Classic UK Escape: London, Manchester & Lake District

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Overview

  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
This 8-day tour offers a relaxed mix of city experiences and countryside charm across the UK. The journey begins in London with a private airport transfer and leisure time, followed by a full day of sightseeing on a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour covering Madame Tussauds and the London Eye. On Day 3, you travel by 2nd class train to Windermere in the Lake District with private station transfers, and Day 4 features a half-day Beatrix Potter tour around Lake Windermere. The trip continues to Manchester by train on Day 5 for a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off city tour on Day 6. You return to London by train on Day 7 for a final overnight stay before a private transfer to the airport for departure on Day 8. All breakfasts are included, intercity travel is by 2nd class rail, and all hotel and airport transfers are private. The itinerary balances key attractions with free time to explore at your own pace.

Includes/Excludes

  • 02 Nights accommodation in London - The Captain Cook Hotel or similar
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Windermere - The Brown Horse Inn or similar
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Manchester - Holiday Inn Express Manchester or similar
  • 01 Night accommodation in London - The Captain Cook Hotel or similar
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 2nd Class Train from London to Windermere
  • 2nd Class Train from Windermere to Manchester
  • 2nd Class Train from Manchester to London
  • London 24 Hours Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Madame Tussauds Entrance Ticket and London Eye Ticket
  • Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere
  • Manchester 24 Hours Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Private Transfer from Airport - Hotel - Station in London
  • Private Transfer from Train Station - Hotel - Train Station in Manchester
  • Private Return Train Station - Hotel - Airport in London
  • No meals, unless specified
  • City tax – Guest have to be paid to the hotel directly
  • Tips to drivers and guides
  • Any kind of train/flight service, unless specified
  • Tour escort services
  • Porterage at hotels, airports etc., unless specified
  • Airport assistance, unless specified

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in London. Private transfer from airport to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight in London.

Day 2

After Breakfast, Today Enjoy London 24 Hrs. Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with and Madame Tussauds and London Eye. Overnight in London.

Day 3

After Breakfast, Today private transfer from hotel to train station. Board train from London - Windermere by 2nd Class. Private transfer from Edinburgh train station to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight in Windermere.

Day 4

After Breakfast, Today Enjoy Lake District Beatrix Potter Half Day Tour from Windermere. Overnight in Windermere.

Day 5

After Breakfast, Today private transfer from hotel to train station. Board train from Windermere - Manchester by 2nd Class. Private transfer from Edinburgh train station to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight in Manchester.

Day 6

After Breakfast, Today Enjoy Manchester 24 Hours Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. Overnight in Manchester.

Day 7

After Breakfast, Today private transfer from hotel to train station. Board train from Manchester to London by 2nd Class. Private transfer from Inverness train station to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight in London.

Day 8

After Breakfast, Private transfer from hotel to airport. Departure from London airport for your flight.