"Chinese Tour" Scotland + England 5-day Oxford Line - London first tour; optional London, Birmingham, Manchester City second tour (departs on Saturday)

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Route Overview

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Itinerary

Meet at 8:00 AM at Golders Green Underground Station, London. (The actual tour location and time will be confirmed on your e-ticket.)

After departing from London, we will arrive in Windsor and have a 3-hour stop to visit the British Royal Family's back gardens. Note: Windsor Castle is extremely popular year-round; during the summer peak season, queuing for tickets and security checks may take about an hour. The site is also frequently temporarily closed or ticket sales may be suspended. Whether or not a visit will be organized depends on the actual arrangements made by the tour guide.

【Windsor Town/Windsor Castle】*Optional Excursion —One of the official residences of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, and a favorite residence of Queen Elizabeth. The Royal Standard is flown whenever the King is in the castle.

After lunch, we will continue our journey to Oxford. You may choose to explore on your own for approximately 3 hours (the tour guide will reconfirm the duration depending on traffic conditions).

Oxford University — the cradle of British royalty and scholars, on par with Cambridge. It boasts Christ's College, a filming location for Harry Potter; Trinity College, which has produced three British Prime Ministers; St. Mary's Cathedral, the university's main chapel with nearly a thousand years of history; and Radcliffe Square and Calfax Tower, frequently featured on Oxford postcards.

Arrive at the hotel after dinner. Suggested hotel: 3-star Holiday Inn or equivalent.

Day 2: Depart from hotel ‣ Lake District

After departing from the hotel, we will travel to Birmingham and Manchester to meet up with other members of the tour group before heading to the Lake District . We will then have free time to explore the highly popular natural lake, Lake Windermere, for approximately 2.5 hours.

Group Buy Details:

10:00 Birmingham Airport Train Station

12:00 Manchester Altrincham Interchange Station

【Lake Windermere】 —You can stop by the lake to watch the royal swans leisurely playing in the water, stroll along the shore, walk onto the boardwalk to admire the lake and mountain scenery up close, and leisurely enjoy the tranquility and peace of the Lake District. If you want to relive your childhood, why not venture deeper into the town to find the Peter Rabbit Museum, a well-known fairytale paradise in England!

Arrive at the hotel after dinner. Suggested hotel: 3-star Holiday Inn or equivalent.

Day 3: Depart from the hotel  ‣ Scottish Highlands & A82 (Car View) - ‣ Glenco Canyon  ‣ Loch Ness  ‣ ▲Urctor Castle

After breakfast, depart from the hotel and drive along the A82 highway, a filming location for the James Bond movies and boasting stunning Scottish scenery. Enjoy the views of the Scottish Highlands, with its ancient castles, rolling hills, and free-roaming wildlife – fulfilling all your Scottish fantasies. After crossing Glencoe, arrive at Loch Ness. You can stroll along the shore or choose to take a Loch Ness sightseeing boat tour (subject to change depending on the season and schedule) and visit Urquhart Castle.

【Scottish Highlands】 —As the last stronghold of the Ice Age, the Scottish Highlands are known as "the most beautiful region in Europe". The hills and fields of the Scottish Highlands can not only convey the ruggedness and loneliness of "Braveheart", but also express the innocence of "Harry Potter" and the romance of "The Scottish Highlanders".

【 Glencoe Gorge (via) — A gorges south of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands Parliament District. This area was featured in the film *Braveheart*, serving as a major filming location. It's also a paradise for hikers, offering views of the serene beauty of Loch Tulla and the majestic Three Sisters mountains.

【 Loch Ness — Located in the Great Glen of the Scottish Highlands, this lake is 37 kilometers long and 2.4 kilometers at its widest point. It never freezes, with steep banks and dense forests, and is the third largest freshwater lake in the UK. Often called "the lake submerged in the sea," it is famous for its diverse marine life and the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. ▲Optional activity at this attraction: [Loch Ness boat trip (approx. 30 minutes) + combined ticket for Urquhart Castle visit] £30 per person. (Prices may vary; please refer to the attraction's official website or the price announcement on the day of your visit.)

【 Urquhart Castle — one of the most important ancient monuments in the Scottish Highlands, which played an important role in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the 14th century and was once the largest castle in Scotland.

We left Loch Ness in the evening and headed to our hotel for rest. Suggested hotel: Holiday Inn (3-star) or equivalent .

Day 4: Half-day free time in Edinburgh

After breakfast, we will meet at the hotel and depart for Edinburgh, the final stop of the tour in the UK. A panoramic view of the city from Edinburgh Castle is an unmissable experience. Edinburgh Castle became the royal castle of Scotland in 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; enjoy a distant view of Calton Hill, 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, the Queen's summer residence, located a little further away.

【 Edinburgh Castle * (Optional Excursion) – The spiritual pillar of Scotland, and the premier tourist destination in Scotland. Formerly the residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, and one of the summer residences of the Queen of England, it stands atop a 135-meter-high jagged granite hill formed by an extinct volcano. Its strategic location, with a sloping side and cliffs on three sides, makes it a natural fortress, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

【 The Royal Mile — the central thoroughfare of Edinburgh's Old Town, this approximately one-mile-long street begins at Edinburgh Castle and ends at Holyrood Palace, its winding laneways forming the backbone of the Old Town. Encompassing numerous attractions, restaurants, bars, shops, and hostels, it's the perfect starting point for exploring Edinburgh's history.

【 Elephant Cafe — Elephants are the theme of this cafe; elephants are everywhere. Glass cases display elephant plush toys of various materials and styles, chairs are elephant-shaped, there are elephant stickers on the glass, and even coffee cups are printed with elephants. This is the birthplace of "Harry Potter," and J.K. Rowling's fame made this cafe incredibly popular.

【 Princes Street — Edinburgh's most bustling commercial street, parallel to the Royal Mile. The New Town and Old Town stand on either side, like a battle between the classical and the modern. To the south lies a lush green expanse, and at its eastern end is Princes Street Gardens. The New Town lies to the north, and the Old Town to the south. A long, narrow hill forms a natural barrier between the two. Princes Street is often described as "the most scenic street in the world."

【 Calton Hill — Located in the eastern part of Edinburgh's New Town, it is Edinburgh's highest point and a major viewpoint. Calton Hill features two monuments: an unfinished national monument commemorating those who died in the Napoleonic Wars, and the Nelson Monument. Every afternoon at 1 pm, when Edinburgh Castle fires its cannons, the small sphere atop the Nelson Monument is lowered.

【 Holyrood Palace — Formerly Holyrood Abbey, it was later used as a royal residence and is also known as Holyrood Palace. Located at the end of the Royal Mile, on the other side of Edinburgh Castle, it has been the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland since the 16th century, serving as a venue for state occasions and official entertainment.

Arrive at the hotel after dinner. Suggested hotel: 3-star Holiday Inn or equivalent.

Day 5: Depart from the hotel  ‣ York Half-Day Self-Guided Tour: Old City Walls – York Minster – The Shambles  ‣ Sending off passengers at various stations

After breakfast, we will meet at the hotel and depart for York, a famous ancient city in England. This city has a history of over 1,900 years and blends different eras of British culture. It can be said to be a microcosm and witness to British history.

【 York Minster* (Optional Activity) – It is the largest surviving medieval cathedral in Europe, the largest Gothic cathedral north of the European Alps, and one of the most exquisitely designed and architecturally significant cathedrals in the world. The stone-built cathedral is magnificent and has remained sturdy and imposing for centuries. Its east-facing stained-glass window is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the world.

【 [The Butcher Street] — This street is "Diagon Alley," where little wizards buy all sorts of magical items and books. And this street is undoubtedly a dream destination for every Harry Potter fan. It is the oldest and best-preserved medieval street among the many streets of ancient York.

【 York City Walls — York's ancient city walls are the best-preserved and longest of all the ancient city walls in England. Built by the Romans, the 5-kilometer-long square wall served as a defensive barrier. Centered on York Minster, it takes approximately two hours to walk around the walls.

【 Betty's Tea House — arguably the best tea house in Northern England and York's most popular restaurant, it enjoys a stellar reputation throughout Yorkshire and even Northern England. With over 90 years of history, Betty's Tea House is always bustling with long queues year-round.

The train is scheduled to depart from Altrincham in Manchester at 17:00, from Birmingham at 19:00, and arrive at the departure point in London around 21:30.

Tour information

Fee Description

• 4 nights' accommodation in a standard double room at a local 3-star hotel (Highland-style hotels in Scotland), including one continental breakfast per night. [During October 17, 2025 - April 19, 2026, some hotels will offer a complimentary upgrade to a 4-star hotel.]
• 8-65 seat tour buses, Mercedes-Benz/Volvo/Iveco, comfort guaranteed.
• Chinese-speaking tour guide service (for 17-seat or smaller vehicles, the driver may also act as the guide).

• Full meals
• A single room supplement of £220 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 begins, 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, both adults and children need to pay, totaling £30 for the entire trip.
• Front row seats (randomly assigned from the first 2nd to 5th rows) are £25 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.

Recommended hotels:	3-star Holiday Inn or equivalent brand hotel
Holiday Inn Express Oxford Casam Stadium Holiday Inn Express Oxford Kassam Stadium Includes continental breakfast Air conditioning and free WiFi are provided. Equipped with a TV, desk and tea/coffee making facilities The private bathroom features a powerful shower and a hairdryer.

Booking Information

• 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 £220 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.

• 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.

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.
• 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

• 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'm 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).