4-Day Historic Scotland Tour from London: Gretna Green, Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Fort William, Edinburgh and Lake District

Product Code: 670014

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Breakfasts, Indian Veg lunch and Indian dinners included
    Entrance and sightseeing included
    Tips and service charge included
    • Nevis Range* with entrance
    • Glasgow City Tour covering Glasgow Cathedral, Main Square & University of Glasgow
    • Edinburgh City Tour covering the Royal Mile and entrance to Edinburgh Castle
    • View the famous Neptune staircase & Commando Memorial
    • View the Forth Road Bridge
    • Photo Stop at Falkirk Wheel
    • The Kelpies
    • Lake Windermere Cruise
    • Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Train (Not operational from Jan to Mar and Nov - Dec)
Tour Code
670014
Duration
4 day
Departure City
London
End City
London
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
London

London - Gretna Green - Glasgow

Hotel: Premier Inn / Holiday Express Strathclyde or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Included

Today morning join up with your coach and depart towards Gretna Green. The coach will start from Wembley and do various pick-ups along the M1 and M6 Corridor. We will be covering quite a distance today to reach Scotland, so ensure you carry your key essentials and devices for your entertainment for the journey.

In the afternoon we stop for lunch at Gretna Green, the UK's most famous place to get married and home of the world-famous Iron Forgeries. Today why not speak to your tour manager who can get you traditional shortbreads at a reasonable cost. The stop will only sell continental/English food, and there will be no fast food restaurants located within the services so make sure you are prepared.

We then board back onto the coach and continue making our way North towards Scotland, making our way to the city of Glasgow. We expect to arrive in Glasgow, in the early evening. We make our way straight to Glasgow Cathedral, which is one of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, Glasgow Cathedral is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.

We enjoy a delicious Indian meal at the restaurant before boarding our coach and making our way to the hotel for our three-night stay. Get a good night's sleep as more wonders await you tomorrow.

Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Included
Day 02
Glasgow

Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Fort William - Glasgow

Hotel: Premier Inn / Holiday Express Strathclyde or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Included

After our breakfast, we board the coach and make our way towards the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which is where Loch Lomond is situated.

On arrival at Loch Lomond, why not enjoy an optional boat cruise; here appreciate the picturesque views of the highlands, whilst indulging in a warm cup of tea or coffee. The Loch Lomond or "Lake of the Elms" is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the boundary between the lowlands of Central Scotland and the Highlands.

If you decide to forgo the Loch Lomond cruise you can spend the time admiring the scenic beauty from the shoreline of the Loch, which gives you picturesque views of the national park.

We then make our way along the scenic route towards Fort William, to visit the Nevis Range. On arrival, we take a cable car (subject to operation) to Aonach Mòr on the Nevis range. Standing at 1,345 metres above sea level, it is a popular mountain destination.

We will also stop today at the Commando Memorial, which is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Additionally, we visit the Neptune's staircase, which is a flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. This amazing feat of engineering raises the canal by 19m over a quarter of a mile of continuous masonry and takes around 90 minutes for a boat to travel up or down the locks. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock flight in Scotland.

We then make our drive back to the restaurant in the evening, before going back to the hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Loch Lomond Loch Lomond
  • Commando Monument Commando Monument

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Included
Day 03
Glasgow

Glasgow - Edinburgh - Glasgow

Hotel: Premier Inn / Holiday Express Strathclyde or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

After breakfast today we drive to Edinburgh, which is Scotland's compact, hilly capital; with its medieval Old Town and neoclassical buildings.

Today drive to Edinburgh, on route, we stop for a photo stop at Falkirk Wheel which is a rotating boat lift in Scotland,connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.The world's first & only rotating boat lift was opened by her Majesty, The Queen in 2002. Then, we visit The Kelpies:30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting Kelpies. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Scotland.

Arrive into Edinburgh and visit the famous Edinburgh Castle with its fine state apartments and ancient Scottish crown jewels. Descend the hill and cross the Royal Mile to see St Giles' Cathedral and its crown shaped spire. Continuing the journey, we view the Forth Road Bridge to enjoy a spectacular view of the Forth Rail Bridge.

We will then make our way to the restaurant for Indian dinner, on the allocation of our entry time enjoy your meal

Visiting Attractions

  • Falkirk Wheel Falkirk Wheel
  • The Kelpies The Kelpies
  • Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 04
Glasgow

Glasgow - Lake District - London

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today morning after breakfast we check out of the hotel and make our way towards the Lake District. The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England.

As we drive through the Lake District, admire the lakes, towns, villages and mountains within the National Park. Once we reach Lake Windermere a large lake in Cumbria's Lake District National Park, we enjoy our 45-minute boat cruise from Bowness-on-Windermere, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and villages.

We then board a Heritage Steam Train ride from Lakeside to Haverthwaite. Travel back in time when you climb aboard the train. Enjoy views from your carriage up to Haverthwaite.

Later, we depart for London and bid farewell to those that are getting of at their drop off points on the route.

Tips:
- On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics and availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However, all aspects of the itinerary will be covered.
- Nevis range is subject to operation based on weather conditions. If the Nevis range is closed we will do Glencoe, if this is not possible you will be refunded the group rate of Nevis Range.
- The Falkirk Wheel is under going essential winter works maintenance from 30th October 2023 - March 2024.

Visiting Attractions

  • Lake District National Park Lake District National Park
  • Lake Windermere Lake Windermere

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Lake Lomond £11.00/Adult; £7.00/Child (5-15 years)
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

- Passengers should arrive at their pick-up point no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you have selected a pick-up time outside of Wembley then you will be confirmed your pick-up time.
- Please note that some UK service stations have a northbound and southbound services under the same name.
- Please note that the northbound services will be on the side going north and the southbound services will be on the side going south.
- Please note that the drop-off location will not be the same as the pick-up location as they are on opposite sides of the highway.
- Please note that the northbound and the southbound services may not be connected by a walk way.

Meeting Point

Search for your nearest pickup point
Time Region Location Full Address
06:00AM Southall Outside Lidl 5

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

58-78 High Street, Southall, UB1 3DB
06:30AM Wembley Local Operator's office

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

312 Harrow Road Wembley, HA9 6LL
07:15AM Toddington Services M1 Toddington Services Northbound

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR
07:25AM Newport Pagnell - M1 Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Northbound

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

M1, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8DS
07:50AM Watford Gap Services - M1 Watford Gap Services Northbound

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

M1 motorway junction 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ
08:30AM Corley Services M6 Corley Services Northbound M6

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Between Junction 3 & 4, Corley, Coventry, CV7 8NR
10:10AM Stafford Services M6 Stafford Services Northbound M6

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Between Junction 14 & 15, Staffordshire, Chebsey, Stone, ST15 0EU
10:35AM Keele Services M6 Keele Services Northbound M6

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Jct 15/16, Keele, ST5 5HG
11:15AM Knutsford Services M6 Knutsford Services Northbound M6

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Between Junction 18 & 19, Northwich Rd, Knutsford, WA16 0TL
04:00PM Glasgow Glasgow Cathedral

(All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.)

Castle St, Glasgow, G4 0QZ

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from your selected pick up point
    • 3 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotel with breakfast
    • 3 Indian dinners & 1 Indian Veg Lunch
    • Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
    • All tips and service charges
    • ABTA Legal Protection
    • Premium service of a  professional Representative

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation policy:
      - 30 days or more prior to Deprture Date: 25% of the total amount will be charged
      - 16-29 days prior to Deprture Date: 50% of the total amount will be charged
      - 9-15 days prior to Deprture Date: 75% of the total amount will be charged
      - 8 days or less prior to Deprture Date: non-refundable
      - The cancellation charges shown represent a percentage of the total holiday price, excluding insurance premium or any additional charges as these charges may need to be paid in full (e.g. visa charges, courier, postal). Should you wish to cancel a holiday and re-book this will be subject to the cancellation terms within these booking conditions.
      - For the tour, a double confirmation if the tour meets the minimum participant to operate is needed. We will check with you to see if you would like to hold the seats and wait for the final confirmation, or if you prefer to cancel the tour with full refund.
      - In instances where you confirm attendance for a tour without a guaranteed departure date (due to not meeting the minimum participant requirement), and subsequently opts to cancel their booking, standard cancellation policies will be applicable.
      - It is important for you to understand that by confirming your attendance under these circumstances, you are accepting the risk of trip cancellation due to not meeting the minimum participant count.
    • Any amendments: name changes, date changes, tour downgrades, requested more than 32 days prior to departure date will incur a 40 US dollar amendment fee PER PERSON.
    • We do not accept/process date change or tour downgrade requests within 32 days of confirmed tour departure date.
    • For our tours to operate, a minimum number of passengers must be met. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. If this occurs, we will refund the full amount paid for the tour provided by us. Please note that we are not liable for any other costs incurred due to cancellation, including but not limited to visa service charges.
    • Minors cannot travel on their own. All bookings must have a legal guardian or adult over the age of 18, unless where dictated by law. Where a child is travelling without a parent and with a legal guardian or another family member, a child travel consent letter must be provided and carried with you on tour.
    • The maximum baggage weight allowed on our Tours is not to exceed 20 Kg and not exceeding dimensions of 90 x 75 x 43 cm / 35.5 x 29.5 x 16 ins. Only one bag is allowed per passenger; any subsequent bags will be subject to space on the mode of transport along with excess baggage charges.
    • All our tours operate with pre-allocated seating; we reserve the right to assign or reassign seats at any time, even after boarding the mode of transportation. Any indication of your seating is for reference only and is subject to change at any time. No seating requests under any circumstances are taken by the local operator or its carriers.
    • We may operate multiple coaches for our tours; your booking should be under one booking and with the same pickup should you wish to travel with any particulars for any given tour.
    • Coach, accommodation and service facilities may be different for each individual even if travelling on the same tour, vehicle or hotel.
    • Early Bird Offer is not applicable for infants aged 0-23 months for any holidays mentioned on our website or brochure. Infant prices for coach holidays are for a seat only.
    • In Scotland the currency you will require will be Pounds (GBP/Sterling). We advices passengers to exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient to change money and most places we will be visiting will not have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.
    • We also advice our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Scotland is not free.
    • An important point to note whilst on a touring holiday is that some long journeys are unavoidable especially when travelling from city to city.
    • It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage.
    • For this tour it should be noted that the travel times are extensive on this tour.
    • Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel, and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yogurt.
    • Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advice their tour representative of their preferred diet on the day one. The meals are pre-set buffet and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with Tap Water only.
    • Lunches are usually vegetarian only and are provided outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited or no seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
    • Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.
    • Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer / kettle as well as a thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hair dryer etc, as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.
    • If you use services such as the phone or mini bar, or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.
    • You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel healthy. The following recommendations apply: Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack. Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be able to negotiate the altitude.
    • Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres. Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your doctor in advance.
    • Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the occurrence of irritation.
    • Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the glaciers!
    • High altitude visits not recommended for: Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure + diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high altitude.
    • Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles or a stroke.
    • You do not require Schengen visas for this tour, however if you hold a non EU passport then you will require UK Visa. Please consult the British Embassy in your country of residence.
    • Passengers can be well prepared by ensuring they are carrying appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories. Passengers should also be aware that during the winter months most of the sightseeing will be in the dark as, in Scotland, the day becomes dark very early during winter. Passengers should consult with Star Tours at the time of booking if they are unsure.
    • We will accept lightweight manual wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach.  It is also essential that a family member is also on tour to push their wheelchair. We will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted Mt Titlis & Eiffel Tower is not fully accessible for a wheelchair user. Brussels, Luzern, Lion Monument, Pisa, Rome, Venice and Florence will have cobbled streets, which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Notice

Seat allocation is fixed throughout the tour and seats will be arranged sequentially according to the time of placing order. Please note we are not able to rearrange seat.



 

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Infants below the age of 2 must pay an additional charge of $245.00 for a seat in coach, and share a room with two/three adults (one infant per room maximum).
* Reduction available for second child in double room with two adults (2 adults, 2 children, no extra bed). Please request special rate directly with customer service.
* Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants).
* We have the right to change your accommodation into split rooms.
* Suppliment might be applied for some of the departure dates due to cost increase, we will double confirm the final tour fee for you before the confirmation. 
  • * MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED: A minimum number of passengers must be met for our tours to operate. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number is not reached. If this occurs, we will refund the total amount paid for the tour. Please note that we are not liable for any other costs incurred due to cancellation, including but not limited to visa service charges and flight costs.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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