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Tour Inclusions
  • 7 nights in boutique accommodation
  • Experienced Blue-Roads Tour Leader and Driver
  • Premium mini-coach transportation
  • Train ticket from Edinburgh to Sandringham
  • Daily full English breakfasts (B), 4 dinners (D)
  • Whisky tasting at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery
  • Entrance included to all attractions in the itinerary, including: Balmoral Castle (or Braemar Castle), Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Sandringham Estate, Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace (or the Royal Mews), Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace


Please note: When the Royal Family are in residence at Balmoral Castle (usually in August and September), it will not be possible to enter the castle, although you can still see the building from the gates. Buckingham Palace is usually open to the public from 5 August to 24 September (when the Queen is at Balmoral). Any departures that do not take place during this period will have a tour of the Royal Mews instead. A tour of Braemar Castle is included when we are unable to visit Balmoral.

Please note: Dates above are accurate at the time of printing the brochure and may alter for 2020.

Package inclusions are subject to change
Departure Dates
  • 04/19/2020 - 04/26/2020
  • 05/10/2020 - 05/17/2020
  • 05/31/2020 - 06/07/2020
  • 06/14/2020 - 06/21/2020
  • 06/28/2020 - 07/05/2020
  • 07/12/2020 - 07/19/2020
  • 08/09/2020 - 08/16/2020
  • 09/06/2020 - 09/13/2020
  • 09/20/2020 - 09/27/2020
  • 10/04/2020 - 10/11/2020
Miscellaneous Information Guaranteed departure dates are 5/10/20, 6/14/20 and 9/6/20. Blue-Roads tours require at least 6 participants.

Royal Tour of Britain

Edinburgh | Sandringham | Cambridge | London
Explore the magnificent castles of Britain on this fascinating tour of England and Scotland’s royal residences and connections. From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the hustle and bustle of London, we’ll take in rich traditions, rolling green hills and jagged coastlines – one breathtaking step at a time. THE BLUE-ROADS DIFFERENCE - Visit Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the Queen - Discover Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British monarchy
Tour Itinerary
  • Day 1: EDINBURGH – ST ANDREWS – ROYAL DEESIDE After meeting the group in Edinburgh, we’ll move on to our first stop: St Andrews University, where we’ll take a look at the university golf course. Then: into the Scottish countryside we go! Before we reach our hotel, we’ll take a scenic drive around Loch Muick – the picturesque lake favoured by Queen Victoria. After all that sightseeing, a welcome dinner will be the perfect way to round off the day.
  • Day 2: ROYAL DEESIDE – BALMORAL – ROYAL DEESIDE With a visit to either Balmoral Castle or Braemar Castle on the agenda, sensational architecture and breathtaking scenic views will be today’s recurring theme! After taking a walk around the site of the Highland Games this afternoon, we’ll move on to the Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a dram of whisky.
  • Day 3: ROYAL DEESIDE – EDINBURGH Today’s regal attraction? The Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty the Queen’s former floating palace. Here, we’ll step inside the Royal Deck Tearoom, the Bridge and the Sun Lounge – the very place where the Queen used to enjoy breakfast during her stays on board.
  • Day 4: EDINBURGH Today in Edinburgh, a tour of the famous Castle awaits. After discovering the Great Hall, the crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, we’ll stretch our legs with a walk along the Royal Mile. At the end of the thoroughfare stands Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth II – so it’s only right that we take a look around before we retire to the hotel for the evening.
  • Day 5: EDINBURGH – SANDRINGHAM Today it’s all aboard the train as we make our way to Sandringham in Norfolk – where we’ll enjoy an included dinner together this evening.
  • Day 6: SANDRINGHAM – CAMBRIDGE – LONDON The grand Sandringham Estate will be our next stop. The private residence of The Royal Family, Sandringham is where the Queen spends Christmas each year – and with beautiful grounds, landscaped gardens, parks and woodlands all around, it’s easy to see why. On our way to London later today, we’ll stop off at historic Cambridge for a walking tour – ticking off the likes of the Bridge of Sighs and the ‘Backs’ of Cambridge University as we go.
  • Day 7: LONDON This morning we’ll visit the show-stopping Buckingham Palace – the home of the Royal Family – and pass through Westminster for a closer look at Clarence House and St James’s Palace. We’ll then move on to Hyde Park to see the Albert Memorial and the unique Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain before heading to the magnificent Kensington Palace (the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). Tonight, we’ll come together at a superb local restaurant for a farewell dinner.
  • Day 8: LONDON – WINDSOR – HAMPTON COURT – LONDON Before we say goodbye, we’ve two more stops to make: the iconic Windsor Castle (the historic place where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently tied the knot) and the majestic Hampton Court Palace – the home of Henry VIII. Our tour will then come to a close in bustling London.