London round trip:England and Scotland 5-Day Tour - Two Universities and Three Castles, 1-6 Pax Private Group

After meeting at the designated location in the morning, depart for Windsor and visit Windsor Castle with admission included. After the visit, continue to the University of Oxford. Accommodation: Manchester or a nearby town.

[Windsor Town] Since visitors drawn by the fame of Windsor Castle almost always pass through it, Windsor has become one of the most visited towns in Britain.

[Windsor Castle] admission included, about 1.5 hours. Windsor Castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in the world.Through it, visitors can glimpse 900 years of condensed British history.

[University of Oxford] about 1.5 hours total. The University of Oxford is one of the world's top universities .Exterior views of famous sites such as The Queen's College, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, and the grand Baroque Radcliffe Camera and surrounding colleges all make excellent photo stops.

In the morning, tour Manchester. Then drive to the Lake District, where the scenery is beautifully picturesque.Continue to Gretna Green for a short stop, then drive on to Edinburgh, a city with a long history. Accommodation: Edinburgh or a nearby city.

[Manchester] about 30 minutes. Manchester was one of the world's earliest industrialised cities.[Old Trafford] exterior view. Old Trafford is the home stadium of Manchester United Football Club and is known as the 'Theatre of Dreams.'

[Lake Windermere and the Lake District] about 2 hours. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this scenic area is hailed as England's backyard. You can go boating in summer and admire gorgeous lake views while strolling around.

[Lake Windermere Steam Train] admission included, about 30 minutes. As the old train leaves the station, great clouds of steam spread across the platform before it passes over old trestles and disappears into the hills.

After breakfast, follow the driver for a full-day tour of Edinburgh. Accommodation: Edinburgh or a nearby city.

[Edinburgh] The capital and spiritual heart of Scotland. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town are together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

[Edinburgh Castle] admission included, about 1.5 hours.The castle contains the small St Margaret's Chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Edinburgh. The palace also houses many Scottish treasures.

[Royal Mile] about 45 minutes. The Royal Mile begins at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Interlacing lanes on both sides form the framework of the Old Town.

[Princes Street] Edinburgh's busiest street, lined with many elegant modern shops. It divides Edinburgh into the Old Town and the New Town.

[Calton Hill]Walking around the summit gives panoramic views of Edinburgh. At sunrise and sunset, many visitors come specifically to enjoy the scenery and often capture beautiful photos.

[University of Edinburgh] It is the sixth-oldest university in the UK and enjoys a strong reputation both in Britain and around the world.

[Free time] Recommended places to visit on your own include the Scottish National Gallery, the National Museum of Scotland, Princes Street, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat,  Palace of Holyroodhouse or the Scotch Whisky Experience. [The Elephant House] is where J.K. Rowling wrote parts of Harry Potter.

After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, drive to Alnwick Castle, then continue to York. Accommodation: York or a nearby town.

[Alnwick Castle] admission included, about 1.5 hours. Alnwick Castle is the second-largest privately inhabited castle in Britai. The fantasy film series Harry Potter and the popular British drama Downton Abbey were both filmed here. You may also experience a broomstick training session here and recreate the magic.

[York] about 1.5 hours.York boasts profound history and is one of England's top tourist destinations.Explore the city walls, York Minster and the Harry Potter-style Shambles Street.

In the morning, drive to the university town of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge has 31 colleges and is almost fully integrated with the city. Return to London afterward, where the tour ends.

[University of Cambridge] about 2 hours. Visit this long-admired, world-famous university town. In this renowned academic city, you can stroll leisurely among the distinctive colleges, each with its own character.

[King's College, Cambridge] exterior view. The Chinese poet Xu Zhimo was one of its well-known alumni, and his poem Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again is widely known.

[Trinity College, Cambridge] exterior view. Trinity is one of the largest, wealthiest, and most prestigious colleges at the University of Cambridge. Newton, Darwin, Russell, and Bacon are among its famous alumni.

[Mathematical Bridge] The Mathematical Bridge, also known as Newton's Bridge, is said to have been personally designed and built by the great mathematician Newton, originally without a single nail or screw.

[Newton's Apple Tree] exterior view. Said to be the most credible apple tree verified by research; the apple that struck Newton is said to have grown from this tree.