'
Discover the British Monarchy 10 day day rail tour
View My Main Profile
Dianna Janas
Maple Ridge, BC Travel Agent· 6 Years of Experience
Style 4U Travel a travel best bets connected agent, an independent agent with Jubilee Tours & Travel LTD/DBA Travel Best Bets, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(24)
100% Recommended
Dianna is such a hard worker. Always searching and providing the best pricing, with a wide variety of options, she is super patient (I always... Read More >
DESTINATIONS VISITED:British Columbia, England, Scotland
PLACES VISITED:Edinburgh, London, Vancouver, York
SUGGESTED DURATION:11 Days
Spend 3 days exploring London’s grandeur, with a private visit to Hampton Court and Windsor Castle. Travel by train to York, where you'll delve into medieval history and admire Queen Victoria’s royal train carriages at the National Railway Museum.
Continue to Edinburgh for three nights, visiting The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle, where Scottish and English kings have been crowned for over a thousand years.
Highlights:
•Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
•Westminster Abbey, Tower of London
•Private tours of Hampton Court and Windsor Castle
•York’s ancient walls, The Royal Yacht Britannia
•Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse
Includes:
•First Class Rail from London to York and Edinburgh
•4 nights in London, 2 in York, 3 in Edinburgh with breakfast
•City tour of London with afternoon tea
•Sightseeing Passes for London and York
•Fast track entry to Edinburgh’s top sites
•Private airport transfer to your London hotel
Close All Days
DAY1
London
-
York
-
Edinburgh
Close Day
DAY2
London
Close Day
Your Journey Begins in London
Welcome to London! You will be met on arrival at the airport and driven to your city-centre hotel, where you can check in to an upscale London Hotel for a four-night stay with daily breakfast.
The remainder of the day is yours to explore. (Overnight London)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Take a relaxed stroll down Kings Cross Rd
Visit the antiquities at the British Museum
Visit the flagship stores and restaurants at Covent Garden
Take in a show at the West End theatre district
DAY3
London
Close Day
Enjoy a Fabulous Introduction to London
This morning, enjoy a fabulous introduction to London with a panoramic tour, followed by a quintessentially British afternoon tour of the historic Rubens at the Palace Hotel with an Expert Blue Badge guide, then enjoy afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.
Travel through the city with a guide giving you all the knowledge you might need about London’s most iconic sights. Then at Buckingham Palace, stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry Britain is famed for - The Changing of the Guard Ceremony. This show of regimental sound and colour is unchanged since 1660, and once finished it’s a short walk around the corner from the Palace to the Rubens at the Palace Hotel for a traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, overlooking The Royal Mews.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Afternoon Tour of the Rubens overlooking the Royal Mews
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Traditional High Tea at the Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews
DAY4
London
Close Day
London at your Leisure
Today use the London All-Inclusive Pass - 1 Day - gives you access to over 80 of the best tourist attractions in London, plus a hop on hop off bus tour, as well as other benefits like Fast Track Entry at selected busy attractions. No tickets, no hassle - just sightseeing.
Each London Pass comes with a free guidebook and also entitles you to a range of great offers and discounts at restaurants, shops and entertainment options around the city.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
Thames River Cruise
St Pauls Cathedral
Vist Greenwich and the Royal Ovservatory or national Maritime Museum
DAY5
London
Close Day
Private Tour of Hampton Court and Windsor Castle
This morning you will be met by a qualified driver and guide leading you around two of the world’s most important historical buildings. First, it’s a short drive out of the city to Windsor and the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Be guided around the State Apartments – the same rooms used by royal family members. Visit St Georges Chapel (closed on Sundays) the site of Harry and Meghan’s wedding, and where you will have the opportunity to pay your respects to the late Queen Elizabeth.
From Windsor drive to Hampton Court Palace, the former residence of England’s most famous King, Henry VIII. Wander the Great Hall and revel in the splendour of the Tudor Court, surrounded by original tapestries and fascinating wooden craftsmanship. Visit the vast Tudor kitchen then explore the court's famous gardens, including The Hampton Court Maze. Your guide will drop you back in London.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Windor Castle
Explore the Hampton Court Maze
DAY6
London
-
York
Close Day
Travel by Rail London to York
Following breakfast head up to Kings Cross for your first-class rail journey to York. Watch the English countryside fly by, and in just over two hours you will be checking in at your 4-star, family-friendly retreat or a two-night stay.
Nestled near the historic City walls, our hotel is a gateway to York's rich cultural heritage. In the evening enjoy dinner in one of the city’s great restaurants, and perhaps even embark on one of York’s famous ghost walks, the city is known as Europe’s most haunted city!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Kings Cross Rail
Visit JORVIK Viking Centre
DAY7
York
Close Day
Experiance York at Your Leisure
Explore York’s top attractions with the York Pass for one great price! This fully-digital pass, accessible from your phone, offers access to a wide range of fun, easily walkable sites. Discover the JORVIK Viking Centre, Roman Baths, and the stunning York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest Gothic cathedral—all while saving money.
Enjoy a full day of independent sightseeing using your all-inclusive pass. Walk through York's historic city walls, explore Roman and Viking sites, and visit the impressive National Railway Museum and York Minster. Don’t miss The Shambles, one of Europe’s most picturesque streets! (Overnight in York)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Stroll down the Shambles
Explore the area using the York Pass
DAY8
York
-
Edinburgh
Close Day
First-class rail journey to Edinburgh
Make your way to the station for your first-class train to the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The journey is under three hours and the coastal scenery gets impressive as the train passes through the historic city of Durham, then along the coast and through beautiful Berwick-upon-Tweed. Once you’ve arrived make your way to your hotel for a three-night stay. (Overnight Edinburgh)
Spend 3 Nights in the heart of the Scottish capital, close to public transport and near the beaches.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Take in the sights of the city
DAY9
Edinburgh
Close Day
Leisure Day Enjoy Edinburgh
This morning, enjoy a good Scottish breakfast at your hotel, and then it's off to enjoy the day.
Take a stroll down the world-famous Royal Mile – the ancient, cobbled street linking Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, lined with charming shops, pubs, and great restaurants for dinner. (Overnight Edinburgh)
Take a sightseeing bus and ride out towards the port of Leith, where you can hop onboard The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Explore each of the five decks of Queen Elizabeth II’s former floating Palace and experience what life was like for the Royal Family as they travelled the world.
Using your Royal Edinburgh Ticket - 48 hours - Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia
DAY10
Edinburgh
Close Day
Taking in Edinburgh Sites
A final day of sightseeing ahead and first the official residence of the Royal family in Scotland, The Palace of Holyroodhouse (closed on Tues and Weds).
Visit the magnificent State Apartments which are still used by the Royal Family, as well as the Throne Room and the chambers used by Mary, Queen of Scots from between 1561-1567.
Next, walk up to Edinburgh Castle but be ready for the firing of the One-o’clock Gun, the famous time signal that has been firing since 1861. Within the castle is St Margaret’s’ Chapel – the oldest building in the city dating to 1130. Be dazzled but the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles – the honours of Scotland and take the chance to see the iconic Stone of Destiny, which has been used for centuries to inaugurate monarchs.
The Royal Palace within the Castle walls was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots, and the birthplace of James IV, the first monarch of both Scotland and England. (Overnight Edinburgh)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Enjoy the firing of the One-o’clock Gun, at Edinburgh Castle
Walk up to Edinburgh Castle
DAY11
Edinburgh
-
Vancouver
Close Day
FINAL THOUGHTS
We’re excited to reveal Britain’s royal legacy. From London’s grand landmarks, private palace tours to York’s medieval charm Edinburgh’s majestic sites, this 10 day adventure is truly unforgettable. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Monarchy.