7 Day Winter Tour of England and Scotland starting from London

Day 1 [Saturday] London

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   Big Ben

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   Houses of Parliament

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   Westminster Abbey

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   Whitehall

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   Buckingham Palace

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   Thames River

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After having breakfast, we start a walking tour passing through London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames.

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   St. Paul's Cathedral

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if we have enough time.

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   The British Museum

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   In the afternoon, we will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if we have enough time.

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   Tower Bridge

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   You can also enjoy the scene of Tower Bridge and Tower of London while sitting on the coach. The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It has been played a prominent role in English history and served variously as a palace, an armoury, a treasury, a prison, the home of the Royal Mint, the home of the Crown Jewels of England and has been setting to many bloody battles among the British Monarchs. We stay overnight in London, where you can experience the dazzling night scene, or head for a Thames Cruise or musical with a group of friends.

Day 2 [Sunday] London – Cambridge – York (350 km)

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   University of Cambridge

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After breakfast, it is time to visit the nation’s acclaimed educational institution: Cambridge University. In addition to a strong academic atmosphere, Cambridge is where many luminaries started their dreams and hopes for the future with the sight of the pastoral landscapes, picturesque rivers and architecture. The University of Cambridge, a majestic old University group includes: King’s College, Queens College, set among the most rural of bridges.

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   York Minster

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   We proceed our journey to York, a true medieval melting pot of Roman, Saxon and Viking culture. The city is mostly intact from the middle ages and shows the rustic side of Britain. We visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Then we will step up onto York city walls, dating back to Roman times. For those keen to discover the little grass-roots shops, there will be time to wander around.

Day 3 [Monday] York – Edinburgh – Glasgow (400 km)

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   Edinburgh Castle

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   After leaving York, Edinburgh is next on our places to visit. We are expected to arrive in Edinburgh in the afternoon. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It represents the best in Scottish heritage. Wooden barrows of gold single malt whiskey, checked kilts and Scottish bagpipes will make you grow fond of this warm and lively nation of quirky characters. Upon arrival, we first visit Edinburgh Castle, set on the stunning view of volcanic rock structures, where once inside we will admire the oldest royal crown and jewelry.

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   Palace of Holyroodhouse

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   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 Café where Harry Potter was authored, to enjoy a cup of coffee. After enjoying in Edinburgh, coach will proceed to the hotel directly.

Day 4 [Tuesday] Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District – Manchester (360 km)

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   Lake District National Park

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   In the morning, we drive straight to Lake District, located in the west side of the north of England. On the way, we will stop in Gretna Green, where is a village in the south of Scotland famous for ‘runaway marriages’ began in 1754. Due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, Gretna Green is one of the world’s most popular wedding location. After that we continue our journey to Lake District. The Lake District National Park is the most visited national park in the United Kingdom. Each year tens of thousands of visitors travel here to see the thousands of years of geological changes reflected in the intricate natural beauty, lakes, valleys, mountains, waterfalls and natural carved out planning.

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   Lake Windermere

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   You can choose our optional to join boat cruise of Lake Windermere, or hop off to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

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   Manchester

   1 hour

   From then onwards we are driving to Manchester, a fashionable, social buzz and dynamic city. This city is not only well-known for being a city of sport, the headquarters of Manchester United, but also England’s most productive industrial city. Football fans can enjoy a pilgrimage to the Manchester United Old Trafford grounds or catch a training game. Food lovers can pick a scrumptious restaurant in the nearby Chinatown.

Day 5 [Wednesday] Manchester – Stratford-upon-Avon – Bicester Village – Swindon (340 km)

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   Shakespeare's Birthplace

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   A breath-taking drive will take us to the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. This is also where acclaimed Hollywood blockbuster movie – ‘Shakespeare in Love’ was filmed. From the cobble-stoned streets to the drinking dens, theatres and road signs, everything is to do with Shakespeare. It is a heaven for those romantically inclined.

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   Bicester Village

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Our big anticipated outing for today must be the now infamous outlet shopping centre – Bicester Village. For your fix of designer clothes, sporting goods, jewellery, household items and children’s clothing etc., Bicester Village is the home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Dunhill, DKNY, Burberry, Paul Smith, Bally, Clarks and so on, each offers savings of up to 60%, all year round. We dare you not to be persuaded.

Day 6 [Thursday] Swindon → Bibury → Bath → Swindon (120 km)

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   2 hours

   Departure in the morning to Bibury (the most beautiful village in England), the group can take a stroll through this small village, take pictures, every angle is like a beautiful oil painting.

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   Bath

   2 min

   Then we continue to the ancient city of Bath, home to the Roman baths. The Royal Crescent, which represents the Georgian architectural style. Visit Jane Austen's house, and spend a leisurely afternoon on the banks of the Avon River with an elegant and delicious English afternoon tea.

Day 7 [Friday] Swindon → Stonehenge → Windsor Castles → London (205km)

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   Stonehenge

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   In the morning, we depart to Stonehenge. It is the cultural relic of the world's prehistoric era and the first United Nations World Heritage site in the UK. An unsolved mystery in the archaeological world that attracts 1 million people globally to visit every year.

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   Windsor Castle

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   After the tour, we head to Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the world. It is also the official residence of the Queen. Inside the house, you can glimpse 900 years of British history. St George's Chapel, which represents Gothic architecture in the castle, is where Prince Harry and
   Meghan held their Royal Marriage Ceremony.