Royal Cities & Lake District
London, Windermere, Edinburgh
Overview
7N / 8D · London, Windermere, Edinburgh · International
Day-by-day Itinerary
8 days · London · Windermere · Edinburgh
Upon arrival in London, meet your driver at the arrivals hall and proceed by private transfer to your centrally located hotel.
Subject to your flight arrival time, begin your introduction to London with the iconic London Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. The tour offers multiple sightseeing routes covering the major attractions of Central London, accompanied by live commentary. The experience also includes selected walking tours and a scenic River Thames Cruise.
Discover some of London's most celebrated landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye, Downing Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.
With the flexibility to hop on and off, explore the city at your own pace. You may visit the Tower of London and discover its historic Crown Jewels, or enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of London from The London Eye.
In the evening, explore Leicester Square, situated in the heart of London's vibrant West End, with its theatres, cinemas, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues.
Overnight Stay: London
After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore London independently or opt for a full-day excursion to three of England's most renowned attractions — Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath.
Begin with Windsor Castle, one of the world's oldest and largest occupied castles and a historic residence of the British Royal Family. Explore the magnificent State Apartments and St. George's Chapel while discovering the fascinating history of this iconic royal residence.
Continue through the picturesque Wiltshire countryside to Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments. The mysterious stone circle, surrounded by an ancient landscape of prehistoric mounds and carvings, offers a fascinating insight into Britain's distant past.
Proceed to Bath, renowned for its elegant Georgian architecture and Roman heritage. Visit the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, one of the finest surviving Roman spa complexes, followed by the historic Pump Rooms, an impressive Neo-Classical landmark associated with Bath's spa tradition.
Return to London after the excursion.
Overnight Stay: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely day to explore London at your own pace.
Alternatively, opt for a full-day excursion covering Oxford, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle.
Begin in Oxford, one of the world's most prestigious university cities, with a guided visit to Christ Church College. Discover locations associated with the Harry Potter films, including the famous Hogwarts dining hall inspiration.
Continue through the picturesque Cotswolds, renowned for its rolling countryside, charming villages, thatched cottages, traditional tea shops and historic inns.
Proceed to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of legendary playwright William Shakespeare. Visit his historic Tudor-era birthplace and explore its traditional parlour, bedrooms, kitchen and buttery.
Conclude the excursion at magnificent Warwick Castle, where centuries of English history come alive through medieval architecture, royal stories and dramatic displays. Explore the castle grounds, waxwork displays associated with Madame Tussauds and the atmospheric dungeons.
Return to London after the excursion.
Overnight Stay: London
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, check out from your London hotel and board the morning train to Windermere. The journey offers a comfortable and scenic way to travel north, with arrival around late morning.
Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel. Subject to availability, early check-in may be arranged; otherwise, luggage can be left at the hotel while you enjoy some free time in Windermere and stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, choose between one of two scenic half-day excursions through the magnificent Lake District:
Option A: Eight Northern Lakes & Derwentwater Cruise
Explore the northern lakes and mountain passes, including Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, Derwentwater and its scenic cruise. Continue through the Derwent Valley and Newlands Pass towards Moss Force Waterfall, Buttermere, Crummock Water and Lorton Vale, followed by Whinlatter Pass, Bassenthwaite, the Vale of St. John, Thirlmere and Grasmere.
Option B: Peter Rabbit & Wordsworth Country
Discover the inspiring landscapes of central Lakeland, including a scenic cruise on Coniston Water and views of numerous lakes and tarns. Visit Hawkshead and Hill Top, while exploring locations associated with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, along with the heritage of other notable figures connected with the Lake District.
Return to Windermere after the excursion.
Overnight Stay: Windermere
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out and board the train to Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland. The journey takes approximately two and a half hours, allowing you to arrive around midday.
Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel and begin exploring the city with your Royal Edinburgh Pass.
Enjoy sightseeing aboard Edinburgh's open-top double-decker buses, with the flexibility to hop off at attractions of interest and continue your sightseeing later.
Your pass includes access to three of Edinburgh's major attractions:
Edinburgh Castle – Dramatically positioned on Castle Rock, the castle offers spectacular views across the city. Discover its historic fortifications and important treasures, including the Scottish Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg, the famous 15th-century siege gun.
Royal Yacht Britannia – Step aboard the former Royal Yacht Britannia, which served the British Royal Family for more than four decades. Explore its elegant interiors and discover the fascinating history of this magnificent vessel.
Palace of Holyroodhouse – Located at the end of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile against the backdrop of Arthur's Seat, this magnificent Baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's royal heritage. Explore the historic State Apartments and discover its centuries-old royal connections.
Overnight Stay: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to continue exploring Edinburgh with your sightseeing passes.
Alternatively, opt for a spectacular full-day excursion through the Scottish Highlands, covering Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and Pitlochry.
Depart Edinburgh and travel through scenic Highland landscapes, passing historic landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, along with views of Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.
Continue towards Glencoe, one of Scotland's most dramatic valleys, while discovering its fascinating history, including the infamous 1692 massacre of Clan MacDonald.
Journey onwards through Fort William, historically associated with the Jacobite rebellions, before continuing through the Great Glen towards Loch Ness.
On the return journey, pass through Spean Bridge and travel through Cairngorms National Park, passing Craig Meagaidh and Loch Laggan. Continue across the Drummochter Summit, where red deer may often be seen, before visiting the picturesque Victorian town of Pitlochry.
Return to Edinburgh after the excursion.
Overnight Stay: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, take a short train journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city and a vibrant centre of culture, architecture and history. After exploring Glasgow, return to Edinburgh later in the afternoon.
Discover Glasgow aboard an open-top sightseeing bus, with the flexibility to hop on and off at various stops along the route. The tour provides an excellent introduction to the city's historic landmarks, cultural attractions and distinctive architecture.
Highlights include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Science Centre, The Tall Ship, Glasgow University, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Botanical Gardens and Kelvingrove Park.
Explore the city's rich heritage, from its historic religious roots and medieval university traditions to its development as a major centre of trade, shipbuilding and engineering.
Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, renowned for its impressive collections, including fine art and historic armour. Continue through Kelvingrove Park or explore the historic surroundings of Glasgow University.
In the city centre, discover the Gallery of Modern Art and the historic People's Palace, while the atmospheric Merchant City offers a mix of historic architecture, restaurants and contemporary urban life.
The sightseeing experience also includes views of Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis and Provand's Lordship, one of the city's oldest surviving buildings.
Later, return to Edinburgh by train.
Overnight Stay: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed by private transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Bid farewell to Scotland and the United Kingdom with cherished memories of London's iconic landmarks, the beautiful Lake District, Edinburgh's royal heritage, the dramatic Scottish Highlands and the vibrant city of Glasgow.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Route Map
Every stop on the itinerary, in travel order.
What's Included
Meet & Greet and arrival assistance at London Airport by our representative, wherever applicable.
Accommodation at the hotels mentioned above or similar, subject to availability.
Hotel check-in time: 14:00 hrs | Check-out time: 12:00 hrs noon.
Daily breakfast at the hotel as per the selected meal plan.
Return airport transfers on a Private Basis, as specified in the itinerary.
Inter-hotel transfers, wherever applicable, as per the selected itinerary.
All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
All tours and sightseeing will be provided on a Sharing Basis, unless otherwise specified.
Entrance tickets and attraction tickets included as specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
All applicable transfers and services as per the selected itinerary.
All services and arrangements are strictly based on the selected itinerary and package inclusions.
Not Included
International and domestic airfare, unless specifically mentioned under the package inclusions.
UK Visa / Standard Visitor Visa fees, appointment charges, visa processing fees, VFS/service charges, and documentation charges, unless specifically mentioned under inclusions.
Travel Insurance and Overseas Medical Insurance.
Entrance fees to attractions, monuments, museums, palaces, galleries, and sightseeing points unless specifically mentioned under the package inclusions.
Any optional tours, excursions, activities, shows, experiences, or sightseeing not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals and beverages other than those specified under the selected meal plan.
Any additional or extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any sightseeing, excursions, or activities availed by passengers other than those specifically mentioned under the package inclusions.
Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, room service, telephone calls, beverages, shopping, spa services, and other incidental expenses.
Early check-in or late check-out charges. Standard hotel check-in/check-out time is 14:00 hrs / 12:00 hrs noon, unless otherwise specified.
Hotel security deposits, if applicable, payable directly by the guest at the time of check-in.
City Tax, Tourist Tax, Local Tax, or any other destination-specific charges, wherever applicable and payable directly by the guest.
Surcharges applicable during peak periods, public holidays, Christmas, New Year, festivals, exhibitions, major events, trade fairs, or other special occasions.
Camera/video charges at sightseeing attractions, wherever applicable.
Tips and gratuities for drivers, guides, escorts, and other service staff, unless specifically mentioned under inclusions.
Transportation or use of vehicles other than those specifically specified in the itinerary.
Any private services when the package specifies sharing/SIC basis, unless specifically requested and paid for separately.
Porterage, excess baggage charges, and luggage handling charges, unless specifically mentioned under inclusions.
Any additional transportation costs arising due to flight/train delays, cancellations, missed connections, road closures, strikes, weather conditions, or circumstances beyond the service provider's control.
Any compulsory local payments, supplements, or mandatory charges imposed by hotels, transport operators, attractions, or local authorities after confirmation.
Tour payments must be made in GBP (British Pounds), as per the passenger’s BTQ entitlement and in accordance with applicable RBI and Government of India regulations.
Any Government taxes, statutory charges, GST/TCS, or other applicable charges in India, unless specifically included in the quotation.
Any other services, activities, costs, or expenses not specifically mentioned under “Package Inclusions” or in the agreed itinerary.
Pricing
Rates vary by travel window. Unpublished windows are not shown.
| Travel window | Basis | Price | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2027 | Per Person | £760 | £760 |
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