Day 01 LONDON : Arrival in London.

On arrival, we will collect you from Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Central London. A chauffeur will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall at Heathrow Airport holding a board with your name on it. Enjoy a seamless private transfer from the airport to your hotel in London. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Day 02 LONDON : Guided Tour of London

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. from 6:45-7:00 am: We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point for your fully guided day tour of London. Start the tour at St Paul’s Cathedral which is where the King, formerly Prince Charles, married Princess Diana. The Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece and is the final resting place of many former Kings and Queens. Enjoy a panoramic tour of London with photo stops outside Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, you will then get to enjoy the Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. After time for lunch, spend the afternoon at the 1000 year old medieval Tower of London on the banks of the River Thames. This is a Royal Palace where the Crown Jewels are on display. As well as the ancient fortress towers and walls you can view the impressive armoury display, and learn about the Tower’s history as a former execution and prison site. Finish the day with a guided cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy magnificent views of famous London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Your tour ends on the South Bank, a few minutes walk from the London Eye or the Houses of Parliament. End your day in style. Take to the skies on the London Eye and enjoy breathtaking views of London in your glass capsule. Take advantage of the flexibility to enjoy the London Eye on another day if you are tired.

Day 03 LONDON : Stonehenge, Windsor Castle & Bath Tour.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel. From 7.15-7.45 am:We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point for your fully guided day tour. Begin the day at Windsor Castle, a royal residence that was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Discover the magnificent State Apartments with eir priceless furnishings, antiques, and artwork. You will also have the opportunity (except on Sundays) to visit St George’s Chapel. This is where the wedding of Harry and Meghan took place and is also the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. We then visit Bath. This is one of the most beautiful towns in England with its gracious 18th-century Georgian Architecture. The city was founded by the Romans 2,000 years ago and there are still magnicifenct structures that have survived. You will have free time for lunch, as well as time to explore, including Bath Abbey and the local shops. Finally, we explore Stonehenge. These 5,000-year-old Neolithic stone circles remain shrouded in mystery. Nobody is quite sure how and why they were built but learn of the many theories. Visit the recreated Neolithic Village and Visitors Center. There is also an excellent cafe on site. Please note that Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On these days, enjoy a guided tour of the historic town of Windsor with its century-old buildings. There will also be extra time to enjoy Bath, with entry tickets to the Roman Baths included.

Day 04 LONDON : Free Day.

Enjoy a free day on the 4th day of our London package. There are many ways to spend a day in London. This could include visiting the British Museum, shopping along Oxford Street, exploring other London attractions such as the London Eye and Madame Tussauds, going to see a musical in London’s West End, and much more.

Day 05 : CARRBRIDGE : Fly into Scotland

Begin your day in London with a buffet breakfast. In coordination with your flight departure time, a chauffeur will take you from your hotel to the Airport. On arrival meet your tour manager at the airport, and board the coach for the scenic journey to your hotel.

The Carrbridge Hotel is situated on the edge of Carrbridge village and is close to some lovely local walks (the hotel staff will be happy to point you in the right direction). The famous packhorse bridge, dating back to 1717 and reputed to be one of the oldest in Scotland, is opposite the hotel.

The Highlander Hotel, in Newtonmore, is just a short walk from the highly acclaimed Highland Folk Museum, and there is a handful of shops and bars at the far end of the village.

Day 06 CARRBRIDGE : Included rail trip from Inverness to Kyle. Join your tour manager this morning as you board the coach for the transfer to Inverness, where you’ll embark on the train for the spectacular 80-mile, two-and-a-half hour journey west to Kyle of Lochalsh, in its idyllic setting opposite the Isle of Skye. From Inverness, the line travels along the south side of Beauly Firth, with views back across to the “Black Isle” before turning north to the market town of Dingwall. There it heads west once again, climbing slowly through the remote northern Highlands, with glimpses on clear days of towering Liathach and its Torridon mountain neighbours. Probably the most spectacular part of the journey is when the line descends to the magnificent scenery of Loch Carron, and runs alongside the Loch past Attadale Estate and Plockton, both featured in many a TV series, and onto Kyle. Your return coach journey back to the hotel starts with a brief visit to Kyleakin on the renowned Isle of Skye before stopping en route at one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, Eilean Donan. Have your cameras and phones ready here for that picture postcard image. Your final highlight of the day will be a picture stop on the banks of Loch Ness.

Day 07 CARRBRIDGE : Included Strathspey steam rail journey to Aviemore & the Cairngorm Mountain.

Today sees you head to Aviemore for a somewhat shorter, but no-less-special rail journey. Join your tour manager and fellow guests as you board the Strathspey Steam Railway, a wonderful reminder of the golden days of steam. This run takes you through some delightful unspoilt Highland scenery, and past great sweeps of the River Spey, through moorland and forest. Return to Aviemore, where this is an opportunity to explore the famous resort town, which is one of Britain’s most famous outward-bound centres. Continue to visit the Cairngorm Reindeer centre, to experience close up, the lives of reindeers with their handlers. After your visit, drive through twisting mountain roads to the Cairngorm Mountain visitor centre, which offers glorious unspoilt views of the surrounding region. Take time to soak in the views from this vantage point.

Day 08 CARRBRIDGE : Included West Highland Line rail journey.

Fort William beckons today, as you enjoy your holiday’s final highlight – the journey on the last stretch of the famous West Highland Line, to the tiny fishing village of Mallaig. Voted by readers of Wanderlust Magazine as the world’s best train journey, this is another truly spectacular route. As the train pulls out of Fort William, look back and left to see Ben Nevis towering above the town. Minutes later, the train crosses the Caledonian Canal – look out for Neptune's Staircase, a succession of eight locks, to your right. The train then runs alongside Loch Eil before reaching the spectacular, 21-arch, Glenfinnan Viaduct - famously featured in the Harry Potter movies. Other highlights of the journey include views of the island-studded Loch Eilt (considered by many to be the prettiest along the route), Arisaig (Britain’s most westerly railway station) and the white Atlantic sands of Morar. Mallaig is a delightful little working port, and is well worth exploring. You may like to explore the Heritage Centre or visit the Smokery where you can arrange for kippers to be sent anywhere in the world. We return to the hotel by coach.

Day 09 Fly Back London.

Bid farewell to the Highlands today, and travel to the airport to board your flight to London.