Discovery of Bridges and Royal Houses

A DISCOVERY OF BRIDGES & ROYAL HOUSES

 

3 – 7 October 2024

Thursday – Monday

5 Days

From £679

 

The Royal family have strong connections to Scotland and this tour traces their footsteps as we visit Glamis Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where we also enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Glamis Castle   |   Discovery Point   |   Three Bridges Cruise   |    Royal Yacht Britannia   |   Holyroodhouse   |   Edinburgh   |   Falkirk Wheel

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel north to Scotland with comfort stops en route.

 

DAY TWO – Glamis Castle and Discovery Point

Today, we enjoy a guided tour of Glamis Castle, renowned for being Scotland’s most beautiful castle. We learn about the castle which is famous for being the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. In the afternoon, we have free time for lunch in Dundee, perhaps visiting the impressive V&A Museum of Design before we visit Discovery Point and explore Captain Scott’s ship, Discovery, which he sailed to Antarctica.

 

DAY THREE – Three Bridges Cruise and Falkirk Wheel

This morning, we make our way to South Queensferry, from where we embark on 90 minute Three Bridges circular cruise of the Firth of Forth. We enjoy magnificent views of the “three bridges” including the world-famous Forth Railway Bridge, the Edinburgh skyline to the south and Fife to the north. We then visit the Falkirk Wheel for our included tour soaring 35 meters into the air on the world’s only rotating boat lift.

 

DAY FOUR – Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyroodhouse

This morning, we visit Edinburgh and visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, this was queen Elizabeth II former floating royal residence for more than 40 years. We explore her five decks and discover where kings and queens, world leaders and celebrities were wined and dined. In the afternoon, we visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official Scottish residence, where we explore the grand rooms and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the historic setting of the Mews Courtyard.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast we depart our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage

• Tea/coffee after dinner

• Guided tour of Glamis Castle

• Admission to Discovery Point Dundee

• Three Bridges circular cruise

• Falkirk Wheel tour

• Admission to Royal Yacht Britannia

• Admission to Holyroodhouse and Afternoon Tea.

 

PITBAUCHLIE HOUSE HOTEL, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE

Located on the outskirts of Dunfermline, this friendly hotel is situated in a quiet location within 3 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds. All 53 comfortable bedrooms contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant, two bars and an informal lounge bar with comfortable seating plus an outside terrace which looks onto the hotel's beautiful gardens. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage

Tea/coffee after dinner

Guided tour of Glamis Castle

Admission to Discovery Point Dundee

Three Bridges circular cruise

Falkirk Wheel tour

Admission to Royal Yacht Britannia

Admission to Holyroodhouse and Afternoon Tea.

 

PITBAUCHLIE HOUSE HOTEL, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE

Located on the outskirts of Dunfermline, this friendly hotel is situated in a quiet location within 3 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds. All 53 comfortable bedrooms contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant, two bars and an informal lounge bar with comfortable seating plus an outside terrace which looks onto the hotel's beautiful gardens. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available.

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	3 – 7 OCT 2024	THURSDAY	£679	£110 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

Pitbauchlie House Hotel