One of the most popular places to visit in Edinburgh is the Royal Mile which stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse Palace. The succession of scenic streets are so nicknamed as they reach almost exactly a mile in length and connect the two royal residences, with the fitting term first having been coined in 1901.
Arrival at Ediburgh – 10.30 am. Take Rental Car from Airport and Check into Hotel – Ten Hill Place AT 5.00 pm Go for Edinburgh City Tour and Visit Calton Hill – View Point Rising dramatically on the eastern edge of the city center is lofty Calton Hill, which boasts some of the best views of Edinburgh. Dotted about its steep slopes are majestic monuments while important buildings, such as the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace, lie near its foot. Protected as a park since 1724, the hilltop has long been one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks and viewpoints. Besides enjoying panoramas of the castle and Arthur’s Seat, as well as Holyrood and New Town too, visitors can explore its paths and green spaces. One of its standout sights is the National Monument which was modeled upon the Parthenon in Athens. Royal Mile – Cobbled Street
26.10 Departure from Mumbai – 01.55 am (British Airways)
Running through the center of the Old Town, the Royal Mile is a delight to amble along with beautiful old buildings, interesting landmarks, and booming businesses all lining the route. While it is quite touristy, the busy thoroughfare is a must visit for all its enticing attractions, architecture, and lively ambience.
The oldest tourist attraction in the city, the captivating Camera Obscura was opened to the public in 1835, just outside the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. Since then the curious and quirky nineteenth century device has delighted countless generations with the amazing images and views it offers up of Edinburgh. Crawling Visit Pubs in Old Town of Edinburgh
Pub
CALTON HILL
Edinburgh Castle Perched atop a rocky outcrop right in the center of town is the atmospheric Edinburgh Castle; one of the city’s standout symbols and sights. While most of the current castle dates to the eleventh century, archaeologists believe its strategic site has been occupied since at least the second century. As one of the most important strongholds in Scotland, the fortress was involved in countless battles and sieges over the years. Nowadays, however, it is one of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions with millions of tourists visiting each year. Besides exploring its military buildings, Royal Palace and St. Margaret’s Chapel, visitors can venture up onto its battlements and towers and enjoy breathtaking views over the city.
Camera Obsucra – Illusion with Camera
EDINBURGH CASTLE EDINBURGH CASTLE AT NIGHT
MELROSE ABBEY & FLOORS CASTLE
The wolf is an honored animal in the central Scotland city of Stirling. According to local legend, a wolf howled when Vikings were about to invade, thus alerting villagers to the attack so they could save their Stirlinghomes.is a good place to see a medieval Scottish town, complete with imposing fortress, 12th century castle and church where Mary Queen of Scots’ son King James VI was crowned in 1557. The Church of the Holy Rude still conducts services on Sunday. Stirling also was the stomping grounds of the legendary Robert the Bruce.
27.10 DAY TOUR TO CASTLES (158 Miles – 4 hrs Drive) (Sunrise – 08.00 am . Sunset – 06.00 pm)
Melrose Abbey was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. This grand ruin with lavish masonic decoration is thought to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce, another king of Scotland. Truly a place of legends, Melrose Abbey is one of the most historically significant architectural structures in Scot
STIRLING CASTLE
Back to Edinburgh Scotch Whiskey Experience (CLOSES AT 5.00 PM) ROYAL YATCH HOLYROODHOUSEBRITTANIAPALACE
28.10 Depart at 7.00 am to Inverness Via (260 Miles – Driving Time 6 Hours) APARTMENT – INVERNESS CITY SUITES , 2- 7 HIGH STREET Glamis DunnottarCastleCastle or Braemar Castle Balmoral Castle Elgin Cathedral
BALMORAL CASTLE ELGIN CATHEDRAL
BRAEMAR CASTLE
Inverness Britain’s most northern city, Inverness, is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Located at the northern end of Loch Ness, Inverness is a good place to visit in Scotland if you like to walk. Walk along the River Ness to the Ness Islands, the Caledonian Canal or the Churches Along the River. Stroll, too, through Old Town with its old stone buildings and a Victorian market where you can buy crafts. Take a walk by the 19th century Inverness Castle, but don’t expect to see the inside unless you’ve been naughty as the castle currently provides local court service in Scotland. In that case, you may want to say a prayer at the lovely Inverness Cathedral.
Eilean Donan Castle (reach here at 5.00 pm - sunset)
29.10 INVERNESS TO MEALT FALLS, FAIRY POOLS, ISLE OF SKYE & EILEAN DONAN CASTLE (Sunrise – 08.00 am . Sunset – 06.00 pm)
Eilean Donan is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. Connected to the mainland by a
Fairy Pools Visitors can embark on the stunning 2.4km walk from the car park to the Fairy Pools via the gravel path bordered with grass, heather, peat and rocks up towards the largest waterfall, or walk further up the path and explore some of the smaller pools which lie ahead. The water of the Fairy Pools is crystal clear, perfect for any adventurous swimmers brave enough to enter the icy waters. It is advisable to bring a wetsuit for this activity as these beautiful rock pools can be bracing.
Isle of Skye
footbridge, the island is dominated by a picturesque medieval castle. The original castle was built in the early 13th century as a defense against the Vikings. Today, the castle is one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland and a popular venue for weddings and film locations. It has appeared in such films as Highlander and The World Is Not Enough.
Undoubtedly the most renowned and recognized of Scotland’s innumerable islands, the irresistible Isle of Skye boasts lots of simply spectacular scenery with majestic mountains and phenomenal views wherever you look. The largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides, it lies just off of the west coast of Scotland and is actually connected to the mainland by a Asbridge.itisoften shrouded in mist, its dramatic landscapes look all the more mystical with fabulous photos to be had of its craggy peaks, rock formations and sea stacks. Among its most famous sights are the stunning series of rocky pinnacles that make up both the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr with its fantastic flickering Fairy Pools also attracting lots of visitors. In addition to all its breath taking natural beauty, Skye has lots of captivating castles such as those of Armadale and Dunvegan for you to check out with hiking in the Total Driving Time 7 Hours
INVERNESS TO GLENCOE, FORT WILLIAM, LOCHNESS CRUISE FROM CLANSMAN HARBOUR TO URQUHART CASTLE (Sunrise 08.00 am . Sunset 06.00 pm) Glencoe One of Scotland’s best known glens or valleys, Glencoe is stunningly beautiful in its sometimes harshness. Located 26 km south of Fort William, Glencoe is nestled between hills and mountains, including the pyramid like Buachaille Etive Mor. As you travel through this U shaped valley, be on the lookout for the monument commemorating the 1692 Massacre at Glencoe when the Argylls ambushed the MacDonalds. Glencoe is very popular with hikers and rock climbers with trails that are accessible from the road. Glencoe is especially popular with winter climbers and skiers since it’s the ski area closest to Glasgow.
The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola is the only one of its kind in Britain and reaches the heights of 650m. It was built on the north face of Aonach Mòr, the 8th highest mountain in Britain, originally as a way to transport skiers to the slopes. The Mountain Gondola has become an amazing visitor attraction, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic ride and absorb the stunning views and clear mountain air. It is also widely used as a short cut by climbers to the many challenging winter climbing routes on Aonach Mòr and by hill walkers to access summer routes. During the summer mountain bikers who ride the
30.10
Fort William – Nevis Range Gondola Ride
Glen Finan Via Duct Loch Ness – Cruise from Uquart Castle
exciting & challenging downhill tracks use the Gondola for uplift as do paragliders on their journey to the clouds.
Most travelers visit Loch Ness with one thing in mind: They want to see Nessie, the legendary lady of the lake. You probably won’t see the Loch Ness Monster, but a cruise on the lake is a fun way to search. Loch Ness is quite deep, more than 230 meters (750 feet) in some places, offering plenty of hiding places for Nessie. It’s huge too, holding more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Take a stroll along the lake or visit quaint villages, including Drumnadrochit, home of the Loch Ness exhibition center, scattered around the lake.
4 HOURS DRIVING TIME – TOTAL DISTANCE 163 MILE
31.10 INVERNESS TO LONDON DEPARTURE 10.15 AM (REACH AIRPORT BY 8.45 AM) ARRIVAL AT LONDON 11.55 AM CHECK INTO THE HOTEL BY 2.OO PM – HOTEL BLAKEMORE HOP ON HOP OFF BUS TOUR FOR 2 DAYS - 31.10.2022 & 01.11.2022 MADAM CLUBBINGCAFÉSKYHARRODSLEICESTERPICCADILLYWESTPALACETRAFALGARHYDEBUCKINGHAMTOWERTOWERHOUSEBIGLONDONTUSSADSEYEBENOFPARLIAMENTOFLONDONBRIDGEPALACEPARKSQUAREOFWESTMINISTERMINISTERABBEYCIRCUSSQUAREGARDENCOPPAANDPUBSINTHE NIGHT
DAY TRIP TO STONEHENGE, BATH & WINDSOR CASTLE Bath – Sotto Sotto restaurant in a cave
02.11
The city of Bath is located a short one and a half hour train ride from London, making it a very popular day trip. This is a very beautiful, historic city, built of attractive cream colored limestone, and famous for its natural hot springs. The city’s Roman Baths is considered to be one of the best preserved Roman spas in Europe. First built around 70 AD, the Roman Baths are the city’s most popular tourist attraction. Castle
Windor
One of the most popular day trips from London, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument found in Wiltshire, about a 2 hours drive from the capital. From 2500 BC, Neolithic and Bronze Age man started to bring gigantic stones from Wales and the Marlborough Downs. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed. A trip to Stonehenge is best combined with a trip to prehistoric Avebury to the north, which has an even bigger stone circle, with fewer restrictions, and far fewer tourists.
Stone Henge
This castle, which is located in Berkshire just outside London, is the official residence of the Queen of England and is still used by the royal family as a weekend home. In addition, many state banquets and other official events are still held at Windsor Castle. Travelers to Windsor, which is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, will find plenty to see. If the weather permits, they can enjoy watching the famous Changing of the Guards, or they can take part in one of St. George’s Chapel’s daily worship services. Because this castle is still a working palace, travelers should check to make sure that it is open before visiting, as its operating hours can change.
UNIVERSITY
An hour from London, in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Village is home to more than 160 boutiques of world leading brands… on sale, all year round. Shop Tory Burch, The White Company, Under Armour and many more luxury fashion and lifestyle boutiques. Dine under an autumnal sky at Soho House & Co’s farmshop restaurant & cafe or savour the splendour of Café Wolseley and enjoy fresh air and fresh fashion just a stone’s throw from the Cotswolds. Open seven days a week, the Village offers an array of personalised services, including a multilingual Concierge, Personal Shopping, Hands free Shopping and complimentary Wi Fi. Visit by train: from 46 minutes direct from London Marylebone to the Village’s dedicated station. Or hop in the car for the short drive from London there’s ample free parking.
OXFORD
Oxford, which is located about 100 km (60 miles) from London, is best known as being home to the famous university of the same name. In addition to the university, Oxford is also home to numerous museums, including the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology as well as the Pitts Rivers Museum. Travelers to Oxford who want to enjoy a view of the city should visit the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin. For a small fee, visitors can climb to the top of the church’s tower, which offers what many consider to be one of the best views of Oxford.
03.11
DAY TRIP TO BICHESTER SHOPPING VILLAGE &
04.11 DAY FREE FOR SHOPPING AT OXFORD STREE AFTER CHECKING OUT OF HOTEL DEPARTURE TO MUMBAI AT 08.30 pm from Heathrow Airport 05.11 ARRIVAL AT MUMBAI AIRPORT 11.05 am LONDON PUBS MINISTRY OF SOUND BALLIE BALLERSON - SHOREDITCH WETHERSPOONS FOOD DUCK AND WAFFLE EMILIA’s CRAFTED PASTA –ST KATHERINE DOCK ELDISHOOM&NCAFÉ FOR DESSERTS – NEAR OXFORD STREET CIRQUE BOMBAYPORPOLAREBUSTLE AREAS CHINA TOWN SHOREDITCHSOHO – BALLIE BALLERSON, JUNKYARD, FLIGHT CLUB, DISHOOM