Royal Journey

Upon arrival at the London airport, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in London.

Today, a local guide will take you on a tour of the City of Westminster, focusing on sites associated with the Royal Family. Begin at Parliament Square with a visit to Westminster Abbey, famous for royal events such as Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding. Continue past the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street to Whitehall, once the site of Whitehall Palace, built by King Henry VIII. If available, visit the Banqueting House, the only surviving part of the palace, designed by Inigo Jones and adorned with murals by Peter Paul Rubens. At Trafalgar Square, turn onto The Mall, the royal route leading to Buckingham Palace. Following this tour, enjoy a private tour back to your hotel.

This morning, following breakfast, embark on a day of sightseeing with a private guide and chauffeur. Start with a visit to the Tower of London, the historic fortress where Yeoman Warders, or ‘Beefeaters,’ guard the Crown Jewels. Explore the White Tower and the Medieval Palace reconstruction, showcasing medieval kings' living quarters. Next, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s baroque masterpiece rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the site of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding in 1981. In the afternoon, tour Kensington Palace, formerly a royal residence and Princess Diana’s home during her final years, followed by a stroll through Kensington Gardens to the fountain dedicated to her memory.

Today, your private driver-guide will take you into the picturesque Cotswold Hills, west of London. Explore this charming region known for its honey-colored limestone villages. Visit Cirencester, the heart of the Cotswolds and home to the Royal Agricultural College. Pass through Avening, where Gatcombe Park is located. Stop in Tetbury, famous for its antique shops and close to Highgrove House, the home of the Prince of Wales. On your way back to London, you’ll pass Marlborough College, where Kate Middleton was educated, and the quaint village of Bucklebury in Berkshire, her hometown.

This morning, enjoy a transfer to Windsor, a town with strong royal associations. Tour Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and a favorite residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Visit the State Apartments, including St. George’s Hall, which has been beautifully restored, and see Queen Mary's Doll's House, a stunning miniature with exquisite furnishings. Also explore St. George’s Chapel, home to the Order of the Garter and one of England’s royal burial sites. Afterward, enjoy a private transfer to Heathrow Airport for your flight to Edinburgh. Upon arrival, you’ll be privately transferred to your hotel in Edinburgh.

This morning, your private driver- guide will take you on a tour of Edinburgh’s royal landmarks. Start with a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and enjoy city views. Explore St. Giles Cathedral, home to the Order of the Thistle, and the Canongate area, including the royal church where Zara Phillips married. Conclude your tour at Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s official Scottish residence. In the afternoon, head to the waterfront for a Champagne Afternoon Tea aboard The Fingal, a luxurious floating hotel. Then, enjoy a private tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, exploring its grand reception rooms and private areas used by the Royal Family.

Today, your private driver-guide will take you on a full-day excursion north of Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Bridge to Scone Palace, home of the Earls of Mansfield, and visit Moot Hill, the historic coronation site where Scottish kings were crowned on the Stone of Destiny. This stone, taken to Westminster Abbey by King Edward I, is now at Edinburgh Castle. Next, travel to Fife and the charming town of St. Andrews, overlooking the North Sea. Known as the birthplace of golf with its first modern course, St. Andrews was also Scotland’s ecclesiastical capital. Visit the ruins of its cathedral, destroyed during the Reformation, and explore the university where Prince William and Kate Middleton met. Enjoy a private transfer back to Edinburgh after your visit.

Today, enjoy a private transfer to Stirling, along the River Forth. Visit Stirling Castle, a key site in Scottish history where William Wallace and Robert the Bruce defeated English forces during the Wars of Independence. The castle features a notable Great Hall and the Chapel Royal, where Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned as an infant. On your return to Edinburgh, stop at the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, set on a picturesque lake. Once a favored residence of the Stuart kings, it is where Mary Queen of Scots was born in 1542. Though now a ruin, the remains reflect the grandeur of Scotland's medieval monarchy.

This morning, following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight.