Hogmanay in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
Hogmanay in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
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Hogmanay in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
4 Days Starting and ending in Melrose TD6, UK
Visiting: Melrose, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uknymel
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Welcome the New Year with a bang with a fantastic break which includes Buck’s Fizz on arrival, a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner and drinks reception! Celebrate Hogmanay in Melrose in the heart of the Scottish Borders near the historic capital Edinburgh.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Melrose
Location: Melrose
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach, then on to Melrose and our hotel for three nights. We enjoy a Buck’s Fizz on arrival to get us in the spirit to celebrate the New Year!
Day 2 : New Year's Eve in Edinburgh
Location: Melrose, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit the Scottish capital, Edinbugh. There’s no shortage of attractions, such as Calton Hill which home to Edinburgh’s most prominent monuments, the National Museum of Scotland and the Scotch Whisky Experience. Edinburgh Castle is a must-see, with the oldest parts of the complex dating back to the 11th century. Why not wander down the famous Royal Mile or Princes Street or simply just admire the architecture in this beautiful city. We return to the hotel with time to get ready ahead of tonight’s celebrations. Enjoy a fabulous 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception and count down for midnight!
Day 3 : New Year's Day at leisure
Location: Melrose
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Waverley Castle Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Happy New Year! Enjoy a leisurely brunch, and relax in the hotel or explore at your own pace.
Day 4 : Return Home
Location: Melrose
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart the hotel this morning and return home, with fond memories of our break and excited for the next year’s adventures.
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
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the Waverley Castle Hotel in MelroseCheck out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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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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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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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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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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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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