DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – LONDON
We will meet our valued guests at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:00. After baggage drop, passport control and check-in procedures, we will depart for London on Turkish Airlines flight TK1241 at 07:50. Upon arrival in London at 09:55 local time, we will begin a panoramic city tour of London with our guide and private bus waiting for us at the airport. During the city tour, you will visit many tourist attractions including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben Clock Tower, London Eye, and Tower Bridge, which are among London's world-famous landmarks. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02 LONDON
After breakfast at our hotel, we will leave for the London Walking Tour. First, we will head to Green Park Station via the London Underground (Tube), one of the world's most famous metro systems, which is not only a fast and practical means of transport for exploring the city but also part of experiencing London more deeply. On this tour, you will stroll through London's famous streets and avenues, witnessing its history and experiencing London up close. Our first stop will be a visit to Buckingham Palace. If we are lucky, we may have the opportunity to watch the Horse Guards Parade. Then, we will explore places such as Big Ben, Covent Garden, Chinatown, and Piccadilly Circus, which are among the city's most famous and busiest streets. You can shop on Oxford Circus and Regent's Street, London's largest shopping street, and explore New Bond Street, where luxury stores are located. After the tour, we will return to our hotel again by Tube. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 LONDON – GLASGOW
Early in the morning, we will vacate our rooms and head towards the train station for Glasgow. After an average 4.5-hour train journey, we will arrive in Glasgow. Glasgow, one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic cities, is a fascinating metropolis that blends its historical fabric with modern structures. On this city tour, we will visit some of Glasgow's most important and impressive points. First, we will visit Glasgow Cathedral, one of the best-preserved medieval cathedrals in Scotland, built in the 12th century and one of the city's oldest structures, followed by George Square, considered the heart of the city, opened in 1781. Here, we will explore the city's important monuments and historic buildings. Afterwards, City Chambers (Town Hall), the city's famous shopping street Buchanan Street, Kelvingrove Park, Green Park, and the River Clyde are among the places to see. After our tour, you will have free time for dinner. If you wish, you can try delicious Scottish dishes at local restaurants in the city or go shopping. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 GLASGOW – EDINBURGH
After breakfast at our hotel, we will set off for Edinburgh with our private vehicle waiting for us. During our journey, we will first visit Glengoyne Distillery, and after enjoying our 75-minute whisky tasting tour there, we will proceed to Edinburgh. On our Edinburgh city tour, we will explore the city's most striking and historic points panoramically. First, we will view the famous Edinburgh Castle from the outside. Then, we will ascend Calton Hill, where we can overlook the city from above, and take photos amidst magnificent views. Throughout our tour, we will stroll along historic streets such as Royal Mile and Princes Street, having the opportunity to see the Royal Palace and the Parliament Building from the outside. After our tour, you will have free time for dinner. If you wish, you can try delicious Scottish dishes at local restaurants in Edinburgh or go shopping. At the end of our tour, we will transfer back to our hotel in Glasgow. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 EDINBURGH – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at our hotel, once our rooms are vacated and check-out procedures are completed, we will depart at the scheduled time with our private vehicle to explore the world-famous The Kelpies sculptures. After the tour, we will proceed to Edinburgh Airport, and after passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1346 at 16:20. We will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time. End of our tour.