Explore London & Edinburgh

Overview

Journey to the United Kingdom for an unforgettable tour of two of it’s most famous cities on the Explore London & Edinburgh experience. Your group will begin your journey in London and see the iconic Big Ben clock tower, catch a glimpse of the crown jewels in the Tower of London, and witness the honorable Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Next, your group will travel north to Scotland where you will catch a glimpse of the Crown Jewels of Scotland at the Edinburgh Castle, journey down the famous Royal Mile, and hike to the top of Arthur’s Seat for an amazing view of this incredible city!

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

STAY LONGER?

Add 1-2 days and visit Stonehenge, Oxford, or the famous Scottish Highlands!

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London

Day 3 - Westminster Abbey / Buckingham Palace / National Gallery

Day 4 - Borough Market / Tower of London / St. Paul's Cathedral Evensong

Day 5 - Windsor Castle

Day 6 - Edinburgh

Day 7 - Edingburgh Castle / St. Giles Cathedral

Day 8 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - London

After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel
Introductory London bus tour with a guide
Dinner near Trafalgar Square
Tonight, ride the famous London Eye!

Day 3 - Westminster Abbey / Buckingham Palace / National Gallery

Breakfast
Depart via metro
Westminster Abbey guided tour including exterior visit to Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
Lunch
The National Gallery
Shopping in Covent Gardens
Dinner in Leicester Square
Evening view of Piccadilly Circus

*Tonight the group may opt for a West End Show – ask for prices.

Day 4 - Borough Market / Tower of London / St. Paul's Cathedral Evensong

Breakfast
Depart via metro
Attend a local Church service
Lunch at Borough Market
Tower of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral Evensong
Dinner

Day 5 - Windsor Castle

Breakfast
Depart via metro, then train
Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
Lunch and time to explore the town
Return to London via train
Dinner
Night view of the Tower Bridge

Day 6 - Edinburgh

Breakfast at hotel & check-out
Coach transfer to train station
Transfer to Edinburgh by train
Afternoon walking tour of Edinburgh
Shopping/explore the Royal Mile
Dinner

Day 7 - Edingburgh Castle / St. Giles Cathedral

Breakfast
Edinburgh Castle
Lunch
St. Giles Cathedral
Afternoon tour of The Real Mary King’s Close
Dinner

Day 8 - Travel Day

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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What Travelers Are Saying

This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!! I can definitely say it was life-changing.

I loved that JE planned most of the meals to focus on the local cuisine. It was a great experience!

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