BEST OF SCOTLAND & ENGLAND Independent Rail Tour April 1 - October 31, 2021 - Departure any day 7 days / 6 nights: 2 nights in Edinburgh, 2 nights in York, 2 nights in London Edinburgh Hotels York Hotels London Hotels Cairn Hotel 3* or similar BW York Pavillion 3* or similar Imperial Hotel 3* or similar The Palace Hotel 4* or similar B + B York Hotel 4* or similar Copthorne Tara Hotel 4* or similar Meals Tours Transportation Transfer Also includes Breakfast daily in each city. Opentop bus tickets available Train travel between No transfers included. Tax and Service Charge. (additional cost applies). destinations. Rates 2021 US$ per Person Edinburgh → Dates Hotel Class Twin Single 3* Hotels $1,283 $1,968 April 1 - May 31, 2021 4* Hotels $1,614 $2,753 3* Hotels $1,312 $1,955 June 1 - July 31, 2021 4* Hotels $1,645 $2,911 → York 3* Hotels $1,493 $2,211 August 1 - 31, 2021 4* Hotels $1,972 $3,069 3* Hotels $1,283 $1,979 September 1 - Oct 31, 2021 4* Hotels $1,645 $2,911 → London York Edinburgh 36. INDEPENDENT RAIL TOUR 2021 BEST OF SCOTLAND & ENGLAND London DAY BY DAY ITINERARY Day 1. Day 3. Day. 5 Arrive in Edinburgh airport and take a This morning, transfer to Waverly Station in Transfer back to the train station in York this transfer to your hotel to check in. Head out to Edinburgh, where you will board a train to morning, where you board a train for the explore the beautiful capital city of Scotland, York. Sit back and enjoy one of the most scenic which is split into two main areas - the New short journey to London. On arrival to train journeys in Britain, as the train travels Town with its orderly streets and Georgian London, make your way to your hotel to check along the east coast of the Scottish Borders, mansions, and the Old Town with its narrow in. If you have included an open top bus ticket, lanes and medieval buildings. If you have crossing the border into England, to follow you can start exploring Britain's cosmopolitan included an open top bus ticket, it is valid for 24 the Northumberland coast. On arrival in York, capital city. It is valid for 24 hours, and you have hours, so if you are arriving in the morning, you transfer to your hotel. The afernoon is free can start using it to hop on and hop off one of a choice of routes on the sightseeing buses, as to explore York on your own. The town halls the sightseeing buses this afternoon. Edin- and medieval lanes means that the city is best well as a choice of three different walking tours burgh is a vibrant city with excellent shopping and a cruise on the river. (B) and restaurants, so you will not be short of explored on foot. Make sure to walk down things to do and see. the Shambles, the most famous street in Day 6. Day 2. York, where the overhanging timber framed As your open top bus ticket is valid for 24 This morning, you can continue to use your buildings almost touch above your head. You hours, you can continue to use it this morning open top bus ticket to explore Edinburgh. may also choose to visit the magnificent York to explore this great city. The afternoon is You may choose to visit Edinburgh Castle Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in Britain, today. Edinburgh Castle is beautifully situated free to discover London on your own. May- this afternoon. on top of an extinct volcano with stunning (B) be visit Harrods, the famous department store, Day 4. views of the city. You can either use an audio or enjoy Afternoon Tea in an iconic hotel. guide (available in several languages) or take Today, you are free to continue to explore There are many famous attractions to visit on one of the guided tours of the castle in English. York. You may want to take a river cruise or your own, such as Madame Tussauds and the You'll hear stories of the One O'Clock Gun, the an open top bus tour around the city, or visit Scottish Crown Jewels, St. Margaret's Chapel London Eye, so you will definitely not be short one of the many interesting attractions, such and much more. There are several museums as York's Chocolate Story or Jorvik Center. of options. (B) within the castle walls to explore, as well as Day 7. cafes and shops. (B) There is also the option to join a day tour to one of the two national parks in Yorkshire - This morning, transfer to your London Airport, North York Moors or the Yorkshire Dales. (B) in plenty of time for your flight home.(B) INDEPENDENT RAIL TOUR 2021 37..