Winter Value Best of Great Britain with Ireland 13 Days Tour Package 2024-2025
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London | Manchester | Glasgow | Aberdeen | Glasgow | Belfast | Dublin
Includes:
- 3 nights at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott / Radisson Red or similar in London (LHR Area), United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Leonardo AC or similar in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Alona / Hotel Hampton by Hilton or similar in Starthclyde / Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Leonardo Airport / Holiday Inn Express or similar in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Alona / Hotel Hampton by Hilton or similar in Starthclyde / Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar in Belfast, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Rogens Town / Roches Town or similar in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
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Select a Check-in and Check-out Date
Day 01
Welcome to London! On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own. Overnight in London (LHR Area). (D)
Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. We may have to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.
Day 02
Guided City Tour of London – Tower of London – Ride on London Eye Today, we proceed for a Guided city tour of London: See the Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and Thames River. Next, visit to the Tower of London to see the crown jewels of the British Royal family including the famous Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Later, we enjoy a ride on the London Eye. Overnight in London (LHR Area). (B, D)
Day 03
Guided Tour of Oxford – Lords Cricket Ground Today, Next, we proceed to Oxford and enjoy a guided walking tour of Oxford, famous for its ancient university, beautiful buildings and iconic “Dreaming Spires”. Later, we proceed to London and enjoy a guided tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground. Overnight in London (LHR Area). (B, D)
Note: On days when the Lords Cricket ground is not available, the group will visit an alternate cricket ground.
Day 04
Visit Windsor Castle – Visit Cadbury World – Onto Manchester Today, we drive to Windsor for a visit of the famous Windsor Castle – Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite weekend home. Next, we proceed to visit Cadbury World to discover the history of Cadbury. Try your hand in making chocolate and meet Cadbury characters. Later, we proceed to Manchester. Overnight in Manchester. (B, D)
Day 05
Visit Old Trafford Stadium – Lake Windermere Cruise Today, we proceed to visit the famous Old Trafford Stadium - home to Manchester United Football Club. Visit the home changing room, sit in the dugout & run down the tunnel which leads to the football field. Next, we enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere. Later, we drive to Glasgow. Overnight in Strathclyde / Glasgow. (B, D)
Note: On days when Old Trafford Stadium is not available, the group will visit an alternate football stadium.
Day 06
Visit the Riverside Museum – Guided City Tour of Edinburgh – Visit the Edinburgh Castle – Scottish Whiskey Experience Today, we visit the Riverside museum. Designed by Zaha Hadid, it is a multi-award winning museum located on the banks of the River Clyde, with over 3000 objects on display from Glasgow’s rich past. Next, we drive to Edinburgh. On arrival, we visit the Scottish Whiskey Experience in Scotland’s capital city. Later enjoy a Guided city tour of Edinburgh, visit the Edinburgh castle, and also see the Scottish Parliament and many more interesting sights. Overnight in Strathclyde / Glasgow. (B, D)
Day 07
Photo stop at Kelpies – Visit a Scotch Whiskey Distillery – Visit Aberdeen Today we check out and proceed to Falkirk, for a photo stop at The Kelpies – a 30 meter high horse head sculpture which is a monument to honor Scotland’s horse-powered industrial heritage. Next, we drive to Aberdeen. En-route we visit a Scotch Whiskey Distillery to experience the process of making Scotch Whiskey. Arrive in Aberdeen, known for its beach front, where we spend some time at the esplanade. Overnight in Aberdeen. (B, D)
Day 08
Loch Ness Cruise – Fort Augustus Today, we proceed for a cruise on the mighty Loch Ness one of the largest lochs in Scotland and famous for the tale of the Loch Ness monster. Next, we drive to Fort Augustus, famous for spectacular views down Loch Ness and is a paradise for keen walkers. Later drive to Glasgow. Overnight in Strathclyde / Glasgow. (B, D)
Day 09
Ferry to Belfast – Visit to Titanic Exhibition - Visit the Botanic Gardens – Guided city Tour of Belfast Today, we proceed to the Cairnryan Ferry port to take a ferry to Belfast. On arrival, we visit the Titanic Exhibition. Later, we enjoy a guided city tour of Belfast. Overnight in Belfast. (B, D)
Day 10
Tour the sights of one of the world-famous Television series - Game of Thrones Today, we enjoy a full day tour of the sites and locations of the world famous Television Series - Game of Thrones. Visit the Dark Hedges, these trees are in an amazing formation and are well worth a photograph. This avenue of trees is known to series fans as the Kings Road. Also, we visit the Downhill beach. Next, we visit the Giant’s Causeway which is a UNESCO world heritage site. These Hexagonal rocks were formed by volcanic eruptions over 50 million years ago. Later, we drive back to Belfast and enjoy some free time in the city centre. Overnight in Belfast. (B, D)
Day 11
Visit Winterfell Castle – Game of Thrones Studios Tour – Onto Dublin Today, we proceed to visit the Winterfell Castle, one of the 20 epic filming locations of the world famous TV series - Game of Thrones. Later, we enjoy the Game of Thrones Studios tour - located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge and step behind the scenes of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. Experience and explore how one of the world’s greatest ever TV series was created and brought to life on screen. Later, we drive to Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B, D)
Day 12
City tour of Dublin with entrance to Guinness Storehouse Today, we enjoy a guided city tour of Dublin including entrance to Guinness Storehouse Brewery tour. Later, we enjoy some free time for shopping at one of the well-known malls in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. (B, D)
Day 13
Return back home with pleasant memories! Today, we proceed to the airport on your own for your flight back home. Kindly spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Europe tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
Note: In major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches and it is not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Your Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
England:
Guided City Tour of London • Visit the Tower of London – see the famous Koh-i-Noor Diamond • Enjoy a Ride on the London Eye • Guided Tour of Oxford • Visit the Lords Cricket Ground in London • Visit Windsor Castle • Visit Cadbury World in Birmingham • Visit the Old Trafford Stadium – Manchester United Football Club • Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere
Scotland:
Visit the Riverside Museum in Glasgow • Guided City Tour of Edinburgh • Visit the Edinburgh Castle • Enjoy a Scottish Whiskey Experience in Edinburgh • Photo stop at Kelpies in Falkirk • Guided Tour of a Scotch Whiskey Distillery • Free time at the Aberdeen Seafront • Enjoy Loch Ness Cruise • Visit Fort Augstus
Northern Ireland:
Visit to Titanic Exhibition • Guided city tour of Belfast • Tour the sights of the World Famous Television Series - Game of Thrones • Entrance to Winterfell Castle • Game of Thrones Studios Tour
Republic Of Ireland:
Guided city tour of Dublin • Entrance to Guinness Storehouse
- Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast (Breakfast includes Bread, Butter, Jam, Cereals, Fruit Juice, Milk, Tea and Coffee).
- 12 Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian Dinners.
- Accommodation, Meals, Sightseeing and Excursions as per above mentioned itinerary.
- Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 15 customers).
- Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian.
- L - Lunch | D - Dinner | PL - Packed lunch | PD - Packed Dinner | LL - Local Lunch | LD - Local Dinner
- Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
- Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of GBP 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 13 Days, the total Tips amount is GBP 39 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
Single room supplement
- USD 830 per person.
- *As a 3rd in a triple, no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided.
- **As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child.
- Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
- Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Note : Surcharges will be applicable during Peak and Event periods. Kindly check with your sales officer.
- 3 nights at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott / Radisson Red or similar in London (LHR Area), United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Leonardo AC or similar in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Alona / Hotel Hampton by Hilton or similar in Starthclyde / Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Leonardo Airport / Holiday Inn Express or similar in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
- 1 night at Hotel Alona / Hotel Hampton by Hilton or similar in Starthclyde / Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Holiday Inn Express or similar in Belfast, United Kingdom.
- 2 nights at Hotel Rogens Town / Roches Town or similar in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Visa Requirements:
You must be in possession of a Multiple Entry United Kingdom visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into London and depart from Dublin. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
Hotels
All hotels will be either around the airport area or on the outskirts. Most hotels in Europe have only Twin beds. The double bed will be Queen size and not King size. As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room. Most hotel rooms in Europe may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions. Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority. The average room size of the hotels in Europe are between 16 – 20 sq.mts Most hotels in Europe do not provide tea kettles in the rooms. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms during your stay shall be payable by the passengers. We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
Coaches
Most of your journey in Europe is by coach and hence you are requested to keep the coach clean.
Due to hygienic reasons, it is not permitted to use toilets on the coach. However, the tour manager will make comfort stops during long drives.
Eating & drinking is not permitted on the coach.
One check-in bag and one handbag per person only, due to limited boot space on the coach.
Coaches are non-wheelchair compliant. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
Meals
Meals are pre–set and a–la carte is not possible.
On certain days, a packed lunch will be provided.
Sightseeing
On certain departures, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
Generally, you will have to walk to sightseeing places, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a long distance; however, the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry a good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible.
In the case of missing a paid entrance due to sudden closure or non-availability the same will be replaced by another visit of similar value and / or type or a refund will be provided.
General
A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. SOTC will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
SOTC shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour.
The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
The Tour Manager and the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all the services will remain the same.
There are no refunds for any services i.e., meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour.
All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour. Payments to be made by cash in the currency as mentioned in your tour price only. (Credit or Debit cards not accepted).
Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed.
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Tours operated are subject to RBI / GOI regulations.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms and Conditions”.