"Chinese exquisite small group" England + Scotland + Skye Island 8-day light luxury group [Oxford Cambridge Windsor line], round trip from London (departure on Saturday, second confirmation required)

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Route Overview

Number of days	Tour Overview * Special reminder: This itinerary will be arranged in two orders, forward or reverse, according to the actual situation without prior notice
D1	London ‣ Windsor ‣ Oxford
D2	Cotswolds ‣ Shakespeare's Birthplace ‣ Manchester
D3	Manchester ‣ Windermere ‣ Glasgow
D4	Glasgow ‣ Scottish Highlands ‣ Loch Ness ‣ Scottish town
D5	Scottish Town ‣ Isle of Skye ‣ Edinburgh
D6	Scottish Town ‣ Pitlochry ‣ Edinburgh
D7	Edinburgh ‣ York
D8	York ‣ Cambridge ‣ London

Itinerary

D1: London ‣ Windsor ‣ Oxford

08:00 Meet and depart at Allsop Place, London (Baker Street station, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LJ, turn left after exiting the subway station)

Depart from London, visit Windsor Castle, a thousand-year-old castle located on the south bank of the Thames, and the main administrative residence of the Queen of England. After lunch, visit Oxford, the famous Oxford University City, which is full of British cultural atmosphere. There are Ashmolean Museum, Trinity College, which has produced three British Prime Ministers, and St. Mary's Cathedral, the main church of Oxford University. If you have time, you can also visit Carfax Tower, located in the most prosperous and noisy area of ​​Oxford, Oxford University Museum, where Darwin published the theory of evolution, and Radcliffe Square, which frequently appears on Oxford scenery postcards. Stay in London or its surrounding hotels at night.

【Trinity College】 — Trinity College is a college of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1555 and is located on Broad Street in Oxford, England, between Balliol College and Blackwell's Books, across Turl Street. It is surrounded by iron fences instead of walls, and the college's unique blue gate makes it more open in appearance than other colleges at Oxford University.

D2: Cotswolds ‣ Shakespeare's Birthplace ‣ Manchester

Meet at the hotel and depart for the Cotswolds, which is often considered one of the most beautiful villages in the whole of Britain. With its quaint villages and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds looks like something out of a fairy tale. Afterwards, head to the town of Stratford, 180 kilometers west of London, where the great playwright Shakespeare was born and died. The Shakespeare House is a two-story building with an attic on the north side of Henry Street in the town. He spent his childhood and teenage years here. The nearby Avon River is peaceful and tranquil, flowing slowly with time. Finally, leave Shakespeare's House and check in at the hotel to rest.

【Shakespeare's Birthplace】 — Stratford, 180 km west of London, is the birthplace and place of death of the great British playwright William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's Birthplace is located on the north side of Henry Street in the town. It is a two-story building with an attic. The structure of the house frame, sloping tile roof, earth-colored exterior walls, protruding windows and doorways make this 16th-century old house very conspicuous among the surrounding buildings. The furniture and other objects in Shakespeare's Birthplace constitute part of the collection of the museum under the Shakespeare Birthplace Management Committee.

D3: Manchester ‣ Windermere, Lake District ‣ Glasgow

Meet at the hotel and head to the popular natural lake in England's Lake District, Lake Windermere. You can stop by the lake to enjoy the royal swans playing in the water, stroll along the lake, walk on the pier to enjoy the lake and mountains up close, and enjoy the comfort and tranquility of the Lake District. If you want to relive the fun of childhood, you might as well go deep into the town to find the fairy tale paradise of the United Kingdom, the Peter Rabbit Fairy Tale House! Finally, we will meet and leave the Lake District and go to the hotel to check in and rest.

【Lake Windermere】 —Lake Windermere is located in the Highlands of England. It is the largest lake in England. It is long and narrow in shape. Groups of white swans play on the lake. The lake attracts a large number of tourists every year. It is a tear shed by God in England. There are villages and manors scattered around. In this beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, people enjoy the mild climate and quiet nature.

D4: Glasgow ‣ Scottish Highlands ‣ Loch Ness ‣ Scottish Town

After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel to the Scottish Highlands, the most beautiful area in the UK, to see the famous Glencoe and the Three Sisters. We will then enjoy the natural beauty along the way, passing the highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis. We will continue on our way and pass through the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, then arrive at Urquhart Castle, explore the ruins of Urquhart, a medieval fortress on the shore of Loch Ness, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Loch Ness and look for the famous Loch Ness Monster. Stay at a hotel in a Scottish town that night.

[Loch Ness] — Although Loch Ness is the largest freshwater lake in the UK, it is more often known as the "Loch Ness Monster" and is famous for the endless sightings of the plesiosaur-like monster. The water of Loch Ness is bottomless, with an average depth of more than 200 meters and a maximum depth of more than 300 meters. It is located in the cold Scottish Highlands, but it does not freeze all year round.

D5: Scottish town ‣ Sky Island ‣ Edinburgh

After breakfast, we will go to [Fort Augustus] on the shore of Loch Ness for sightseeing, and come to the famous and mysterious [Loch Ness]. Then we will go to the most beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland, and admire the spectacular [Five Sisters Mountains] and visit the beautiful [Eilean Donan Castle] along the way. We will drive on the only [cross-sea bridge] connected to the main island of Scotland, and you will come to [Isle of Skye]. Pass the beautiful [Storr], admire [Storr Peak], and then arrive at [Lealt Waterfall] and [Scottish Skirt Rock]. Stay at a hotel in a small town in Scotland at night.

【Old Man】 — Old Man is a rocky mountain on the Trotnish Peninsula in the north of Skye Island. Under the constant impact of the waves, the surrounding rocks gradually collapsed, leaving only this sea column facing the sea, standing alone, like an old man watching the Atlantic Ocean for tens of millions of years. Centuries have passed in a flash. The 719-meter-high Old Man stands abruptly in the flat highland grassland, with the widest point only 27 meters. This is the magic of nature.

D6: Scottish town ‣ Pitlochry ‣ Edinburgh

In the morning, we will go to visit the exquisite and beautiful town of Pitlochry with Victorian characteristics, and then go to Edinburgh, which is also the last stop of the Hua Shao group in the UK. Overlooking the whole city from Edinburgh Castle is a must-see when you come to Edinburgh. It became the royal castle of Scotland as early as the 6th century, much earlier than many European castles. After that, you can choose to visit as you like. Recommended for you: Stroll along the Royal Mile, which is a rare paradise for Scottish souvenirs. The Elephant Cafe located at the corner of the street is where JK Rowling wrote "Harry Potter"; the bustling commercial street Princes Street divides Edinburgh into the New Town and the Old Town, and is known as the best road in the world. If you are interested, you can visit the National Gallery of Scotland, and Princes Street Gardens is on the east side; look at Calton Hill from a distance, one side can overlook the blue Atlantic Ocean, and the other side can see the full view of Edinburgh Castle; if there is still time, you can visit the Holyrood Palace, which is a little further away, which is the Queen's summer resort. Finally, we gathered and left, and went to the hotel to check in and rest.

【Edinburgh Castle】 — Edinburgh Castle is a symbol of the spirit of Edinburgh and even Scotland. It stands on the top of an extinct volcano, overlooking the city of Edinburgh. The Military Tattoo is held here every August, which fully demonstrates the solemn and majestic atmosphere of Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is built on the top of an extinct volcano with an altitude of 135 meters. There is a slope on one side and cliffs on three sides. As long as the castle gate on the slope is guarded, it will be impregnable. Even if the enemy has thousands of troops, they can do nothing about it. Edinburgh Castle became a royal fortress in the 6th century, and has since become an important royal residence and national administrative center. No one who travels to Edinburgh will miss Edinburgh Castle, which can be seen in every corner of the city center.

D7 : Edinburgh‣York

Meet at the hotel and depart for York, an old town with a history of more than 1,900 years. It integrates the cultures of different eras in the UK and is a microcosm and witness of British history. Visit the medieval Gothic church York Minster and the York City Walls, which have been washed by countless years. The medieval cobblestone street Butcher Street is the filming location of Diagon Alley in Harry Potter. Now it has everything you need for eating, drinking, playing and shopping. If you have enough time, you can also go to Betty's Tea House to taste the century-old afternoon tea and feel the quaint and elegant British temperament of the ancient town. If you have time, you can also stroll along the River Ouse or visit the large train museum British Railway Museum. After the tour, check in at the hotel and rest.

[Butcher Street] - Butcher Street (also translated as Shembury Street) is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the UK. Walking here, you can imagine yourself traveling through time and space and returning to the 15th century. This street was rated as the most beautiful street by Google and is really worth a visit.

D8: York ‣ Cambridge ‣ London

Meet at the hotel and head to Cambridge, a famous British university. Xu Zhimo's "Farewell to Cambridge" describes Cambridge. The quaint buildings of the colleges surround the lawns, and the winding River Cam runs through this university city. You can experience the "Cambridge Cruise" to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river, or walk through the colleges to feel the strong cultural atmosphere. There is a large and beautiful "King's College" here, and the Gothic architecture is very magnificent. There is an apple tree at the door of the famous and wealthy "Trinity College", which is said to be the descendant of the apple tree that hit Newton. There are two famous bridges across the River Cam, Newton's "Mathematical Bridge" and the "Bridge of Sighs" connecting St. John's College. After the tour, return to London and the trip ends.

【King's College】 — The most famous attraction in Cambridge, it was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI of England, hence the name "King's" College. The college's chapel was also designed by the king himself. Its towering spires and magnificent Gothic architectural style have become the symbol and glory of the entire town of Cambridge. The most beautiful view is on the lawn outside the chapel.

Tour Information

Line number	KY3951
Number of days	8 days 7 nights
language	Mandarin-speaking tour guide
Baggage Rules	Each person on the tour can take one carry-on bag and one piece of luggage (the sum of length, width and height must not exceed 158cm and the weight must not exceed 23kg) The sum of the length, width and height of the suitcase must not exceed 158cm and the weight must not exceed 23KG

	Time and location for boarding and disembarking
London round-trip address and time	【Departure time: 08:00】 【Return trip 20:00】 (The departure time is for reference only, subject to the traffic on the day) Address: Allsop Place (Baker Street station, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LJ) Turn left after exiting the subway station and click on the map

Fee Description

• 7 nights in a 4-star double room (Highland hotels in Scotland), including a continental breakfast each night
• 8-65 seater tourist bus, Mercedes/Volvo/Iveco comfort guaranteed
• Chinese tour guide service (for 17 seats or less, the driver may also be the guide)
• Tickets for attractions: Shakespeare's House, Lake District Cruise, Edinburgh Castle, York Minster, Cambridge Cruise

• Full meal
• The single room surcharge is £500 for the whole trip, which is limited to tourists who do not want to share a room and want to stay in a single room by themselves.
• The driver and guide tip is £10 per person per day, both adults and children need to pay, the whole trip is £70
• Fully Optional Activities
• Travel insurance, please purchase it in advance
• All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions

Booking Tips

• Minors under 18 years old and seniors over 70 years old (health certificate must be signed before the tour) must be accompanied by a healthy adult under 69 years old and cannot make separate reservations.
• 2 adults can bring 1 child who does not occupy a bed. The child is between 3 and 6 years old and can enjoy a 20% discount. If an adult brings 1 child, they cannot choose to share a bed or room. They need to pay 2 adult fees and stay in a separate room. If 2 adults bring 2 children, they will be charged 4 adult fees and stay in 2 rooms.
  
• Children of any age who require a bed will be charged the same price as adults.
• If you travel alone and need to use a single room, you will need to pay a single room surcharge of £500. If you choose to share a room, no single room surcharge will be charged regardless of whether the room sharing is successful or not, but you need to book at least 10 days in advance.
• Continental breakfast includes coffee, tea, juice, bread and jam

• It is recommended to arrive at the designated departure location at least 30 minutes in advance and close the door 15 minutes before departure. All trips will depart on time. If tourists do not show up on time, the trip will be treated as "NO SHOW" and no rescheduling or refund will be made.
• In case of changes in itinerary or inability to enter attractions due to major local events, closure of attractions or other force majeure, adjustments may be made or the attractions may be changed to their appearance. The final arrangements on the day will prevail.
• The tour order on the day is subject to the arrangements of the driver and guide.

If you need to cancel your reservation under any circumstances or for any reason after registration, the following terms will apply:

• 31 days or more before departure, 10% of the total tour fee will be deducted;
• 15-30 days before departure, 25% of the total tour fee will be deducted;
• 8-14 days before departure date, 60% of the total tour fee will be deducted;
• 100% of the total tour fee will be deducted within 7 days before departure;