Duration: 7 Days
Fish and chips or finger sandwiches? Bangers and Mash or Bubble and Squeak? Scotch Eggs or Sticky Pudding? High tea or Haggis and tatties? Whatever whets your appetite is a capital idea on this 7-day Independence by Globus City Stay in Edinburgh and London. Find the perfect spot to sip the perfect spot of tea with the I-Time you crave. With your GlobusGO mobile app, you’ll never find yourself in a pickle when looking for the perfect shop in Piccadilly. In Edinburgh, go over a barrel with whisky made braw with blether and song! Or broaden your horizons with a walk on Arthur’s Seat... with more shortbread biscuits and bonnie tartans galore. From the Royal Mile to London Bridge, explore more on an Independent tour in Scotland and England.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2024, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2024.
Welcome to Edinburgh! A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.
Today's I-Time Tips
Wet your appetite for Scottish adventure with free time in Edinburgh's shops, restaurants, and bars. From savory steak pie to the perfect shortbread biscuit; from hearty haggis to fresh fish-n-chips, you'll find temptation on every corner! Find more fantastic ways to spend free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Join your Local Guide on a walking tour along Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile in the city's Old Town, and hear about the Mercat Cross, St Giles' Cathedral and Gladstone's Land before ending on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Pay a visit to the flagship Johnnie Walker Princes Street, perfect for whisky lovers and novices alike. Discover dining experiences or reserve a personalised whisky experience to explore the tastes of Scotland with incredible views of the Edinburgh skyline at the 1820 rooftop bar. Find more fantastic ways to spend the day on your GlobusGO mobile app.
The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Visit the National Museum of Scotland, with over 20,000 unique artefacts. Learn about the catacombs of Egypt, the wonders of nature, and modern-day technology. On a clear day, enjoy amazing views of Edinburgh with lunch on the museum's rooftop terrace. Find more fantastic ways to spend the day on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Travel to London by train. Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips Indulge in an optional Taste of London experience with dinner in a traditional London pub followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River. Find more fantastic ways to spend the day on your GlobusGO mobile app.
A morning guided sightseeing drive past London's famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
The curtain is going up on the West End with world-class theatrical productions on one of its more than 35 stages. Join us for an optional evening at the theatre with dinner included.
Take advantage of free time in London with a ride on a double-decker bus to Piccadilly Circus. Find more fantastic ways to spend the day on your GlobusGO mobile app.
The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
Consider an optional visit to the Tower of London, the iconic landmark and historic fortress, palace, prison, executionary, armoury, and guarded depository of the Crown Jewels. Spend free time taking cheeky selfies outside the House of Parliament and Big Ben! Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the tips you need for a brilliant day in London.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)