Grand Britain Tour 5 Countries
WITH THY
ENGLAND & WALES & SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
5 COUNTRIES 5 CAPITALS!
ALL TOURS INCLUDED!
London - Oxford – Bath – Cardiff - Stratford Upon Avon – Chester – Liverpool - Lancaster – Windermere – Gretna – Glasgow - Stirling – Edinburgh - Giant's Causeway – Belfast – Dublin
Tour Departure Dates
8 March / 10 April / 16 April / 24 April / 1 May / 8 May / 14 May / 17 May / 5 June / 28 June / 2 July / 18 July / 24 July / 25 July / 31 July / 1 August / 7 August
Special Days :
Ramadan Bayram and April Break : 8 March
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day : 16 April
Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) : 14 May / 17 May
Day 1 Istanbul - London
Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal Counter at Istanbul Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for London on Turkish Airlines' numbered flight. Upon arrival in London, after passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we board our tour vehicle and head first to Buckingham Palace. We make a short stop at this palace, which is the official administrative center of the United Kingdom and the English monarchy. After the palace, we turn our route towards the bustling heart of London, Piccadilly Circus. During the free time spent here, we will have the opportunity to explore important points in the vicinity. In this context, Leicester Square, authentic Chinatown, the famous Theatre District, and stylish Regent Street are among the places we will see. When free time ends, we meet our vehicle at the time set by the guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Route: Good Hotel London etc
Route: London
Day 2: London (Full Day London)
After having breakfast at our hotel, we take our seats in our tour vehicle. We set sail for a real London experience. The first route of the day will be Greenwich, one of London's most characteristic districts, home to the Prime Meridian and the Royal Observatory. After our visit here, we embark on a pleasant boat journey on the Thames River. During this, we say hello to the historic Tower of London, pass under the magnificent Tower Bridge, and reach Westminster amidst the city's iconic views. After getting off the boat, we will continue exploring on foot. In this part, we will see Palace of Westminster and the famous Westminster Abbey, Parliament Street which hosts the mounted guards often seen on social media, the bustling Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, and lively Covent Garden. Of course, London's famous streets and neighborhoods will also be on our way during this exploration. In the afternoon, we visit the British Museum, one of the world's largest and most important cultural and art centers. Then, free time will be given on the famous Oxford Street, where England's shopping pulse beats. After free time, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Route: Good Hotel etc London
Route: London
Day 3: London – Oxford – Bath – Cardiff
After having breakfast at our hotel, we first head towards Oxford. Known for its medieval buildings and world-famous university, Oxford has a magnificent natural atmosphere with its location by the river. In our city tour; we will see important structures such as Christ Church (Church), used as a set in the Harry Potter film series, Bodleian Library, one of Europe's and the UK's oldest and largest libraries holding over twelve million works, Museum of the History of Science, Hertford Bridge (Bridge of Sighs), Trinity College, and Radcliffe Camera. After using free time for lunch and shopping on the traffic-free Cornmarket and Queen Streets, we bid farewell to Oxford. Leaving Oxford, we head towards Bath, one of the UK's most popular destinations on the UNESCO World Heritage List with its natural resources, rich history, and architecture. This city takes visitors on a historical journey through a time tunnel, transporting them back three hundred years with its stone buildings and unique architectural features. We will visit the semi-circular Roman Baths that gave the city its name and hosted the wealthy of the era. Also, The Circus and Royal Crescent, symbols of the city representing the sun and moon, the Jane Austen Centre offering glimpses into the life of the famous writer Jane Austen with magnificent Bath views, the masterpiece of vertical Gothic architecture Bath Abbey, and Stall Street offering both architectural beauty and shopping opportunities, as well as Pulteney Bridge overlooking the view of the Avon River are among the places we will see. After completing our tour in Bath, we move to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. In our Cardiff city tour, we start with the impressive Cardiff Castle, which has a 2000-year history and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then we visit the Mermaid Quay and the dazzling Millennium Building, which hosts major artistic events like opera and ballet. We also see the Millennium Stadium, finish our tour, and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Cardiff.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel etc Cardiff
Route: London – Oxford 96 km– Oxford- Bath 132 km– Bath- Cardiff 91 km
Day 4: Cardiff – Stratford Upon Avon – Chester – Liverpool
After having breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Stratford-upon-Avon, known for its romantic and fairy-tale-like appearance. Built over the Avon River, this city is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, considered the best playwright in the world. We will take a pleasant journey through literary history following in Shakespeare's footsteps. After leaving Shakespeare's hometown, we turn our route towards Chester, one of England's most touristy cities, surrounded by historic walls and hosting many civilizations. In Chester, we will visit the Chester Cathedral, which has become the symbol of the city with its fairy-tale appearance. We will see the walls of great importance for tourism and complete our city tour with Eastgate Clock, another symbol of the city. The next and final stop is Liverpool, which stands out with its rich artistic culture and maritime history. During our Liverpool tour, we will see Albert Dock, located on the banks of the Mersey River and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, designed in a courtyard shape and housing the Maritime Museum and the legendary music group The Beatles Museum. We will also visit the Royal Liver Building in the Pier Head area, featuring mythological Liver Bird figures which are the symbol of Liverpool, and the Liverpool Cathedral, the fifth largest cathedral in the world with the heaviest bells. After seeing the city's shopping center Church Street and the open-air museum appearance shopping district Liverpool One in the city center, we will settle into our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Liverpool or surroundings.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Hotel etc Liverpool
Route: Cardiff – Stratford Upon Avon 163 km– Stratford Upon Avon - Chester 210 km– Chester- Liverpool 45 km
Day 5: Liverpool – Lancaster – Windermere – Gretna – Glasgow
After our morning breakfast, we set off towards Glasgow, the bustling city of Scotland. During the journey, we will stop at the city of Lancaster, which holds an important place in English history with its dark past. During the free time given here, you can visit the Lancaster Castle, which served as both a courthouse and a prison until 2012, witnessed the era when witches were tried, and is now used as a museum, according to your guide's recommendation. If you wish, you can spend this time breathing the atmosphere of a classic English city in the city's unique streets, local cafes, or small shops. After the Lancaster visit, we will move to the Windermere region, home to England's largest and deepest lake. Especially since the railway reached here in the 19th century, this area became a picnic spot for the English aristocracy and will offer unforgettable views with its historical texture and natural beauties. After the free time given here, we will cross via Gretna, known as the 'town of love', to Glasgow. Following our arrival, in the Glasgow City Tour we will conduct, Glasgow University, the academic symbol of the city, the vital Clyde River, the magnificent Glasgow Cathedral, the historic Merchant Square, and the shopping center Buchanan Street are among the places to be seen. After the city tour, you will have free time, and we will transfer to our hotel at the time announced by the guide. Overnight at our hotel in Glasgow or surroundings.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Hotel etc Glasgow
Route: Liverpool – Lancaster 94 km– Lancaster - Windermere 48 km– Windermere Gretna 100km – Gretna – Glasgow 140 km
Day 6: Glasgow – Stirling – Edinburgh – Glasgow
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head towards Stirling, the most critical city in Scottish history and known as the "Key of Scotland". Here, we will visit the Bannockburn field where two major battles of Scottish history took place and the famous Stirling Bridge, which was the subject of the movie Braveheart. Also, we will have the opportunity to see the William Wallace Monument and the magnificent Stirling Castle panoramically. After Stirling, we turn our route towards the colossal horse-head statues The Kelpies, which reflect Scottish mythology and industry in modern art. After visiting these artistic structures, we continue our journey and arrive at the capital Edinburgh, perhaps the most beautiful city in Scotland and even the British Isles. Following our arrival, in the panoramic city tour we will conduct, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle which defines the city's silhouette, the historic Royal Mile Street, lively Princess Street, University Building, magnificent St. Giles Cathedral, and Carlton Hill with the city's unique views are among the important points to be seen. After our tour, free time and shopping opportunities will be provided in the Edinburgh city center. At the end of free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Glasgow or surroundings.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Hotel etc Glasgow
Route: Glasgow – Stirling 43 km– Stirling- Edinburgh 63 km – Edinburgh -Glasgow 75 km
Day 7: Glasgow – Giant's Causeway – Belfast – Dublin
After having breakfast at our hotel, we leave the British Island and head towards Cairnryan to cross to the north of the Irish Island and reach Belfast, the capital of the fourth country of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland. After arriving in Cairnryan, we will cross the sea with a ferry journey lasting approximately 2.5 hours. We begin our Irish adventure by visiting the natural paradise located in the north of the island and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, known as Devil's Causeway or Giant's Causeway. After leaving this natural wonder consisting of unique basalt columns, we move to Belfast to explore history. In our Belfast city tour; City Hall, the leaning Albert Clock, bustling High Street, famous Titanic Memorial, lively St. George's Market, and historic Old Cathedral are among the places to be seen. After our free time in Belfast, we will transfer to our hotel in Dublin, the capital of the fifth country of our tour, the Republic of Ireland, or its surroundings. Overnight at our hotel in Dublin or surroundings.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Accommodation: The Glashaus Hotel etc Dublin
Route: Glasgow – Giant's Causeway 275 km– Giant's Causeway- Belfast 97 km– Belfast – Dublin 168 km
Day 8: Dublin – Istanbul
After having breakfast at our hotel, we set off to conduct the Dublin City Tour. Our tour begins with St. Patrick's Cathedral, built in 1191 and holding the title of the country's largest cathedral. Then, we will visit Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 modeled after Oxford and Cambridge, and Ireland's most prestigious higher education institution. Later, we will walk on Grafton Street, which has continued to be the city's most popular shopping center since the Victorian era. The cultural center of our tour will be the Temple Bar area, where you can experience traditional Irish-style entertainment life with its pubs, art galleries, and restaurants. We will see Ha'penny Bridge, one of the city's elegant architectural symbols and one of the world's oldest cast iron bridges. Finally, we will complete our city tour with the Spire of Dublin, which gives a different view to O'Connell Street with its 120-meter height and shows different images depending on the light. After this point, free time will be given to guests. We transfer to Dublin Int. Airport. After completing check-in, baggage, and customs procedures, we realize our flight to Istanbul on the numbered flight belonging to Turkish Airlines. We arrive in Istanbul and say goodbye. We say goodbye wishing to meet again on another trip. Goodbye...
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken additionally during free time at a place determined by the guide.
Route: Dublin
Thames River Boat Tour, Hotel Accommodation Taxes, Tourist City Taxes and Local Guides per person: 150 GBP
Guests accept in advance that they will pay the amount previously announced in the tour program additionally to the tour authority during the travel for payments regarding expenses incurred such as participation in the tours arranged as specified in the tour program without disrupting the program, local guides, museum & monument entrance fees, city taxes, earphone audio systems if any, etc. Guests have been fully and completely informed about this matter.
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TK1985
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08.03.2027
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15.03.2027
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TK1981
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TK1978
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17.04.2027
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TK1981
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16.04.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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23.04.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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24.04.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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01.05.2027
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TK1981
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01.05.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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08.05.2027
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17:10-23:35
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TK1981
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08.05.2027
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TK1978
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15.05.2027
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17:10-23:35
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TK1963
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14.05.2027
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TK1978
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21.05.2027
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TK1989
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17.05.2027
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09:40-11:40
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TK1978
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24.05.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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05.06.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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12.06.2027
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17:10-23:35
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TK1981
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28.06.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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05.07.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1963
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02.07.2027
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11:05-13:10
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TK1978
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09.07.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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18.07.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1981
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25.07.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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24.07.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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31.07.2027
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TK1241
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25.07.2027
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07:50-09:55
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TK1978
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01.08.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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31.07.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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07.08.2027
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17:10-23:35
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TK1241
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01.08.2027
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07:50-09:55
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TK1978
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08.08.2027
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17:05-23:35
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TK1981
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07.08.2027
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07:55-09:55
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TK1978
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14.08.2027
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17:10-23:35
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