Nobel Purple Line— seven-days England and Scotland Loop Tour (B line)

Complimentary Offer: one-hour city walks in London, accompanied by a local tour guide

Start the day by visiting London’s landmarks: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street (the Prime Minister’s residence), Whitehall, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames. Lunch will be in the Chinatown at your own expense. For the afternoon, British Museum will be our first stop, followed by a visiting to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London— a historic castle of 22 towers that has served as royal palace, armory, and prison carrying generations of royal fight and intrigue.

Citywalk Reminder: This activity has a demand for a moderate level of physical fitness. We highly recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes and loose-fit clothing. If the weather, traffic control, strikes, or other unforeseen conditions go beyond our control, we reserve the right to cancel the activity temporarily and all lines to the tourist spots.

Today we take you to Cambridge. Its profound academic atmosphere is widely recognized yet few knows the stunning beauty of this world-renowned university. Xu Zhimo’s famous poem “Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again” leaves endless space for generations to come to imagine this timeless place. Visit the grand, historic colleges such as King’s College, Queen’s College, and the romantic Bridge of Sighs nestled along the River Cam.

Later we will head to York, the famous medieval city. Here you can witness historical relics demonstrating Roman, Saxon, and Viking styles, as well as well-preserved medieval streets and architecture. With all this, you will be immersed in a sense of nostalgia and centuries of British history. York offers you a tunnel into the medieval world. Please walk into the largest Gothic cathedral in England with nearly a thousand years of history, walk along the famous Roman city walls bearing thousands of years of history, and soak in the bustling gift shops and local markets of medieval charm.

Start the day departing for Scottish capital— Edinburgh. We are about to arrive in the afternoon. Edinburgh is the perfect embodiment of Scottish charm. From the smooth aroma of Whisky to the bagpipers dressed in traditional tartan kilts, its rich cultural heritage and distinctive ethnic traditions will surely leave you a lasting impression.

Upon your arrival, our first stop is the Edinburgh Castle, perched on an extinct volcanic rock, inside of which you can see the oldest royal crown and jewels in Scotland. Next is a route of the Royal Mile, the City Chambers, and the Holyrood Park all near the Palace of Holyrood house. VisitingCalton Hill, you can choose to climb to the top and enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh. We also recommend a visit to the Elephant House Café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. Afterwards we drive to Glasgow.

Note: Edinburgh Castle requires advance online booking at edinburghcastle.scot/plan-your-visit/tickets. We recommend entry between 13:00 to 14:00.

For the morning, we will depart for the Lake District National Park in northwestern England, one of the most popular tourist spots in England. Thousands of people come here to witness the stunning natural scenery shaped by thousands of geological evolutions annually including lakes, valleys, mountains, and waterfalls.

En route, we will make a brief stop at the famous Scottish “wedding venue”— Gretna Green. Since 1754 couples from all over the world would have come here to get married.

Upon our arrival at the Lake District, you can choose to explore Lake Windermere by taking the old-fashioned stream train or visit the Peter Rabbit Museum.

After this, the renowned Manchester— not only home to the legendary football club Manchester United (MU), but one of England’s key industrial centers, is our next stop. We will begin our Manchester tour by exploring the city’s distinctive mix of old and modern architecture. Next agenda is a visit to the home ground of MU— the iconic Old Trafford Stadium. Then enjoy your free time and dinner.

A breath-taking drive will take you to the famous English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. This is also where the acclaimed Hollywood blockbuster movie – ‘Shakespeare in Love’ was filmed. From the cobble-stoned streets to the drinking dens, theatres and road signs, everything is to do with Shakespeare.

After the town, we continue to Bicester Village, a renowned shopping village. Besides clothing of famous brands, you can also find sports things, jewelry, homeware, books, and children’s clothing. Over 130 well-known brands set outlets here including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Dunhill, DKNY, Burberry, Paul Smith, and Bally. All the outlet stores are well-established, with most items priced at around 40% of the retail price. Moreover, if it’s during clearance of seasonal sales, the bargains are even greater. By early evening, we will arrive in Swindon.

It is recommended to book tickets for Shakespeare's Birthplace in advance online: https://tickets.shakespeare.org.uk/events/e5cc4e7d-db15-7444-9716-6f300aa10812 (Suggested entry time: 11:00 AM)

For the sixth morning, we head to Bibury, hailed as the most beautiful village in England. You can enjoy a leisure stroll through this small village. You can take photos everywhere as every corner looks as beautiful as a painting.

Then we will continue to Bath featured by elegant Georgian architecture. Ancient Roman bathing places are silent testament to the city’s thousands of years of history. Thus, we recommend a photograph at the Royal Crescent which is the representative of Georgian architecture. You can also enjoy a relaxing afternoon through visiting the Jane Austen Centre and enjoying an English-style afternoon tea by the River Avon.

The last morning of B line will be spent on Stonehenge, also known as the Salisbury Stone Circle. It is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric relic and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK, attracting over one million visitors from all over the world annually.

After Stonehenge, we head to the world’s oldest and largest castle—Windsor Castle. It is also the official residence for the current British Queen. You can glimpse over 900 years of British royal history behind the castle. Windsor Castle represents the classic Gothic-style St. George’s Chapel. And once Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held their royal wedding here.

Tickets for Windsor Castle must be booked in advance: https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle?utm_source=magpietravelttd#book_tickets (Recommended entry time: 14:30 PM to 15:00 PM)

After Windsor, we will depart for London.