Edinburgh, St Andrews & the Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh • Stirling Castle • Loch Katrine • St Andrews • Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh

2022

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2023

Your tour includes

• Four nights in four-star accommodation • The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

(B) Daily Breakfast Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • Guided tour of Edinburgh • 3 visits including Stirling Castle, the

Royal Yacht Britannia and St Andrews • Take a lake cruise around Loch

Katrine • Enjoy a scenic drive through the

Trossachs • Enjoy a whisky distillery tour

From picturesque university cities to fortresses from days of old, experience the best of Edinburgh, St Andrews, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Trossachs. Fall in love with Scotland’s historic cities and their wildly beautiful, craggy skylines, plus step back in time in ancient castles, imagining the Scottish Kings and Queens that brought them to life – from politics to banquets. Of course, you’ll try the national drink in a whisky tasting too, as well as see the country’s beauty from a different angle on a Loch Katrine cruise.

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Edinburgh

Make your way to your hotel in Edinburgh, perfectly located in the heart of the city’s Haymarket area. After checking in, there’ll be plenty of free time to explore the Scottish capital, one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities. Edinburgh is strikingly located on rocky crags and is a delight to wander from the picturesque Old Town to the expansive New Town.

DAY 2 – Edinburgh

This morning we explore Edinburgh on a guided walking tour with a local expert. We begin in the Old Town and along the iconic Royal Mile, which connects the wonderful Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. As we make our way through the city, spy the bustling Grassmarket area, as well as St Giles’ Cathedral, with its grand Gothic architecture, the modern Scottish Parliament, plus of course the Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. (B) + Included Experience – Guided walking tour of Edinburgh

DAY 3 – Stirling Castle, Whisky Tasting & Loch Katrine cruise

This morning, we explore one of Scotland’s most stunning castles, Stirling, celebrated as both a resilient stronghold and a sumptuous palace. Sitting on top of a crag, this imposing castle consists of many structures set on different levels, interwoven with pleasant gardens. Later we stop for a tour and tasting at a whisky distillery as we head towards the Trossachs. We enjoy a scenic drive, admiring the wooded hills and lochs typical of the area, arriving at Loch Katrine for a relaxing lake cruise. (B) + Included Experiences – Visit Stirling Castle, Cruise Lake Katrine, Whisky tour and tasting

Our hand-picked hotel

As this is a single-centre tour, we stay at the same hand-picked hotel in Edinburgh for 4 nights, with breakfast included.

Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel

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DAY 4 – St Andrews & Royal Yacht Britannia

After breakfast, today we head to the university town of St Andrews, famous for being home to Scotland’s first university, dating back to 1413. We see the imposing ruins of St Andrews cathedral, Scotland’s former largest church, and we will have some free time to explore the pretty town centre and enjoy lunch. This afternoon we call at the Royal Yacht Britannia, moored in Leith. As the Queen’s former royal yacht, in service from 1954 for over 44 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia has sailed over 1 million miles on almost 1000 state visits. We then return to the hotel for our final evening in Edinburgh. (B) + Included Experiences – Visit St Andrews and the Royal Yacht Britannia

DAY 5 – Return home

After breakfast, you’re welcome to head home or perhaps enjoy a bit more free time in Scotland’s beautiful capital before you leave. (B)