Reasons for recommendation
- A condensed collection of the most essential attractions in England and the Scottish Highlands
- Travel through York, Edinburgh, the Highlands , and the Lake District , reliving your childhood magical dreams.
- Tours to and from London, Birmingham, Manchester, and other locations
- Chinese-speaking tour guide service
| Days |
Itinerary Overview * Please note that this itinerary may be arranged in either a forward or reverse order depending on the actual situation, without further notice. |
| D1 | London/Birmingham/Manchester ‣ Windermere (Lake District) |
| D2 |
Highlands & A82 Highway (drive-by) ‣ Glencoe Gorge ‣ Loch Ness ‣Urctor Castle
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| D3 |
Edinburgh
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| D4 | York Manchester Birmingham /London |
| Class start dates for 2025-26 (group already formed) | Adults/Children aged 12 and above occupying beds | Children aged 3-11 who do not occupy a bed |
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Peak season maximum group size: 50 people December 14/20/27, 2025 |
£499 | £469 |
If the prices and dates listed above differ from those in the booking system, please contact customer service to modify the prices and order.
Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from London/Birmingham/Manchester — Lake District: Lake Windermere
Meet at 08:00 London Golders Green Underground Station and depart.
10:00 Meet at Birmingham Airport/Train Station for departure.
Meet at 12:00 at Altrncham Transport Hub, Manchester, for departure.
In the afternoon, arrive at the highly popular natural lake in the Lake District, Lake Windermere (approximately 2.5 hours). You can stop by the lake to watch the royal swans gracefully swimming, stroll along the shore, walk onto the boardwalk for a closer look at the lake and mountain scenery, and leisurely enjoy the tranquility and peace of the Lake District. You can choose to explore on your own. We recommend (exterior view only): If you want to relive your childhood, try visiting the Peter Rabbit Museum, a well-known fairytale paradise deep in the town! After the tour, the group will depart from the Lake District and arrive at the hotel in the evening (arrival time depends on the final hotel location).
Recommended Hotel: Holiday Inn Express (3-star) or equivalent brand hotel
Day 2: Depart from hotel—Highlands & A82 (drive-by)—Glenco Gorge—Loch Ness—Urctor Castle
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart and travel along the A82 highway, a filming location for the James Bond movies and home to stunning Scottish scenery. We will enjoy a scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands, with its ancient castles, rolling mountains, and free-roaming wildlife, fulfilling all your expectations of Scotland. We will then traverse Glencoe, a filming location for the movie *Braveheart*, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, where we can see the serene beauty of Loch Tulla and the majestic Three Sisters mountains.
We stopped at a service area for a rest and lunch at noon.
In the afternoon, arrive at Loch Ness (approximately 1 hour visit). Enjoy a beautiful viewpoint where you can stroll along the shore or choose to take a Loch Ness sightseeing boat tour and visit Urquhart Castle. Urquhart Castle is one of the most important historical sites in the Scottish Highlands, playing a crucial role in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the 14th century. From the castle, you can enjoy panoramic views of the enigmatic Loch Ness, now exuding a sense of solitude and mystery. After the tour, gather and depart for the hotel. Arrive at the hotel in the evening (arrival time depends on the final hotel location).
Recommended Hotel: Holiday Inn Express (3-star) or equivalent brand hotel
Day 3: Depart from the hotel — Half-day free time in Edinburgh
After breakfast, meet at the hotel and depart for Edinburgh (approximately 4 hours for sightseeing and lunch; including 10-20 minutes of driving through important attractions, the rest of the time is free time). This is the last stop of the tour in the UK. A panoramic view of the city from Edinburgh Castle is an unmissable experience. It became the royal castle of Scotland as early as the 6th century, predating many European castles. Afterwards, you can choose to explore at your own pace. Recommended attractions (exterior view only): Stroll along the Royal Mile, a paradise for Scottish souvenirs; the Elephant House café, located at a street corner, is where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter; the bustling Princes Street, which divides Edinburgh into the New Town and Old Town, is known as one of the world's most scenic streets; you can visit the National Gallery of Scotland, with Princes Street Gardens to the east; view Calton Hill in the distance, offering views of the azure Atlantic Ocean on one side and the entire Edinburgh Castle on the other; if time permits, you can visit Holyrood Palace, located a little further away, the Queen's summer residence.
We will meet in the afternoon and depart for the hotel. We will arrive at the hotel in the evening (arrival time depends on the final hotel location).
Recommended Hotel: Holiday Inn Express (3-star) or equivalent
Day 4: Hotel departure – York half-day free tour: Old City Walls – York Minster – Shambles Street – various drop-off points
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart and arrive in York in the morning (approximately 4 hours for sightseeing and lunch). York is an old city with over 1900 years of history, blending different eras of British culture and serving as a microcosm and witness to British history. You can choose to explore at your own pace. Recommended attractions include (exterior view only): York Minster, a medieval Gothic cathedral, and the ancient city walls of York, weathered by countless ages. The Shambles, a medieval street paved with cobblestones, was a filming location for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter, and now offers a complete range of dining, entertainment, and shopping options. If time permits, you can stroll along the River Ouse or visit the massive British Railway Museum. After a day of sightseeing, enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea at Betty's Tea Room, a place renowned for over a century, and experience the leisurely pace of a holiday. In the afternoon, we will depart York and proceed to our drop-off point.
Arrive at Manchester Altrincham transport hub around 17:00; Arrive at Birmingham Airport train station around 19:00; Arrive at London Golders Green Underground Station around 21:30.
* The above pick-up and drop-off times are estimates and subject to change based on traffic conditions on the day.
Eilean Donan Castle
A magnificent 13th-century Scottish castle that once defended against Viking invasions.
Glencoe
Moved by one of Scotland's most magnificent landscapes, by its sheer beauty and tragic story.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a symbol of the spirit of Edinburgh and even Scotland, perched atop an extinct volcano, overlooking the city of Edinburgh.
Loch Ness
This lake has more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Go find the Loch Ness Monster for yourself!
Tour information
| Line number | SSC4 |
| Days | 4 days 3 nights |
| language | Mandarin-speaking tour guide |
| Baggage rules | Suitcase dimensions not exceeding 24 inches: 64cm (length) x 41cm (width) x 26cm (height), weight not exceeding 20kg. |
| Group departure time and location | ||
| London pick-up and drop-off locations and times |
[Departure and group departure at 08:00] Address: Golders Green Station, London, NW11 7RN (Golders Green Station Underground Exit) Click to view map |
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| Birmingham pick-up and drop-off times |
[The group departs at 10:00 AM] Address: WHSmith shop, Birmingham International Railway Station (BHI), Stationlink Road, Bickenhill Lane, B40 1PA (Click to view map) The WHSmith store is located next to the exit of Birmingham Airport train station (note that it is the train station exit, not the airport terminal exit). |
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| Manchester City pick-up and drop-off times |
[Group departs at 12:00] Address: Altrincham Interchange Station, Stamford New Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1EN (Bus stop A on the right side of the road opposite the station) Click on map |
Fee Description
- Accommodation in a standard double room at a local 3-star hotel [Some hotels will offer a free upgrade to a 4-star hotel between October 17, 2025 and April 19, 2026]
- Includes one continental breakfast each night.
- 8-65 seat tour buses, Mercedes/Volvo/Iveco, comfort guaranteed.
- Chinese-speaking tour guide service (for 17-seat or smaller vehicles, the driver may also act as the guide).
Fee not included
- Full meals
- A single room supplement of £165 applies only to guests who do not wish to share a room and require a single room throughout the trip. If the guest changes their booking after the tour has started, the supplement will be £160 per night for hotels in London and £110 per night for hotels in other cities. Due to limited hotel availability, changes made close to the tour date or after departure may result in the inability to arrange room changes; please plan ahead.
- Driver and guide tips are £6 per person per day, payable for both adults and children.
- Front row seats (randomly assigned from the first 2nd to 5th rows) are £20 for the entire trip; please inform us when booking.
- Full-course ticket
- Fully self-funded activities
- Please purchase travel insurance in advance.
- All personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the inclusions.
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List of attractions and optional activities (Participation in all the following activities is at your own discretion. The ticket and activity prices listed below are for reference only and are subject to the prices posted at the entrance on the day of your visit.) |
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Edinburgh Castle Guests who wish to enter must purchase their tickets in advance! For Edinburgh Castle tickets, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance for entry times between 13:30 and 15:00 on the day of entry from October to April of the following year . If you require our assistance in booking Edinburgh Castle tickets, please book online at least one week in advance; otherwise, you will need to book directly through the official website: https://robingo.co.uk/collections/attractions-tickets/products/edinburgh-castle-ticket |
£24 per person |
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Loch Ness Cruise (30 minutes) + Urquhart Castle Combo Ticket (If the cruise/castle is closed during maintenance, for temporary events, or due to inclement weather, the itinerary may be adjusted to visit Urquhart Castle: £16 per person or visit Loch Ness Cruise (approximately 50 minutes round trip): £22.26 per person. Unless otherwise specified, this option is available only for the combo ticket.) |
£34.50 per person |
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York Minster (If the attraction has limited capacity for tour groups, individuals can enter at their own expense or view the exterior for free. York Minster will be closed on June 11, July 25, and December 25 and 26. Please be aware of this.) |
£20 per person |
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Highland Hotel Chinese Dinner (Minimum 8 adults)
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£16 per person (£8 for children aged 9 and under) |
Booking Information
Booking Policy
- For bookings by minors under 18 years of age and seniors over 70 years of age (who must sign a health certificate before the tour), they must be accompanied by a healthy adult under 69 years of age and cannot make bookings alone.
- We apologize that this product is not available for pregnant women or customers aged 80 and above.
- Two adults can bring one child (aged 3-11 years) without an extra bed and enjoy a £30 discount. If one adult brings one child, the option of the child not occupying a bed or sharing a room is not available; the adult will need to pay for two adults and stay in a separate room. If two adults bring two children, the adult will be charged as four adults and will stay in two rooms.
- Children of any age who require a bed pay the same price as adults.
- If you are traveling alone and require a single room, a single room supplement of £165 will apply. If you choose to share a room, no single room supplement will be charged regardless of whether the room sharing is successful, but you must book at least 10 days in advance.
- A continental breakfast consists of coffee, tea, juice, bread, and jam.
Itinerary
- Please arrive at the designated departure point at least 30 minutes in advance, and close the vehicle doors 15 minutes before departure. All tours will depart on time. If a tourist does not arrive on time, the tour will be treated as a "NO SHOW," and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.
- In the event of major local events, attraction closures, or other force majeure events that cause changes to the itinerary or prevent entry to attractions, adjustments may be made or attractions may be changed to exterior views only. The final arrangements on the day shall prevail.
- The tour itinerary for the day will be determined by the driver/guide.
Cancellation Terms
Once registered, cancellation of reservations under any circumstances or for any reason will be handled according to the following terms:
- Free cancellation/free rescheduling/transfer to another tour if booked 30 days or more prior to departure;
- 29-16 days prior to departure, a 5% handling fee will be deducted and the remainder will be refunded;
- If the departure date is 15-9 days prior to the departure date, 35% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
- If the departure date is 6-8 days prior to the departure date, 55% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
- If the departure date is within 5 days, 100% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
If the visa application materials were provided by our company, cancellation will be handled according to the following terms:
- For orders placed 45 days or more prior to departure, a £100 handling fee will be deducted, and the remainder will be refunded.
- If the departure date is 30-22 days prior to the departure date, 15% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
- For tours departing 21-9 days prior to departure, 35% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
- If the departure date is within 8 days, 100% of the total tour fee will be deducted.
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If you cancel your trip 15 days before departure due to visa refusal, a £100 processing fee will be charged and the remainder will be refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If I want to purchase senior citizen/student tickets at attractions, do I need to bring a valid ID on the day of the tour?
To purchase discounted tickets for seniors or students, you need to bring your identification on the day of the tour. Otherwise, you may be refused the discount ticket. -
If I am late, can the bus and tour guide wait for me?
No. The bus will strictly adhere to the boarding time. If you are not on time, it will be treated as a "no show," or you will need to make your own way to the next attraction to meet the group. Please be sure to arrive at the departure point 15 minutes in advance and find your group. -
Is a Chinese-speaking tour guide service guaranteed?
This tour is guaranteed to depart; as long as you book in advance, the tour will definitely start. -
Are there guided tours inside the attraction?
At most attractions, a guide will accompany you into the site and provide professional commentary. However, some attractions have special regulations prohibiting outside guides from entering, so you will need to enter on your own. -
Can I depart from a location other than the fixed pick-up point?
No, it's only available in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. -
Does booking guarantee a tour departure?
This route guarantees departures throughout the year. -
How big is the group?
This is a bus tour. However, depending on the season, the bus may have 8-65 seats. -
How far in advance do I need to book?
To avoid disappointment, the earlier the better, especially during summer vacation. -
Where do the group members come from?
The group members are Chinese from all over the world, which is a great opportunity for you to make new friends. -
Could you provide the tour guide's or driver's phone number?
Yes, we will provide you with the tour guide's phone number at least 3 days before departure. -
Do you provide airport pick-up and drop-off services?
We do not offer airport transfer services, but you can book our London Heathrow Express service . -
I'd like to share a room. How far in advance do I need to book? Is it possible to choose a group member to share the room with?
You need to book your roommate at least 10 days in advance. Regardless of whether the roommate booking is successful, we will not charge an additional single room supplement. If you need to share a room less than 10 days in advance, a single room supplement will apply. You will be randomly assigned a roommate. Our company is not responsible for the personality, character, or behavior of any group member; please interact with each other based on mutual respect and understanding. -
What will happen if no meals are provided throughout the trip?
The tour guide will arrange meal times according to the itinerary. He will take you to local dining locations for your own meals, or you can join the tour guide for group meals (subject to the tour guide's actual arrangements).
