Royal Routes: England & Scotland - Eid al-Fitr

Day 1 — Istanbul - London

Meeting at Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours prior to flight departure. Following baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, and after our flight to London on Turkish Airlines flight TK1985 at 13:55, we arrive in London at 14:55. Following passport control and luggage collection, we begin our panoramic tour of London aboard our waiting private coach at the airport. Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the River Thames, Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, the National Gallery and Piccadilly Circus are among the places to be seen. Transfer to our hotel and free time after the tour. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 2 — London

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, free time. After free time, we meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and depart from our hotel to begin our London Masterpieces tour (Greenwich & British Museum & River Thames Boat Cruise & London Icons), which is included in the tour price. On this tour, you will experience an authentic London experience. During our tour, you will board a boat on the River Thames, experience the London Underground—the world's first underground railway—visit the British Museum, one of the world's largest and most significant museums, and explore world-famous London streets and neighbourhoods accompanied by our guide. The first stop of our tour will be the historic town of Greenwich, through which the Prime Meridian passes and by which the entire world sets its clocks. Greenwich developed as a weekend retreat for Londoners and was a major royal centre, especially in the 16th century during the reign of the Tudor monarchs. In Greenwich, home to the Cutty Sark—the best-preserved ship from the historic maritime era—we will see one of the city's most beautiful parks, an Ottoman cannon, and the National Maritime Museum before boarding our boat. On our boat tour, which will last approximately 1 hour, we will have the chance to see all the iconic landmarks of London along the River Thames. The next stop of our tour will be the British Museum, one of the world's most prominent and extensive museums. In the museum, where thousands of artefacts brought from all four corners of the globe are exhibited, we will also view magnificent treasures brought from ancient cities along our Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. On the city walking tour following the museum, we will see England's most famous shopping street, Oxford Street, the celebrated district of Soho, Chinatown, and Piccadilly Circus, regarded as the very heart of the city. After the tour, we return to our hotel, followed by free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 3 — London

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at the hotel, free time. You may explore the museums, art galleries, major shopping centres, and vintage shops across England's largest city, or you can join the optional Stonehenge tour organised by your guide (130 Pounds per person). Walking among the 5000-year-old colossal stones, we will discover firsthand the astronomical secrets and mystical legends of ancient times. You are invited on a journey through time accompanied by wonderful views of the English countryside. Return to our hotel in London after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 4 — London - Windsor - Oxford - Bath - Birmingham

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, free time. After your free time, we meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and check out of our hotel. During our journey from London to Birmingham, we will carry out our "Windsor - Oxford - Bath" excursion, which is included in the tour price. We will begin our tour with a visit to the town of Windsor, home to one of the most significant royal palaces. After taking in panoramic views of Windsor and its castle, we will proceed to the university city of Oxford, celebrated also as a filming location for the legendary Harry Potter films. During our tour of Oxford, we will view the most photographed landmarks of the world-renowned University of Oxford, including the Radcliffe Camera, the Bridge of Sighs, the Sheldonian Theatre, and the Bodleian Library. Following this tour, we depart for Bath. In this city famed for its Roman Baths, highlights include Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and The Royal Crescent. We bring this wonderful day to a close at our final destination, Birmingham. After checking in to our hotel in Birmingham, time at leisure. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 5 — Birmingham - Manchester

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, enjoy free time. After your free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide and depart from our hotel. During our journey from Birmingham to Manchester, we will also carry out our "Chester - Liverpool" City Tours, which are included in the tour price. Our first stop will be the city of Chester, the county town of Cheshire in the North West of England. Following our Chester tour, departure for Liverpool. Highlights to be seen include Anfield Stadium (panoramic), home to England's most decorated football team Liverpool, the Theatre Building, Liverpool Cathedral, St George's Hall, Albert Dock, and the River Mersey. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to take photographs while seeing the pubs where The Beatles first took to the stage, famous monuments, and celebrated buildings. Following our Liverpool tour, we depart for Manchester. Upon arrival, after conducting our "Manchester Panoramic City Tour" included in the tour price, transfer to our hotel. Free time following check-in at our hotel where we will be staying in Manchester. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 6 — Manchester - Glasgow

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After our free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide and check out of our hotel. During our journey from Manchester to Glasgow, we will also carry out our "Windermere" tour, which is included in the tour price. The Windermere Lake District is England's second largest National Park. Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, is also located in this highly mountainous region. Boasting lakes and valleys of magnificent beauty, the Lake District offers breathtaking scenery to its visitors. Following our tour in Windermere, we will continue our journey to Glasgow. En route, included in the tour price, we will experience tasting world-famous Scotch whiskies together at a local distillery in the region. During the tasting, we will have the opportunity to observe the production processes up close and learn about the history of whisky. Following the tasting and upon our arrival in Glasgow, we commence the "Glasgow City Tour", which is included in the tour price. While touring Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, the University of Glasgow, the River Kelvin, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant Square, and Buchanan Street are among the sights we shall see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Free time following check-in at our hotel where we will be staying in Glasgow. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 — Glasgow - Edinburgh

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide. Following our meeting, we depart for Edinburgh in our waiting private vehicle. Prior to our journey to Edinburgh, we begin our tour, where we will also see the remaining sights of Glasgow. Starting with the historic National Wallace Monument, our tour will continue with the famous Stirling Castle, where the film Braveheart was filmed. Our next stop is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. After taking in the magnificent scenery here, we see The Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world. Next is another castle, Blackness Castle. After viewing it panoramically, we arrive in Edinburgh. Free time following check-in at our hotel in Edinburgh, where we will be staying. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 8 — Edinburgh

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide and depart from our hotel to carry out the “Edinburgh City Tour”, included in the tour price. We will visit the Royal Mile, Princes Street, the University Building, the Greyfriars Bobby Monument, St Giles' Cathedral, Calton Hill, the Port of Edinburgh, the Leith District where the Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed, and Edinburgh Castle (admission fee included), the city's oldest historic symbol offering breathtaking views to its visitors. Inside the castle, the National War Museum, St Barbara's Chapel—the city's first church, the Crown Jewels room, the Scottish Royal Palace apartments and the banqueting hall will also be visited. Free time after the tour. Following free time, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 9 — Edinburgh - Istanbul Airport

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After free time, we meet in the lobby at the time designated by our guide. Following our meeting, we depart for Edinburgh Airport in our waiting private vehicle. Following our arrival, and after passport control and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul Airport on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1346 at 16:20. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:40 local time and the end of our tour.

Included services

• Economy class return flight tickets between Istanbul - London / Edinburgh – Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flights
• 8 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
• Airport and City Taxes
• All Transfers
• Turkish-speaking guiding service (provided that the group size is a minimum of 15 people).
• Panoramic London City Tour
• Masterpieces of London Tour (Greenwich & British Museum & River Thames Boat Tour & Icons of London)
• Windsor - Oxford - Bath Tour
• Chester & Liverpool Tour
• Panoramic Manchester City Tour
• Whisky Tasting Experience
• Windermere Tour
• Glasgow City Tour
• Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, The Kelpies & Blackness Castle Tours
• Edinburgh City and Castle Tour
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees for all tours specified as included.
• TÜRSAB professional liability insurance

Not included

• All tours and entrance fees not specified as included in the tour itinerary.
• Healthcare services and personal expenses
• Travel Insurance (a 100% surcharge applies to guests over 70 years of age.)
• Domestic connecting flights
• International departure tax