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Edinburgh, Palace, Steam & Kelpies Edinburgh, Palace, Steam & Kelpies

Edinburgh, Palace, Steam & Kelpies

Edinburgh, Palace, Steam & Kelpies

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Join us on a summer tour to Scotland for our Edinburgh, Palace, Steam and Kelpies tour from our wonderful panoramic base, the modern 4-star Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing.  This tour includes free time to explore Edinburgh the magnificent capital city of Scotland with an ancient castle that dominates the city skyline. Step back in time as we take a nostalgic, scenic train journey on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway along the Forth Estuary, through woodland, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct. Visit Scone Palace the crowning place of Scottish Kings including Robert the Bruce.  Marvel at the largest equine sculptures in the world as we experience the Kelpies up close. Don’t delay, book today and look forward to making Scottish summer memories.

 

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Porterage

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Dinner, bed and breakfast

En-suite bedrooms

Return Journey on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway (Steam or Diesel hauled)

Admission to Scone Palace

Visit to the Kelpies

Excursions

Executive coach travel throughout

 

Single room supplement £240.00

Itinerary

Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing. With a suitable lunch stop en-route, arrive at the hotel to welcome tea/coffee on arrival while your luggage is taken to your room.

Tuesday
This morning's excursion takes us to visit the magnificent Kelpies, marvel at the largest equine structures in the world standing at 100ft tall. Followed by the rest of the morning free in Falkirk, allowing time to explore and obtain lunch before our afternoon journey on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. Enjoy a scenic 10-mile return train journey to Manuel along the Forth Estuary, through woodland, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct.

Wednesday
Following breakfast this morning we make the journey to the city of Edinburgh. The day is free to explore the capital city of Scotland at your own pace. The city's skyline is dominated by the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, perhaps visit the ancient castle built on a volcanic crag, one of the most visited attractions in Scotland, other attractions worth a visit are the gardens on Princes Street, The Old Town see if you can find the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the Royal Mile, Holyrood House and much more.

Thursday
Following breakfast today's excursion takes us north to the city of Perth where the morning is free to explore and obtain lunch. In the afternoon we travel the short distance to Scone Palace, discover an exciting and colourful history in one of Scotland's most important stately homes. It has long been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of Scottish Kings including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. The palace houses an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts and the magnificent grounds are renowned throughout the world.

Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.

SRS

 £240.00

For Sole Use

 Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel

The Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry

St Margarets Head

North Queensferry

Inverkeithing

KY11 1HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

 4 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ediqcdi-doubletree-edinburgh-queensferry-crossing/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

 01383 410000

 

 

 



 

About the hotel

With magnificent panoramic views across the Firth of Forth the ultra-modern hotel Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh, Queensferry Crossing is the perfect choice for our Edinburgh tour.  Experience a relaxing stay in modern, stylish, contemporary guest rooms, wonderfully equipped and spacious for a great stay.



 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

Yes

Safe/Safety Deposit Box

Laptop safe

 

AC

Yes

Pool

No

Gym

Yes

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

Yes



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Ava Travel, based in Leyland, is a relatively new company specialising in the creation and operation of coach tour holidays throughout the UK and Europe.

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Ava Travel (Leyland) Ltd
41 Hough Lane
Leyland, PR25 2SB
Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00, Sunday - Closed