English and Scottish Discovery

A 9-Day CIE Tours tour starting from $1,496

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Tour Length: 9 Days
Countries Visited: England, Scotland
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Tour Type: First Class Tours
Tour Category: Britain Tour
Tour Operator: CIE Tours
Tour Code: CIEESD
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Cities Visited:
London, Cotswolds, Lake District, Edinburgh, Glasgow,Shrewsbury, Ballachulish,

A great tour visiting many English and Scottish hightlights.

 
  • Group transfers on arrival and departure

  • Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout

  • Welcome get-together drink

  • Services of a professional driver/guide

  • Walking tour of Chester

  • Local guides in London and Edinburgh

  • Loch Lomond sightseeing cruise

  • Superior and first class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 nights

  • Reserved seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 13 departure

  • 5 full breakfasts (B) and 2 continental breakfasts in London (CB)

  • Visits and admissions to Tower of London, Blenheim Palace, Chester Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Kilmahog Woollen Mill

  • 4 dinners (D) including

  • Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap

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    Day 1 - Thu: Depart U.S. for London

    Day 2 - Fri: London Arrival & Leisure Time

    Land at Heathrow Airport and transfer to your hotel. Transfers from Gatwick Airport available at additional cost. The remainder of the day is at leisure. There are exciting places to discover from traditional attractions such as the British Museum or the Tate Gallery to the modern "London Eye." Meet your guide and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.

    Day 3 - Sat: London Touring

    Visit the Tower of London to see ravens, Beefeaters, the Traitors' Gate, the White Tower and the magnificent Crown Jewels. Then drive through the city center to see the main sights and streets. Pass the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, nearby Westminster Abbey and bustling Piccadilly Circus. The afternoon and evening are free. (CB)

    Day 4 - Sun: Blenheim & Cotswolds

    Visit Blenheim Palace, an 18th century Baroque masterpiece with priceless treasures of art and charming Water Terrace Gardens. Drive through the Cotswolds and stop in Stratford-upon-Avon for a browse around the town and continue to Shrewsbury. (CB, D)

    Day 5 - Mon: Chester & Lake District

    Take a walking tour of Chester to see the medieval city walls and Chester Cathedral. Drive through the Lake District for stunning scenic views and stop in Grasmere. Drive to your hotel in Edinburgh and dine independently. On August 13 departure watch the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (B)

    Day 6 - Tue: Edinburgh Highlights

    Tour Edinburgh's Georgian "New Town." Travel along the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle for a guided tour and great views over the city. The afternoon is free for independent activities and in the evening enjoy a fun Scottish Cabaret. (B, D)

    Day 7 - Wed: Stirling Castle & Glen Coe

    Visit Stirling Castle, which has been prominent throughout Scottish history. Mary, Queen of Scots, spent some years there. Drive through the scenic region of the Trossachs, across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through the majestic scenery of Glencoe to Ballachulish. (B, D)

    Day 8 - Thu: Loch Lomond & Glasgow

    Drive through wonderful Highland scenery and stop in the planned town of Inveraray, built between 1753 and 1776. Cruise on Loch Lomond to admire delightful views before driving into Glasgow for a short orientation tour. (B, D)

    Day 9 - Fri: Depart for Home

    Your tour ends with a group transfer to arrive at Glasgow Airport by 7:00 or 9:00 am. (B)

    B=Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
     
             
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    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

  • Scottish Cabaret/ Dinner

  • Tower of London

  • Blenheim Palace

  • Cotswolds Drive

  • Edinburgh Castle

  • Lake District

  • Glen Coe

  • Loch Lomond Cruise

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  • Prices based on double occupancy


  • Taxes, security fees & fuel surcharges are not included


  • August 13, 2009 departure includes seats for Edinburgh Military Tattoo


  • Hotels Accommodations:

    Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel - London
    Albrighton Shrewsbury Hotel - Chester
    Jurys Inn - Edinburgh
    Ballachulish Hotel, Argyil
    Glasgow THistle Hotel - Glasgow

     
     

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