Lynott Tours Inc  England Scotland 11 Day Vacation - our most popular Great Britain tour Escorted Historical Tour of England and Scotland SMALL GROUP LIMITED TO 10 PERSONS. If you have just 4 or 5 persons in your party, we can give you a PRIVATE DEPARTURE JUST FOR YOUR GROUP AT NO ADDED COST. Take a trip. A trip already planned and organized for you. See London and Edinburgh, and the stunning countryside. Travel to Scotland by train. Enjoy our guided tour to historic sites, gardens and more. As a guest of Lynott Tours you will experience the very best of Scotland & England - great natural beauty, traditions, romance, and warm hospitality. Travel in Scotland & England Begins in London on Monday, ends in Edinburgh on Friday  Sunday Depart from home. Monday Spend the day seeing the sights of London. - The cultural wealth, the hospitality, the way of life and the feeling of a shared transatlantic tie all contribute to making Britain among the most popular destinations for American travelers. You'll feel comfortable eploring the city on your own, with a hop on hop off tour. get on and off the bus as you like, or stay onboard for the whole 2 1/2 hour tour - great for orienting yourself to this fabulous city. Stay overnight in London. Tuesday Tour of the City of London Visit sthe parts of London not seen by the average tourist. The City of London "The Square Mile" has a long and fascinating history - the City of London itself is over 800 years old and respects and preserves its rich historical legacy. Visit Goldsmiths Hall - One of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. The Goldsmiths' Company received its Royal Charter in 1327. Next, its the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through London’s turbulent past. The highlight is the little known Guildhall Art Gallery. The Corporation of London's collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20thC works of art is incredible. Stay overnight in London. (CB) Wednesday Tour to Oxford Travel to the ancient university city of Oxford. Visit Christ Church College, Oxfords largest college. See the famous Bodleian Library. From Oxford, drive up through the Cotswolds, past Blenheim Palace - birthplace of Winston Churchill, to Stratford-upon-Avon, hime to Shakespeare. Stay overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon. (CB) Thursday To Gloucester Visit Warwick Castle - Britain's finest complete medieval fortress - and see castle life re-enacted. The dungeons and torture chambers are a great attraction. Drive through the pretty Cotswolds villages to the Cathedral City of Gloucester. The Cathedral, famous for it's Gothic architecture, was also the perfect setting for 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. While in Gloucester, visit the famous Docks, which is surrounded by Victorian Warehouses and enjoy the museums - The National Waterways and The Regimental Museums. Stay overnight in Cirencester. (B) FridayLacock Abbey - beautiful villages and standing stones Begin your journey with a visit to the medieval village of Lacock, almost entirely owned by the National Trust. Most of the houses are 18th century or earlier in construction. There is a 14th century tithe barn, a medieval church, and an inn dating from the 15th century and an 18th century lock-up.The beautiful village of Lacock will evoke memories in the minds of avid film buffs - it was used in the period dramas Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Continue your journey to the ancient village of Avebury to see the mysterious circle of standing stones. It is one of the finest and largest Neolithic monuments in Europe dating to around 5,000 years ago. It is older than the megalithic stages of Stonehenge. Return to London for overnight. (B)  Saturday – London to Edinburgh by trainEnjoy the train ride from London to Edinburgh - just 4 1/2 hours. The train takes you from the heart of London (Kings Cross) to the heart of Edinburgh (Waverley Station) which is extremely convenient. Your visit to Scotland begins! Once there, visit the Royal Ship Britannia. (Suggested sightseeing, time allowing) For over forty years Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles. Discover the fascinating past of the most famous ship in the world. (CB)  Sunday - Edinburgh Its superb architecture ranges from ancient
churches to monumental Victorian masterpieces - all dominated by a castle on a
gigantic crag in the city's heart. Pick any street to stroll - you'll be wowed
by sudden vistas of looming battlements, cold volcanic peaks and hills. You'll
reurn with memories to last a lifetime. Take a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour
of Edinburgh. Tour highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Gile’s
Cathedral, Burns Monument, National Gallery, and the Palace of Holyrood House.
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 Monday – Alnwick Castle &
Gardens - An early morning departure for an all-day excursion to
Alnwick Castle, the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Set
in a stunning landscape, designed by Capability Brown, Alnwick Castle is the
second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor Castle). The
fountains are amazing - probably modelled on the Palace of Versailles. Return
to Edinburgh. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Scottish Music Show. (B,D)Tuesday – Inverness & Loch ness Travel to Inverness, capital of the Highlands. Today’s adventure: Driving alongside Loch Ness, where we enjoy monster hunting at the ruined Urquhart Castle. Nearby, the native Caledonian Pine Forest landscape will take you back in time to how Scotland would have looked 500 years ago. This location was used in the film, “Last of the Mohicans”. Overnight in a bed and breakfast. (CB)  Wednesday – Take the
train & ferry to the Isle of Skye Ride the Jacobite (The West
Coast Railway Company) steam locomotives. The scenic journey, notable in its
own right, was also used aas the Potter train. We head by ferry to Skye, and up
to Portree, where pastel houses line the harbor. Skye has ruined castles,
awesome scenery, Viking fortresses and is home to legendary clans, immersed in
Celtic myths & legends. Stand on the battlements of timeless castles. We
stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film
“Highlander” and a James Bond movie, set at the junction of three
lochs as protection against Viking raiders. (B)  Thursday – Glen Coe/Edinburgh -
stay in a Scottish CastleEnjoy the mystical mountains of Glencoe. In
the battle here in 1692, 40 of the MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood
by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you can still
hear their cries! Our overnight accommodations are at an authentic 13th century
Scottish castle hotel set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque
banks of the river Esk. (B) Friday – Edinburgh/Home Board your return flight. Return home with great memories of the new friends you’ve made. (B) English Scottish Family Vacation Includes: 
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