TOUR Itinerary
On arrival at Inverness Airport, you will be met by our local representative for a brief meet and greet. You will then be transferred to your hotel.
Tourists from around the world are attracted to Inverness for its natural landscapes, old fashioned towns, medieval ruins, and prehistoric sites. With its location in the Scottish Highlands, it offers many sightseeing opportunities including marketplaces, cathedrals, and museums and also has some of Scotland’s top whisky distilleries.
The day is free to relax and roam around in Inverness town on your own.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Inverness.
After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for a full day excursion.
We first visit the Culloden Battlefield at Culloden Moor, which is best known for the 1746 battlefield. We experience the powerful emotions and energies of the final Jacobite Rising – the last pitched battle between the Jacobites and British government to be fought on British soil.
We then leave for Loch Ness. home of the Loch Ness Monster and other Scottish myths, legends and historical happenings. Look out for ‘Nessie’ the monster in the 3 hours’ boat ride. After an hour, we will arrive at the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Situated on the shore of Loch Ness with 1,000 years of history and some dramatic chapters Urquhart Castle (pronounced as er-ch-ert) was once one of Scotland’s largest castles, which has seen great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress.
After returning to the town, the day is free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Inverness.
SEGV’s Recommendation – There are many places one can visit upon return to town such as the Inverness castle, cathedral and Inverness Botanical garden, or explore Victorian Market (closes at 6.30 pm). The Victorian Market is a covered market in the heart of the City of Inverness, where one can shop, eat and enjoy at Victorian style building.
In the morning, we leave for Isle of Skye tour early in the morning.
Along with Edinburgh and Loch Ness, Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s top-three tourist destinations. If there’s one thing about Skye that’ll leave a lasting impression, it’s the scenery. It is not only known for its rocky landscape, but also for the picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles.
On the way, we stop at Eilean Donan Castle, and those who are interested can visit the castle as this is an optional tour. This 12th century castle is arguably the most romantic, and the most photographed Scottish castle ever. Scenes from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, James Bond (The World Is Not Enough), Made of Honor movies were also shot at this castle.
Next, we stop at Portree, capita of Skye for lunch. Portree is a 200 years old fishing village and the main town on the Isle of Skye. It has a pretty harbour, where you can hear the hustle and bustle of the port and has great views of the surrounding hills.
We visit Old Man of Storr, one of Scotland’s most iconic places. The ‘Old Man’, created by a massive ancient landside, is a large pinnacle of rock that stands 50 m high and can be seen for miles around. Climb up the hill and soak the beauty of this place. Though it is a slightly strenuous climb up to the Old Man of Storr, but anyone of average fitness should do okay. We will reach Inverness by late evening.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Inverness
In the morning after breakfast, we leave for Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, wrapped by a series of rocky hills overlooking the sea. It’s a city immersed in history, culture, nature and
architecture. From royal ships and ancient volcanoes to dockside dining and peaceful canals, Edinburgh has a lot to offer.
Arrive and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Edinburgh.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – On the way from Inverness to Edinburg, we can stop at The Glenlivet Distillery, one of the most famous Scotch whiskey’s distilleries, to learn the finely-crafted process of whisky-making. It is the biggest selling single malt whisky in the United States and the second biggest selling single malt brand globally
After breakfast, we will leave for the guided city tour of Edinburgh.
We start the tour by visiting the Edinburgh Castle, which is perched atop an extinct volcano, for more than 1,000 years. Steeped in history, the former royal residence is now a museum. You cannot afford to miss the visit to this larger than life castle when in Edinburgh.
We will then arrive at Palace of Holyrood, the Queen and Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland and Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland. During your visit to Holyrood Palace, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of what the life of Royal Family looks like.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Edinburgh.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – You can also visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, which was launched in 1953 and was the Royal Family’s floating residence for 44 years. It is now the most famous ship in the world. You can explore all five decks, the royal apartments (with the queen’s surprisingly small single bed), crew’s quarters and engine room in the tour.
In the morning after breakfast, we leave for Windermere.
Apart from being the largest natural lake in England, Windermere is also a small town with a population of around 8,359. It has been one of the country’s most famous places for holidays and summer homes.
From Windermere, take the scenic lake cruise to explore the Lake District. After returning to Windermere, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day is free for you to relax in this quaint town and enjoy the beautiful lake view.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Windermere.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Visit Grasmere, a tiny village which is famous for its association with the famous poet, William Wordsworth. You can discover this small village on foot, and do not forget to taste the very famous “Grasmere Ginger Bread” here.
After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for London.
On the way to London, we will stop at Stratford- upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. You can enjoy your lunch and have a cup of coffee. In the beautiful countryside on the banks of the river Avon, you also opt for a guided tour of the birthplace of Shakespeare.
After lunch, we will resume our journey to London. Upon arrival, check in at hotel.
One of the world’s most visited cities, London is a confluence of the old and the new. You can’t fail to be excited by London’s amazing attractions. Did you know that London is made of two ancient cities, the city of London and the city of Westminster, which together form the capital!
Overnight stay at the hotel in London.
The day is free for you to explore London on your own.
To help you along your way if you haven’t been to the city before, we’ve listed optional tours that you can opt for:
- For the first timer in London: Full day city tour of London that includes the London Eye, Big Ben, “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at Buckingham Palace, visit to Paul’s Cathedral, Madame Tussauds museum and end the tour with Thames River Cruise/ boat ride.
- For not the first timers: Tower of London and British Museum Tour. In the Tower of London, discover the Crown Jewels and we promise you that you will not be able to move your gaze from the spectacular Kohinoor. British Museum houses the world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies and is one the must visit museums in London.
Overnight stay at the hotel in London.
The day is free for leisure.
Below are Seg-V’s Recommended Tours:
- Stonehenge and Roman Baths Guided Tour: Discover the two gems of southern England: Stonehenge, an iconic prehistoric gigantic stone formation and Roman Bath, a UNESCO-listed 18th-century city of Bath.
- Warner Bros Studio and Oxford tour: Harry Potter fans brace yourselves up for this one! You will get this amazing opportunity to boast about that you were at the place where Harry Potter was.
- Kid-friendly places – SEALIFE London Aquarium, where they would love the underwater creatures or you can explore the Science Museum with kids, which is London’s interactive hub of science and technology. Both are perfect for fun family days out in London.
Overnight stay at the hotel in London.
In the morning after breakfast, we leave for Bicester Village.
Just one hour from London, Bicester Village is home to more than 160 boutiques of leading brands, each offering savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price all year round.
The entire day is free for shopping (8 hours).
Overnight stay at the hotel in London.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board a flight to India.
We check out from the hotel to leave for London Heathrow Airport in a private coach.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your London Scotland tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
