Tour Code: FIT/1241

British Explorer by Van

8 Nights / 9 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : London (3N),York (1N),Windermere (1N),Edinburgh (3N)

Sightseeing

London, United Kingdom
  • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
  • Entrance to London Eye
  • Guided Tour of London
  • Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London
Windermere, United Kingdom
  • Lake District Tour Of Windermere
York, United Kingdom
  • York Private City Tour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Royal Yacht Britania
  • Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Meals

  • 8 Continental Breakfast

Vehicle Rules:

Car // Minivan Rules & Terms Of Travel

*Please note that according to driving laws of Europe a driver cannot drive more than 8 Hours and required 15 Minutes break after 2 Hours of Driving. 45 minutes break after 4 hours of driving.

*Hours of Operations will be Maximum 10 Hrs. strictly.  There Is No Way To Extend The Hours.

*The Car is booked for the service mentioned above. If you need to use the car for any additional services additional charges is to be paid. The same has to be paid directly only.


NOTE

  • Rooms and Rates are subject to change depending on the availability at the time of booking.
  • 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 at 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 , depart for  London City Tour. Spend time at – 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, Oxford Street and London Eye (Ticket Included). You can opt for a cruise on River Thames. Back to the hotel.Overnight in London. 

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 3 :London
    After breakfast , proceed to the Windsor Castle, visit the beautiful Castle & its State Apartment (Entrance Included), onto Oxford visit this beautiful university town. Visit the main sights of Oxford. Later depart for Shakespeare’s birth place Stratford – Upon – Avon. You can opt for a visit to Shakespeare’s House which is now converted to Museum (Entrance not Included). Return back to London. Overnight in London.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 4 :London - York
    After breakfast , check out and depart  to York . Arrive York and Check into Hotel. Later depart for Orientation Tour of York. Visit the Main Landmarks of York including York Minster (Entrance not Included). Later evening is free at leisure. Overnight in York.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 5 :York - Howard Castle - Windermere
    After breakfast, depart to Howard Castle. (Entrance is Not Included). Visit this magnificent castle and continue drive to  Windermere. Arrive Windermere and transfer to hotel and check in. Then proceed for visit to Beatrix Potter Museum and Dove’s Cottage where the poet William Wordsworth has spent most of his life and museum exhibits artifacts of William Wordsworth (Entrances not Included). Later evening you can go for some of the very beautiful tracks that Lake District has. Overnight in Windermere.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 6 :Windermere - Edinburgh
    After breakfast , check out and depart to Edinburgh . Arrive Edinburgh and check into  hotel.  Later  in the afternoon go for a self Orientation Tour of Edinburgh. Visit Edinburgh Castle (Entry Not Included), Royal Mile, Scotts Monument and many other famous sights of Edinburgh. Later afternoon visit to The Royal Yatch Britannia. Back to hotel. Overnight in Edinburgh.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 7 :Edinburgh
    After breakfast, depart for full day tour to Loch Lomond National Park and Sterling Castle.  Visit Stirling Castle, where you can visit this imposing stronghold, the favourite residence of the Stuart kings, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned. then continue  drive into the beautiful forest-covered hills of the Trossachs. Along the remote and spectacular drovers’ road to Loch Lomond. Here you can enjoy the view of the loch or walk along part of the West Highland Way in the footsteps of Rob Roy and up through the nature reserve to enjoy spectacular views of Loch Lomond. Return back to hotel . Overnight in Edinburgh.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 8 :Edinburgh
    After breakfast, depart for full day tour to Lake Lochness, Glencoe & The Highlands Tour. Your tour passes through magnificent Glencoe, scene of the clan massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells in 1692, and on through Fort William, the beginning of the “Great Glen” and the Caledonian Canal, which you follow up to Fort Augustus, nestling on the banks of Loch Ness. Here you can enjoy a boat trip (Ticket not Included) or take a wander along the lochside with spectacular views of the loch. From here you return south to Edinburgh via “Monarch of the Glen” country, stopping in Pitlochry on the way. Return back and overnight in Edinburgh.

    • Continental Breakfast
  • Day 9 :Edinburgh - India
    After breakfast check out and transfer to International airport to board a flight back home with wonderful memories of tour.
    • Continental Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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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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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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Guided Tour of London

Start your essential London tour off with a wonderful panoramic tour through the city’s most iconic locations. Passing Parliament Square where you’ll see the historic Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and many more of London’s greatest landmarks.

Visit St Paul’s Cathedral 
Dating back to the 17th century, St Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s most precious buildings. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s is a real sight to behold. Once you’ve had the chance to soak in the views from the outside, venture inside to the famous Cathedral. Explore London’s tremendous religious history and take in the sights of the crypts and magnificent paintings as you uncover all that St Paul’s has to offer.

Please note: Due to Sunday church services, there will be no guiding inside the cathedral.

Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Experience royal London with a trip to the dazzling golden gates of Her Majesty the Queen’s official residence – Buckingham Palace! Although you won’t get to go inside the famous palace, you will get to see it from the best position possible and have the chance to watch the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Enjoy an Extended Visit at the Tower of London
The formidable Tower of London is one of the capital’s most iconic landmarks with its rich history making the city what it is today. Having been used as a prison, a zoo, a mint and even a royal home, there is much to explore at the fascinating Tower of London! For a real royal affair, be sure to check out the exquisite Crown Jewels (but be warned, there are protective ravens watching your every move!).
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

Visit the royal castle in Windsor, unearth Neolithic secrets at Stonehenge and explore the timeworn city of Oxford all in one day. With a professional guide, set off from central London by coach to visit three of England’s most famous sights outside of the capital. Make use of your included entrance tickets to enjoy audio tours of Windsor Castle and the UNESCO–listed Stonehenge. Then finish your day trip with a walking tour of Oxford’s honey-stoned university buildings.

Itinerary

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


Our first stop is Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the British Royal family for more than 900 years and the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe. Marvel at the splendour of the State Apartments, the grandest apartments in England, where paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens hang from the walls and the ceilings are painted with elaborate, magnificent murals.


Step inside St George’s Chapel, where HRH Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle and the tombs of prominent previous monarchs are located, including Henry VIII and Charles I. Don’t miss a colourful display of typical British pageantry that takes place every morning at the Changing the Guard ceremony, where the handover of duties between guards to the Queen takes place. If Her Majesty is in Windsor during your visit, you may be lucky enough to see the Royal Standard flying on the flagpole of the Round Tower.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England


Step back 5,000 years in time to prehistoric Britain as our guide helps bring the history of this fascinating monument to life. Who built Stonehenge? Why was it built? Discover the answer to these questions and the monument’s fascinating link to the Summer and Winter solstice. Come face-to-face with a 5,500-year-old man and visit the world-class exhibition centre, with 250 ancient objects on display.


Duration: 1 hour


Pass By: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England


The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.


Pass By: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP England


Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the Cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.


Pass By: University of Oxford, University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England


'The City of Dreaming Spires' is known for its distinctive architecture and holds the unique accolade of having examples of every architectural period going as far back as Saxon times. Wander its quaint cobbled streets on a walking tour of the city with our expert tour guide, who will bring the history and charm of this ancient city to life.

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