Historical Adventure of England and Scotland

8 days, 7 nights

 

 

Enjoy an introduction to England and Scotland with this 7-night itinerary. Take in the highlights of cosmopolitan London before moving northward to the Roman walled city of York and onto bonnie Scotland to enjoy its capital city of Edinburgh and the magical highlands.

 

Highlights

• Visit Edinburgh and London, two of the most famous cities in the world.
• Stay in medieval York with its unique architectural streetscapes and awe-inspiring cathedral.
• Bask in the beauty of the Scottish highlands, a place of beauty and history and a location where many landmark battles were fought in the past.

 

Overnight Stops

8 days, 7 nights

London (2) – York (1) – Edinburgh (2) – Loch Lomond (1) – Glasgow (1)

Why not spend a night or two in Dublin at the beginning or end of your trip?

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive in England – London

Welcome to London! Get ready for an energetic two days of exploring the meandering metropolis. Learn about the capital of England and the United Kingdom’s history that dates back to Roman times. See iconic buildings at its center, such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Experience the city from above with the London Eye observation wheel and enjoy a panoramic vista of the entire city.

Highlights (included): 48-hour hop-on/hop-off bus ticket, Churchill War Rooms, London Eye
Highlights (optional): Secret Food Tour

Overnight in London
Tenon Recommends: Melia White House Hotel

 

Day 2: London

Visit London’s royal hotspots today. Take a trip to Kensington Palace, the childhood home of Queen Victoria, the home where Princess Diana lived, and the current home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Take a walk through Hyde Park toward Buckingham Palace, home to the current monarch. See the Changing of the Guard ceremony where The Queen’s Guard hands over the responsibility for the protection of the Palace and nearby St James’s Palace to the New Guard.

Highlights (included): Kensington Palace
Highlights (optional): Afternoon tea, Bustronome gourmet dinner bus

Overnight in London
Tenon Recommends: Melia White House Hotel
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 3: London to York

Take the train this morning to make your way to York in good time to enjoy all that this northern gem has to offer. Marvel at York Minster, the cathedral of the city and one of the largest of its kind in all of Europe. See the Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon Abbey in Harry Potter. This is an area of the city with overhanging timber buildings that once were shopping streets for raw meats. Today you’ll find it full of little boutiques and cafes.

Highlights (included): York Minster, JORVIK Viking Center, York’s Chocolate Story
Highlights (optional): Private walking tour of York

Overnight in York
Tenon Recommends: Grand Hotel York
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 4: York to Edinburgh

See where Scotland starts today as you travel through the Borders area, a lesser-known area of the country. The region is defined as much by its landscape as it is by its spellbinding abbeys, fascinating heritage sites and stately homes and castles. Continue on to the city of Edinburgh with its Old and New Town.

Highlights (included: Edinburgh Castle, Scotch whisky experience
Highlights (optional): Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Rosslyn Chapel, Jedburgh Abbey, Once Upon a Whisky walking tour

Overnight in Edinburgh
Tenon Recommends: Intercontinental Hotel The George
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 5: Edinburgh

Explore on foot today. Take a stroll down the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. The origins of the name come from the significant locations in the royal history of Scotland: The Palace at Holyroodhouse and the castle are separated by a mile. Dare to go beneath the city and sample some of the underground history!

Highlights (included): The Palace at Holyroodhouse, Historic Underground tour
Highlights (optional): Edinburgh food tour, Real Mary King’s Close

Overnight in Edinburgh
Tenon Recommends: Intercontinental Hotel The George
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 6: Edinburgh to Loch Lomond

Pose for a picture today at the famous Kelpies structure in Falkirk as you travel toward Loch Lomond. At almost 100 feet high, the horse head sculptures depicting water spirits, and they are quite a sight to behold. Moving on to Stirling Castle, you will enjoy a visit to one of the most important castles in Scottish history.

Highlights (included): Stirling Castle
Highlights (optional): Loch Lomond seaplane trip, Loch Lomond cruise

Overnight in Loch Lomond
Tenon Recommends: Lodge on Loch Lomond
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 7: Loch Lomond to Glasgow

Hold one of nature’s great creatures on your arm today with a Hawk Walk at the Bird of Prey Centre in Loch Lomond. Experience the thrill of the hawk as it swoops down to your glove. See up close how they fold and spread their wings to gain speed and brake for landing. Continue on to the beautifully located Glengoyne Distillery for a visit and tasting experience before arriving in Glasgow.

Highlights (included): Hawk Walk at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, Glengoyne Distillery, Glasgow beer tour

Overnight in Glasgow
Tenon Recommends: Jurys Inn Glasgow
(Breakfast included)

 

Day 8: Departure

Say goodbye to Scotland today. Fly home with memories that will last a lifetime and a desire to return and see more of what the British Isles have to offer.
(Breakfast included)

 

Pricing

From $2,097 per person based on double occupancy*
*Price shown is an example of what to expect for a self-drive vacation. Each itinerary is customized and can change depending on seasonality, availability, etc.

This trip can be booked as a self-drive tour or chauffeur tour.

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