英国+爱尔兰 双国环岛丨英格兰+苏格兰+北爱尔兰+爱尔兰 9天8晚游British Isles Circle Island Tour | England + Scotland + Northern Ireland + Ireland 9 Days and 8 Nights Tour

Windsor Castle is located on a hill on the south bank of the Thames. It is a group of granite buildings with majestic momentum and grandeur. It was originally built by William I to protect the ships and royal family on the Thames. It has been the palace of the King of England since the 12th century and is still the residence of the British royal family. Due to its long history, the design of the castle has been constantly evolving with the changes in the royal family's preferences and finances, and many features are a mixture of classical and modern elements. The legendary story of Edward VIII who "loved beauty more than power" also took place here, making Windsor Castle famous. The audience hall where the Queen receives guests, Waterloo Hall, Queen Mary's Doll House, etc. in the castle give people a glimpse into the royal life and are breathtaking.

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research-based university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096! This easily makes it the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government from all around the world. 

The Windermere Lake District is known as "the most beautiful natural scenery in England" and is a famous tourist center. The lake was formed at the end of the last ice age and is located in a glacial valley running north-south across the Kumbrian Mountains. The lake is long and narrow, with the deepest point at the north end. The lake water is discharged by the Leven River. It is part of the Lake District National Park and has yacht entertainment activities in summer. Here, you can stroll in the lake area, which is called the "back garden" by the British, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

On the street from Windermere town to the lakeside, there is such a childlike museum - Peter Rabbit World. This is the fairy tale kingdom dedicated to the 19th-century British female painter Beatrix Potter, and the characters in her 23 fairy tales will appear in turn. About Atrix Potter Potter is good at anthropomorphizing familiar small animals to convey their observations and thoughts on the world. The boundless natural scenery of the lake area also gave Porter a lot of creative inspiration, which made her create the immortal world fairy tale "Peter Rabbit", which has been selling well all over the world for more than a century. 

The Scottish Highlands is the name given to the mountains to the west and north of the Scottish Highlands Boundary Fault. The Scottish Highlands are sparsely populated with many mountains, including Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK. Although it is located on the densely populated island of Great Britain, it is less densely populated than places of similar latitudes such as Sweden and Norway.

The A82 is a major road in Scotland that runs from Glasgow to Inverness via Fort William. It is one of the principal north-south routes in Scotland and is mostly a trunk road managed by Transport Scotland, who view it as an important link from the Central Belt to the Scottish Highlands and beyond. The road passes close to numerous landmarks, including Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, the Ballachulish Bridge, Ben Nevis, the Commando Memorial, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle.

Glencoe, with its mythical scenery, is not only the source of inspiration for the "Brave" scene, but also the main location for "Braveheart", "Harry Potter" and other films. Hagrid's hut in The Prisoner was built on the edge of the beautiful Lake Troon. Glencoe Gorge is the natural moat that England enters Scotland from the west. It is considered to be one of the more Scottish-style scenery, so it has become a must-see for tourists. This 16-kilometer-long canyon plowed by Ice Age glaciers forms a U-shape around Mount Nevis (1,344 meters above sea level). The Kehe River winds down the canyon like a jade belt. The canyon has been shrouded in smoke for many years, and green vegetation has completely covered the once rocky mountain. Historically, it was a strategic location in the desperate battle between Scotland and England.

Situated on the most southern tip of Loch Ness on the Great Glen Way, this historic and scenic hamlet is a popular tourist destination. Lying on the impressive 60 mile long Caledonian Canal, Fort Augustus offers spectacular views down Loch Ness. At Fort Augustus visitors can sit and watch the boats navigating the locks. Visitors can also explore the Loch Ness, home to the world-famous Loch Ness monster.

Loch Ness is one of many connected Scottish Highland lakes. Its water is very turbid due to a large amount of floating algae and peat, and the visibility in the water is extremely low, less than two meters. The lake bottom has a complex terrain with many caves. It is also the second deepest and second largest lake in Scotland and the United Kingdom, with an area of ​​56.4 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 226 meters. Due to its depth, the amount of water stored in it is more than the total amount of all freshwater lakes in England and Wales.

Urquhart Castle stands on the south side of Inverness and on the cliff on the shore of Lake Ness. It is condescending and surrounded by water on three sides. It was once a military fortress that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and one of the important ancient relics in the Scottish Highlands. Now it leaves the world with only some ruins. It is said that in 1691, the castle defenders were defeated and blew up by themselves in order to prevent the castle from being occupied by the enemy. Urquhart Castle covers a large area. The castle you can see now was built by Alan Durter in the 13th century. The main tower exposed because of the collapse shows the internal structure of the castle like an anatomical sample. Because it is located in the fortress of Goron Canyon, the military position is very important.

Situated at the top of the Royal Mile on top of Castle Rock is the Edinburgh Castle. It is the number one visitor attraction place located in Scotland and the most iconic building in the city. Once inside, you can explore some of the oldest and most important buildings of the city, including St Margaret's Chapel, The National War Memorial, and the Half Moon Battery. Here, you will also find the magnificent Grand Hall and Scotland's Crown Jewels - including the famous Stone of Destiny. 

The Royal Mile is the central avenue of Edinburgh's Old Town. This street starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The alleys on both sides are crisscrossed, forming the skeleton of the old town. The cobblestone ground had long been polished to a shine, and the buildings along the avenue were simple and majestic, full of history. Every afternoon, street performers in kilts play bagpipes, reminding visitors that they are in the ancient heart of Scotland.

Opened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle.

Princes Street is only 1.5 kilometers long, but it is known as "the most scenic street in the world". This street divides Edinburgh into the old and new cities, with the new city in the north and the old city in the south. Both sides of the road are crowded with various shopping stores. For female tourists, this street is simply a "paradise street".

Belfast, the largest seaport of Northern Ireland, is the political and cultural centre as well as the largest industrial city of Northern Ireland.

Titanic Belfast commemorates the tragic sinking of the Titanic.The poignant and timeless love stories born from this disaster are still celebrated around the world today.The site was also a filming location for Game of Thrones!From outside the museum, you can see the iconic cranes of the Harland & Wolff Shipyard in the distance.As a world-famous shipbuilding company, Harland & Wolff constructed the legendary Royal Mail Ship RMS Titanic here in 1909 for its partner, the British White Star Line.

Dublin, the capital and largest city of Ireland, is a cultural capital. It is home to numerous universities, academies of science, and art galleries. Many celebrated literary figures, such as W. B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde, and George Bernard Shaw, were born and made their names here. Dublin houses one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and painters and street performers often give shows in its open squares and streets .

Trinity College is a world-renowned Irish University! Queen Elizabeth I founded the college in 1592 as "the mother of a university" that was modelled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge. It is one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland, as well as Ireland's oldest university. The university's main campus, in the heart of Dublin, has been ranked among the most iconic in the world, and is the setting for a number of novels, films and urban legends.

In 1816, in order to connect the north and south urban areas of Dublin as a whole, the Irish built a graceful light bridge over the Liffey River, only for pedestrians. After the bridge is completed, pedestrians have to pay half penny "bridge tolls" to cross the bridge, so it has the title of "half penny bridge". When night falls, the Halfpenny Bridge will be lit with yellow lights, as if a golden bow is ready to go, lying on the quiet Lifei River, graceful and luxurious. Although the half penny bridge toll has long been abolished, Dubliners still love to call the bridge so, and the half penny bridge has become another scenic line carrying the history of Dublin.

Guinness Storehouse is a tourist attraction at St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Experience the story of Ireland's iconic drink and world famous beer! The Storehouse covers seven floors surrounding a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness. The ground floor introduces the beer's four ingredients (water, barley, hops and yeast), and the brewery's founder, Arthur Guinness.

The Dark Hedge is one of the ten famous tree tunnels in the world. Beech trees planted in the 18th century are interwoven into this fairy-tale romantic tunnel. These crooked and staggered ancient trees are not only suitable for photography, but more importantly, they are also the location of King's Road in "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", so they have become a must-see for many fans of the show.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a must-see attraction along the spectacular coastline of Northern Ireland. Suspended nearly 30 metres above the cliffs, the 10-metre-long rope bridge offers thrilling views of the wild waves below, making it one of Northern Ireland’s most popular adventures. The cliff path to the bridge also provides stunning coastal scenery, where seabirds soar and rare flowers unique to the area can be found.

Located on the Atlantic coast of Northern Ireland, about 80 km northwest of Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway is a stunning natural wonder consisting of thousands of basalt columns stretching for kilometres.Geologists confirm it was formed by continuous volcanic eruptions during the Tertiary period.Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

York is frequently called the "City of Churches!" There are few cities in the North of England, or indeed the whole of Britain, that have a similar majestic beauty of York. Enjoy outstanding architecture and a history that spans from early Roman times in York! 

Discover one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, a masterpiece in stained glass and stone in a sacred space which has been at the center of Christianity in the north of England since the 7th century. The York Minster was built for the glory of God, and this is reflected in every aspect of this ancient building! It has exquisite, handcrafted stone throughout and has a collection of medieval stained glass.

York's historic city walls are a major feature of its historic environment and civic identity. The city walls make this town so unique! Explore with us today what makes them so special. 

York Butcher Street is the oldest and most complete medieval street in the UK. In the past, there were butcher shops here. Meat would easily rot in the sun, so the road was deliberately narrowed to avoid excessive direct sunlight. Butcher Street is basically not exposed to sunlight all year round and is very cool in summer. There are fairy-tale buildings here, and it is also the prototype of "Diagon Alley", where the little wizards in the "Harry Potter" series of movies buy all kinds of magic props and books. Now Butcher Street is a very famous commercial street in York, and the streets have been greatly changed. The shops on both sides of the street are all exquisite and unique shops with a strong literary and artistic atmosphere. There are also many antique shops hidden in Butcher Street that are worth exploring. For those visitors who love antiques, this is a treasure hunting paradise.

Warwick Castle is a medieval-style castle located in Warwick, the capital of Warwickshire, England. Situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the bend of the Avon River. Warwick Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068 and was originally used as a fortification until Sir Fluke Grevey converted it into a country house in the early seventeenth century. In 1978, Warwick Castle was bought by Tussauds Group, opened as a tourist attraction, and included in the list of ancient ruins and a first-class protected building. There are many historic displays in the castle. 

Stratford-upon-Avon is a world-famous destination known for being the birthplace of the world’s greatest playwriter: William Shakespeare. This market town offers more than 800 years of history and contains not only many buildings that have survived but also a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure accommodation and shopping experiences. 

Cambridge University has 31 colleges, which are almost integrated with the city of Cambridge. Each college was built in different periods, and the architectural style is also different, but most of them retain the style since the Middle Ages. The porches and walls of the school buildings are still decorated with simple and solemn statues and seals, which are really pleasing to the eye. Cambridge University, Oxford University, University College London, Imperial College London, and London School of Economics and Political Science are all "G5 Super Elite Universities". They have cultivated scientists such as Newton, Darwin, Hawking, and dozens of Nobel Prize winners. Xu Zhimo and Jin Yong also studied here.

Cambridge, leaning on the Kang River, is agile and romantic town. Along the Kang River, the water is shining, and rows of famous colleges retreat all the way. Take a ride on the River Cam Cruise to enjoy the views of the amazing city. 

King's College is one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge. It was founded by King Henry VI in 1441 and has always been committed to Henry VI's love of "education, religion, learning and research". When it was first founded, there was only one dean and 70 students, all from Eton College. At that time, King's College was established specifically for graduates of Eton College, which was founded by Henry VI, and no other students were accepted. In order to demonstrate the king's strong financial resources, the college pursued magnificent architecture from the beginning of its establishment. The most famous of its buildings is King's College Chapel. Its towering spires and magnificent Gothic architectural style have become the symbol and glory of the entire city of Cambridge.

The Bridge of Sighs refers to the Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge, where the University of Cambridge is located. Built in 1831, it spans the River Cam. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. The River Cam runs through the University of Cambridge in the UK, and there are many bridges. Among the many bridges in Cambridge University, the Bridge of Sighs is the most famous. It is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, although they have little architecturally in common other than they are both covered bridges. The bridge is one of Cambridge's main tourist attractions and it is said that Queen Victoria loved it more than any other attraction in the city.

The Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge across the Thames River. It is a symbol of London and is known as the "front door of London". The bridge is made up of four towers connected together. The bridge is about 240 meters long and is divided into two floors. The upper floor is a wide suspended walkway, and the lower floor of the bridge is open to vehicles. When a 10,000-ton ship passes by on the Thames River, you can see the famous Tower Bridge opening. There are two towering square main towers on the bridge base. The main tower is five stories high. There are white marble roofs and five small spires on the main towers, which look like two crowns from a distance. If the bridge is covered with mist, the view is even more unique.

The Thames is the longest river in the UK and runs through the center of London. Take a leisurely sightseeing tour on the Thames River Cruise and enjoy the classic buildings on both sides of the strait. 

Buckingham Palace was built between 1703 and 1705. It is now the Queen's office and residence in London, the administrative headquarters of the royal family, and one of the few royal palaces still in use in the world. Like the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and red double-decker buses, it is a symbol of London and even the whole of the United Kingdom.

Also known as the Palace of Westminster, it is the seat of the British Parliament (including the House of Lords and the House of Commons) in the City of Westminster, central London, England. It sits on the banks of the Thames, close to other government buildings centered on Whitehall. The Palace of Westminster is one of the representative works of Gothic Revival architecture and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987. The building includes approximately 1,100 separate rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 kilometers of corridors. Although the palace today was largely rebuilt in the 19th century, it still retains many historical relics from its original construction, such as Westminster Hall (dating back to 1097), which is used today for major public ceremonies such as displays before state funerals.

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower. It was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. When completed in 1859, it was the largest and most accurate clock in the world. 

10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is in Downing Street in the City of Westminster, London. It is over 300 years old and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence for the prime minister occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the prime minister works, and where government ministers, national leaders and foreign dignitaries are met and hosted. 

Trafalgar Square, a famous square in London, was built to commemorate the early 19th century Trafalgar Sea War. In the center of the square stood a monument designed by William Dalton, the main body of which was a round stone pillar with a bronze statue of Nelson‘s full body in uniform, cast by the sculptor Bailey with copper cannons seized in the battle of Trafalgar.

The British Museum has a collection of more than 7 million cultural relics and treasures from all over the world. The number and variety of collections are rare in museums around the world. Because of the huge collection, the British Museum can almost display the entire civilization process of the world. The museum is divided into several exhibition halls, including the Egyptian Hall, the Greek and Roman Hall, the British Hall, the West Asian Hall, etc. Among them, the most impressive is the mysterious mummy from Egypt. Seeing the legendary mummy in person makes people feel like entering another incredible world.