Literary Sisters' London & Scotland Adventure
October 16 - 23, 2017
London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland are two very special cities to visit. You will be visiting all of the famous places you have heard of for years. And perhaps nowhere else on Earth is the label “fierce beauty” so suitable, as when it’s describing the striking landscapes of Scotland. And I think the train ride from London to Edinburgh makes this an amazing vacation this fall.
I have tweaked the itinerary on this trip resulting in a greatly reduced cost so I hope you will take a second look and this time decide to join the small group of women taking this trip.
Airfare from the Washington, DC area is about $900, today.
Get ready to have a good time and let me hear from you.
Day 1, Monday, October 16, 2017
London
Your travel representative will meet you at Heathrow Airport upon your arrival and direct you to your privately-chaffeured vehicle that will take us to the hotel.
Hotel Accommodations: Grosvenor Hotel
Built by the Victorian railway pioneers in 1862, the Grosvenor Hotel ushered in a Golden Age of travel. Located within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, it has been restored to its former glory. Combining modern luxury with unique period features, the spacious rooms offer views of Buckingham Palace Road, the Royal Mews, the Palace Gardens and Victoria Station. Adorned in the finest Victorian architecture, they boast iPod docking stations with surround sound, Egyptian cotton linen and large plasma-screen TVs.
Day 2, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - London
Enjoy a 4-hour tour around London with your own driver guide.
You will enjoy the major sites of the West End: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace [photo at left], Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus.
Day 3, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - London
Spend the day outside of London on a shared guided tour that will leave you in awe after visiting the majestic Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Built high on the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years, and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. You will visit the magnificent State Apartments, which are still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the 14th century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of Kings and Queens. The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most prehistoric site in England. You will also visit the beautiful city of Bath and take a tour of Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years.
Day 4: Thursday, October 19, 2017 - London
You will be transferred to the train station London for a journey to Edinburgh. Enjoy a scenic train ride; it is approximately 4.5 hours.
Accommodations: The Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh
The Carlton Hotel is located just minutes from Edinburgh Waverley Station and situated in a grand Victorian building with a stylish, modern interior. Nestled in the heart of the city center, the Carlton Hotel is within easy walking distance of a myrid of city center attractions, from the famous Royal Mile to the beautiful St. Giles' Cathedral. Guestrooms are spacious and offer all the comforts of home in a stylish setting.
Day 5: Friday, October 20, 2017 - Edinburgh
Enjoy a half day tour with a local guide to show you around the city's top sights, including Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, Holyrood palace and the Scott monument. Entrance fee and guide services at Edinburgh Castle are included.
Day 6: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - Edinburgh
Today, you will explore the large and mysterious waters of Loch Ness, the scenic Glen Coe, and the Scottish Highlands, traveling there by motor coach. As you head toward the Highlands, you will see the amazing Forth Railway Bridge. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you travel through the spectacular wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park. Loch Ness is justly famous for its beauty and mystery. Here you will have time for an ample lunch and a "monster spotting" trip out on the waters of the loch.
Day 7: Sunday, October 22, 2017 - Edinburgh
You will have the opportunity to visit Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle via motor coach. Known as the "Key to Scotland", for centuries this was the msot important castle in Scotland, and the views from the top make it easy to see why. From there, to the north, you see the high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland's hero, William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in Braveheart. Then the trip will continue into Trossachs National Park, with a stop for lunch in Aberfoyle. Finally, you will travel to lovely Loch Lomond before you return to the hotel.
Day 8, Monday, October 23, 2017 - Edinburgh/Airport
Your personal driver will meet you to transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
Pricing
$3,699 Double, per person
$5,399 Single
Deposit Due date is March 16, 2017 and the balance is due July 16, 2017.
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