DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for England
Depart for England

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in London
Arrive in cosmopolitan London and transfer independently to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: London

DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in London
Spend the day at leisure, perhaps participate in the optional Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise. Embark on a fascinating tour through London's most iconic sites. Begin with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Take a guided tour of the interior, adorned with magnificent mosaics, and intricate carvings. Next, head to the Tower of London, a former fortress, and royal palace that has witnessed 1000 years of history most notoriously as a prison. Marvel at the dazzling Crown Jewels housed within the Jewel House and explore the Tower's ancient battlements. Conclude with a relaxing Thames River cruise, passing under historic bridges, while taking in panoramic views of the Shard, the Globe Theater, Tate Modern and the London Eye
Optional: Crown Jewels of London Tour with River Cruise (PM)
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Sunday - Full Day in London
Discover the history and pageantry of London, on your own today. Perhaps join the optional Royal London Tour with Changing of The Guard. Begin with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married. View the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial, Whitehall, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Big Ben. Continue to St James's Park and Buckingham Palace to see the colorful ceremony of Changing of the Guard*, when held*The Changing of the Guard is subject to occurrence. If it is not taking place, the tour will visit the Horse Guards Parade.
Optional: Royal London Tour with Changing of The Guard (AM)
Overnight: London
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Monday - Train to Edinburgh
This morning, travel by train to Edinburgh. On arrival, check into your hotel. Free time to explore Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, with its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and winding medieval streets. Discover the city's rich heritage and historic buildings. Its Old and New Town are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Tuesday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Spend the day at leisure in the Scottish capital or, join the optional Full Day St. Andrews and the Fishing Villages of Fife tour. Depart Edinburgh and travel north. View the iconic Forth Rail Bridge as you cross the Firth of Forth, entering into the ancient Kingdom of Fife. Stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther. Then, proceed to the medieval town of St. Andrews, renowned for its famous golf course, with free time to explore. Continue the scenic drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife to Falkland. This historic village boasts a beautiful palace, that was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stuarts. On the return to Edinburgh, pass by Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned
Optional: Full Day St. Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife (AM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Today is free to explore Edinburgh on your own. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands tour. Head to the Highlands, stopping along the way in the town of Callander on the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Continue the scenic drive to Glencoe, one of the most famous natural landmarks in all of Scotland. Then, enter the glacial valley known as the Great Glen and pass Ben Nevis, Britain's tallest mountain. Proceed to Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, the largest loch by volume in Scotland. Later, travel through the Cairngorms National Park back to Edinburgh
Optional: Full Day Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands (AM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Thursday - Depart Scotland
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast