ABOUT LONDON

One of the world's most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times.

A Tale of Two Cities

London is as much about wide-open spaces and leafy escapes as it is high-density, sight-packed exploration. Central London is where you will find the major museums, galleries and most iconic sights, but visit Hampstead Heath or the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to escape the crowds and view the city’s greener hues up close. Or venture even further out to Kew Gardens, Richmond or Hampton Court Palace for excellent panoramas of riverside London.

London is immersed in history, with more than its share of mind-blowing antiquity and historic splendour. London’s buildings are eye-catching milestones in the city’s unique and compelling biography, and a great many of them – the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben – are familiar landmarks. There’s more than enough innovation (the Shard, the London Eye, the planned Garden Bridge) to put a crackle in the air, but it never drowns out London’s well-preserved, centuries-old narrative. Architectural grandeur rises up all around you in the West End, ancient remains dot the City and charming pubs punctuate the banks of the Thames. Take your pick.

ABOUT SCOTLAND

Despite its small size, Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, lonely landscapes, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people.

An increasing number of visitors have discovered that Scotland's restaurants have shaken off their old reputation for deep-fried food and unsmiling service and can now compete with the best in Europe. A new-found respect for top-quality local produce means that you can feast on fresh seafood mere hours after it was caught, beef and venison that was raised just a few miles away from your table, and vegetables that were grown in your hotel's own organic garden. And top it all off with a dram of single malt whisky – rich, evocative and complex, the true taste of Scotland.

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHT :

Inside visits and special features:

Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission charges where applicable.

Sightseeing:

Visits to Stamford, Hadrian’s Wall, Jedburgh, Melrose, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (departure numbers August 6, 13, 20), Gretna Green, Grasmere, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Broadway, Bath, Stonehenge; orientation drive in Cardiff; walking tours in York and Chester.

Scenic Highlights:

Northumberland National Park, Scottish Lowlands, Lake District National Park, Cotswold Hills, Salisbury Plain.

Guides:

Local Guide for city sightseeing in Edinburgh; host service in London; professional Tour Director while touring.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in three star hotels on Twin or Triple sharing basis.
• All meals –breakfast and dinner.
• Full English breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners with choice of menus
• Entire road journey & sightseeing by super deluxe air-conditioned Vehicle.
• Services of a tour escort. (Minimum 8 Pax)
• Entry fees of all the sightseeing mentioned as per the itinerary.
• Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

• Airfare
• Visa & Insurance
• Tips (50 GBP per person)
• Service Tax (4.53 %)
• Porterage
• Any items not specifically mentioned in “Tour cost includes”

PACKAGE PRICE IN INR

Day 1  Arrive in London, England

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or start exploring the lively British capital; uniformed hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Day 2  London

What’s your pleasure? Today is devoted to exploring on your own or enjoying our exciting program of optional activities. You may choose to join a Local Guide for an optional morning sightseeing tour of the city’s famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. A highlight is the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard (if held). Later on, maybe visit Windsor Castle or the Tower of London with its spectacular Crown Jewels, and tonight, a leisurely cruise on the Thames River would be fun! (B)

Day 3  London–Stamford–York–Leeds

Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am for a day of northbound travel. Take a break in the market town of Stamford, and in York, England’s most complete medieval city, stand in awe in front of the great structure of York Minster. Then, follow your Tour Director through a maze of quaint streets, including the narrow Shambles. Stop for the night in Leeds. (B,D)

Day 4  Leeds–Jedburgh, Scotland–Melrose–Edinburgh

See a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes, then motor through wild Northumberland National Park to the Scottish border. Stop for photos at Jedburgh, with glimpses of the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, and then Melrose with its 12th-century abbey ruins and connections with Robert the Bruce. Afternoon arrival in Edinburgh. Tonight, why not join an optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis? (B)

Day 5  Edinburgh

A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Later, a unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departure numbers August 6, 13, and 20, tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Day 6  Edinburgh–Gretna Green–Lake District, England–Chester–Wrexham, Wales

South through the history-steeped Lowland Hills and a visit to Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Drive through beautiful scenery in the Lake District, considered to be the finest of England’s national parks. Visit Wordsworth’s Grasmere, then follow the shores of Lake Windermere. In Chester, the historic county town on the Dee River, your walking tour includes the Roman remains, black and white half-timbered buildings, and the two-tiered arcades called the “Rows.” Overnight in Wrexham. (B,D)

Day 7  Wrexham–Stratford-upon-Avon, England–Broadway–Cardiff, Wales

Back in England, tour fascinating Stratford-upon-Avon, a living monument to William Shakespeare, before driving through the scenic Cotswold Hills with a stop for photos in picture-book Broadway. Overnight in Cardiff, where an orientation drive introduces you to the capital’s major attractions: Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, Millennium Stadium, and the stately civic buildings. A suggestion for tonight: why not join an evening of Welsh entertainment and dinner? (B)

Day 8  Cardiff–Bath, England–Stonehenge–London

A day of memorable highlights with a stop first in the elegant Georgian city of Bath, famous for its Roman relics, before visiting STONEHENGE, still an intriguing mystery. Explore the stunning visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then admire the magnificence of the monument from up close. After returning to London around 3:30 pm, how about celebrating the success of your tour with a night out on the town? (B)

Day 9  London

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

LONDON Novotel London West (F)

LEEDS Mercure Leeds Parkway (F)

EDINBURGH Novotel Edinburgh Park (F)

WREXHAM Ramada Plaza (F)

CARDIFF Park Inn (F)

LONDON Kensington Close (ST) or Novotel London West (F)

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Important Note

• Tour Cost Based On Minimum 2 Passengers Traveling Together.
• All Hotels Are Subject To Availability At The Time Of Booking.
• In Case Of Cancellation You Would Be Provided Credit Note Which Can Be Utilized In Any International Tour Within The Span Of 1 Year.
• Company Reserves The Right To Change The Hotel, Schedule & Departure Dates Without Any Prior Notice.
• Minimum Time For Visa Procedure: 15 Working Days
• In Case Of Cancellation You Would Be Provided Credit Note Which Can Be Utilized In Any International Tour Within The Span Of 1 Year.
• In Case Of Bad Whether Condition Or If Incase Client Personally Doesn’t Want To Visit Any Sightseeing Company Is Not Liable For Refund.

CHECK LIST FOR VISA DOCUMENTS

Visa Requirements:

You must be in possession of a 'multiple entry' United Kingdom Visa in order to take up this tour. The visa fee includes documentation, processing and consulate fees. Some consulates may request for a personal interview.

Documents Required :

· Passport (with 10 year validity) with atleast 6 months validity from the date of departure. Please note that the passport booklet should have a minimum of 2 blank pages for official use.

· Old Passport booklet if any

· 2 Passport size photographs (of 35 X 45 mm with white Background on matt finish paper & 80% face area). Please make sure your teeth are not visible. If you wear eye glasses, please wear transparent/white lenses while getting the picture clicked. Embassies usually reject photographs of subjects wearing coloured lenses.

· Cover letter from the ‘main applicant’ or the person incurring journey expenses explaining the reason of travel.

· Visa applications form, duly filled and signed by passenger(s).

· Last 6 months’ personal bank statements in original on banks’ stationary.

· Self-attested copies of personal Income Tax Returns of last 3 years.

· Leave Letter/No-Objection Certificate from the employer. (template attached, please amend as required).