Royal Routes: England & Scotland

Day 1 — Istanbul Airport - London

Meeting at Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours prior to the flight. Following baggage, ticketing, and boarding procedures, and after our flight to London departing at 07:35 aboard Turkish Airlines flight TK1979, we arrive in London at 09:35. Following passport control and baggage reclaim, we begin our panoramic tour of London in our private coach waiting for us at the airport. Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Natural History Museum, River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Admiral Nelson Monument, National Gallery, and Piccadilly Circus are among the sights to be seen. Following the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 2 — London

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. After your free time, we will meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and depart from our hotel to begin our Masterpieces of London (Greenwich & British Museum & River Thames Boat Tour & London's Icons) excursion, which is included in the tour price. On this tour, you will enjoy 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-renowned London streets and neighbourhoods accompanied by our guide. The first stop of our tour will be the 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 became a significant royal centre, particularly during the reign of the Tudor monarchs in the 16th century. In Greenwich, which is also home to the Cutty Sark, the best-preserved ship from the Middle Ages, we will view one of the city's most beautiful parks, an Ottoman cannon, and the National Maritime Museum before boarding our boat. On our boat tour lasting approximately 1 hours, we will have the chance to see all of London's landmarks along the River Thames. The next stop of our tour will be the British Museum, one of the world's most significant and largest museums. In the museum, where thousands of artefacts brought from all over the world are exhibited, we will also see the magnificent artefacts brought from our ancient cities on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. On the city walk following the museum, we will see Oxford Street, England's most famous shopping thoroughfare, the celebrated district of Soho, Chinatown, and Piccadilly Circus, regarded as the very heart of the city. Following the tour, we will 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

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After the 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 enjoy our "Windsor - Oxford - Bath" excursion, which is included in the tour price. We begin our tour by exploring the town of Windsor, home to one of the royal family's prominent palaces. After a panoramic view of the town of Windsor and its castle, we travel to the university city of Oxford, also renowned as a filming location for the legendary Harry Potter films. On the second stop of our tour in Oxford, we will see the most photographed buildings of the world-famous 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, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and The Royal Crescent are among the sights to be seen. We conclude this wonderful day in Birmingham, the final stop of the day. Following check-in at our hotel in Birmingham, free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 5 — Birmingham - Manchester

Breakfast included

Following breakfast at our hotel, 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 take 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 North West England. Following our Chester tour, we depart for Liverpool. Among the sights to be seen are Anfield (panoramic), the football stadium of Liverpool, England's most championship-winning football team, the Theatre Building, Liverpool Cathedral, St George's Hall, the Albert Dock, and the River Mersey. During our tour, we will have the chance to see and photograph the pubs where the Beatles first performed, 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, we transfer to our hotel. Free time after settling into our hotel in Manchester. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 6 — Manchester - Glasgow

Breakfast included

Free time following breakfast at our hotel. After your free time, we meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide and depart from 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. This notably mountainous area is also home to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. With its breathtakingly beautiful lakes and valleys, the Lake District offers visitors spectacular views. Following our tour in Windermere, we will continue our journey to Glasgow. Included in the tour price during our journey, we will share the experience of tasting world-famous Scotch whiskies at a local distillery in the region. During the tasting, we will have the opportunity to observe the production processes at first hand and learn about the history of whisky. Following the tasting and our arrival in Glasgow, we begin our “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 will see during our tour. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Free time after settling into our hotel 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 private vehicle waiting for us. Before our journey to Edinburgh, we begin our tour taking in the remaining highlights 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 world's largest equine sculptures. Next is another fortress, Blackness Castle. After seeing this panoramic view, we arrive in Edinburgh. Following check-in at our hotel where we will stay in Edinburgh, free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 8 — Edinburgh

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 leave our hotel to embark on the “Edinburgh City & Edinburgh Castle Tour”, which is 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, Edinburgh Port, 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 Great 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

Following breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. After your free time, we will meet in the lobby at the time specified by our guide. Following our meet-up, we will depart for Edinburgh Airport in our private vehicle waiting for us. Following our arrival and the completion of passport control and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul Airport at 10:40 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1344. Arrival in Istanbul at 18:10 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