Scenic view of Whernside in Yorkshire Dales, lush green fields and stone walls under cloudy skies.
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Royal City & The Enchanting Highlands

From
CAD 4,099
Duration
11 days
Countries
United Kingdom
Activity
easy

The adventure

Explore the eclectic sights of London, the royal capital, including a cruise along the Thames before heading north to unearth the immense natural beauty of Scotland! From urban delights, Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow to the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye, the Highlands and the legendary Loch Ness, enjoy the fairy-tale-like scenery of this region.

At a glance

Duration
11 days
Route
Countries
United Kingdom
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History
Group size
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Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day

A breathtaking view of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina surrounded by rocky landscape and misty atmosphere.
Your journey through

Argentina

Day 1Canada - Night on boardArrive at your Canadian departure airport ready to board a flight to London. Night on board*.*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Picturesque coastline with ocean waves and coastal houses under a clear blue sky.Canada
Arrive at your Canadian departure airport ready to board a flight to London. Night on board*.*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Map showing Canada
Scenic view of Whernside in Yorkshire Dales, lush green fields and stone walls under cloudy skies.
Your journey through

United Kingdom

Day 2LondonArrive in London and self-transfer to the hotel*. The vibrant capital of the United Kingdom, London is known for its amazing museums, trend-setting fashion scene, immense history and as the home of the Royal Family. Located on the banks of the River Thames, London has been an important human settlement since it was founded by the Romans almost two millennia ago! A global city, London is a center of arts, commerce, education, fashion, finance, media, research, tourism and transport. Once you've checked in at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore this huge city. Hop on the London Underground or use the excellent bus network to easily travel between sights as you spend your first evening exploring at your own pace. Overnight stay in London. *You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel in the next step of the booking process. Please contact our customer service if you require a transfer from an airport other than LGW or LHR.
High-rise modern building facade contrasting with unique rooftop design in Dublin.London
Arrive in London and self-transfer to the hotel*. The vibrant capital of the United Kingdom, London is known for its amazing museums, trend-setting fashion scene, immense history and as the home of the Royal Family. Located on the banks of the River Thames, London has been an important human settlement since it was founded by the Romans almost two millennia ago! A global city, London is a center of arts, commerce, education, fashion, finance, media, research, tourism and transport. Once you've checked in at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore this huge city. Hop on the London Underground or use the excellent bus network to easily travel between sights as you spend your first evening exploring at your own pace. Overnight stay in London. *You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel in the next step of the booking process. Please contact our customer service if you require a transfer from an airport other than LGW or LHR.
Map showing London
Day 3LondonBreakfast at the hotel. See London from a different perspective today, with a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames! Take in the views of several of the capital's most emblematic riverside landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, Southbank and the London Eye and enjoy the fully-stocked bar to buy drinks and snacks as you listen to the entertaining onboard commentary! Afternoon free to enjoy the capital at your leisure. Why not go shopping along Oxford Street or Carnaby Street, stroll along the vibrant Southbank or pay a visit to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guards? Overnight stay in London.
Picturesque view of the river in Galway, Ireland at sunset with historic buildings and a charming bridge.London
Breakfast at the hotel. See London from a different perspective today, with a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames! Take in the views of several of the capital's most emblematic riverside landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, Southbank and the London Eye and enjoy the fully-stocked bar to buy drinks and snacks as you listen to the entertaining onboard commentary! Afternoon free to enjoy the capital at your leisure. Why not go shopping along Oxford Street or Carnaby Street, stroll along the vibrant Southbank or pay a visit to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guards? Overnight stay in London.
Map showing London
Day 4LondonBreakfast at the hotel. A free day to continue exploring the wonderful city of London at your leisure! Trend-setting visitors might enjoy a stroll through Shoreditch, home to art galleries, urban culture and unique boutique shops and eateries. On the other hand, Notting Hill is a must-visit, home to pretty pastel-colored houses and antique shops. Art lovers will relish a visit to the Tate Modern whilst history buffs cannot miss out on a tour of the Tower of London! After a morning of exploring, why not join our optional afternoon tea* for a typical English experience? Overnight stay in London.*Optional traditional afternoon tea: Enjoy a classic afternoon tea, complete with sweet and savory snacks, scones, and of course tea or coffee.
Urban street scene featuring a brick facade with a vintage shop and barber pole in a city setting.London
Breakfast at the hotel. A free day to continue exploring the wonderful city of London at your leisure! Trend-setting visitors might enjoy a stroll through Shoreditch, home to art galleries, urban culture and unique boutique shops and eateries. On the other hand, Notting Hill is a must-visit, home to pretty pastel-colored houses and antique shops. Art lovers will relish a visit to the Tate Modern whilst history buffs cannot miss out on a tour of the Tower of London! After a morning of exploring, why not join our optional afternoon tea* for a typical English experience? Overnight stay in London.*Optional traditional afternoon tea: Enjoy a classic afternoon tea, complete with sweet and savory snacks, scones, and of course tea or coffee.
Map showing London
Day 5London - EdinburghBreakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way to the train station to transfer to Scotland! Arrive in Edinburgh and self-transfer to the hotel. Once settled, spend the rest of the day exploring the Scottish capital at your leisure. Edinburgh is famed for its charming medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with neoclassical gardens and buildings. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Historic Dublin architecture with the Irish flag waving prominently on a sunny day.London
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way to the train station to transfer to Scotland! Arrive in Edinburgh and self-transfer to the hotel. Once settled, spend the rest of the day exploring the Scottish capital at your leisure. Edinburgh is famed for its charming medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with neoclassical gardens and buildings. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Map showing London
Day 6Edinburgh – Stirling – Whisky Distillery – HighlandsBreakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an adventure towards the highlands. En route, you will stop by Stirling, a charming city in central Scotland where you will briefly visit a couple of historical sites and attractions such as the Wallace Monument, arguably the most important landmark of the city. You will have time to explore Stirling at your own pace, ideal for you to grab lunch. After spending some time in Stirling’s urban and natural beauty, continue north to visit one of Scotland’s most famous exports; whisky. You will tour a working distillery where you will become acquainted with the processes and production and sample a ‘wee dram’. Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands.
A picturesque view of an ancient castle surrounded by vibrant greenery under a cloudy sky.Edinburgh
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an adventure towards the highlands. En route, you will stop by Stirling, a charming city in central Scotland where you will briefly visit a couple of historical sites and attractions such as the Wallace Monument, arguably the most important landmark of the city. You will have time to explore Stirling at your own pace, ideal for you to grab lunch. After spending some time in Stirling’s urban and natural beauty, continue north to visit one of Scotland’s most famous exports; whisky. You will tour a working distillery where you will become acquainted with the processes and production and sample a ‘wee dram’. Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands.
Map showing Edinburgh
Day 7Highlands – Isle of Skye – Loch ness – HighlandsBreakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way towards the west of Scotland for a visit to the beautiful and scenic Isle of Skye, known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles and picturesque fishing villages. Take this time to appreciate Scotland in its full natural glory. On the way back to your hotel, you will hop on a brief cruise in the Loch Ness for an unforgettable experience! If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Nessie! Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands.
Highland cows on a grassy hill with a picturesque Scottish backdrop and blue skies.Highlands
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way towards the west of Scotland for a visit to the beautiful and scenic Isle of Skye, known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles and picturesque fishing villages. Take this time to appreciate Scotland in its full natural glory. On the way back to your hotel, you will hop on a brief cruise in the Loch Ness for an unforgettable experience! If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Nessie! Dinner and overnight stay in the Highlands.
Map showing Highlands
Day 8Highlands – Fort William – Trossachs – GlasgowBreakfast at the hotel. Get ready to head back down to the south of Scotland to acquaint yourself with its biggest city, Glasgow. En route, stop in Fort Augustus which sits on the impressive 60 mile Caledonian Canal, halfway between Inverness and Fort William and offering spectacular views down Loch Ness. From here, continue south through the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, the largest loch in the country. Once you have arrived in Glasgow, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Glasgow.
Peaceful clean river flowing near green farm fields and hills against cloudy skyHighlands
Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready to head back down to the south of Scotland to acquaint yourself with its biggest city, Glasgow. En route, stop in Fort Augustus which sits on the impressive 60 mile Caledonian Canal, halfway between Inverness and Fort William and offering spectacular views down Loch Ness. From here, continue south through the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, the largest loch in the country. Once you have arrived in Glasgow, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Glasgow.
Map showing Highlands
Day 9Glasgow – EdinburghBreakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a city tour of Glasgow where you will learn about its history, culture and impressive architecture and stop by some of its most emblamatic attractions, including: the Glasgow Cathedral, the Kelvingrove art gallery and more. From here, enjoy some free time at your leisure to grab a bite to eat. Next, head back to Edinburgh to embark on another city tour where you will familiarize yourself with its top sites, including the Royal Mile and more. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
A blend of modern and Victorian architecture in Glasgow, Scotland, showcasing urban contrast.Glasgow
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a city tour of Glasgow where you will learn about its history, culture and impressive architecture and stop by some of its most emblamatic attractions, including: the Glasgow Cathedral, the Kelvingrove art gallery and more. From here, enjoy some free time at your leisure to grab a bite to eat. Next, head back to Edinburgh to embark on another city tour where you will familiarize yourself with its top sites, including the Royal Mile and more. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Map showing Glasgow
Day 10EdinburghBreakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your own leisure; the perfect way to take in the beauty of the city one last time at your own pace. Perhaps this would also be a good time to go shopping for some souvenirs to take back home or stop by the impressive Edinburgh Castle. For dinner, you're invited to an optional experience* called the Spirit of Scotland. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.*Optional Spirit of Scotland dinner and show: Dine on 3 delightful courses as you enjoy an exciting show of song and dance that showcases the unique artistic traditions of Scotland.
A picturesque view of an ancient castle surrounded by vibrant greenery under a cloudy sky.Edinburgh
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your own leisure; the perfect way to take in the beauty of the city one last time at your own pace. Perhaps this would also be a good time to go shopping for some souvenirs to take back home or stop by the impressive Edinburgh Castle. For dinner, you're invited to an optional experience* called the Spirit of Scotland. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.*Optional Spirit of Scotland dinner and show: Dine on 3 delightful courses as you enjoy an exciting show of song and dance that showcases the unique artistic traditions of Scotland.
Map showing Edinburgh
Day 11Edinburgh - CanadaBreakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**You will have the option to add a transfer to the airport in the next step of the booking process.
Lively Edinburgh street lined with historic architecture and festive bunting above. Perfect depiction of Scottish urban charm.Edinburgh
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**You will have the option to add a transfer to the airport in the next step of the booking process.
Map showing Edinburgh

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A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Peaceful clean river flowing near green farm fields and hills against cloudy sky
Beautiful landscape of Talisker Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland with reflections and rolling hills.
View of the London Eye with vibrant autumn trees reflecting in a serene park lake.
Passenger ferry with flag of England moored on rippling water near coast against green hills covered with grass in nature
Ruins of Hardknott Fort with a mountainous backdrop in England's Lake District.

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