Royal Holyrood & the Best of Edinburgh

Royal Holyrood & the Best of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

Day 1
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

Day 1
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Day 2
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Day 2

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Royal Holyrood & the Best of Edinburgh

5 Days Starting and ending in Scotland, UK

Visiting: Edinburgh, Roslin, Firth of Forth

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

lukrhbe

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Royal Holyrood & the Best of Edinburgh" tour, a captivating journey through Scotland's rich history and stunning landscapes. Stay for four nights at the luxurious 4-star Peebles Hydro Hotel, where you can unwind with its spa, swimming pool, and unique alpaca experiences. Begin your adventure with a visit to Edinburgh, exploring the historic Royal Mile and the majestic Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King. Discover the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel, famed for its intricate stonework and links to the Holy Grail legend. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Firth of Forth, taking in the breathtaking views of the Three Bridges and possibly spotting seals and puffins. Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll through the charming town of Peebles. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and exploration, making it an unforgettable Scottish experience.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic city of Edinburgh with its quirky independent stores and well-known brands.

  • Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty the King.

  • Discover the intriguing history of Holyrood Palace, associated with Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

  • Enjoy free time to explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile and its attractions.

  • Visit Rosslyn Chapel, known for its magnificent stonework and links to the Holy Grail legend.

  • Take a cruise on the Firth of Forth, enjoying views of the Three Bridges and spotting marine wildlife.

  • Explore the charming town of Peebles, located by the River Tweed.

Places You'll See

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Itinerary

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Day 1

St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Royal Mile
Dean Village
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Dean Village
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Royal Mile
Princes Street Gardens
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Princes Street Gardens

Location: Edinburgh

Accommodation Name: hotel for four nights

Meals Included: Dinner

Local departure or Door-to-Door service to Scotland and our hotel for four nights. Relax and enjoy dinner tonight with your fellow passengers.

Day 2 Edinburgh & the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Dean Village
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street Gardens
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Princes Street Gardens
Palace of Holyroodhouse
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Royal Mile
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Dean Village
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland

Location: Edinburgh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast today we head for Edinburgh, a city where you can discover history with every step. You'll find quirky independent stores alongside well-known brands, plus a whole range of attractions to explore! We will enjoy an included visit to Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty the King. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile, the palace has an intriguing history with its association with Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Visit the state apartments, throne room and great gallery. You will then have free time in Edinburgh to explore at your own pace. The imposing castle is well worth a visit or you can explore the Royal Mile with its shops and attractions.

Day 3 Rosslyn Chapel

Location: Roslin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast today, we visit one of Scotland's gems – Rosslyn Chapel. Founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, the chapel is described as ‘a treasure in stone’ due to its magnificent ornate stonework and intricate carvings. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism that surrounds the site has made it an inspiration for the best-selling novel ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ with its links to the Holy Grail legend. This afternoon, we will return to the hotel to give you some free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. Why not take a swim in the large swimming pool or visit the spa? The hotel has its own 1881 Gin distillery, with tours and tastings available through reception, as well as their very own alpaca experiences!

Day 4 Three Bridge Cruise & Peebles

Location: Firth of Forth

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast today, we journey to the Firth of Forth to board our cruise. Relax on board and take in the spectacular views of the Three Bridges and enjoy the commentary. You may even be lucky enough to spot the seals or puffins and marine wildlife! On our way back to the hotel in the afternoon, we will stop in Peebles, which straddles the River Tweed. You will have some free time to walk by the river or explore the pretty town centre.

Day 5

Royal Mile
St Giles Cathedral
Dean Village
Dean Village
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Royal Mile
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Royal Mile
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Dean Village
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Celebrations
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Dean Village
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
Victoria Street in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland
Edinburgh city skyline from Calton Hill, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Royal Mile
St Giles Cathedral
Princes Street Gardens
View of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh Castle

Location: Edinburgh

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast today, we begin the journey home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Visit to Holyrood Palace

    Enjoy an included visit to Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty the King.

  • Visit to Rosslyn Chapel

    Experience a visit to Rosslyn Chapel, known for its magnificent ornate stonework and intricate carvings.

  • Three Bridge Cruise

    Relax on a cruise at the Firth of Forth and take in the spectacular views of the Three Bridges.

  • Free time in Edinburgh

    Enjoy free time in Edinburgh to explore at your own pace.

  • Free time in Peebles

    Have some free time to walk by the river or explore the pretty town centre of Peebles.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Peebles Hydro Hotel.

Mode of Transport

Local departure or Door-to-Door service to Scotland and our hotel for four nights.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Peebles Hydro Hotel.

  • What can I do during my free time at the Peebles Hydro Hotel?

    During your free time at the Peebles Hydro Hotel, you can relax and enjoy the hotel facilities, such as taking a swim in the large swimming pool or visiting the spa. The hotel also has its own 1881 Gin distillery, with tours and tastings available through reception, as well as their very own alpaca experiences.

  • What historical sites will be visited during the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of His Majesty the King, and Rosslyn Chapel, known for its magnificent ornate stonework and links to the Holy Grail legend.

  • Is there any free time to explore Edinburgh on my own?

    Yes, after visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse, you will have free time in Edinburgh to explore at your own pace. You can visit the imposing castle or explore the Royal Mile with its shops and attractions.

  • What wildlife might I see during the Three Bridge Cruise?

    During the Three Bridge Cruise, you may be lucky enough to spot seals, puffins, and other marine wildlife.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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