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6-Day London, Manchester and Edinburgh

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Trip Overview

Spend six glorious days exploring the highlights of the United Kingdom from London to Edinburgh via Manchester. This adventure will begin in London, where you will go on a guided tour through the city's highlights before enjoying a sightseeing boat tour along the Thames.

Over the next few days, you will make your way up to Edinburgh, with a stopover in Manchester along the way to explore this iconic city. Once in Edinburgh, you will head out of the city on a guided Highlands tour, that includes a visit to the famous Loch Ness and Glencoe.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your London to Edinburgh Tour

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Start Your London to Edinburgh Tour

Welcome to London! Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. After checking in at your hotel, you have the rest of the day to rest after your journey or you can start to explore the city at your leisure. London is a vibrant, magical city bustling with locals and tourists. There is so much to see and do whilst you're here, don't hesitate to ask at your hotel for recommendations.

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    Accommodation

    London House Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    London

    Covent GardenOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Heathrow Airport to London

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    Destinations

    Greater London

    London

Day 2

Guided Tour of London

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Guided Tour of London

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, then you'll head out on a guided tour of London taking in some of the city's best sights first from land, and later from a sightseeing boat that will make its way down the Thames. You'll visit Westminster and lay eyes on the impressive Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. You'll then make your way to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard and to Trafalgar Square, a landmark of London. You'll finish the tour at the iconic London Eye.

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    Accommodation

    London House Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day Guided Tour of London

    WestminsterOptional Activity

    Buckingham PalaceOptional Activity

    London Eye

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greater London

    London

Day 3

Travel to Manchester

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Travel to Manchester

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Manchester. The journey should take around 4.5-5 hours depending on the traffic and you should arrive in the early afternoon. You'll then have the rest of the day free to explore Manchester as you wish. You may want to treat yourself to afternoon tea at the historic Manchester Midland Hotel or visit the impressive Neo-Gothic John Rylands Library.

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    Accommodation

    Jurys Inn Manchester4 star

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    Activities

    Afternoon Tea in Manchester Midland Hotel Tea RoomOptional Activity

    The John Rylands LibraryOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from London to Manchester

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greater London

    Greater Manchester

Day 4

Travel to Edinburgh

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Travel to Edinburgh

After breakfast, you'll check out and continue your journey towards the Lake District. You’ll wind through the picturesque hills, visit charming English villages and take in the majesty of the idyllic lakes. The journey will to Edinburgh will take around five hours, depending on how many times you choose to stop. You'll arrive in Edinburgh by the late afternoon and check into the hotel before having the rest of the evening free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre3 star

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    Activities

    Edinburgh CastleOptional Activity

    Edinburgh New Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Manchester to Edinburgh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greater Manchester

    Edinburgh

Day 5

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Tour

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Tour

Leave Edinburgh behind and spend the day on a tour around the gorgeous countryside. Accompanied by a guide, you'll learn all about the history of the spots you visit which will include Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands. You'll pass by Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. You'll then head to Loch Ness, followed by a journey over the Drummochter Summit to Pitlochry.

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    Accommodation

    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre3 star

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    Activities

    Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour

    Glencoe

    Loch Ness

    Pitlochry

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Edinburgh

    Scotland

    Glencoe

    Pitlochry

Day 6

Departure Day

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Departure Day

You've travelled from London to Edinburgh and Manchester and seen the best of all three - now it's time to say goodbye! After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to the airport in good time to catch your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Edinburgh

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What’s included?

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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