St Andrews and the Fishing Village of Fife by Minivan |
Details Travel to Queensferry. In the past getting from Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth was difficult, so Queen Margaret established a ferry across the narrowest point, hence "Queen's Ferry". From here, drive to the Forth Road Bridge, giving you a great view to the 8th modern wonder of the world - the Forth Rail Bridge. At over 1.5 miles long, the bridge was until recently, the longest Cantilever bridge in the world. Over the bridge you enter the Kingdom of Fife, a peninsula, surrounded by water on 3 sides the Firth of Forth, the Firth of Tay and the North Sea. This unique peninsula isolates Fife from the rest of Scotland and it remained semi-independent longer than other areas. Shortly before Dunfermline, you will travel towards Kirkcaldy. From Kirkcaldy you enter an area known as the "East Neuk", its small fishing villages hugging the coastline are infamous as a paradise for smugglers. Stop in Crail before a short hop to the medieval town of St Andrews, the capital of the Scottish Church for almost a thousand years and home to the oldest University in Scotland (600 years). This is one of Scotland's 4 ancient universities and is the school attended by Prince William. St Andrews is most famously the home of golf, with the "Old Course" lying just off the town center, next to the long sandy beach, which was used in the opening credits of "Chariots of Fire". You will have 3 hours to explore this famous town. From St Andrews, take a pleasant drive through the countryside of central Fife to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland. Returning to Edinburgh you will cross the Lomond Hills and pass Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. Schedule Details Departure Dates: Monday and Thursday Unavailable Dates: January 01 and 02 (New Year) December 25 and 26 (Christmas) Departure Point: 207 High St, Edinburgh Departure Time: 9:30am Return details: Tour concludes at original point of departure at approximately 6:00pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh. Additional Information Inclusions: Professional driver / guide Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation for a more personal service Exclusions: Optional gratuities Hotel pick up and drop off Entrance to Falkland Palace Food and drinks, unless specified Entrance to St Andrews Cathedral and Castle Additional Info: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability. Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated. There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place! The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland. The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board. There is a maximum of 16 passengers on this tour. Caring for the Environment: The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards. Booking Details: This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability. Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times. Local Operator Information: Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind. |
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