La Sorellanza - Scotland and England Tour

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Tuesday July 4: Overnight Flight

Departure from Hawai'i for your overnight flight to the East Coast of the USA

Day 2, Wednesday July 5: Overnight Flight

On arrival, you'll have a layover for some of today, before taking your overnight flight to the UK

Day 3, Thursday July 6: Glasgow

Arrive in Scotland, and meet your tour manager before transferring to your hotel. Tonight you'll have a welcome dinner together (D)

Day 4, Friday July 7: Glasgow

Today depart to spend the whole day in Edinburgh, where first a local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of the historic city of Edinburgh. You will see Princes Street, Charlotte Square, Holyrood Palace, the famous Royal Mile and finally visit the Edinburgh Castle. Later transfer to St Giles' Cathedral for your concert performance in the afternoon. After the performance, dinner is independent before returning to Glasgow (B)

Day 5, Saturday July 8: Glasgow

This morning depart for the lakeside town of Balloch, and take a private cruise on Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland, accompanied by your own personal bagpiper and with refreshments on board. Later return to Glasgow to continue your exploration of this unique Scottish instrument in a piping workshop at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow. Dinner tonight is independent (B)

Day 6, Sunday July 9: Glasgow

Today after breakfast board your coach to visit the ancient and tiny city of Stirling, the former Royal capital of Scotland. You'll visit the castle and explore the city, before returning to Glasgow in time for an afternoon concert in a local venue. Later take dinner together followed by a traditional ceilidh music and folk dance evening (B,D)

Day 7, Monday July 10: London

After breakfast check out of your hotel and transfer to Glasgow's Central Station. Board your train which will speed you to London in just over 4 1/2 hours (your luggage will be transferred separately and will meet you at your hotel later this evening). On arrival at London's Euston Station, board your buses and transfer to the Victoria and Albert Museum for a visit of this iconic museum in the heart of the Kensington district of London. After transferring to your hotel in London's fashionable Chelsea district, the evening is yours to enjoy an independent dinner. (B)

Day 8, Tuesday July 11: London

After breakfast the rest of the day is free to explore London independently (B)

Day 9, Wednesday July 12: London

Today you will split into two groups: Group 1 will visit Highclere, famous as the main location for the Downton Abbey series (subject strictly to ticket lottery!) followed by a traditional English afternoon tea in a nearby town. Group 2 will enjoy a guided visit of Windsor Castle, the main residence of the Royal Family outside the city of London. Later back in the city of London dinner is independent tonight (B)

Day 10, Thursday July 13: London

Today sees the reverse of yesterday, with Group 1 visiting Windsor Castle, and Group 2 enjoying Highclere and afternoon tea! Dinner tonight is independent back in London (B)

Day 11, Friday July 14: London

This morning is at leisure to further explore London: explore the Regent Street and Picadilly Circus area, or spend time enjoying the street theater performers in Covent Garden. Later come together to perform your final concert in the Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Square, a wonderful church with an excellent acoustic and audience base. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner in a city restaurant (B,D)

Day 12, Saturday July 15: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the mainland United States and on to Hawai'i. (B)