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Itinerary
Day 1:
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
IMPORTANT - IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need.
NB: The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.
Day 2: London.-
A comprehensive tour of London is included today. Our visit begins in the early morning. The contents vary, depending on local guides, traffic and the weather. We will visit Hyde Park, Oxford St, the City, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, the Thames, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. During the visit we will stop at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard (it is not always possible to see this ceremony). The visit ends in the central part of the city. Free afternoon. Our guide will offer you an optional outing to Windsor Castle.
18:00 h. In the evening, we will meet at a a meeting point in Piccadilly Circus where our guide will accompany you to Leicester Square, China Town and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theaters and bustle . Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on).
20.30 h. return to the hotel from Piccadilly.
Note: In some cases, this evening event will be organised the previous day, when we arrive in London.
Day 3: London- Cambridge- York- Durham.-
Total distance covered: 480 km.
Scenery: Picturesque countryside with
hills and woods.
07:30 hrs - London –Departure-. We cross the
city and travel towards the north of England. Attractive countryside in the
English countryside.
10:00 hrs - Cambridge –Arrival-. We have time to
admire the beautiful main colleges and have lunch.
12:30 hrs - Cambridge –Departure-. We continue our journey
towards the north, with views over agricultural fields and Sherwood Forest, former
home of the legendary Robin Hood.
15:30 hrs - York –Arrival-. Passing along the walls that
date to Roman times, we walk towards the cathedral. Time to stroll around its
lively shopping streets.
17:30 hrs - York -Departure- We continue our journey
northwards.
19:30 hrs - Durham –Arrival-. Impressive medieval
city. Time to stroll around its cobbled streets in the centre and to discover
its cathedral and castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Durham- Alnwick- Edinburgh.-
Total distance covered: 230 km.
Scenery: Cross into Scotland.
Castles, views over the sea.
08:30 hrs - Durham –Departure-. We travel north through
England, and pass by the edge of the city of Newcastle.
09:45 hrs - Alnwick.- Medieval town dominated by its
large castle. Attractive gardens. This was one of the backdrops for the Harry
Potter film. Time to visit the castle (admission not included) or to stroll
around.
Note:
the castle will be shut during the winter months (01 October-31 March).
11:15 hrs - Alnwick –Departure-. Cross into Scotland.
13:15 hrs - Edinburgh –Arrival-. We are now in the capital
of Scotland, in one of the liveliest cities in the north of Europe, whose
spectacular centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle
dominates the city centre, with its cobbled streets and parks. In the summer,
the Edinburgh Festival is held, and the city brims with life and its many shows.
Free time.
17:30 hrs -Scenic visit round the city with a local guide (occasionally,
this could be earlier, being undertaken on our arrival in the city).
Later on, we provide a transfer to return to the hotel.
Day 5: Edinburgh- Pitlochry -Inverness- Loch Ness- Glasgow.-
Total distance covered: 530 km.
Scenery: Long journey with
magnificent countryside of high mountains whose summits are often cloaked in
snow, and deep lakes. Keep your camera handy.
Notes: We recommend keeping some warm
clothing to hand, as this is often necessary to be able to enjoy the boat trip.
The timetables for this section can be prone to change depending on the time
specified for crossing Loch Ness. At times it may not be possible to take the
boat trip, due to adverse weather conditions.
07:30 hrs - Edinburgh –Departure-. We travel towards the high
lands in the north of Scotland. We cross over the Forth road bridge. We travel between
mountains where we shall see the unique Highland cattle.
09.15 hrs.- Pitlochry- Time for a walk and a coffee in PITLOCHRY, a charming victorian village.
10.00 hrs.- Pitlochry- departure. Later we cross the eastern Highlands.
Beautiful landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park. Travel through the city
of Inverness.
13:45 hrs - Brachla (Clansman Harbour).
"Nessy" (aka Loch Ness Monster) souvenirs! Time for taking
photographs. Around
14:00 hrs, we board a cruiser (included) on Loch Ness.-
Arrival at URQUHART CASTLE. Ruins of an imposing medieval castle which
dominates the lake (entrance included).
15:00 hrs - We continue our route and we will cross Fort August and Fort William, the beautiful tourist town at the foot of the Benn Nevis in the highest lands of the United Kingdom. We can also enjoy beautiful views across Glencoe . The last lake we will see will be Lake Lomond.
20:00 hrs - Glasgow –Arrival-. Short stroll around the centre of this highly atmospheric city before accommodation.
Day 6: Glasgow- Belfast- Dublin.-
Total distance covered: 295 km.
Scenery: Seaside, hills, woods.
Notes: Remember to keep your passport; it will be requested at the point of embarkation.
It is helpful if you can travel with some Scottish bank notes. Scotland mint
their own notes, as does the North of Ireland. These Scottish or Northern Irish
bank notes can be used easily in Scotland and Ireland respectively, but they
may not be accepted in England and they are not valid in international banks.
That is, if you have any Scottish or Irish notes left over, you will not be
able to exchange them outside the United Kingdom. We recommend that you make sure
you don´t have any Scottish bank notes left over on leaving Scotland and
especially after our crossing to Belfast.
The schedules for this whole stage
may vary depending on the boat.
08.00 hrs -Glasgow- Brief tour on the coach while
leaving the city and then we travel toward the east coast of Scotland.
In Cairnryan we board a modern ferry
to Ireland. Normally the boat leaves at 11.30 hrs. Crossing. The boats are very modern; you can shop in its stores
or have lunch in its bars.
13.45 hrs - We get off the boat in Belfast. Arrival in this city
of Victorian architecture which reminds us of the difficult coexistence between
Protestants and Catholics in this area.- After a look round the Catholic and
Protestant neighbourhoods that remind us of their troubled past, we visit the
famous murals. Free time in the city centre.
16:30 hrs - Belfast –Departure-. We continue to
the Republic of Ireland (Eire).
18:30 hrs - Dublin –Arrival at hotel-.
Day 7: Dublin.-
Dublin - Sightseeing tour of the city. A guide will tell us
about the history of the city, its Georgian neighbourhoods, its bustling city
centre streets and the University. Afternoon free in the Irish capital. You
will be able to wonder round the lively banks of the River Liffey and visit its
museums or the famous Guinness brewery (admission not included).
(Note: Occasionally, depending on our time of arrival in Dublin, the
sightseeing tour of the city may be made on the previous afternoon).
Day 8:
After breakfast, end of our services.
Price includes
Included
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: LONDON, EDINBURGH, DUBLIN
- Boat: on the Loch Ness
- Evening transfer: Soho in London
- Ticket admission: Urquhart castle
- Ferry: Scotland - Ireland
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Planned Hotels
ENGLAND
PREMIER INN ALDGATE
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8715279526
66 ALIE STREET ALDGATE , E18PX , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN PUTNEY
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8715278674
LONDONPUTNEYBRIDGE.PTI@PREMIERINN.COM
3, PUTNEY BRIDGE APROACH , SW63JD , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
MARRIOTT METROCENTRE NEWCASTLE
****
1914931224
finona.wells@marriotthotels.com
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Gateshead, Newcastle CP NE11 9XF , NE11 9XF , Durham , INGLATERRA
IBIS LONDON EARLS COURT
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2076100880
h5623@accor.com
47 LILLIE ROAD, Earls Court CP SW6 1UD LONDON , SW61UD , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
MARRIOTT ROYAL COUNTY
****
1913866821
durham.events@marriotthotels.co.uk
Old Elvet Durham CP DH1 3JN , DH1 3JN , Durham , INGLATERRA
PREMIER INN WIMBLEDON
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8715278684
27 CHAPTER WAY , SW19 2RF , LONDRES , INGLATERRA
RADISSON BLU DURHAM
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1913727200
groups.durham@radissonblu.com
FRANKLAND LANE CP DH1 5TA DURHAM , DH1 5TA , Durham , INGLATERRA
SCOTLAND
HOLIDAY INN CORSTOPHINE ROAD
****
8719429026
frontdesk@hi-edinburgh.co.uk
132 Corstorphine Road EH12 6UA Edimburgo , EH12 6UA , EDIMBURGO , ESCOCIA
NOVOTEL EDIMBURGO PARK
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1316192802
H6515-rm@accor.com
15 Lochside Avenue SAT NAV USE: EH11 4DG Hermiston Gait Retail Park CP EH12 9DJ EDINBURGH , EH12 9DJ , EDIMBURGO , ESCOCIA
IBIS STYLES GLASGOW CENTRE GEORGE SQUARE
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1414283400
groups@rbhmanagement.com;H9684-RE@accor.com
74 Miller Street CP G11DT GLASGOW , G11DT , GLASGOW , ESCOCIA
HOLIDAY INN GLASGOW AIRPORT
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8719429031
meetings@higlasgowairport.co.uk
ABBOTSINCH PAISLEY CP PA3 2TE GALASGOW , PA3 2TE , GLASGOW , ESCOCIA
HAMPTON BY HILTON EDINBURGH WESTEND
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1315264530
reservations@hbedinburgh.com
166 Fountainbridge, CP EH3 9RX Edinburgh , EH3 9RX , EDIMBURGO , ESCOCIA
MOXY GLASGOW MERCHANT CITY
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1418460256
naomi.govender@belvar.eu
210 High St, Glasgow CP G4 0QW GLASGOW , G4 0QW, , GLASGOW , ESCOCIA
MARRIOTT EDINBURG HOTEL
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1313349191
111 GLASGOW ROAD , EH12 8NF , EDIMBURGO , ESCOCIA
IBIS STYLES GLASGOW CENTRE WEST
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1414284477
HB1C4-RE@accor.com
116 Waterloo Street Douglas House CP G27DN GLASGOW , G27DN , GLASGOW , ESCOCIA
IRELAND
MALDRON PARNELL SQUARE
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18716800
reservationsparnellsquare@maldronhotels.com
PARNELL SQUARE WEST DUBLIN 1 CP D01 HX02 , D01 HX02 , DUBLIN , IRLANDA
BALLSBRIDGE HOTEL
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16379300
groups@ballsbridgehotel.com
Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin 4 , 4 , DUBLIN , IRLANDA
CLAYTON LEOPARDSTOWN
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12935000
info.leopardstown@claytonhotels.com
Sandyford Business District, Central Park, Dublin 18 , DUBLIN 18 , DUBLIN , IRLANDA