London & Edinburgh

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This 8-day vacation combines two great British capital cities and includes centrally located hotels at both destinations, the services of Local Hosts, and two half-days of sightseeing with a Local Guide. In London, see all the famous landmarks, visit St. Paul's Cathedral, and see the Changing of the Guard, if held. In Edinburgh, drive through the 200-year-old “New Town" and the “Old Town," and visit mighty Edinburgh Castle to admire the Scottish Crown Jewels. The transfer from London to Edinburgh is by East Coast Line express train (first-class).

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

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Day 2 - London, United Kingdom

 
Arrive in London.
Relaxation

The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Hotels

HILTON LONDON METROPOLE, A glitzy superior first-class airconditioned hotel with over 1,000 rooms, ideally located near Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The public areas include Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24-hour lounge bar, Caffé Cino, and the 24th floor restaurant with London’s best views. There’s also an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, hairdressing salon, and shop.

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Day 3 - London, United Kingdom

 
Guided sightseeing.
Sightseeing

Morning guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays) and see the Changing of the Guard (if held). (B)

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Day 4 - London, United Kingdom

 
Relaxation

Full day at your leisure. (B)

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Day 5 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
London–Edinburgh.
Trains

Travel to Edinburgh by express train (first-class).

Hotels

Transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Hotels

CARLTON, The grand, classically designed Carlton has an excellent central location just off the Royal Mile and is equidistant between the castle and Holyrood Palace. With 189 spacious air-conditioned rooms, elegant Bridge Restaurant and bar, and extensive leisure club with pool, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city.

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Day 6 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
Guided sightseeing.
Sightseeing

Morning guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle. (B)

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Day 7 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
Relaxation

Full day at your leisure. (B)

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Day 8 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
Airport Transfers

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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