Crown & Countryside Escapes
Best for
Anglophiles, Heritage travellers
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Season
May-Jun, Sep
Difficulty
Easy, private car, some walking in historic sites
Vibe
Heritage, Cultural
A Tibro Journey
Begin at The Savoy with afternoon tea at The Ritz. Move west into the Cotswolds for manor-house stillness. North by the Caledonian Sleeper to Edinburgh and the Highlands. Castles, whiskies, and the long light of a Scottish summer.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz
The Palm Court, live pianist, 17 varieties of tea
No. 02
West End Premium Box
Whatever is playing, Phantom, Les Mis, a new opening
No. 03
Cotswolds Cookery Class
Le Manoir's Raymond Blanc tradition, hands-on, 2 Michelin kitchen
No. 01
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz
The Palm Court, live pianist, 17 varieties of tea
No. 02
West End Premium Box
Whatever is playing, Phantom, Les Mis, a new opening
No. 03
Cotswolds Cookery Class
Le Manoir's Raymond Blanc tradition, hands-on, 2 Michelin kitchen
Day by Day
10 Days / 9 Nights, in order
Day 1
Arrive London
Private transfer from Heathrow to The Savoy. Afternoon at leisure. Evening welcome dinner at Savoy Grill.
Day 2
London, Royal Itinerary
Morning at Buckingham Palace (summer opening) or Royal Mews. Afternoon tea at The Ritz. Evening West End performance in a premium box.
Day 3
London, Tower, Thames, Borough
Tower of London private tour. Thames lunch cruise. Afternoon Borough Market and Tate Modern. Evening at leisure.
Day 4
Windsor Castle & Cotswolds
Windsor Castle morning tour. Private transfer into the Cotswolds. Arrive Le Manoir for lunch. Afternoon at leisure in the gardens.
Day 5
Cotswolds, Villages & Afternoon Tea
Private guide through Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Castle Combe. Afternoon in the Le Manoir cookery school. Dinner at the Michelin 2-star restaurant.
Day 6
Caledonian Sleeper to Edinburgh
Morning at leisure. Evening first-class Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Edinburgh (overnight train).
Day 7
Edinburgh, Castle & Royal Mile
Arrive Edinburgh breakfast. Check-in at The Balmoral. Edinburgh Castle private tour. Royal Mile walking tour. Evening whisky tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience.
Day 8
Edinburgh to Highlands
Private transfer north to Gleneagles via Stirling Castle. Afternoon at the estate. Falconry, clay pigeons or spa. Evening dinner at Andrew Fairlie (2 Michelin stars).
Day 9
Highlands Drive
Full-day private drive through the Highlands. Glencoe, Loch Ness, a distillery visit. Return to Gleneagles for the evening.
Day 10
Depart Via Edinburgh
Private transfer to Edinburgh Airport for onward flight.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- 9 nights in 5-star heritage hotels
- Private car and driver throughout
- Caledonian Sleeper first-class cabins
- Afternoon tea at The Ritz
- West End premium box seating
Not Included
- International airfare
- UK visa fees
- Travel insurance
Questions
Before you ask.
№1Is the UK visa difficult to get?
Straightforward for Indian citizens with travel history. Allow 4-6 weeks. Tibro assists the full application.
№2What is the weather like?
Unpredictable. April-October is best. Summer is mild (15-22°C). Always pack a rain layer.
№3Is vegetarian food easy?
London and Edinburgh are excellent. Cotswolds manors accommodate with notice. Rural pubs can be limited. We brief every restaurant in advance.
№4Can we see a Royal family event?
Changing of the Guard, yes. Specific royal events depend on the season. Buckingham Palace interior opens only Jul-Sep.
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