Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia
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Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia
5 Days Starting and ending in Melrose TD6, UK
Visiting: Biggar, Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk5mel2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The Royal Yacht Britannia has provided the stunning setting for glittering state visits, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Biggar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for four nights.
Day 2 Royal Yacht Britannia
Location: Royal Yacht Britannia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excursion visiting a ship unlike any other – the Royal Yacht Britannia. For over 44 years, the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family, travelling more than a million nautical miles, and provided the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons, and relaxing family holidays.
Now berthed in Leith, just outside Edinburgh, this is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions an audio handset is included so you can learn more as you explore the five main decks that include the Royal Apartments, the Crew Quarters and the Engine Room.
Day 3 Day At Leisure Or Glasgow
Location: Biggar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax at the hotel and enjoy a day at leisure to do as you please
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to discover the vibrant city of Glasgow. There is so much to do and see in this cultural city. From museums to art galleries or fabulous shopping the city offers a wealth of attractions. Glasgow Cathedral is worth a visit or why not use your free time to enjoy a hop on hop off bus tour of the main sights,
Day 4 Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where the majestic castle towers over the whole city. The medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town sit side by side, dotted with interesting visitor attractions. Princes Street is home to city centre shopping, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy where you can sit and watch the world go by!
Day 5
Location: Biggar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Tinto House Hotel near Biggar
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
6 years or above
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Cancellation Policy
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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.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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