Jacada - Edinburgh and London for Jennifer and Kennedy

Wednesday 5th June – Friday 14th June 2024

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day by Day

Day 1 - Wednesday 5th June - Welcome to Scotland

On arrival at Edinburgh airport your VIP representative will be waiting for you planeside and will escort you through the formalities to your awaiting car where your host will be waiting to meet you.  Sit back and relax as you head into the heart of the city to your iconic hotel overlooking the Old Town.  Check straight in and then you can either relax and enjoy some rejuvenation spa treatments or head out to start exploring with your driver and guide.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Castle View Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Executive Old Town View Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2 - Thursday 6th June - Exploring Edinburgh

Take a trip down memory lane today as you set off to explore your family connections. Visit places you used to live and frequent as well as some of the hidden gems around the city.  From the breathtaking views at the top of the Castle Ramparts to the tranquility of Dean Village, your guide and driver will be available for the whole day so you can take your time and just enjoy spending time in the city.

 

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Castle View Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Executive Old Town View Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Friday 7th June - Taylor Swift

The highlight of your trip to Scotland has arrived today and your guide and driver will be on hand to assist you with any shopping trips you may wish to take before the big event this evening.

In the afternoon, expert hair and make up artists will come to your suites to get you ready for tonight’s performance before your driver takes you to the concert and brings you back after an exhilarating experience.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Castle View Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Executive Old Town View Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Saturday 8th June - Stirling Castle and Bannockburn

You can have a later start this morning after dancing the night away at Taylor Swift last night!  When you are ready your guide and driver will be waiting to whisk you out of the city to explore some more of Scotland’s heritage.

Head to Stirling where you can enjoy a tour of the castle with your expert guide and lunch at one of the many delicious eateries here.  Take your time to wander through the rooms with their links to the Kings and Queens of Scotland and imagine what it was like to live here.  Before returning to your hotel for your last night in Edinburgh, you will stop off at Bannockburn where you will meet a local storyteller who will regale you with tales of one of the most important battles in Scottish history before exploring the site itself.

Back in Edinburgh in the early evening, you can enjoy one last dinner in the city and raise a glass to your Scottish adventure.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Castle View Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Executive Old Town View Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Sunday 9th June - To London

After a few wonderful days in Edinburgh walking down memory lane, you will head south to the capital of the UK – London.  Your driver will take you to the airport where you will be met by the VIP team who will look after you before you board the plane south.

On arrival at Heathrow, the VIP team will assist you through the airport to your awaiting driver who will whisk you to your exclusive hotel in the heart of the city where you can relax and rest after a day of travelling.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Monday 10th June - Exploring the Capital

As the morning unfolds, your private driver will weave through the city streets to Westminster, joined by your local London guide, prepare to be lead on a fascinating tour of Westminster Abbey. Steeped in history and architectural splendour, the abbey reveals its timeless tales.

Transfer across the city ready to explore Borough Market, a sprawling cornucopia of home-grown producers and gourmet goodies from across the globe. After exploring the variety of delicacies on offer, indulge in a delightful lunch of your choosing. Deconstructed Eton Mess, Yorkshire Pudding wrap, take your pick.

Appetites sated, you can spend the afternoon indulging in some shopping or head back to your hotel for some relaxing spa treatments.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Tuesday 11th June - Highlights of London

Meet your dapper driver outside your hotel today and prepare for a panoramic tour of London. See world-famous landmarks such as the Buckingham Palace. Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard, but also the hidden gems that so often get missed – Street Art in the Leake Street Tunnel, quirky back streets of Covent Garden and local markets.

This afternoon you will enjoy a different view of London as you take to the skies in your own private pod on the London Eye.  Your host will point out all the places of interest as the iconic wheel slowly rotates and the far stretching view of London changes in each direction.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Wednesday 12th June - Swan Lake

After a busy few days you can have a free morning to do as you please with your driver and host on standby if required.

In the early afternoon you will head to the iconic Sketch for a delectable afternoon tea in the elegant gallery.  Dine on Petits Gateaux, smoked salmon lollipops and quintessential English scones all washed down with a glass of champagne as your eyes are drawn to the pretty decor all around you.

This evening head out to the iconic Albert Hall this evening for a wonderful evening watching the National Ballet perform Swan Lake.  From your box watch the story unfurl as the dancers weave their magic of this captivating story which will leave you close to tears.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 - Thursday 13th June - Hampton Court and the Kit Kat Club

Head out of the city this morning to Hampton Court Palace for a private pre opening tour before it opens to the general public.  Explore this royal residence, famous for its incredible architecture and lavish interiors before taking to a horse drawn carriage to explore Home park and the Great Fountain Garden.  Your knowledge guide will bring the palace to life with stories of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty.

Return to London where you can spend the afternoon indulging in some final bits of shopping before heading out to the Kit Kat Club for dinner and a show to celebrate your final night on UK soil.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 10 - Friday 14th June - To Paris

Your private driver will take you to the Eurostar Terminal this morning in time for your train to Paris for the next part of your adventure.  The VIP concierge service team will be waiting to meet you to help with all formalities before you board the train.

Overnight: London | Bulgari Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Signature Suites for single occupancy and 2 x Deluxe Rooms for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 10 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above (includes a pre night in Edinburgh to guarantee early check in)
  • Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
  • The services of a qualified and experienced host guide from Day 1 to Day 10 inclusive
  • The services of a car and driver from Day 1 to Day 10 inclusive
  • VIP arrival and departure services at Edinburgh and Heathrow airports
  • VIP concierge services at St Pancreas Station for the Eurostar
  • Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • Entry to Edinburgh Castle – not private
    • Private session with a local kilt maker
    • Hair and make up stylists for Jennifer and Kennedy in their suites
    • Entry to Stirling Castle – not private
    • Private session with a storyteller at Bannockburn
    • Entry to Bannockburn – not private
    • Private morning tour in a classic Mini Cooper
    • Afternoon tea with a glass of champagne at Sketch
    • Box at the Royal Albert Hall to see Swan Lake including drinks and canapés
    • Pre opening tour at Hampton Court Palace
    • Private carriage ride around Home Park
    • Front row tables at the Kit Kat Club including a light dinner to see Cabaret
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main driver guide
Notes Read More
  • All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • A 20% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed.
  • This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision.
  • Activities are only private if so specified
Optional Upgrades Read More
  • Jennifer could upgrade to a Presidential Suite at an additional cost of £6,500 per night
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