Edinburgh Overnight 3 Star Twin
BOOK EDINBURGH OVERNIGHT 3 STAR TWIN
Take advantage of this overnight tour and enjoy a City rich in culture. Whether you prefer the Medieval Old Town or Georgian New Town, Edinburgh has something for everyone.
DAY 1
The tour begins at Kings Cross station at 6.30am (7am departure) on the National Express. You will meet a representative by the ticket office who will then escort you to your reserved seat. You arrive in Edinburgh at 11.32am.
Once you arrive in Edinburgh, you can join the Open Top Bus which will take you on a tour of this fascinating City. You will get to see sights such as the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Greyfriars Bobby. The loyal Skye Terrier maintained his post on his dead master’s grave for fourteen years until his own death in 1872. The little dog really caught the attention of the people who would gather to watch at the gates of Greyfriars Kirkyard where his master lay. At the one o’clock gun signal, the little dog would leave for his midday meal before returning to his post.
No trip to Edinburgh would be complete without a visit to the castle which is included in this package. Over a million visitors a year travel to see Edinburgh Castle. Steeped in history, it has stood on Edinburgh Rock for over a thousand years and has been home to Scottish Kings and Queens including King Robert the Bruce who won the Castle back from the English in 1314 and Mary Queen of Scots. Get to see the Royal Apartments and the tiny room where Mary gave birth to her son King James VI of Scotland (James I of England). During the Wars of Independence between Scotland and England, (1296 – 1342), the Castle changed hands four times.
The ancient honours of Scotland, the Crown, the Sceptre and the Sword of State are kept in the Crown Room. And today, you can still hear the 1 o’clock gun salute (except on Sundays).
The rock on which the castle stands was formed 70 million years ago and recent archaeological excavations on the site have discovered that Iron Age man inhabited the rock as long ago as 850BC.
The structure and grandeur of this magnificent building is the epitome of what a castle should be and the panoramic views over Edinburgh are unbeatable. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of the Kingdom of Fife to the North.
Visit the Castle Esplanade which is the venue for the Edinburgh Military Tatoo which takes place over 3 weeks in August. The Army march and re-enact historical moments under floodlight. In the north-east corner of the Esplanade, there is an iron wall fountain, known locally as the Witches Well and it is the spot where, centuries agao, women found guilty of witchcraft, were put to death.
DAY 2
Enjoy at your leisure! Take advantage of the fabulous shopping in Edinburgh or visit some of the famous sights. Whether you are looking for something traditional or contemporary, it can be found in Edinburgh. With a wealth of art galleries, shops, the city zoo and fabulous bars and restaurants, there is plenty to do.
Departure will be on the 5.30pm train.
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Tour includes overnight accommodation in 3 star twin with Scottish breakfast
BOOK EDINBURGH OVERNIGHT 3 STAR TWIN
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