City Sightseeing - San Francisco - Alcatraz + 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Depart Edinburgh 09.15 and travel northwest through the historic area of Linlithgowshire, close to the historic palace. The tragic Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow palace, and became Queen when she was only 6 days old. According to legend her father James V died of a broken heart when he discovered his wife had given birth to a daughter and not the son he was hoping for! Your route along the Forth Valley is one which has been used for thousands of years by invading armies, it was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire and was later used by the English King Edward I as he marched proudly towards Stirling (only to be sent homewards to think again!). Nowadays it’s at the centre of one of Scotland’s most important industries with huge oil refineries dominating the area. As you approach Stirling the magnificent castle dominates your view and you make your way up towards the high volcanic rock where it imposes itself upon the surrounding land. Known as the ‘Key to Scotland’, for centuries this was the most important castle in Scotland and the views from the top make it easy to see why. To the north is the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland’s great hero William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart. From the castle you can look down over the scene of Wallace’s greatest triumph, the battle of Stirling Bridge, where he defeated the English army in 1297. To the south is Bannockburn where, in 1314, the great Scottish warrior-king Robert the Bruce defeated the English army of Edward II. The battle was fought for possession of Stirling Castle but eventually led to a far greater prize for Scotland – the restoration of independence. It’s an area alive with history and you stop at the castle to give you time to soak up the history and heritage of this great site. From Stirling you head into the Highlands and an area known as the Trossachs. Known as ‘The Highlands in Miniature’, it marks the point where the Lowlands meet the Highlands and entering this beautifully picturesque area feels like going into a different country. With its shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens it’s easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans. You stop here for lunch in the village of Aberfoyle, made popular in Victorian times due to its great location. After lunch you ‘take the high road’ or back-road to Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest lochs at over 22 miles long, passing Lochs Ard, Chon and Arklet along the way as you travel through the protected lands of Scotland’s first National Park. The route you take was described by the famous Scots comedian Billy Connolly as his favourite road in Scotland, and you can discover why – it’s stunning!! You stop at Inversnaid on the secluded north-east of the loch, making it the perfect place to enjoy a walk along the ‘bonny banks’, up to a viewpoint for a fantastic view of the loch and the mountain it’s named after, Ben Lomond. This tranquil setting was once the home of Scotland’s famous highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. Made popular by many books and films Rob Roy lived an incredible life as a soldier, businessman, cattle-rustler and outlaw. By spending time on the trails by the loch you will undoubtedly be walking in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s great legends. There is also an alternative option to take a boat cruise around the north of the loch (Summer only) or merely enjoy a drink at the local hotel and sample the views. Leaving Loch Lomond you return to Edinburgh passing Scotland’s only lake – the Lake of Mentieth (although we have around 3000 freshwater lochs!). The legend states that after William Wallace was betrayed by his great friend the Earl of Mentieth and executed in London the name was changed from the Loch of Mentieth to the Lake of Mentieth so that nobody would ever forget the traitorous part the Earl played in his death.

LANGUAGES: English and Spanish Start your full day trip from Barcelona on a comfortable bus with guide on board. We offer you to visit one of the biggest cities north of Barcelona: Girona, medieval city with one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe and stage where some chapters of one the seasons of the hit series Game of Thrones were shot. Girona is a monumental city where you can experience its 2000 years of history thanks to its fortified walls and the small streets of the old city center. There you will see about “Forca Vella”, a roman foundation and the medieval expansion of the walls during the centuries XIV & XV. You will enjoy a guided walking tour of the city center, visiting the Cathedral, with its well-preserved medieval streets that lead you towards the famous pastel colored houses at the edge of the river bank. The old city center of Girona holds an important artistic heritage. You will be given some free time in Girona to enjoy the city by yourself.

Enjoy Seville, the capital of Andalusia, and its beautiful architecture influenced by the Romans, Arabs and Jews throughout history. Join us and you will experience this warm and welcoming city. This full guided tour will take you to the historic downtown of Seville. We will start with a panoramic visit of the city: Paseo de Colon, Plaza de America, Avenida de las Palmeras, Maria Luisa Park and Guadalquivir River. The city is situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, which divides the city into two halves: Sevilla and Triana. Afterwards, we will make a stop at Plaza de España where you will have some free time to take beautiful photos. Again on our coach we go to the Jardines de Murillo. From here, we'll go around through narrow and serpentine streets with a secret and peaceful atmosphere. This is the Barrio de Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter), one of the most charming parts of the city. The visit continues to the splendid Cathedral. The Cathedral of Seville is the third largest church in the world after Saint Peter's in Rome and Saint Paul's in London. It is from the fifteenth century and occupies the site of a former great mosque built in the late twelfth century. Finally, you’ll have some free time to have lunch and to discover local food on your own. Our meeting point before we come back is the famous Torre del Oro, a thirteenth century tower, the top of which is rumoured to have once been covered in gold.

Descubre la ciudad pedaleando sobre unas cómodas bicicletas y con un simpático guía que te llevará a conocer, a lo largo de una tranquila ruta, los detalles históricos, las fascinantes experiencias del día a día de la ciudad y los lugares más emblemáticos y simbólicos. Realiza un relajante recorrido por la ciudad de Barcelona, pasarás por espacios culturales y singulares como el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona, situado en el barrio del Raval, cuya rambla cuenta con un habitante muy singular, el ‘Gato’ de Botero. El guía te explicará algunas curiosidades sobre este barrio, y a continuación te conducirá por la plaza Real, la plaza Sant Jaume, la carismática plaza de San Felipe Neri, la majestuosa Catedral, las murallas romanas o la plaza del Rey entre muchos otros sitios emblemáticos. Iniciarás el descenso hasta la zona marítima para llegar a las playas en donde, si el tiempo acompaña, podrás hacer una parada. Visitarás el Port Vell, el barrio de la Barceloneta, el puerto olímpico y en el camino de regreso atravesarás el Parque de la Ciutadella y pararás delante de la Sagrada Familia. Ah! y durante las cálidas noches de verano ¡también podéis hacer la ruta nocturna!. De día o de noche, recorrer la ciudad en bicicleta es una magnífica forma de vivir Barcelona.

Starline Tours lleva más de 80 años ofreciendo tours de famosos de Los Ángeles. Hemos visto cómo se desarrollaba la historia de Hollywood a medida que ocurría, y nuestros guías tienen un conocimiento profundo y perspectivas fascinantes que enriquecerán su experiencia. Starline Tours fue pionero en el famoso Tour por las Casas de las Estrellas de cine en 1935, y hoy es la principal empresa de visitas turísticas en Los Ángeles, que ofrece traslados diarios desde más de 250 hoteles en el área de Los Ángeles a las terminales en el Teatro Chino / Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood. Si elige no ser recogido en su hotel, este tour parte de la Terminal de Hollywood ubicada fuera del Teatro Chino TCL en el Hollywood & Highland Center en 6925 Hollywood Boulevard. Hay aparcamineto disponible en el Hollywood & Highland Center. Es un estacionamiento subterráneo con entradas en 1755 N. Highland Ave. (al lado del Hotel Loews Hollywood) y en 1754 N. Orange Dr. Por favor, asegúrese de llevar su ticket de aparcamiento al tour, para que puedan validarlo y obtener un descuento de estacionamiento.

Con una galería doble a cada lado, el barco cuenta con suficientes ventanales para que todo el mundo pueda ver los abundantes peces. La cubierta principal tiene bar, aseos y una zona de ocio. El piso superior cuenta con un amplio solárium, ideal para tomar el sol y disfrutar del paisaje, mientras que el piso inferior está semisumergido para mejorar la visión submarina.  Pero el espectáculo no está solo en el mar. Desde los pisos superiores se puede disfrutar de unas vistas impresionantes de las escarpadas costas de los municipios de Calvià y Andratx. No te pierdas las hermosas playas, las recónditas calas y los abruptos acantilados y rocosos islotes que se elevan por encima de las olas. Verás mansiones de millonarios, yates de lujo y muchas cosas más. Apreciarás el espectacular y muchas veces inhóspito perfil de la costa mallorquina. Una experiencia realmente inolvidable que perdurará mucho tiempo en tu memoria.