10 days England & Scotland

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10 days England & Scotland

THE ONE THAT GIVES YOU TRENDY CITIES, CHARMING LANDSCAPES, & THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BEATLES

From the birth of the Beatles to the creators of the kilt, this sojourn through England and Scotland is all about uncovering the best of Britain. Picture-perfect lands and charming cities make this a perfectly balanced way to spend your trip.

DAY 1 – Arrive London

London

Check in to your hotel after 2:00pm and head out into the humming capital of Britain for a sneak peek at what’s to come. At 4:00pm meet up with your Trip Manager and get to know your fellow travellers.

DAY 2 – London to Liverpool

London

Good morning dear Londonites! And welcome to your 9-day deep dive into all things England and Scotland. Big things are just around the corner. So big we’ve nicknamed one of them Big Ben.

Liverpool

Chat all things Beatlemania & football in your best Scouse accent – this is the call of the day as we pull up in lively Liverpool.

Stay

Hallmark Inn Liverpool (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey

Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on a locally guided Magical Mystery Tour

DAY 3 – Liverpool to York

Liverpool

Lap up your last dose of Liverpool before we embark on a wild countryside journey in the traditional walled city of York.

York

2,000 years of history will unfold upon us as we amble down narrow lanes exploring York Minister, the Shambles and Clifford’s Tower. For fans of folklore, sign up to a night of ghostly horrors and dark alley ways & prepare to be spooked.

Stay

Holiday Inn Leeds Hotel Garforth (or similar)

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Guided walking tour of York

See York Minster and Clifford’s Tower

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Evening ‘Ghost Walk’

GBP 5.50

DAY 4 – York to Lake District

York

Even if the ghosts of York kept you awake all night, you’re going to need to rise and shine and wave goodbye to the Harry Potter like setting of this ancient city.

Lake District

Whatever you do, don’t Google this place before we arrive. It will spoil the surprise of its unfathomable beauty. Endless green hills, 16 serene lakes & streets of stone homes will have you pining for the country life.

Stay

Hotel Ibis Carlisle (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Visit Bowness & see Windermere

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Lake Windermere Cruise

GBP 8.25

High Ropes Course (summer only)

£27.50

DAY 5 – Lake District to Edinburgh via Gretna Green and Hadrian’s Wall

Lake District

Today we are in for some border hopping along the English/Scottish border to see the sights on our way to Edinburgh!

Gretna Green

Shortly after our first border hop into Scotland we’ll be in a world of fairytale cuteness at the wedding hotspot of Gretna Green. An old blacksmith’s shop & a kissing gate are all part of the story (for winter departures we will visit Gretna Green on Day 3).

Hadrian’s Wall

Back over the border to take in a spectacular drive this morning to the Roman Empire’s impressive Hadrian’s Wall as well as English country charm in abundance.

Edinburgh

Back in the 21st Century we’ll find ourselves in Edinburgh, a city that, although still simmering in ancient history, comes alive with music festivals, a rousing creative scene & fun bars. Top the day off with a Scottish meal, complete with haggis and a traditional bagpiper.

Stay

Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile

Entrance to Gretna Green Museum and take part in a historic wedding ceremony

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Scottish Evening

GBP 36.00

Gretna Green Group Photo

GBP 5.50 – 10.50

Hadrian’s Wall

GBP 7.50

DAY 6 – Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Today is yours to roam free – but if you want to get the low down on the history of this city why not join our local guide for an optional tour of Edinburgh Castle (which is resting on an extinct volcano!!) to kickstart your love affair with this city. Or maybe you’ll do a spot of tartan shopping on Princes Street. Strictly for the purpose of being cultural, you should probably make time for a traditional deep fried chocolate bar during your day. The things we do for cultural immersion…

Stay

Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West (or similar)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Edinburgh Castle Experience

GBP 19.50

Whisky Tastes and Tales

GBP 22.50

DAY 7 – Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands via St Andrews

Edinburgh

Wake from your fried chocolate food coma crazy travellers, it’s time to blaze a trail out of Edinburgh & head for the Scottish Highlands.

St. Andrews

On the way to the main affair of the day we’ll stop by St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, would you believe? As well as Scotland’s oldest university town.

Scottish Highlands

Already blown away by the beauty of the rugged mountain scenery en route, we’ll arrive in the Scottish Highlands amped up for mystical tales and a lake cruise on Loch Ness.

Stay

Loch Ness Lodge Hotel Drumnadrochit (or similar)

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Spot ‘Nessie’ on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness

Visit St. Andrews, the home of golf

DAY 8 – Scottish Highlands to West Highlands via Isle of Skye

Scottish Highlands

We might be coming down from a high (geographically speaking) this morning, but as we seek out the stunning Isle of Skye, the mood will only be rising.

Isle of Skye

Time to explore an island famed for its pastel houses that fringe the coastline like a giant selection of marshmallows. We’ll look around a fishing port and the seaside town of Portree, all the while learning how people live in this dramatic environment.

West Highlands

Before the day’s out we’ll set our eyes on Britain’s highest mountain. Whether capped by snow or overflowing with green, it’s sure to take your breath away & leave you more than content with your day’s discoveries.

Stay

Regent Hotel Oban (or similar)

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See the spectacular Eilean Donan castle

See Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain

Visit the seaside town of Portree

DAY 9 – West Highlands to Glasgow via Stirling

West Highlands

After a few days of remote and rugged goodness, a change of pace in Scotland’s biggest city is sure to fire things up a notch.

Stirling

We make a stop in Stirling, known for it’s famous Castle nestled right on a hill, and the town where William Wallace took on the English and yelled “Freeeedom!”

Glasgow

Get involved with everything great about Glasgow. Live music on every corner, a gothic cathedral & plenty of quirky characters make this city unique.

Stay

Ibis Glasgow City Centre (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

See the William Wallace Monument

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Eatwith Glasgow

DAY 10 – Depart Glasgow/Train to London

Glasgow

The trip sadly comes to an end after breakfast in Glasgow. It’s time to say bye to your new travel squad and plan the next journey. Or if you’ve chosen to end in London, catch the train back to London, where the trip ends upon arrival.

London

WHAT YOU GET

9 nights accommodation

9 nights in Hotel

For 9 bonny nights, we’ll be tucking you into bed in a selection of charming hotels scattered across England and Scotland. Sleep twin share or splash a few extra pounds to upgrade to single share.

12 included Meals

4 Dinner, 8 Breakfast

Fancy munching on goodies like Yorkshire puddings and haggis? Welcome to the UK. As well as a steaming hot breakfast each day, you’ll also be treated to 4 dinners and one hearty English roast in a local pub.

Team

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

All transport included during the trip

Included in your trip is transport across Europe on our fleet of comfy, state of the art coaches. They’re kitted out with all the necessities: USB charge points, WiFi, Air Con and a rocking sound system. You bring the other essentials, like tunes, friendships and stories from the night before.

Your group

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you’ll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

Experiences

9 included, 7 optional that you can add

From the streets of London to the rolling Scottish highlands, the highlights of every stop we make will be included as standard. Spot Nessie on a boat cruise across Loch Ness and awaken your inner hysteric fan with a Magical Mystery Beatles tour