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London, York & Edinburgh

10 days
From London to Edinburgh
4.7
69 reviews

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    London
    Start point
    Heathrow Airport Spur Road, Sipson, West Drayton, UB7 0JN, United Kingdom (Heathrow Airport)
    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch at Tate Britain), Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    (Renaissance St. Pancras, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tate Britain with introduction to British Art collection
    • Lunch at Tate Britain
    Landmarks
    Tate Britain
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  2. Day 2

    Windsor

    Windsor
    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (Afternoon Tea aboard a riverboat cruise)
    Accommodation
    (Renaissance St. Pancras, London)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Windsor Castle with leisure exploration
    • Afternoon Tea aboard a riverboat cruise
    Landmarks
    Windsor Castle
  3. Day 3

    London

    London
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Renaissance St. Pancras, London)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit iconic London landmarks
    • Browse world-class museums
    • Shopping
    • Relax at local cafés
  4. Day 4

    London to York

    London to York
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner served in the hotel's AA Rosette restaurant)
    Accommodation
    (The Grand Hotel, York)

    Included Activities

    • LNER First Class train travel London to York
    • Walking tour of York medieval walled city
    • Visit York Minster cathedral
    • Dinner at hotel AA Rosette restaurant
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    York medieval walled city
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  5. Day 5

    Castle Howard

    Castle Howard
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a North York Moors pub)
    Accommodation
    (The Grand Hotel, York)

    Included Activities

    • Private pre-opening tour of Castle Howard
    • Guided tour by House Guide with insights into Howard family history
    • Leisure exploration of Castle Howard house and grounds
    • Lunch at North York Moors pub
    Landmarks
    Castle Howard
  6. Day 6

    York

    York
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (The Grand Hotel, York)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander medieval streets of York
    • Discover hidden gems
    • Relax by the riverside
  7. Day 7

    York to Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh
    Accommodation
    (The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • LNER First Class train travel York to Edinburgh
    • Walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and Royal Mile
    • Journey of Flavour at Johnnie Walker Princes Street experience with customized cocktail

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Edinburgh city on your own
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Old Town
    Royal Mile
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  8. Day 8

    Stirling

    Stirling
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at an award-winning converted farm steading)
    Accommodation
    (The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Private pre-opening tour of Stirling Castle
    • Exploration of castle's three main enclosures
    • Visit refurbished Royal Palace
    • Free time at Stirling Castle and town
    • Lunch at award-winning converted farm steading
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
  9. Day 9

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner with Scottish Folklore at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    (The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Dinner with Scottish Folklore at the hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll cobbled streets of Old Town
    • Discover boutique shops and local galleries
    • Relax with whisky at local cafés
  10. Day 10

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    End point
    Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Edinburgh Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
4.7(69 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
75%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Royal Irish Tours

  • Sandra
    October 13th, 2025
    The tour achieved my goal of getting a taste of Scotland! Well organized. Beautiful hotels. Enjoyed the meals. I...
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  • Diana
    October 8th, 2025
    Overall enjoyable experience.
  • Ronnie
    September 29th, 2025
    Very good tour manager and driver. Liked the small size of group (20) but felt the large coach was almost too big.

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