London · Cambridge · York · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Loch Ness · Lake District · Manchester · Stratford-upon-Avon · Bicester Village
DateMonthly departures
GroupFamilies·Couples·Groups
StaysEscorted Coach Tour·3-Star Hotel
The best of England and Scotland in a single week — and at a price that makes Britain genuinely accessible. This escorted coach tour takes you from the colleges of Cambridge to the medieval streets of York, the castles of Edinburgh, the dramatic Scottish Highlands (Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness and Loch Lomond), the Lake District, Manchester, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and the designer outlets of Bicester Village, before finishing with a full day in London. Travel in a comfortable coach with an English-speaking tour guide throughout, stay in 3-star hotels with daily breakfast, and enjoy monthly guaranteed departures from April to September. Flights are arranged separately — a flexible, budget-friendly way to experience the UK's greatest hits.
7-DAY ENGLAND & SCOTLAND ITINERARY — "From the dreaming spires to the Scottish Highlands."
Coach: London → Cambridge → York · approx. 350 km
Morning: Depart London by coach and head to Cambridge.
Afternoon: Explore Cambridge University — King's College, Queens' College and the
beautiful bridges. Optional: a traditional Cambridge punt along the river.
Evening: Continue by coach to York, check in to your hotel and settle in.
Night: Overnight stay in York (or nearby).
Coach: York → Edinburgh · approx. 326 km
Morning: Explore York — visit York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe,
and walk the ancient city walls dating back to Roman times. Optional traditional English
afternoon tea at the century-old Betty's Café Tea Rooms.
Afternoon: Board the coach and travel north to Edinburgh.
Evening: Arrive in Edinburgh, check in and enjoy a free evening in Scotland's capital.
Night: Overnight stay in Edinburgh (or nearby).
Coach: Edinburgh → Glasgow · approx. 75 km
Morning: Explore Edinburgh — visit Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock for the Scottish
Crown Jewels (optional entry, pre-booking recommended), then continue to Holyrood Palace
and the Royal Mile.
Afternoon: Free time in Edinburgh. Optional: visit the café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry
Potter, or dress up in traditional Scottish costume for a fun photo experience.
Evening: Coach to Glasgow, check in and settle in.
Night: Overnight stay in Glasgow (or nearby).
Coach: Glasgow loop · approx. 498 km (full-day Highland excursion)
Morning: Head into the Scottish Highlands to the Glenfinnan Viaduct — the iconic bridge
from the Harry Potter films, built in 1897–1901 and featured on the Scottish £10 note. In
summer you may see steam trains crossing.
Afternoon: Continue to Fort Augustus at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Enjoy the
picturesque scenery and optional boat trip on Loch Ness to search for the legendary
monster.
Evening: Pass through Loch Lomond, Scotland's first national park, with photo stops along
the way. Return to Glasgow.
Night: Overnight stay in Glasgow (or nearby).
Coach: Glasgow → Gretna Green → Lake District → Manchester · approx. 360 km
Morning: Drive south to Gretna Green, the Scottish border village famous for runaway
marriages since 1754.
Afternoon: Continue to the Lake District National Park, the UK's most visited national park.
Optional: boat cruise on Lake Windermere, or visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
Evening: Arrive in Manchester — a vibrant city of sport, culture and great food. Football fans
can visit Old Trafford; food lovers can explore Chinatown.
Night: Overnight stay in Manchester (or nearby).
Coach: Manchester → Stratford-upon-Avon → Bicester Village → London · approx. 380 km
Morning: Drive to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare. Explore the
cobblestoned streets, theatres and Tudor buildings. Optional: visit Shakespeare's Birthplace.
Afternoon: Bicester Village, one of Europe's top designer outlet shopping centres with over
130 boutiques (Gucci, Burberry, Prada, Armani and more), each offering savings of up to
60% year-round.
Evening: Continue by coach to London, check in and enjoy your first evening in the capital.
Night: Overnight stay in London (or nearby).
Morning: A sightseeing tour of London — Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster
Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, St James's Park and Buckingham Palace.
Afternoon: Visit the British Museum (free entry). If time allows, enter St Paul's Cathedral.
Pass Tower Bridge and the Tower of London by coach.
Evening: Free evening in London — optional Thames river cruise, a West End musical, or
explore the city's nightlife. Tour concludes.
Night: Overnight stay in London (or nearby), or onward travel.
No — this is a land-only package. Romford Holidays can help you book flights separately.
Yes — Indian passport holders need a UK Standard Visitor Visa, and it's included in the package.
Daily breakfast at your hotel. Lunches and dinners are on your own — your guide can recommend restaurants at each stop.
No — gratuities for the tour guide and driver are included and paid by Romford Holidays on your behalf.
Group sizes vary by departure. Contact us for details on your preferred month.
Monthly guaranteed departures from April to September. Contact us for the exact dates.
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