5-Day UK Tour from London: Cambridge – York – Edinburgh – Lake District

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Pancras Road, NW1 2QL London, UK

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51.53365552497, -0.12861586524468

Address

Pancras Road, NW1 2QL London, UK

GPS

51.53365552497, -0.12861586524468

Price

$539

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person

Duration

5 days

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$

Join us on a 5-Day UK Tour from London, and see all the glorious sights in Cambridge, York, Edinburgh, Lake District and more!

5-Day UK Tour from London: Cambridge – York – Edinburgh – Lake District

Highlights

  • London
  • Cambridge
  • York
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Gretna Green
  • Lake District
  • Manchester
  • Stratfor-Upon-Avon
  • Bicester Village

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Itinerary

Day 1 – London

In the early morning, we’ll start a tour of London attractions: Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and River Thames. Enjoy a delicious meal in Chinatown.

In the afternoon, you will visit the famous British Museum, enter St Paul’s Cathedral if you have enough time. You can also enjoy the scene of Tower Bridge and Tower of London while sitting in the coach. The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.

It has played a prominent role in English history and served variously as a palace, an armoury, a treasury, a prison, the home of the Royal Mint, the home of the Crown Jewels of England and has been the setting of many bloody battles among British

Day 2 – London – Cambridge – York

After breakfast, it is time to visit the nation’s acclaimed educational institution: Cambridge University. In addition to a strong academic atmosphere, Cambridge is where many luminaries started their dreams and hopes for the future with the sight of the pastoral landscapes, picturesque rivers and architecture.

The University of Cambridge, a majestic old group of buildings including King’s College and Queens College, set among the most rural of bridges.You continue your journey to York, a true medieval melting pot of Roman, Saxon and Viking culture. The city is mostly intact from the Middle Ages and shows the rustic side of Britain. You visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe.

Then you will step up onto York city walls, dating back to Roman times. For those keen to discover little grass-roots shops, there will be time to wander around.We’ll stay overnight in York or a neighboring city.

Day 3 – York – Edinburgh – Glasgow

After leaving York, Edinburgh is next on our places to visit. We are expected to arrive in Edinburgh in the afternoon. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It represents the best in Scottish heritage. Wooden barrows of gold single malt whiskey, checked kilts and Scottish bagpipes will make you grow fond of this warm and lively nation of quirky characters.

Upon arrival, we first visit Edinburgh Castle, set on the stunning view of volcanic rock structures, where once inside we will admire the oldest royal crown and jewellery.We then continue this royal trail with a visit to Holyrood Palace and the City Hall.

Optional is a visit to JK Rowling’s Ivory Café where Harry Potter was authored, to enjoy a cup of coffee. After enjoying in Edinburgh, coach will drive towards the city of Glasgow.We’ll stay overnight in Glasgow or neighboring city.

Day 4 – Glasgow – Gretna Green – Lake District – Manchester

In the morning, we drive straight to Lake District, located in the west side of the north of England.On the way, we will stop in Gretna Green, where is a village in the south of Scotland famous for “runaway marriages” began in 1754. Due to its romantic wedding traditions dating back over centuries, Gretna Green is one of the world’s most popular wedding location.

After that we continue our journey to Lake District. The Lake District National Park is the most visited national park in the United Kingdom. Each year tens of thousands of visitors travel here to see the thousands of years of geological changes reflected in the intricate natural beauty, lakes, valleys, mountains, waterfalls and natural carved out planning. You can choose our optional to join boat cruise of Lake Windermere, or hop off to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

From then onwards we are driving to Manchester, a fashionable, social buzz and dynamic city. This city is not only well-known for being a city of sport, the headquarters of Manchester United, but also England’s most productive industrial city. Football fans can enjoy a pilgrimage to the Manchester United Old Trafford grounds or catch a training game. Food lovers can pick a scrumptious restaurant in the nearby Chinatown. We’ll stay overnight stay in Manchester or a neighboring city.

Day 5 – Manchester – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Bicester Village – Swindon

A breath-taking drive will take you to the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. This is also where the acclaimed Hollywood blockbuster movie – “Shakespeare in Love” was filmed. From the cobble-stoned streets to the drinking dens, theatres and road signs, everything is to do with Shakespeare. It is a heaven for those romantically inclined.

Our big anticipated outing for today must be the now famous outlet shopping centre – Bicester Village. For your fix of designer clothes, sporting goods, jewellery, household items and children’s clothing etc., Bicester Village is home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Dunhill, DKNY, Burberry, Paul Smith, Bally and so on.

Each shop offers savings of up to 60%, all year round. We dare you not to be persuaded. We’ll end the tour today.

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