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United Kingdom • Welcome to Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh

Salford Quays and Imperial War Museum

Entrance to Glasgow Green

Calton Hill

Manchester Manchester is known as the original modern city, compact and easy to cover by foot. It is no secret that Manchester is football mad, being home to not only one, but two major football teams, Manchester City and Manchester United. For families The Trafford Centre would be an obvious highlight. Sightseeing Take a Day Trip to York , the walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans. Its huge 13th century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has medieval stained glass and two functioning bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse. The Monk Bar gate houses an exhibition tracing the life of 15th century Plantagenet King Richard III. The Lake District Tour from Manchester is an ideal way to see the villages, market towns and scenery associated with this stunning National Park. In Waterhead visit Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm, where she wrote many of her famous children’s stories in this 17th century cottage. Continuing onto the medieval village of Hawkshead, you will have a little time to explore its many delightful features. Experiences • Arndale Centre is the main shopping destination with numerous restaurants, lounges and other nightlife nearby. • Alton Towers theme park, just a 45-minute drive away is a perfect day trip from Manchester with the family. • Explore The Quays, Manchester’s waterfront and home to the Lowry Outlet Mall.

Glasgow Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is renowned for its culture, style and has a reputation for its live music scene and offers a blend of museums and galleries, vibrant nightlife, fantastic shopping and a diverse array of cafés and restaurants. Sightseeing Discover the lively, cosmopolitan city at your own pace; listen to recorded commentary during the 110-minute route and hop off at more than 20 strategically placed stops to explore Glasgow on City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-on/Hop-off Tour . Visit George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant City, The Barras and more. See the Scotland of the hit television series ‘Outlander’ on this eight to 10-hour Outlander Day Tour through the countryside. Visit sites used for Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Crainsmuir (Culross) and Castle Leoch (Doune Castle). Throughout your tour, enjoy the scenery of the Scottish countryside and learn a bit about the region’s history and culture Experiences • Enjoy views from the top of the hill in Queen’s Park – see the gothic spires of the University of Glasgow, the Clyde Arc bridge and more. • Glasgow has its very own shopping ‘Style Mile’ around Buchanan St., Argyle St. and Merchant City. • Explore surrounding landscapes with its medieval castles.

Edinburgh Discover the beautiful city of Edinburgh listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the cobbled streets of the historical Royal Mile as you make your way to Edinburgh Castle which commands superb views of the city. Gladstone’s Land is a beautiful property often described as a hidden gem, lying in the Old Town. Sightseeing From narrow medieval alleys to broad Georgian boulevards, on this half-day guided walk you can explore Edinburgh’s history through its streets and buildings. The Edinburgh Old and New Towns Walking Tour begins in the cramped closes and wynds (alleyways and small lanes) of Old Town before moving on to the vibrant shops of Grassmarket and ending with the neoclassical elegance of New Town. Myths, monsters, and mountains, the Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Tour is the best way to see Scotland in a day. Journey deep into the Highlands of Scotland on our monster-sized day tour. You hear the legendary stories of the Jacobites, gaze into gorgeous Glencoe and get a chance to spot the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Experiences • Don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of Scotland’s best known attractions, The Royal Yacht Britannia, the former yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. • Explore Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress, which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh.

Merchant City

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