Edinburgh & the Royal Mile 2012
Explore Edinburgh and the surrounding area from our base in the heart of the city
£550
Discover the majestic city of Edinburgh on this fabulous rail tour. From our base on the Royal Mile, we also enjoy exciting excursions through some of Scotland's famed beautiful scenery including an excursion on the spectacular Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.
- Historic Edinburgh
- Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
- The Falkirk Wheel
- Balloch
- Loch Lomond Cruise
Your tour starts as you meet your Tour Manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel, within easy reach of the city's many attractions. After settling in, you are free to explore Edinburgh before our dinner together this evening. (D)
This morning we take a coach to the restored Bo'ness &
Kinneil Railway for a journey hauled by a preserved
locomotive*. Our trip takes us along the shore of the mighty Forth
and into the hills as we make our way to Birkhill, set in
attractive woodlands. Later we head to the Falkirk Wheel, a magnifi
cent structure that links the Union and Forth and Clyde canals -
overcoming a height difference of 79ft. We enjoy a boat trip on
both canals, experiencing the wheel in action during the journey
(B,D)
*Rail excursions will be steam-hauled where possible
Today we discover more of Edinburgh on a guided sightseeing tour of the Royal Mile, the cobbled main street of the old city. Following the tour, you are free to continue exploring at your own pace. (B)
Today is free for you to explore Edinburgh at your own pace. Cosmopolitan, cultured and brimming with history, Edinburgh is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site, offering something for all. Perhaps visit the Palace of Holyrood House and of course the famous Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Yacht Britannia is also well worth a visit, or admire the view from Arthur's Seat, with its tremendous vista over the city and the Firth of Forth. (B)
Today's excursion takes us by rail to the charming town of Balloch, set on the shore of Loch Lomond. Here we enjoy a cruise on the famous lake, which is Britain's largest body of inland water. We admire the tranquil waters whilst taking in grand stately homes including Balloch Castle and some of the lake's pretty islands. (B,D)
After breakfast in the hotel, the tour concludes, and you are
free to depart from Edinburgh at your leisure - perhaps exploring
this marvellous city a little further before you leave. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Where shown, these meals are included in the price of your
holiday
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