Tour Code: FIT/1756

Gems of United Kingdom by Rail

10 Nights / 11 Days
Europe By Rail,Free & Easy – SIC Tour
Round The Year
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Cities : London (3N),Windermere (2N),York (2N),Edinburgh (3N)

Sightseeing

London, United Kingdom
  • Big Bus Classic Hop on Hop off – 24 Hours
  • Entrance to London Eye
  • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
  • Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London
Windermere, United Kingdom
  • Lake District: Ten Lakes Full-Day Tour
York, United Kingdom
  • Hop on Hop off Bus Pass - 24 Hours
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tour 24 hrs
  • Entrance to Royal Yacht Britannia

Meals

  • 10 Continental Breakfast
NOTE

  • Rooms and Rates are subject to change depending on the availability at the time of booking.
  • All sightseeing tours have set departure times. Please be on time at the scheduled pick-up locations. There will be no refunds for missed tours.
  • Tourist city tax applicable at each hotel, to be paid locally by passenger.
  • This package is just a quotation and as of now we are not holding any reservations, all Hotels & Rates/ Airline Rates will be finalized as per the live availability of each inventory at the time of booking .
  • 5% GST  & 5% TCS will be Extra

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :India - London
    Arrive London International Airport , you will be transfer to Hotel and check in. Evening will be free to stroll around the Thames river and Trafalgar square . Overnight in London.

  • Day 2 :London

    After Breakfast , proceed on your own  to the  departure point of your Hop on Hop off Bus. Visit the main landmarks of London - Bigben, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum (Entry Included), St. Paul’s Cathedral, West Minister’s Abbey, London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Oxford Street. You can opt for a cruise on River Thames. Return back to hotel .Overnight in London. 



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 3 :London

    After breakfast , proceed on your own to the departure point of full day tour to Windsor Castle, Oxford and Stonehenge. Return back to London and Overnight in London. 



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 4 :London - Windermere

    After  breakfast check out and transfer yourself to the station to board a train to Windermere.  Arrive Windermere and transfer yourself to your Hotel and Check in. Overnight in Windermere. 



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 5 :Windermere
    After breakfast , proceed on your own to the departure point of   Ten Lakes Tour. Experience some of the highlights of the Lake District. Enjoy free time for lunch in the market town of Keswick. Overnight in Windermere. 

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 6 :Windermere - York
    After  breakfast check out and transfer yourself to the station to board a train to York.  Arrive York  and transfer yourself to Hotel and Check in. Evening will be free to explore the city center. Overnight in York. 

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 7 :York

    After breakfast , depart on your own to the departure point of  Hop on Hop off bus tour. Visit the main landmarks of the city. Back to the hotel. Overnight in York



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 8 :York - Edinburgh

    After breakfast check out and transfer yourself to the station to board a train to Edinburgh. Arrive Edinburgh and transfer yourself to Hotel and Check in. Evening will be free to explore the city. Overnight in Edinburgh. 



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 9 :Edinburgh
    After breakfast , depart on your own to the departure point of  Hop on Hop off bus tour .Visit Edinburgh Castle (Entry Not Included), Royal Mile, Scotts Monument and many other famous sights of Edinburgh. Later afternoon make your way for a visit to The Royal Yatch Britannia (Entry Included). Overnight in Edinburgh. 


    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 10 :Edinburgh

    After breakfast rest of the day is at leisure or opt to depart for full day tour to Lake Lochness, Glencoe & The Highlands. Return back and overnight in Edinburgh. 



    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 11 :Edinburgh - India

    After  breakfast check out and you will be transferred to Airport to board a flight back to home with wonderful memories of tour.



    • Continental Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Big Bus Classic Hop on Hop off – 24 Hours

Highlights

- Hop-on and hop-off at more than 45 specially located bus stops on 3 different routes

- See London up front and personal on the free walking tour (excluding Classic)

- Set sail on the River Thames on the river cruise


Welcome aboard the Big Bus sightseeing tour of London. Your open-topped double-decker bus will take you around London’s most famous attractions as you learn about the 2,000 years of history of this fascinating city. All the trips on the red route are led by expert guides who will keep you entertained with fun facts and such as they point out the main attractions and share their many tips and tricks.


You can hop on and hop off as many times as you want at more than 45 stops at the main attractions, you will have plenty of time to explore all the sights of London. You can pick either the classic, premium or deluxe ticket. As you can imagine there is an awful lot to see in this fascinatingly lively city! So, if you have more time you can take the time to hop-off and get to know each spot a little better rather than just cruising on past. Each ticket gives you the chance to check out London at a different pace - on foot with a free walking tour which has the same duration as the ticket that you’ve purchased.


One of the most impressive sights on the Big Bus tour is the view of St. Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill. The following spots are also not to be missed: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace - the Queen’s official residence in the capital is without doubt one of the highlights of the tour.


The trip also comes with river cruise* down the River Thames, three guided walks and a book of Big Bus discount vouchers, which give you great savings at some of the main attractions as well as various shops and restaurants.


Classic Ticket

This ticket allows you to see all of London’s top sights and attractions in a day. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for one day, hopping on and off at over 45 stops located conveniently close to famous landmarks and attractions.


Hop-on, hop-off for one day (24-hours from time of redemption) on three different Big Bus Tours’ route in London, single river cruise* from Westminster to the Tower of London (or vice versa).


INCLUDES:

? Hop-on, hop-off for 24- hours from time of redemption on any Big Bus Tours’ route in London

? One-way river cruise from Westminster to the Tower of London (either direction)


Premium Ticket

This ticket allows you to see all of London’s top sights and attractions across two days. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for two days, hopping on and off at over 45 stops on three different routes located conveniently close to famous landmarks and attractions. You can hop off the bus to explore as often as you wish, and re-join the tour once you're ready or use your first day to experience a panoramic tour around the city and your second to revisit your ultimate favorites.


Enjoy a free walking tour allowing you to find out more about British Royalty and politics and jump on board a river cruise* one way journey from Westminster to Greenwich via the Tower of London.


Hop-on, hop-off for two days (48-hours from time of redemption) on any Big Bus Tours’ route in London, daily walking tour during the validity of the ticket, one way river cruise* between Westminster and Greenwich during the validity of the ticket.


INCLUDES:

? Hop-on, hop-off for 48- hours from the time of redemption on any Big Bus Tours’ route in London

? One-way river cruise from Westminster to the Tower of London (either direction)

? Choose between three walking tours, all operating daily

? Panoramic Night Tour


Deluxe Ticket

This ticket allows you to see all of London’s top sights and attractions across three days. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for three days, hopping on and off at over 45 stops on three different routes located conveniently close to famous landmarks and attractions. You can hop off the bus to explore as often as you wish, and re-join the tour once you're ready or use your first day to experience a panoramic tour around the city and your second and third to revisit your favorites. Enjoy a daily free walking tour allowing you to find out more about British Royalty and politics and jump on board a river cruise* for a return journey from Westminster to Greenwich via Tower of London. Includes Panoramic Night tour.


Hop-on, hop-off for three days (72-hours from time of redemption) on any Big Bus Tours’ route in London, daily walking tour during the validity of the ticket, one way river cruise* between Westminster and Greenwich.


INCLUDES:

? Hop-on, hop-off for 72- hours from time of redemption on any Big Bus Tours’ route in London

? One-way river cruise from Westminster to the Tower of London (either direction)

? Choose between three walking tours, all operating daily

? Panoramic Night Tour


Green Route

Our green route links the beautiful, regenerated area of St Pancras and King’s Cross with the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden making its way through Bloomsbury en route. Much changed in the last decade, St Pancras and King’s Cross now offers a smorgasbord of cultural and foodie delights as well as a walking route along the canal to the famous Camden Market. The route also links the key train stations in these areas and the hotels in Bloomsbury to our longer, central Ored and blue tours which you can connect to from our Covent Garden and Temple stops.


Blue Route

This route really is the best way to experience everything that London has to offer from the museum quarter south of Hyde Park to the Tower of London in the East. On route, you’ll see famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral, Harrods, Kensington Palace, Notting Hill and Madame Tussauds.


With the tour lasting three hours and 20 minutes, you can plug in, relax and enjoy engaging recorded historical and cultural commentary in one of 5 different languages. With stops at key points around the route, it’s simple to jump off and continue your adventure on foot or to visit some of the great attractions nearby. Locate your next bus using our live bus tracking (available on the Big Bus app) to hop back on board and continue your tour.


Red Route

Sit back and enjoy the best of what central London has to offer on our red route. Travelling as far as Victoria and Marble Arch in the west and the Tower of London in the East, you’ll see the most iconic landmarks of the city including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral. With the tour lasting around two hours and 20 minutes, plug in, relax and enjoy engaging recorded commentary in one of 5 different languages. With stops at key points around the route, it’s simple to jump off and continue your adventure on foot or to visit some of the great attractions close by. Simply use our live bus tracking (available on the Big Bus app) to locate the next bus and hop back on to continue your tour.


Start/opening time

From approx. 8:30am for all-day routes.


End or closing time

At approx. 6pm in summer and 5pm in winter for all-day routes.


Languages

English

On the Blue tour route, audio guides are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Russian.


Panoramic Night Tour

Our panoramic night tour showcases the city’s famous landmarks and monuments as they are illuminated in the evening. See London at dusk with audio commentary in 5 different languages to enlighten you about the city's glorious past and present. Taking in sights including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London; the evening tour is a great way to round off a day in London.


Others

The Night Tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour.


Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours

Operates: Daily

Frequency: 3 tours daily (10am, 1pm, 4pm)


Changing of the Guard Walking Tour – 10am – Stop 7 (Trafalgar Square)

Experience one of London’s most famous traditions that is a must-see for first time visitors to London. Walk alongside the Guards as they march from St James’ Palace to Buckingham Palace. Please note, on days where there is no changing of the guard, the 10am walk will become a Royal Walk.


Royal Platinum Jubilee Walk – 1pm – Stop 1 (Green Park Underground)

This year, her Majesty the Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne. To mark this occasion, join us on our Royal Platinum Jubilee Walk to discover the best of Royal London.


Jack the Ripper – 4pm – Stop 16 (Tower of London)

Join us on foot to experience tales of one of London’s most notorious serial killers – Jack the Ripper. Explore the East End of London and discover the chilling true story of one of London’s most famous unsolved crimes.


River Cruise

Take to the water with a Thames River cruise, operated by our partner City Cruises by Hornblower. Offering a fantastic opportunity to see London from a different perspective as you journey along the Thames. Travel under bridges and watch Tower Bridge come into view, the most majestic of London’s bridges. Enjoy recorded commentary picking out the best of the sights to see including Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern.


Departure: Daily from 10:00 to 17:00 *Depending on Boarding Location*


LOCATION:

You can board the river cruise at:

Tower Pier (near stop 16)

Westminster Pier (near stop 18)

London Eye Pier (near stop 11)


INFORMATION:

River cruises, operated by City Cruises by Hornblower, are included in all tickets types. Classic, Premium & Deluxe tickets all include a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London (in either direction).


DEPARTURE TIMES:

River cruises depart approx. every 40 minutes.


COMMENTARY:

On-board commentary in 8 languages - Italian, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese & English



Redeem information

Voucher type: Printed

Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.


Location

Start point:

Green Park Station

London Eye

Victoria Station

Tower of London

At any of the bus stops.


End point: Same as the starting point


Schedule

Opening dates

Monday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday


Guide options

Guide type: Guide

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Entrance to London Eye

Highlights

- The world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel at 135 metres high

- See up to 40 kilometres on a clear day

- 30 minute ride in one of the 32 high tech glass capsules

- 4D Cinema Experience


Situated on the South Bank of the river Thames, the London Eye is an iconic part of London’s skyline. At 135 metres, the Lastminute.com London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views in all directions (that’s as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day!).


With mesmerising 360-degree views of the capital, take in London’s most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Made up of 32 high-tech glass capsules, a ride on the London Eye takes 30 minutes.


Redeem information

Voucher type: Printed

Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Voucher validity: Same day

Fast Track customers must go to the Priority Desk inside the ticket office to exchange their vouchers.



Location

Start point:

County Hall, Westminster Bridge, London - - - London - UK


End point: Same as the starting point


Schedule

Closing dates

25/12

07/01 - 22/01


Duration: 30 Minutes


Guide options

Guide type: Not included


Requirements

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the performance.


Recommendations

Waterloo is the closest tube station to the London Eye.

It reaches a top speed of 900m per hour.

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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Millions of people have flocked through the doors of London’s Madame Tussauds since it first opened more than 200 years ago. Add your name to the list and make your way up the red carpet to see all your favorite stars. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone, so you can truly get up close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights, and historical icons. Relive the moments and events that made the world take notice.


Join your favorite celebrities at the ultimate party including Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy. Strut your stuff on the catwalk with Cara, join the Royal Family on the iconic balcony, and take a selfie with royal couple Harry and Meghan.


Explore the jungles of Kong: Skull Island with Tom Hiddleston as Captain James Conrad or hail a London cab for a journey through 400 years of the capital’s history. Then use the force to be transported to a galaxy far, far away and star in the action with the greats of the Star Wars universe.

Important Information :

• Entry to the attraction is only at the time shown on your e-ticket

• You will need to scan your e-ticket at the main entrance before the start of your tour

• Infants aged 3 years and under ride free, but must still reserve a ticket

• Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult, aged 18 years or over

• Disabled guests pay the standard price and their carer enters free of charge.

• The attraction is wheelchair-accessible. A maximum of 3 wheelchairs in total is allowed in the building at any one time

• Although the doors close after last admission, guests already inside the building can take their time to explore Madame Tussauds at a relaxed pace

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

This wonderful day trip will take you to three of the UK’s most iconic locations- royal Windsor Castle, mysterious Stonehenge and charming Bath. Make sure you are in Victoria for 7:30AM as your coach will be leaving at 8:00AM sharp!


Highlights of the tour:

• Discover three of the UK’s most famous attractions

• Enjoy the opulence of Windsor Castle

• Fall for the beautiful city of Bath

• Walk around the historical Roman Baths

• See if you can uncover the mystery of Stonehenge



Itinerary

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Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England


Your coach will leave from Victoria at 8:15am sharp – make sure you’re there minimum 15 minutes before to check in! The first stop of your adventure will be the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, Windsor Castle, where you will arrive at approximately 9:30am.

With its sweeping landscaped gardens and a striking round tower, it's easy to see why Windsor Castle is Queen Elizabeth II's favourite weekend residence. Enjoy wandering through the lavish State Apartments - home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci and many more - and visit the beautiful St. George's Chapel, the final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII and the wedding venue of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!



Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Stop At: St. George's Chapel, Castle Hill, Windsor England


Step inside St George’s Chapel, located on the sprawling grounds, where notorious King Henry VIII and his favourite wife, Jane Seymour, are buried, as are Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.


St. George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in England. It has been the setting for many royal weddings and is the burial place of ten sovereigns. The Chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of the Order of the Garter. Britain's highest Order of Chivalry.

*St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. These occur at the following times:


08:30 – Holy Communion


10:45 – Mattins and Sermon


11:45 – Sung Eucharist


17:15 – Evensong



Duration: 15 minutes


Pass By: Windsor Guildhall, Guildhall High Street, Windsor SL4 1LR England


This 17th-century historic masterpiece building is situated in the High Street, only 100 metres from Castle Hill. Prince Charles married Camilla Parket Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall at Windsor Guildhall in 2005.


Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England


The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, this prehistoric monument never fails to impress!


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Stop At: Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT England


Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon, beautiful Bath was the first city in England to be a designated UNESCO World Heritage site in its entirety. The city’s stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture, the gorgeous 15th century Bath Abbey and the romantic Pulteney Bridge (modelled on Florence's Ponte Vecchio) are all sights you’ll want to linger on!


Duration: 15 minutes


Pass By: Pulteney Bridge, Bridge St, Bath BA1 1EE England


Pass by the romantic Pulteney Bridge, modeled on Florence's Ponte Vecchio.


Stop At: The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England


No tour of Bath would be complete without a visit to the famous Roman Baths that gave the city its name. This beautifully preserved bathing complex still flows with water from Britain's only hot spring. Get a glimpse of how the Romans liked to unwind and see for yourself if Bath’s waters really do have healing powers by tasting a sip in the Pump Room, a stunning neo-classical salon.


Duration: 1 hour


Pass By: Golden Tours, Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SH, UK


Golden Tours is London's foremost sightseeing company. Established in 1984, we offer an extraordinary range of tours. Our excursions are fully escorted by professional guides and include travel by luxury air-conditioned coach. and include all entrance fees. We appreciate that your leisure time is important to you and have therefore designed our tours to ensure that you have the maximum amount of time at each venue to fully appreciate it and enjoy the experience.. Golden Tours / Gray Line London is a name you can count on for impeccable service, high quality tours and value for money!

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