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Britain & Europe - April 2009 to September 2009 Brochure

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Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Highlands by train - 3 days

The number 1 weekend tour to Scotland from London and South East England

  • The best train times - giving you more time in Scotland
  • The best guides - many years of experience and knowledge
  • The best value central accommodation
  • More sightseeing options than all other weekend tours to Edinburgh
  • Extra  - enjoy Edinburgh's nightlife with our guides

Edinburgh

Tour Highlights
Hear the history of Holyrood Palace and the story of Mary Queen of Scots, walk along the Royal Mile, see Edinburgh Castle and the new Scottish Parliament building, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands* and see if you can spot the mysterious Loch Ness* Monster.
* Highlands and Loch Ness day trip (Tour B option)

Edinburgh is less than 5 hours away by high speed train from London. This tour gives you the chance to see Scotland's capital and even the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness - all in a weekend. Feedback from our clients for this tour has been nothing short of outstanding for the past 6 years. We have also noticed than many of the people who travel to Edinburgh with us, book because the tour was recommended by their friends. We promise that you will not be disappointed.

Edinburgh
Day one:
We travel north to arrive in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh by 11.15 am. The normal journey time from London is just under 5 hours, which means you can have breakfast in England and Lunch in Scotland!

On arrival in Edinburgh we will take a guided tour of the city with our local Scottish guide before checking into our accommodation. 

You may wish to join us for some casual drinks close to your hotel in the evening - we promise you will enjoy our evenings just as much as the sightseeing! Coming away on a tour like this is also a great way of meeting people from all over the world.

Day Two:
If you are travelling on our tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness (tour B), prepare to see some amazing scenery. The landscape is rugged, wild and very different to other parts Urquhart Castle, Loch Nessof Britain - it's simply breathtaking. The tour leaves from the hotel at 8am and arrives back at 7.30pm. Please note that we only have a limited number of places on this tour and you should inform us at the time of booking if you would like to join.

If you are taking our Edinburgh "Free & Easy" option (tour A), you will have the day free to explore Edinburgh independently. Your Edinburgh guide is full of knowledge on the city and will be happy to give you lots of information so you can make the most of the day. 

Day Three:
A full day to enjoy Edinburgh's city sites, before we take our train back to London at 5pm.
We also offer you the option of visiting Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey (see Day 3 optional tour below)

Scottish Highlands


Day 2  Optional Tour -  Full day tour to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands

As described above

Your sightseeing, transfers and tour to the Scottish Highlands (if you are on tour B) is by a modern luxury coach.

 

Day 3 Optional Tour - Short day tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View and Melrose Abbey

Melrose AbbeyUNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE’S HEART

Departing at 9.30 from your accommodation,  your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.

From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.

Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.

From here you return to Edinburgh train station to connect with your return train.

Children under 5 years of age are not able to participate in our day 3 excursion.

Family Run Guest House/Hotel Accommodation
All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in a centrally located traditional Scottish family run hotel/guest house in rooms with private shower, toilet, television and tea/coffee making facilities. During peak travel dates (April - August), accommodation options may vary, please call for more details.

For travellers who would like to get the most out of their budget, we offer shared accommodation in multi-bedded rooms, ranging from 4 to 8 people. If you select this option, you can avoid paying room supplements, regardless of how many people are travelling. All room shares are arranged on a male or female basis and we do not mix male and female in the same room. However if you are travelling with a group of friends or as a family, please contact us, as we can often allocate the correct size room for your party and keeping you in the same room. 

Room Upgrades (Private Twin and Single Rooms)
If you would like to request a twin room (2 beds in 1 room), a double room (1 bed for 2 people) or a single room (1 bed for 1 person), we offer special rates  - see the orange box on the top right of this page for prices. All prices quoted as per person, per tour and are subject to availability. If we are unable to offer your requested room, we will give you the option of an alternative room or a full refund, shortly after your booking has been made.

Hotel Upgrades
If you would like a quotation on upgrading to 3 or 4 star accommodation, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide you tailor-made price.

Travel to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh by comfortable high-speed train from London with a journey time of just under 5 hours.

 Northbound Train (first day) Southbound Train (last day)
 Depart London Kings Cross  06.15am Depart Edinburgh Waverley 17.00pm
 Arrive Edinburgh Waverley   11.14am Arrive London Kings Cross 21.50pm

We also offer minibus transport to join this tour from the following locations:

  • Cambridge Parkside (outside Police Station) 04.15am
  • Oxford from outside Greens Cafe, St. Giles Street 04:15am
  • Ramsgate Train Station 03.10am
  • Canterbury East Train Station 03.45am
    Return transport to the above locations is also provided and coincides with the return train.

Option to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh - Save £30 per person
If you would like to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh but still join this tour, we offer a £30 per adult or child reduction for not taking the train that is otherwise included in this package. If you would like to take up this option, please enter notravel in the promotion code box, after you have entered your name(s).

Our tours to Scotland include:

Tour A (Free & Easy)

  • A two hour profesionally guided tour of Edinburgh
  • Traditional Scottish Guest house/hotel accommodation in central Edinburgh with breakfast
  • Services of Tour Manager for entire duration of the tour with Mandarin language support and translation, if required 
  • Return travel in standard class from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh by train

Tour B (Loch Ness & Highlands)
Same as Tour A but also including a 1 day tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with an experienced driver/guide

Tour C (Da Vinci Code & Borders)
Same as Tour A but including a 1 day trip to Roslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders

Our tours to Scotland don't include:

  • Food, except breakfast at your hotel/guest house
  • Entrance fees to attractions (unless otherwise stated)

No passport or visa required 

You do not need a passport or visa to travel to Scotland from England, as Scotland is part of the UK.

What other people have recently commented about this tour:

This trip was really more than I expected. The driver is so nice, the city guide's dress was typically as a Scottish guy.The hotel was very well located and everything was perfect. I hope to see everybody again. Thanks, Aline Lazzarotto, from Brazil - Edinburgh and The Scottish Highlands, 18 January 2008

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