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London and Edinburgh Theatre
London and Edinburgh Theatre
This tour is a sample of one of the tours that we provide and is designed as inspiration only. This one works very well, in August only of course but can easily be adapted to be more general and more specific as required. On this tour enjoy London’s West End, famous for theatre and where some opulent premieres take place. Go backstage, meet theatrical professionals and enjoy some classic performances at smaller venues such as The Royal Court Theatre and The Donmar Warehouse. Then to Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festival, Fringe and Military Tattoo.
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY BELOW
SOME OF THE TOUR’S SIGHTS.
Day 1 — Arrival London
On arrival meet with your professional tour guide for the journey to nearby Windsor. Visit Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the official residences of Her Majesty the Queen. Afterwards continue to London and enjoy free time. Overnight stay in London.
Day 2 — London
After breakfast experience and extended guided tour. In London’s vibrant West End see famous sites such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben then move onto the Old City of London. Although now largely commercial, the city is packed with history and noteworthy buildings. See St Paul’s Cathedral, The Tower of London and London Bridge. This afternoon visit Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s South Bank and a backstage tour of a choice of London Theatres. Overnight stay in London.
Day 3 — Stratford-upon-Avon
Today set off for a full day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace, his burial place at Holy Trinity Church, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife. Additionally included is a lunch and tour of The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Overnight stay in London.
Day 4 — London - Off West End
Free day in London but additional backstage tours can be arranged as can private talks be offered meeting producers, directors, actors and backstage crew as required.. Overnight stay in London. off West End theatre performances are a must in London - The Royal Court and The Donmar Warehouse are two that we often use.
Day 5 — Edinburgh
Today depart by rail from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley Station and on arrival discover the city on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the major sites including the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official Scottish residence. Tonight enjoy a typical Scottish dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 6 — Stirling and the Trossachs
Today depart for a full day excursion to visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s grandest castles whose strategic location has made it an important fortification from the earliest time. Afterwards head into the Trossachs, enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine and a whisky distillery tour with samples for those who wish. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 7 — Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Today enjoy a day at leisure to attend theatre performances at the Fringe Festival. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 8 — Fife and St. Andrews
After breakfast set off for a full day excursion to The Ancient Kingdom of Fife. Travel over the Firth of Forth with grand views of the iconic railway bridge and pause to explore some of the fishing villages of this magical coastline. Free time in the small city of St Andrews, known as the “home of Golf” and the University which is the third oldest in the English speaking world and where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first met. Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 9 — Departure
An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to Edinburgh International Airport.