05 NIGHTS/ 06 DAYS BEAUTIFUL LONDON AND EDINBURGH
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The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in
northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital,
London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge,
Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
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The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in
northwestern Europe. England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is home to the capital,
London, a globally influential centre of finance and culture. England is also site of Neolithic Stonehenge,
Bath’s Roman spa and centuries-old universities at Oxford and Cambridge.
Scotland, the U.K.’s northernmost country, is a land of mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms and
Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). Its major cities are
Edinburgh, the capital, with its iconic hilltop castle, and Glasgow, famed for its vibrant cultural scene.
Scotland is also famous for golf, the game first played at the Old Course at St Andrews in the 1400s.
The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, off the coast of England and Wales. Its
capital, Dublin, is the birthplace of writers like Oscar Wilde, and home of Guinness beer. The 9th-century
Book of Kells and other illustrated manuscripts are on show in Dublin’s Trinity College Library. Dubbed the
"Emerald Isle” for its lush landscape, the country is dotted with castles like medieval Cahir Castle.
United Kingdom Facts & Figures
About the UK: The United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland (which together make up Great
Britain) and Northern Ireland.
Capital cities: The capital city of the UK is London, which is also the capital of England. For Wales the capital
is Cardiff, for Scotland it is Edinburgh, and for Northern Ireland it is Belfast.
Dialing code:+44
Currency:Pound sterling
Population:64.1 million (2013
Land area: The UK is close to 95,000 square miles (245,000 square kilometres), stretching from the Shetland
Islands off the north coast of Scotland, down to the Isles of Scilly in south west England, and across the sea
to Northern Ireland.
Countryside: The UK’s long coastline is around 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometres). The geography ranges from
green meadows and woodland to rugged moorland and mountains. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in
Scotland at just over 1,340 metres.
Language: English is spoken throughout the UK, but there are other official languages too, such as Welsh,
Scots and Gaelic.
Money: The currency of the UK is pounds sterling.
Religion: The main religion in the UK is Christianity. However, the UK is a multi-faith society where other
religions are widely welcomed and accepted.
Climate: In general we have warm summers and cool winters. Our summers are cooler than those on the
continent, but the winters are milder. The overallclimateinEnglandis called temperate maritime. This
means that it is mild with temperatures not much lower than 0ºC in winter and not much higher than 32ºC
in summer.
Republic of Ireland Facts & Figures:
Location occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland
Bordered By Northern Ireland
Total Area27,136 sq mi (70,283 sq km)
Coastline 1,738 mi (2,797 km)
Population (2015 est) 4,892,305
Nationality Irish
Largest Cities Dublin, Cork
Religions Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland
Languages English (official), Irish (official)
Capital Dublin
Unit of Currency Euro
Day 1: London
Arrival transfer at London Heathrow Airport to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day free
at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: London
Breakfast at Hotel. The London Sightseeing Tour: Hop-on Hop-off 24hours Ticket - See top London
attractions at your own pace on a comprehensive hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour! a perfect day of
sightseeing for all the family. From the comfort of a spacious open-top double-decker bus, see all the top
sights like the London Eye, Big Ben,Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge and more. Redeem your voucher, and
then ride around London aboard your spacious open-top double-decker bus. Your London sightseeing ticket
can be used on three of the main tour routes – red, yellow or blue – as well as the transport links: black,
green and purple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: London – Edinburgh
Breakfast at Hotel, departure transfer to train station to connect your train to Edinburgh (Standard Class
Train Ticket Included). Arrive and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at
leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Edinburgh
Breakfast at Hotel. Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh Tour with 1 Day Ticket - Make your own way to the starting
point of the tour which is Hanover Street. Edinburgh has been the Capital of Scotland since the 15th
Century and stands proudly on seven hills creating the dramatic skyline of this lively cosmopolitan city.
What better way to see this fantastic city than from the top of a Edinburgh Tour Bus?. Compare Edinburgh's
Old Town, where families lived in cramped conditions and rubbish was thrown out of the windows to the
elegant Georgian New Town with its three main streets and a square at either end. Hear about the hangings
that took place in the Grassmarket as you marvel at the impenetrable Castle Rock above you and hear
about the attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle. See the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the
Palace of Holyrood House. The tour will highlight all the things to do and see in Edinburgh as you tour
through the city streets .Overnight at Hotel
Day 5: Edinburgh
Breakfast at Hotel, Full Day l Loch Ness Tour - Make your own way to the starting point of the tour. This is
the Loch Ness and the Highlands tour. Created in 1985 and still the best! Explore the beautiful Scottish
Highlands, discover majestic Urquhart Castle and take a monster cruise on Loch Ness. We leave Edinburgh
behind we head towards Stirling with its ancient castle then stop for morning coffee stop at Kilmahog. Next
it's Rob Roy Country and dramatic Rannoch Moor before arriving at the Weeping Glen - Glen Coe, the
infamous site of the 1692 Massacre of the resident MacDonalds by Government troops of the Campbell
Clan. After a short drive we arrive at Fort William which sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest
mountain. After time for lunch there's a photo stop at Spean Bridge before we enter the scenic beauty of
the famous Great Glen, a landscape of soaring mountains and shimmering lochs. Our journey follows the
route of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness and the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle. The Castle provides
a superb vantage point to see the deepest part of the loch. Here you can enjoy an optional visit to the castle
and take a short cruise on the loch. On our homeward journey, we pass by Inverness then enter the wild
beauty of the Cairngorm National Park. Our descent through the Grampian Mountains takes us into scenic
Perthshire. We'll stop for refreshments in the heart of "Big Tree Country”. The last part of our tour takes us
through the ancient Kingdom of Fife to the famous Forth Rail Bridge and the conclusion of our tour in
Edinburgh. Overnight at Hotel
Day 6: Edinburgh
Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Edinburgh Airport or Train Station for your
onward journey. (Private Transfer).
Inclusions:
2 Nights Accommodation at London at Hotels as mentioned or similar
3 Nights Accommodation at Edinburgh at Hotels as mentioned or similar
Continental Breakfast Daily
Return Airport or Train Station Transfers on PVT basis
One way Train Ticket from London – Edinburgh (Standard Class)
Sightseeing Tours on Seat In Coach Tours as mentioned in program
Exclusions:
International air fare
Airport taxes
Visa fees
Government service tax
Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions
Travel insurance
Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry etc
Any other services not mentioned above