Great Britain Tour Route
Tour Program
Istanbul - London
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After check-in, passport, and customs procedures, the journey begins with a scheduled flight from Istanbul to London. Upon arrival, we start our city tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. In London, the capital of England, places we will see include Buckingham Palace, Leicester Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the banks of the Thames River. After the panoramic city tour with a guide, free time follows. Then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in LONDON.
London
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin today’s program. Our first stop is the British Museum, one of the world’s most important museums. Afterwards, with our guide, we visit cultural landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the National Gallery. The rest of the day is free time for shopping or individual excursions. In the evening, return to the hotel. Overnight in our London hotel.
London – Oxford – Bath – Cardiff
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from London and head to Oxford, our first stop, famous for its universities. On our city tour, the University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera are among the places we will see. We then continue to Bath, England’s historic city famed for its thermal spas. We complete our tour by seeing Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and The Royal Crescent. Afterwards, we set off for Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Upon arrival, we take a short panoramic tour of Cardiff. Then we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our CARDIFF hotel.
Cardiff – Chester – Liverpool
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart and head to Chester, the city with the best-preserved Roman walls in England. On our city tour, we will see Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, and the Rows shopping street. We then continue to Liverpool, the hometown of the Beatles. On our guided city tour, some of the sights we will see include Albert Dock, The Beatles Story Museum, and Liverpool Cathedral. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool – Manchester – York – Leeds
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Manchester, one of England’s football capitals. During our panoramic city tour, we will see Old Trafford Stadium (from the outside), the Town Hall, and the city center. We then continue to York, a city renowned for its historic architecture. Highlights of our tour include York Minster Cathedral, Shambles Street, and the city walls. After the excursion, we arrive in Leeds, which we will only pass through for accommodation. Overnight at our hotel in LEEDS.
Leeds – Durham – Edinburgh
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart northward for Durham, near the Scottish border. In Durham, we visit Durham Cathedral and Castle, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with our guide. We then continue on to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh
After breakfast at our hotel, we will spend the day on a tour of Edinburgh. In this city where history and architecture are intertwined, the places we will see include the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle (from the outside), Calton Hill, the Scott Monument, and Princes Street. Free time after the tour. Overnight at our hotel in EDINBURGH.
Edinburgh - Stirling - Kelpies - Glasgow
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart and head to Stirling, our first stop. Following a panoramic view of the William Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle, we take a photo break at The Kelpies, famous for its giant horse-head sculptures. We then arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. On our Glasgow city tour, some of the sights to be seen include George Square and Glasgow Cathedral. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in our Glasgow hotel.
Glasgow – Cairnryan – Belfast – Giant's Causeway
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to Cairnryan port. From there, we take the ferry to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. After disembarking from the ferry, we head to the legendary Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Following our visit and photo break there, we return to Belfast. On our city tour, Titanic Belfast and the Stormont Parliament will be among the places seen. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in our BELFAST hotel.
Belfast - Dublin
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Upon our arrival, we begin our city tour. Among the places to be seen are Trinity College, the Temple Bar District, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and O’Connell Street. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel. Overnight in our hotel in DUBLIN.
Dublin - Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure. Guests who wish may go shopping or spend time in Dublin’s cafes. At the designated time, transfer to the airport. We complete our tour with our Dublin–Istanbul flight. Upon our arrival in Istanbul, our unforgettable Great Britain – Ireland tour comes to an end. We hope to see you on our next tour!
What's Included
- Istanbul-London, Dublin-Istanbul round-trip airfare
- Intercity travel by luxury buses
- Cairnryan - Belfast ferry tickets
- 10 nights accommodation (in double rooms)
- Professional Guidance Service
- Accommodation breakfasts (10 days)
- City taxes
- All extra tours
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Baggage allowance (20 kg since it is a tour by air)
- Giant's Causeway shuttle service, Hotel Taxes, Driver and Local Guide Tips - 100 GBP
- Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not Included
- England Visa Fee (Visa is required for green passport holders)
- Museum entrance fees
- Exit fee from the country
- Food and beverage expenses excluding hotel breakfasts, personal expenses