ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND THE  HIGHLANDS 
$3,195 per person

​This tour is offered from March to October

itinerary​

Day 1: Saturday - London and York
Arrive in London to meet with the group at King's Cross station. We will leave together by fast train to York. Check-in to our hotel. Relax or go and explore. York is a great town with lots to see, all within walking distance of our hotel. Meet the group for dinner with Gwen at a Medieval drinking hall “Delirium Tremens” or The Trembling Madness. It offers the best pub grub in town plus over 900 beers.
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Welcome-Dinner at Trembling Madness 

Day 2: Sunday  - York and Liverpool
Free day in York, or 
Optional tour to Liverpool to get to walk in the footsteps of the Beatles.
$99.- per person, full day tour 9.5 hours. Price includes the train ticket to and from York, 3-hour walking tour in the footsteps of the Beatles in Liverpool and a box lunch. 
Accommodations: The Bar Convent
Meals: Breakfast and Twilight Tea

Day 3: Monday  - Yorkshire Steam Railway and Alnwick Castle Edinburgh
Today we are leaving York for Edinburgh. Along the way we are stopping to take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Pickering to Goathland station (Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter movies). Next, we will proceed to Whitby and explore the shops and market of the seaside town. Our next stop is to Alnwick Castle. Then lastly we will check-in to our hotel in Edinburgh. Dinner together downtown.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Tuesday  - Free day in Edinburgh
Free day in Edinburgh, with so many things to do. The fringe festival is taking place all week (Showtimes and events will be available to everyone as soon as released for 2022). Take in a show or explore the shops and restaurants around downtown.

Optional tour to Military Tattoo
If interested this should be booked as soon as possible; space is limited.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh 
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 5: Wednesday  - Highlands, Inverness and Loch Ness
Leaving Edinburgh at 8.00 am, we travel past the stunning views of the Forth Bridge and enter the Highlands through Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. It’s then further north into the Highlands before we enter the Great Glen. At Fort Augustus, there is time to explore the shores of Loch Ness and a chance to spot Nessie. The journey continues to the famous Isle of Skye but first, we take in spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous icons. Our home for the night is the Isle of Skye, the ‘winged isle’...
Accommodations: Portree
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Day 6: Thursday  - Highlands the Isle of Skye
We spend the day exploring the dramatic Isle of Skye with its amazing scenery, myths and legends. Hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape from the mainland against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin Mountains. Highlights include the mysterious rock formation of the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall and Dunvegan's impressive castle. 
Accommodations: Portree
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 7: Friday  - Highlands 
We have the chance to explore the castle and gardens of Clan Donald Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you can board the Jacobite Steam Train to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe, wild Rannoch Moor, then the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 8.30 pm.
Accommodations: Angels Share Hotel Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8 Saturday  - Transfer to next destination 
Meals: Breakfast

This tour includes:

• 7 Breakfasts, Continental style
• 5 Dinners including one Twilight Tea
• 7 Nights –
  • 2 nights in York
  • 2 nights in the Highlands and
  • 3 nights in Edinburgh
• ​All admission to sites listed
• Scottish speaking guide throughout your stay
• 1st class motor coach in York and the Highlands 
• Train from London to York

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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?
Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours.

I am traveling alone, will I be the only one?
No, on average we have about half the group that are singles.

Is there a single supplement? And why?
Yes, there is. It's $TBD for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two.

How can I avoid paying the single supplement?
We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. 

Is my deposit of $600 refundable?
No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest
is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants.
The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure.
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How do I book my flights?
As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email.

How do we pack?
We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information; plus a packing list.

Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance?
We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, [email protected] . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. ​

Is my flight included?
No, This is a land package only.

If booking your own airfare:
Departure from USA or Canada no later than 24 hours before the tour begins.

​Is an upgrade possible?
Yes, in some of our accommodations upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. All upgrades are non-refundable.

Where are we staying? 
Will be confirmed soon.
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How do I get from the airport to the Hotel?
On day one, we will have a meeting point and leave as a group from the Kings Cross Station in London. On day eight, everyone will get their own transfer from the hotel in downtown Edinburgh. 
How much is the cost of the Transfer?
A private transfer is about 20 Euro, and the bus shuttle is 7 Euro per person.