flight back to Charlotte.
What’s Included
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Round trip flight originating from Charlotte International airport
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All ground transportation
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Train reservations
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Private deluxe motor coach
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Private, guided tours
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11 nights in First Class Hotels
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A full buffet breakfast every morning
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Entrance to major sites, museums, and attractions
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2 group dinners
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A Scottish dinner & show
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1 Farewell group dinner
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AND all tips-no wondering if or how much to tip
What’s NOT Included
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Passport
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All lunches and 8 Dinners
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Travel Insurance – quote available upon request.
To be covered by a pre-existing condition, the full premium payment must be received within 10 days of making your trip deposit payment.
PLEASE NOTE: Travel dates may change by a few days but the itinerary will remain the same. Travel dates will be firm no later than 180 days prior to departure. A minimum of 20 guests , fully paid, 90 days prior to departure is necessary for this tour to go. If the tour cancels, for any reason, a full refund of tour cost (does not include travel insurance) will be made. Travel insurance will be available for purchase at any time up to 5 days prior to departure. To qualify for the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver, the policy must be purchased within 3 days of making payment, including a refundable deposit. Insurance policies are non-refundable.