London to Edinburgh Adventure

The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a contemporary four-star hotel located near The Royal Albert Hall, just a two minutes' walk from High Street Kensington underground station.

From world-class museums to spacious Hyde and Holland Park and even Kensington Palace being walkable, there is more than enough to do right on our doorstep.

Renowned for its warm hospitality, the hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms with an enviable central London location in Kensington. Stay on top of your business and entertainment needs with our free Wi-Fi connection, available in all rooms and on multiple devices. Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness centre that is available to all guests so as to allow you to relax and keep in shape during your stay.

What better way to see the highlights of London than from the upper level of a vintage double-decker bus? Take in excellent views of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London on a meandering route, sweeping through the streets and history of the English capital.

The tour also includes a boat trip on the river Thames as well as a visit to Buckingham Palace, the official Royal residence of His Majesty the King. Following your time at Buckingham, the scene shifts to the river Thames where you'll set off on serene sailing coursing through the central waterway of London, passing sites of interest including Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge, the Shard and Tower Bridge before arriving at the London Eye pier, where you'll disembark. Shortly after, you'll be returned to the Victoria Coach Station where you'll bid farewell to your guide and enjoy time on your own.

Important note: The Changing of the Guards only takes place in the morning and therefore cannot be seen on this afternoon excursion.

This Classic Rock Legends tour covers sites and locations relevant to the history of so many 60s, 70s, and 80s artists; tour sites that made the 60's swing. You'll visit locations where London's hippie underground 'counter-culture' took off, where the 70's punk revolution took place, and the boutique pubs and clubs that made these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics and melodies. Found in the boroughs of Belgravia and Chelsea, The Kings Road was the heart of Swingin' 60's London, and is today chock full of music, art and fashion heritage. See places of importance in the histories of the Beatles, Stones, Eric Clapton and Cream, early Pink Floyd, and Pete Townsend. Discover the inspiration of London Calling and where punk was 'born' and later, check out the Beatles' homes, former offices, gig sites and where the Sargent Pepper's cover was shot. An abundance of legendary Stones locations here too! Later, in Kensington, you'll learn about the neighborhood's relevance to Queen and Freddie Mercury before enjoying a comfort stop at Bill Wyman's Sticky Fingers restaurant. In Holland Park and Notting Hill, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix fans will be well served with a range of entertaining stories, and later, you'll learn about the cultural shift of London's post-war scene and the music it spawned. Here you'll find places that hosted Bob Marley, the Clash, early Pink Floyd, and a range of recording studios, from punk to Adele. Rounding out your day, make the quick trip to Abbey Road to visit a few Fab Four homes, gig sites, and of course, the iconic road crossing where you can snap your own crossing; shoes highly recommended. Please note, this is a small coach panoramic tour with photo stops and occasional walking.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. Entrance to the site with audio guide is included and also entrance to the new visitor exhibition centre.

Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection was opened in November 2006. The hotel is one of Edinburgh's premier City Centre hotels. From airy public places to each of our 77 smart bedrooms, the mood of Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection is one of quiet sophistication, and one we believe sets us apart from other Edinburgh hotels. We have four fully equipped accessible rooms with an elevator from street level to all floors. This innovative Edinburgh hotel is within easy walking distance of Princes Street, the historic Old Town and the City Centres main tourist, shopping and business districts; yet peacefully situated away from the main thoroughfares. The best of Edinburgh opens up before you right outside our front door. The Festival Theatre is across the road, the National Museums are around the corner and the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace are just a stones throw away. Whether on business or a short city break in Edinburgh, make Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection your first choice.

Join us on an hour long 7-language tour introducing the best sights in Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a wonderful city - from sights to shopping and culture to City Sightseeing! Buy your 24 hour ticket and then you can enjoy the freedom to "hop on and hop off" until the same time the following day. The Edinburgh Tour will operate the following route: Waverley Bridge, Princes Street, Lothian Road, Bread Street, West Port, Grassmarket, Victoria Street, George IV Bridge, Chambers Street, South Bridge, High Street, Canongate, Horse Wynd, Queens Drive, Holyrood Gait, Our Dynamic Earth turning circle, Holyrood Gait, Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, Abbeyhill, Abbeymount, Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Princes Street, South St David Street, George Street, Hanover Street, Queen Street Gardens East, Heriot Row, Queen Street Gardens West, Frederick Street, George Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Market Street, Waverley Bridge. Join the tour at Waverley Bridge, Lothian Road, Grassmarket, Royal Mile, Princes Street, or Princes Mall.

The beautiful city is waiting for you. The best way to explore Edinburgh is to follow your feet. Where the buses can't take you, and the guide books don't show you is where the real stories can be found - the closes, wynds, courtyards and homes of Old Edinburgh. This walking tour will paint a vivid picture of the colourful past and people - see the secrets and tell the tales - the culture, crime and politics of Scotland's capital. This is an experience shared by Mercat historians.

Your experience of the medieval city is then completed with a visit to Edinburgh Castle. The Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. Visit the Castle and let your Mercat guide reveal its remarkable history.

Welcome to Johnnie Walker Princes Street, where your personal whisky adventure awaits!

Explore flavours from across Scotland and sensory expressions from around the globe to discover your perfect serve, whether you're a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol free quenchers. If you love a good story and want to explore flavour in new ways, this is the tour for you. Discover how, rather than settling for the status quo, Johnnie Walker's pioneering spirit, resiliency and bold aspirational creativity continue to set them apart as drivers of innovation, social connection, and downright delicious drinks. Your full sensory adventure culminates in a flavour filled celebration of the legendary Johnnie Walker taste and the special moments they create and share with you!

Please note: This experience is immersive and uses a combination of flashing lights, media, music, sensory moments and special effects that may not be suitable for all audiences. Non-alcoholic options are available on all experience tastings.

You depart Edinburgh and travel past Linlithgow palace and Stirling Castle. To the north is the National Wallace Monument, which commemorates Scotland's great hero, William Wallace.

You pass close to the location where William Wallace defeated the English army in 1297, and after this take a short stop for coffee at Callander.

The scenery changes dramatically as you venture further into the Highlands. The flat plains of the lowlands transform into shimmering lochs, rugged mountains, and forest-filled glens. The alluring beauty makes it easy to forget this was once a battleground of the fiercely territorial Highland clans.

You then head down to Scotland's most famous valley, Glencoe, where you'll be mesmerised by the beautiful cliff faces and steep slopes.

After Glencoe, you enter a deep glacial valley, known as the Great Glen. Passing through the town of Fort William you travel in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before arriving at Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness.

At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep, Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in Scotland. The loch is best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie"), and you can take the opportunity to go in search of the monster on a fantastic boat cruise. Or you can simply enjoy the beautiful scenery on the banks.

Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by. You stop here with time to eat lunch and take in the scenery around Scotland's most famous loch.

From Loch Ness, you head south through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park. Your route travels alongside Loch Laggan (the setting for the BBC series 'Monarch of the Glen'), over the Drumochter Pass and past 13th century Blair Castle.

You continue south through the forests of Perthshire and make a short refreshment stop on the way. South of Perth you drive past Loch Leven. Then it's over the Queensferry Crossing before returning to Edinburgh.

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.