DAY 1: ISTANBUL - LONDON
Meeting at the Pegasus Airlines check-in counter at Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 03:30. After ticketing, luggage, and check-in procedures, we fly comfortably to London with Pegasus Airlines flight PC1169 at 08:25, arriving in London at 09:35 local time. After meeting our guide and boarding our private bus, we depart for a panoramic city tour of London. During our city tour, we will see London's world-famous symbols including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace (the residence of the British Royal family in London), and many tourist attractions. After our panoramic tour of London, we will have free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Richmond and Windsor Tour. In this tour, we will explore a high standard residential area along the River Thames. The peaceful Kew Gardens, with its large Botanical Garden, the 17th-century Kew Palace, and the panoramic views offered by the Tree Top Walkway, attract botanic enthusiasts and families with children. The main street, The Quadrant, and nearby streets feature eclectic shops, modest and luxurious restaurants, and the Richmond Theatre which hosts various performances. After this tour, we will visit the charming town of Windsor, panoramically seeing Windsor Castle and having the opportunity to explore this lovely town along the Thames River.
After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: LONDON – GREENWICH – THAMES RIVER
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional London Masterpieces (Greenwich & British Museum & Thames River Boat Tour & Iconic Streets and Neighborhoods of London) tour organized by our guide. In this tour, you will experience true London by boarding a boat on the Thames River, taking a ride on the world’s first underground train, and visiting the British Museum, one of the world’s largest and most important museums, while exploring London’s famous streets and neighborhoods with our guide. The first stop of our tour will be Greenwich, where the world's clocks are set and the prime meridian runs. We will see the 0 meridian which divides the globe into the eastern and western hemispheres; Greenwich has developed as a weekend getaway for Londoners, especially a significant royal center during the Tudor kings in the 16th century. In Greenwich, we will also see the Cutty Sark, the best-preserved ship from the Middle Ages, a magnificent park, the Ottoman cannon, and the Maritime Museum before we board our boat. During our one-hour boat trip, we will get the chance to see all the buildings of London along the Thames River. The second stop of our tour will be the British Museum, one of the world’s most important and largest museums, where thousands of artifacts collected from all around the world are exhibited. We will see magnificent artifacts brought from our ancient cities along the Aegean-Mediterranean coasts. After the museum, during our city walk, we will visit Oxford Street, England’s most famous shopping street, the famous Soho district, Chinatown, and Piccadilly Circus, which is considered the heart of the city. At the end of the tour, we will have free time in the city center to shop or visit the National Gallery, which houses one of the world's most important fine arts collections, at our guide’s recommendation. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3: LONDON – OXFORD – CHESTER – LIVERPOOL
After breakfast, we head to Liverpool. Guests who wish can join the optional Oxford & Chester City tour organized by our guide along the way. (Guests who do not participate in this tour will have free time at the rest areas on the route.) We will have the chance to see the clock tower that is most photographed along with Big Ben in England. We will explore Oxford, England's university city and the filming location of the legendary Harry Potter movies. During our tour, we will see Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre, and Bodleian Library, the most photographed buildings of the world-famous University of Oxford. After this tour, we will visit Chester, the ceremonial capital of Cheshire County in NW England. The city, with its unique English architecture, is one of the must-see cities. After our tour, we will head to Liverpool. Upon arrival, we will conduct a city tour. During this tour, we will see Anfield Stadium (home to England’s most champion football team, Liverpool), the Philharmonic Hall, St. George’s Hall, Albert Dock, and the River Mersey. During our tour, we will have the chance to take photos at the pubs where the Beatles first performed, famous monuments, and renowned buildings. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: LIVERPOOL – WINDERMERE – GLASGOW
After breakfast, we head to Glasgow. Guests who wish can join the optional Lake District, Windermere Boat tour (Guests who do not participate in this tour will have free time at the rest areas on the route.) The Lake District is the second largest national park in England. This mountainous area is home to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. We will take a break at Windermere, the largest lake in the area, and participate in a 45-minute boat tour. The Lake District offers breathtaking landscapes with its magnificent lakes and valleys, making it one of England's most impressive natural beauty spots. After the tour, we will continue towards Glasgow. Upon arrival, we will have a city tour, during which we will see Glasgow University, the Kelvin River, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant Square, and Buchanan Street. After the tour, there will be free time. At a time indicated by your guide, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: GLASGOW – EDINBURGH
After breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional tour organized by our guide to Braveheart (the film) locations, including the famous Stirling Castle, the historic William Wallace Monument, and the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. We will depart for Stirling, a historic port city, and after a panoramic view of the famous William Wallace Monument, we will visit Stirling Castle, the largest castle in Scotland. You can relive the movie “Braveheart,” starring Mel Gibson, through the castle's scenery and other historic structures. After the end of the tour, we will continue our journey to Edinburgh. Upon arrival, we will visit Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Princes Street, University building, St. Giles Cathedral, and Carlton Hill. Then there will be free time for shopping in Edinburgh city center. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join our optional Scottish night tour with dinner. (This tour can be conducted with a minimum number of participants.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6: GLASGOW – BELFAST – DUBLIN
After breakfast, we will head to the port of Cairnryan to board the ferry to Ireland. After an enjoyable 2.5-hour ferry ride with views of the North Atlantic, we arrive at the port of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. After the necessary customs procedures, we will conduct our Belfast city tour. During this tour, we will see the Parliament Building, City Hall, the Peace Wall, Albert Clock, High Street and Bridge, and St. George's Market. After the tour, we proceed to Dublin. Upon arrival in Dublin, we will have a city tour. Places to see during the tour include the Parliament Building, the National Museum, the River Liffey, Trinity College, Grafton Street, Merrion Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O'Connell Street, St. Stephen's Park, and the Famine Monument. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join our optional Irish night with dinner. (This tour can be conducted with a minimum number of participants.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: DUBLIN
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join our optional Galway & Doolin & Cliffs of Moher tour organized by our guide. In this tour, our first stop will be Galway, a city filled with live music on the streets, where you will encounter theatrical performances at every corner, one of Ireland’s most interesting cities. After this tour, our next stop will be Doolin, a coastal village in Ireland along the Atlantic known for its stunning views and natural beauty, providing you with unforgettable moments. After the free time given by our guide, we will head to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the most magnificent examples of nature in Ireland, which embrace the Atlantic Ocean. The cliffs, located by the Atlantic Ocean, have breathtaking views and host numerous trips each year. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: DUBLIN – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms. At the time indicated by our guide, transfer to the airport. We depart for Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines flight PC1190 at 12:55. Arrival in Istanbul at 20:25 and the end of our tour.