Grand Britain Tour with Pegasus Airlines
All Tours Included
5 Countries
England & Wales & Scotland & Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland
5 Countries 5 Capitals
London - Oxford – Bath – Cardiff - Stratford Upon Avon – Chester – Liverpool - Lancester – Windermere – Gretna – Glasgow - Stirling – Edinburgh – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast – Dublin
Day 1 Istanbul - London
Meeting in front of the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure for London Stansted at 07:25 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC1163. Arrival at London Stansted at 09:25. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, upon arrival we get on our tour bus and first head towards Buckingham Palace. We make a short stop at this palace, the official administrative center of the United Kingdom and the British monarchy in England. After the palace, we turn our route to Piccadilly Circus, which is considered the heart of London. During our free time here, we will have the opportunity to explore the important nearby places. These include Leicester Square, the authentic Chinatown, the famous Theatre District, and the stylish Regent Street. When free time ends, we will be at the vehicle at the time determined by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Route: Good Hotel London etc.
Route: London
Day 2 London (Full Day London)
After breakfast at our hotel, we take our place on the tour bus. We set out for a true London experience. The first route of the day will be Greenwich, one of London’s most characteristic districts and home to the Prime Meridian and the Royal Observatory. After our visit here, we take an enjoyable boat ride on the River Thames. During this, we salute the historic Tower of London and pass under the magnificent Tower Bridge, reaching Westminster accompanied by the city’s iconic views. After disembarking, we will continue exploring on foot. In this section, we will see Westminster Palace and the famous Westminster Abbey, Parliament Street, which is often seen on social media and is home to mounted guards, the lively Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and vibrant Covent Garden. Of course, during this exploration, London’s famous streets and neighborhoods will also be along our route. In the afternoon, we visit the British Museum, one of the world’s largest and most important cultural and art centers. Then free time will be given on the famous Oxford Street, where England’s shopping pulse beats. After free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Route: Good Hotel v.b London
Route: London
Day 3 London – Oxford – Bath – Cardiff
After breakfast at our hotel, we first set off for Oxford. Known for its historic medieval buildings and world-famous university, Oxford has a magnificent natural atmosphere thanks to its riverside location. On our city tour, we will see important structures such as Christ Church (Church), used as a set in the Harry Potter film series, the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe and the United Kingdom housing more than twelve million works, the Museum of the History of Science, Hertford Bridge (Bridge of Sighs), Trinity College, and the Radcliffe Camera. After using free time for lunch and shopping on the pedestrian-only Cornmarket and Queen Streets, we say goodbye to Oxford. Leaving Oxford, we head to Bath, one of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with its natural resources, rich history, and architecture. This city, with its stone structures and distinctive architectural features, takes visitors three hundred years back, offering a historical journey through time. We will visit the semicircular Roman Baths, which gave the city its name and once hosted the wealthy of the era. In addition, among the places we will see are The Circus and Royal Crescent, which have become symbols of the city and represent the sun and moon, the Jane Austen Centre, offering glimpses from the life of the famous writer Jane Austen and boasting a magnificent view of Bath, Bath Abbey, a masterpiece of vertical Gothic architecture, and Stall Street, which offers both architectural beauty and shopping opportunities, as well as Pulteney Bridge, overlooking the River Avon. After completing our tour in Bath, we move on to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Our Cardiff city tour begins with the impressive Cardiff Castle, which has a 2,000-year history and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then we visit Mermaid Quay and the dazzling Millennium Building, home to major artistic events such as opera and ballet. We also see Millennium Stadium, complete our tour, and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Cardiff.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Celtic International Hotel v.b Cardiff
Route: London – Oxford 96 km– Oxford- Bath 132 km– Bath- Cardiff 91 km
Day 4 Cardiff – Stratford Upon Avon – Chester – Liverpool
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Stratford-upon-Avon, known for its romantic and fairy-tale appearance. This town, built on the River Avon, is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, considered the world’s greatest playwright. Following in Shakespeare’s footsteps, we will take an enjoyable journey through literary history. After leaving Shakespeare’s hometown, we turn our route to Chester, one of England’s most touristic cities, surrounded by historic walls and home to many civilizations. In Chester, we will visit Chester Cathedral, which has become the city’s symbol with its fairy-tale appearance. We will see the walls, which are of great importance for tourism, and complete our city tour with the Eastgate Clock, another symbol of the city. Our next and final stop is Liverpool, which stands out for its rich artistic culture and maritime history. During our Liverpool tour, we will see Albert Dock, located on the banks of the River Mersey and on the UNESCO World Heritage List, featuring the Sea Museum designed in a courtyard style and the legendary music group The Beatles Museum. We will also visit the Royal Liver Building in the Pier Head area, which bears the mythological Liver Bird figures, the symbol of Liverpool; Liverpool Cathedral, the world’s fifth-largest cathedral and home to the heaviest bells; and after seeing Church Street, the city’s shopping center, and Liverpool One, the shopping district in the city center resembling an open-air museum, we will settle into our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Liverpool or nearby.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Ropewalks Hotel etc Liverpool
Route: Cardiff – Stratford Upon Avon 163 km– Stratford Upon Avon - Chester 210 km– Chester- Liverpool 45 km
Day 5 Liverpool – Lancester – Windermere – Gretna – Glasgow
After breakfast, we set off for the lively Scottish city of Glasgow. During the journey, we will stop in the city of Lancaster, which has an important place in English history with its dark past. During the free time given here, with your guide’s recommendation, you may visit Lancaster Castle, which served as both a court and a prison until 2012 and witnessed the period when witches were tried, and is now used as a museum. If you wish, you can spend this time in the city’s distinctive streets, local cafés, or with some small shopping, soaking in the atmosphere of a classic English city. After visiting Lancaster, we will move on to the Windermere region, home to England’s largest and deepest lake. Especially since the railway line reached here in the 19th century, this region, which turned into a recreational area for the English aristocracy, will offer unforgettable views with its historical texture and natural beauty. After the free time we will have here, we will continue to Glasgow via Gretna, known as the “town of love.” Following our arrival, on the Glasgow City Tour we will see the city’s academic symbol, Glasgow University, the lifeblood River Clyde, the magnificent Glasgow Cathedral, the historic Merchant Square, and Buchanan Street, the center of shopping. After the city tour, you will have free time, and we will transfer to our hotel at the time announced by your guide. Overnight at our hotel in Glasgow.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Hotel etc Glasgow
Route: Liverpool – Lancester 94 km– Lancester - Windermere 48 km– Windermere Gretna 100km – Gretna – Glasgow 140 km
Day 6 Glasgow – Stirling – Edinburgh – Glasgow
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Stirling, the most critical city in Scottish history and known as the “Key to Scotland.” Here, we will visit Bannockburn Field, where two major battles in Scottish history took place, and the famous Stirling Bridge, the subject of the film Braveheart. We will also have the opportunity to see the William Wallace Monument and the magnificent Stirling Castle panoramically. After Stirling, we turn our route to The Kelpies, the giant horse head sculptures that reflect Scottish mythology and industry in modern art. After visiting these artistic structures, we continue on to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and perhaps the most beautiful city in the British Isles. On the panoramic city tour we will make upon arrival, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle defining the city skyline, the historic Royal Mile, vibrant Princess Street, the University Building, the magnificent St. Giles Cathedral, and Carlton Hill with its unique view of the city will be among the important points seen. After our tour, free time and shopping opportunities will be given in Edinburgh city center. At the end of free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Glasgow.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Hotel etc Glasgow
Route: Glasgow – Stirling 43 km– Stirling- Edinburgh 63 km – Edinburgh -Glasgow 75 km
Day 7 Glasgow – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast – Dublin
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Cairnryan to leave the British Isles and cross to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, the fourth country of the United Kingdom, in the north of the Island of Ireland. Upon arrival in Cairnryan, we cross the sea with an approximately 2.5-hour ferry journey. We begin our Irish adventure by visiting the natural paradise known as the Giant’s Causeway or Giant’s Causeway, located in the north of the island and on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After leaving this natural wonder made up of unique basalt columns, we continue to Belfast to explore history. On our Belfast city tour, the impressive City Hall, the Albert Clock notable for its leaning stance, the lively High Street, the famous Titanic Memorial, the vibrant St. George’s Market, and the historic Old Cathedral are among the places to be seen. After our free time in Belfast, we will transfer to our hotel in Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, our fifth country on the tour, or nearby. Overnight at our hotel in Dublin or nearby.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Accommodation: The Glashaus Hotel v.b Dublin
Route: Glasgow – Giant’s Causeway 275 km– Giant’s Causeway- Belfast 97 km– Belfast – Dublin 168 km
Day 8 Dublin – Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we set out to carry out the Dublin City Tour. Our tour begins with St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in 1191 and holding the title of the country’s largest cathedral. Then, we will visit Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 inspired by Oxford and Cambridge, and Ireland’s most prestigious higher education institution. Afterwards, we will walk along Grafton Street, which has remained the city’s most popular shopping center since the Victorian era. The cultural center of our tour will be the Temple Bar district, where you can experience traditional Irish entertainment life with its pubs, art galleries, and restaurants. We will see Ha’penny Bridge, one of the city’s elegant architectural icons and considered one of the oldest cast-iron bridges in the world. Finally, we will complete our city tour with the Spire of Dublin, which gives O’Connell Street a different look with its 120-meter height and offers different views depending on the light. After this point, free time will be given to our guests. We transfer to Dublin International Airport. After completing check-in, baggage, and customs procedures, we take our flight to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight PC1158 at 14:10. We arrive at Istanbul local time at 20:30 and say goodbye.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time at a place determined by the guide, at extra cost.
Route: Dublin
✅ Flight tickets with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul to London, Dublin to Istanbul
✅ Local transportation services
✅ Professional Turkish guiding service
✅ Accommodation for a total of 6 nights with breakfast included in 3 or 4* hotels: 2 nights in London or surroundings, 1 night in Cardiff, 1 night in Liverpool, 2 nights in Glasgow, and 1 night in Dublin or surroundings
✅ Customs duties
✅ Panoramic city tours specified in the program
✅ Airport taxes and service fees
✅ London Tour
✅ Oxford tour
✅ Bath Tour
✅ Cardiff Tour
✅ Stratford Upon Avon Tour
✅ Chester Tour
✅ Lancester Tour
✅ Windermere Tour
✅ Gretna Tour
✅ Strinling Tour
✅ Edinburgh Tour
✅ Glasgow Tour
✅ Giant’s Causeway Tour
✅ Belfast Tour
✅ Dublin Tour
❌ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
❌ City taxes
❌ Tours organized by the guide
❌ All personal expenses
❌ Lunch and Dinner
❌ All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
❌ Driver service fee (10 GBP per person)
❌ Overseas departure tax
❌ Overseas travel health insurance
INFORMATION
- During the tour, having Euros is sufficient for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- During the trip, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred. It is advisable to bring a cardigan, etc., for the evening.
- On our tours, daily seat rotation (seat change) is applied in the seating plan, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- To bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) into Turkey from abroad, a minimum of 3 days’ accommodation is required.
- Duty-free shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, excluding wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- In the tour program, guides may make changes to the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show all places specified in the program.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the latest cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Lidya Tour.
- In cases where only category information is given without specifying a name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated km. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date.
- Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms, the bed assigned to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, tour participants booking as a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible crowding in the rooms and the bed type. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults and matching the relevant age group.
- Breakfasts included in the tour program services and taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and are generally offered as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, performed panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out because the places to be visited are not permitted to be toured or entered by local authorities on the day and time of the tour, or due to closed roads because of any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions, Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- During travel, waiting times at customs gates crossed by road may exceed the standards; Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Lidya Tour service provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the extra excursion prices, content, and vehicle to be used may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on the opening/closing status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in the extra tours arranged during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For those joining tours by plane, the check-in and boarding procedures to be completed are personal procedures and must be carried out by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airlines’ websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of persons who are not present at the airport at the times announced by Lidya Tour for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, to take their flight. The cost of new round-trip plane tickets required for those who miss the plane to join the tour, and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region, shall be borne by them.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current tour and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the tour accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- The Types of Vehicles Used in Our Tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of participants in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.