After arriving at London Heathrow, meet your driver for a private transfer to your centrally located hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for relaxing or sightseeing independently. Take a spin on the London Eye, or for London's best views, ride to the top of The Shard. Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Notting Hill, have dinner in lively Soho, or maybe take in a play or musical in London's theater district.

(Accommodations, London)

This morning, enjoy a two hour private Mary Poppins themed walking tour of London. With your Qualified London Guide, explore the places that inspired PL Travers and her books about the lovable British nanny, Mary Poppins. Learn about the author and her struggle to get the story from the page to the screen, as well as some behind the scenes gossip about the Walt Disney movie and Julie Andrews, too! A great tour for both adults and children - walk and sing your way through the streets and onto rooftops - definitely a fun way to explore!

In the afternoon, make your way to your afternoon tea experience. Indulge in a selection of treats with plates piled high with savory delights and wonderous cakes and sweets all accompanied with a glass of bubbly Prosecco.

(Breakfast & Accommodations, London)

After breakfast, make your way to meeting point for your shared Warner Brothers Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter. This imaginative tour is perfect for Harry Potter fans! A behind-the-scenes walking tour takes you right onto the sets of these magical films. Go inside the real Great Hall, walk down the cobblestone street of Diagon Alley, and explore Dumbledore`s office for hidden treasures. You`ll also see props from the film, including Harry`s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid`s motorcycle. Learn some closely guarded secrets about the special effects that made these films such a treat to watch, such as Green Screen Effects, Animatronics and Life-Sized Models. The experience lasts about 3.5 hours, and afterwards, you'll have enough time to visit the Studio Shop and a bite to eat at the Studio Café. After the tour, you can resume sightseeing, like strolling through nearby Covent Garden, or return to your hotel.

(Breakfast & Accommodations, London)

(Breakfast London, Accommodations, Windermere)

(Breakfast & Accommodations, Windermere)

After a leisurely breakfast, you'll take the train from Windermere to Edinburgh. Arriving at Waverly Station, and checking in to your hotel, there's time to explore many of the historic sites of this fascinating city. A good place to start is the Palace of Holyrood, steeped in Scottish history and home to the British Royal family. Nearby runs the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of Old Town, lined with shops, pubs, and historic monuments. For a sense of literary history, pop into Deacon Brodie's Tavern. This large, welcoming bar on the corner of Lawnmarket, pays homage to a man whose fascinating double life is said to have inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde among others. Another option is The Conan Doyle Pub, located at nearby Picardy Place. This impressive statue of Sherlock Holmes, is a veritable shrine to this famous author, and his most famous creation. Dinner is on your own this evening and a chance to try some of Scotland's national dishes, which includes haggis, neeps and tatties, salmon, the famous Aberdeen Angus beef, shortbread, and their biggest export, whisky.

(Breakfast Windermere; Accommodations, Edinburgh)

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby this morning for your Private Half-Day City Tour. Learn about Edinburgh while passing popular sites such as Old Town, the Royal Mile, and the university area or New Town. From here you'll head down toward the foot of Arthur's Seat, past the Burns monument to Holyrood Park, and the site of the regal Holyrood Palace.

Traveling along Princes Street your guide will provide interesting details about the Scott Monument, the Princes Street Gardens, and the history of Edinburgh's most famous dog, Greyfriars Bobby. The buildings here are stunning and there's the chance to spot some of the magical places that inspired the Harry Potter books. A highlight is the "birthplace of Harry Potter"; the Elephant House Café on George IV Bridge, where JK Rowling is said to have written some of her books.

You'll pass the Grassmarket, a spot that functioned both as a lively market place and a notorious place of execution. The tour continues along Edinburgh's prominent business district, Melville Street, before heading towards Carlton Hill. With its classically influenced architecture, it offers one of the best views of the city. Your driver will leave you at Edinburgh Castle to ticket tour the castle at your own pace. This is Scotland's number one visitor attraction, and with your fast-track entry, there's no waiting in line. View the Scottish Crown Jewels, the delightful St Margaret's Chapel, the Stone of Destiny on which previous Scottish Monarchs were crowned, and many other historic sites. After touring, make your way back to your hotel, either walking or taking a taxi.

(Breakfast & Accommodations, Edinburgh)

Arrive on your own at Rabbies Tours office at 6 Waterloo Place, for your Small Group Alnwick Castle, Berwick and Borders Tour. Your tour follows the Ancient Roman Dere Street that connected Scottish Caledonia with Roman Britannia through the Scottish Borders.

Stopping in the Borders town of Kelso, you can explore this handsome town with what is thought to be Scotland`s largest market square. You will also see the ruins of Kelso Abbey, one of the reminders of the many ancient conflicts between Scotland and England. Continuing south you will cross the border and travel onto imposing Alnwick Castle, one of the great castles of Northumberland that has stood for nearly a millennium. Originally built to protect the north of England from Scottish border invaders, more recently Alnwick Castle and its perfectly manicured gardens have found fame as one of the settings for the fictional Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movie series. There will be time allotted for lunch on your own before you travel north along the Northumberland Coast, one of the UK`s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. Stops along the way allow to admire some of the area's best known beaches, castles and ancient Border towns. Your journey continues north along the rugged coast of Berwickshire and East Lothian, before returning to Edinburgh at approximately 6:30pm.

(Breakfast & Accommodations, Edinburgh)

(Breakfast, Edinburgh)