2-Day Rail Trip to Edinburgh
Price: From 303.21 US$, per person
Duration: 2 days / 1 night

Your train from London's King's Cross Station whizzes you due North passing through the Midlands and its canals and market towns, then past old mill towns built during the Industrial Revolution before skirting England's East coast to arrive at the Royal City of Edinburgh. Right by the station you can board the open-top sightseeing bus where you'll get a bird's eye view of the city. Your hop-on hop-off ticket allows you the freedom to leave and re-join the bus as often as you like over a 24 hour period - frequent departures throughout the day mean you have total flexibility to plan your day the way YOU choose!

You'll see all the main sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely City, including the Old Town quarter, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center, the Scott Monument decorated with 64 statues of characters from Walter Scott's novels, the Palace of Holyrood House where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland (though it has its own murderous history!) and the brand new Scottish Parliament Building.

You might want to wander through the cobbled City center streets, visit St Giles's Kirk or John Knox's House or stroll along Princes Street checking out the tartan, whisky and shortbreads that have made Scotland famous!

Your tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle where you can live like a King for a day! The Castle was built high on a hill in the 11th Century, with spectacular rock face, so as to deter invaders and the view from the Castle walls across the City and beyond is spectacular. You can also see the Scottish Crown Jewels, believed to be the oldest crown jewels in Europe.

Your three star hotel is centrally located so you can choose your evening's entertainment - and what a choice there is! A wealth of cinemas, theatres, atmospheric bars and pubs and City events beckon. After breakfast at your Hotel you can spend the day in Edinburgh at your leisure exploring the city.

2-Day Rail Trip to Paris from London
Price: From 332.31 US$, per person
Duration:
With France situated only a few miles across the English channel, a little over 2.5 hours away on the Eurostar, you won't want to miss this opportunity to spend a night in the City of Lights.
Depending how you prefer to travel, you have the choice of a fully independent or an escorted tour.

INDEPENDENT:
Board the Eurostar, sit back and relax, arriving into Paris in just 2 hours and 40 minutes. On arrival into Paris Gare du Nord the rest of the day is free for you to explore Paris. Your accommodation is in a centrally located 3 star hotel.

Whilst in Paris you can use your ticket on the Hop On Hop Off City Tour to see the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, the Champs Elysees etc. at your leisure. The tour gives you the opportunity to have total independence to see what you want, when you want.

ESCORTED:
Day One (Fully Escorted) - Travel from London and on arrival enjoy a guided panoramic tour which will show you all the main sights of Paris, and includes a stop at the second level of the Eiffel Tower. The tour finishes at the Louvre where you will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon board a boat for a romantic guided River Seine cruise followed by an optional visit of the Louvre (admission not included). Make your own way to your comfortable, air-conditioned 3-star hotel.

Day Two (Unescorted) - After breakfast the day is free for you to explore independently. With your one day Hop on Hop off tour ticket you can explore the sights of Paris. This is by far the easiest way to get about in Paris and enables you to concentrate on your main areas of interest.

You will arrive in Paris at approximately 11:00am on Day One, and depart Paris between 8:30pm and 9:15pm, arriving into London between 10:00pm and 10:30pm on Day Two.

2-Day Rail Trip to the Lake District
Price: From 280.65 US$, per person
Duration: 2 days / 1 night

Your day starts with a relaxing train journey to the spectacular Lake District National Park Area. Travel through the Midlands passing canals, market towns and old mill towns built during the Industrial Revolution, before breaking out into the landscape dotted with lakes, rolling green spaces and monastic ruins nestling in the shadow of the brooding peaks of Cumbria, a world away from frantic London.

On your arrival in Oxenholme you'll be met by your professional guide who will take you on your tour of the Lake District. Join a Lake Cruise, gliding through the waters of one of the Lakes for which this area is justly famous, against the fabulous and dramatic backdrop of the District's silent mountains. Continue to the picturesque medieval village of Hawkshead, an enchanting combination of whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and narrow alleyways overlooked by a 16th Century Church.

Continue to Hill Top, the inspiration for many of Beatrix Potter's winsome and delicate illustrations. The author's home remains exactly as she left it and in each room there's something that appears in one of her books. The cottage garden contains the same pleasing mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables as grown by Beatrix.

Experience stunning views from Tarn Hows, one of the Lake District's most picturesque beauty spots, as you travel through the majestic mountain scenery of the Langdale Valleys to Grasmere, inspiration for the Romantic poet Wordsworth, who extolled its serene lake and mountain setting in his poetry. Afternoon tea is included at the "World of Beatrix Potter".

Stay overnight in a local B and B so you can savor the scenery of the Lake District and wander through the picturesque streets, enjoying the restaurants and atmospheric pubs. Visit one of the many visitor attractions the following morning after breakfast as you have the rest of the day free to explore at your leisure.

3-Day Harry Potter and English Authors Small Group Tour
Price: From 592.83 US$, per person
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

Whatever your age, it's magic all the way on this activity-based tour from London for Harry Potter film and book enthusiasts alike. This is a fantastic tour for the whole family, and with a maximum group size of 11, you are assured of a personal and unique experience.

Whatever your age, it's magic all the way on this activity-based tour from London for Harry Potter film and book enthusiasts alike. This is a fantastic tour for the whole family, and with a maximum group size of 11, you are assured of a personal and unique experience.

Want to tour the movie locations and scenes of inspiration from the Harry Potter series? Looking for flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Want to explore the English countryside away from the large coach tours?

Combine visits to film locations with memorable sightseeing of a range of classic UK attractions. You will see medieval villages and historic cities, a fairy tale castle and a prehistoric stone temple, stunning scenery and wonderful architecture. But it's a "doing tour" too, designed for a family to enjoy holiday fun together. There's a steam train ride, castle exploring, woodland walking and family competitions to enter. The tour is also designed to introduce youngsters to other famed children's writers including JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll.

All accommodations are chosen on the basis of style, friendliness of welcome, location, historical interest and cooking. All are three star but may include 17th century working farm houses, 17th century coaching Inns, pubs, guest houses, small family run hotels and manor houses.

With a maximum group size of 11 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.

3-Day Rail Tour to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Highlands from London
Price: From 490.87 US$, per person
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights

Enjoy a 3 day getaway to the magnificent Scottish Highlands! Traveling by train from London to Edinburgh, you enjoy 2 nights in a quaint B and B, and spend your days exploring the mysterious Loch Ness and her surrounds. Visit Urquart Castle, relax aboard a cruise on the loch itself, and journey to Culloden Moor.

All aboard the Edinburgh Express on a three-day tour from London! You'll tour Edinburgh at your own pace on this partially guided rail tour, and take a drive north to Loch Ness and the Highlands.

Day 1 - Edinburgh
Your train from London's King's Cross whizzes you north, along Britain's east coast to Edinburgh. Your visit to Edinburgh includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour by open-top sightseeing bus. Frequent departures throughout the day mean you have total flexibility to plan your day in Edinburgh the way YOU choose!

Sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely city include the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Scottish crown jewels (entry included), the Scott Monument, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland, and the Scottish Parliament Building.

Day 2 - Loch Ness and Highlands
Your journey to the Highlands begins with a drive through Rob Roy MacGregor country, Rannoch Moor. Then it's on to Glen Coe, site of the 1692 battle of the MacDonalds and Campbells. Next you'll see Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, and take a memorable drive through the Great Glen. After a stop at the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, you'll head along the shores of Loch Ness for some monster spotting! Then it's on to Inverness, where you'll stop to discover the capital of the Highlands before heading south along the Spey valley to Pitlochry and back to Edinburgh.

Day 3 - Edinburgh
Enjoy some last-minute shopping in Edinburgh, visit the attractions on your must-see list, stroll through the city center - it's your choice because it's your day!

3-Day Rail Trip to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Highlands from London
Price: From 523.5 US$, per person
Duration:
All aboard the Edinburgh Express on a three-day tour from London! You'll tour Edinburgh at your own pace on this partially guided rail tour, and take a drive north to Loch Ness and the Highlands.
Day 1 - Edinburgh
Your train from London's King's Cross whizzes you north, along Britain's east coast to Edinburgh. Your visit to Edinburgh includes a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour by open-top sightseeing bus. Frequent departures throughout the day mean you have total flexibility to plan your day in Edinburgh the way YOU choose!

Sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely city include the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Scottish crown jewels (entry included), the Scott Monument, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland, and the Scottish Parliament Building.

Day 2 - Loch Ness and Highlands
Your journey to the Highlands begins with a drive through Rob Roy MacGregor country, Rannoch Moor. Then it's on to Glen Coe, site of the 1692 battle of the MacDonalds and Campbells. Next you'll see Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, and take a memorable drive through the Great Glen. After a stop at the picturesque village of Fort Augustus, you'll head along the shores of Loch Ness for some monster spotting! Then it's on to Inverness, where you'll stop to discover the capital of the Highlands before heading south along the Spey valley to Pitlochry and back to Edinburgh.

Day 3 - Edinburgh
Enjoy some last-minute shopping in Edinburgh, visit the attractions on your must-see list, stroll through the city center - it's your choice because it's your day!

Bateaux London Thames River Dinner Cruise
Price: From 111.06 US$, per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
The excitement of London by night from the best seat on the river. A truly magical blend fine food, friendly service and superb entertainment combined to offer a perfect evening of indulgence and and celebration. Pass all the famous attractions of London whilst dining, then dance the night away.

Offering the finest food, breathtaking river views, live entertainment and professional service, a Thames river dinner cruise provides the perfect indulgence. Specializing in modern European cuisine, guests on board the dinner cruises will experience a dinner with high quality food and presentation, and the professional and friendly service of the team onboard.

A musical blend of jazz is performed during the dinner cruise by the resident band, which comprises of some of London's finest musicians. The highlight of a Thames river dinner cruise is the after-dinner dancing with music from the 60's right through to hits of today. Cruising past some of London's famous attractions whilst dining onboard a Bateaux London Thames river dinner cruise has been described as a unique and memorable experience not to be missed when visiting London.

Cruise Options:

• Classic Dinner Cruise: A welcome cocktail, 4 course a la carte menu, live entertainment and after-dinner dancing
• Premier Dinner Cruise: A welcome cocktail, 4 course a la carte menu, half bottle of house wine, half bottle of mineral water, live entertainment and after-dinner dancing

Bateaux London Thames River Jazz Lunch Cruise
Price: From 66.48 US$, per person
Duration: 2.5 hours
The Thames River Jazz Lunch Cruise features a live jazz band performing well known songs from the Jazz Repertoire. Relax and soak up the atmosphere as you cruise past most of London's famous sights, whilst enjoying a sumptious three-course a la carte menu.

Cruising the River Thames on a Jazz Lunch Cruise is the perfect way to relax and indulge whilst soaking up the atmosphere. The two and a half hour cruises offer a welcome cocktail, three-course a la carte menu, and live jazz entertainment performed by our acclaimed musicians. For the convenience of diners, we offer pick up and drop-off service at Waterloo Pier in addition to Embankment pier along the River Thames.

Ideal for celebrating a special occasion or bringing friends and family together, the Thames River Sunday Lunch Jazz cruise passes most of London's famous sights: Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge.

The Thames River Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise features a live jazz band performing well known songs from the Jazz Repertoire. The music is classed as Mainstream Jazz, with a mix of fast and slow numbers and a selection from Dixieland, Trad Jazz and Smooth Jazz, which adds to the overall Thames river cruise experience.

Cruise Options:

• Classic Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise: Three course lunch cruise with live entertainment
• Premier Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise: Three course lunch cruise including one drink and live entertainment (soft or alcoholic)

Bateaux London Thames River Lunch Cruise
Price: From 39.1 US$, per person
Duration: 1.5 hours

Combining luxury 3 course lunch and spectacular river views, the unique Thames restaurant lunch cruise captures the excitement of the City of London. Gliding past London's best-loved sights, the lunch cruise passes the London Eye, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and more.

The Thames river lunch cruise is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of London life and is ideal for both business lunches or those wishing to relax with friends and family. Overseen by the Executive Chef, all food on the lunch cruises is prepared and freshly cooked on board.

Relax and enjoy the spectacular views as the Thames lunch cruise takes you past some of London's magnificent attractions: London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. With daily cruise departures from the newly designed Embankment Pier (or Waterloo Pier), guests are offered a dedicated reception area, easy access to boats and cloakroom facilities, making your cruise experience even more memorable.

Beatles and Liverpool Rail Day Trip from London
Price: From 150.22 US$, per person
Duration:
Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields - visit these famous Liverpool sights your own way on an independent day trip from London. Everything's arranged for you: return rail tickets, entry to the Beatles Story, a Magical Mystery Tour and a Liverpool city map and information booklet. The rest is up to you!
Your day starts with a relaxing train journey to the historic city of Liverpool, European Capital of Culture in 2008. Arriving at Liverpool Lime Street, you'll have time to explore this Victorian city, perhaps taking a stroll along the stunningly refurbished Albert Dock Complex housing the Merseyside Maritime Museum and Tate Liverpool art gallery.

Your tour includes entry to the Beatles Story, where you can re-live the Fab Four's meteoric rise to fame. Your visit takes you from the cobbles of Matthew Street and the Cavern, through the hysteria of Beatlemania to the final live performance on the Apple rooftop and beyond!

The Cavern Quarter is a vibrant city center area and the focus of Beatle history. There's the famous Cavern Club, where the lads played 292 times, and the pubs where they drank during the early 1960s.

Options for lunch in Liverpool are many and varied, with top-quality bars, restaurants and cafes in the city center.

In the afternoon your Magical Mystery Tour is waiting to take you away! This two-hour tour takes you round all the landmarks in the lives of the Fab Four, including their homes, schools and birthplaces, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and many other significant spots.