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Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north to South Queensferry. The town is named after the 11th century Queen Margaret who dedicated her life to changing the social welfare of the people, particularly the church, earning her the title 'Saint Margaret of Scotland'. North of Edinburgh there were two very important churches - St Andrews and Dunfermline, but getting from Edinburgh across the wide Firth of Forth was difficult, so Queen Margaret provided a free ferry for pilgrims, hence 'Queen's Ferry'. The ferry remained in existence until the opening of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964 by the present Queen. From Queensferry we drive up and onto the Forth Road Bridge, giving us a great view across to one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks - the Forth Rail Bridge. At over a mile and a half (2300m) long, the bridge was completed in 1890, and until recently was the longest Cantilever bridge in the world. It is a true testament of Scottish engineering. Once over the bridge we enter the Kingdom of Fife. Bounded to the south by the wide Firth of Forth, to the north by the Firth of Tay and to the east by the North Sea the area was once a sub-kingdom of the old Pictish realm, a natural peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Scotland, and so remained semi-independent for longer than other parts. Central Fife used to be very poor, until the discovery of coal, while the towns and villages along its coastline were rich from all the trade across the North sea, causing King James VI to describe the area as a 'Beggar's mantle fringed with gold'. The golden fringe he referred to was the East Neuk (or nook, meaning corner), Fife's easternmost stretch of coastline and home to a string of picturesque villages each with its own distinctive character and charm. One of these, Lower Largo, is best known as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk the real-life Robinson Crusoe and inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel whilst neighbouring Earlsferry is said to be where MacDuff hid from Shakespeare's Macbeth. We stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Enster' locally) where you can check out its old cobbled streets and network of little alleyways and wynds or take a walk along the seafront to the harbour. From Anstruther we continue north to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. The shrine became a place of worship for Christian pilgrims from far and wide and the town developed into the religious capital of Scotland complete with a huge Norman Cathedral, the largest in all of Scotland. Founded in 1160 the Cathedral was devastated first by fire and later by zealous religious reformers but the ruins provide a fascinating insight into what it once must have been like. Today St Andrews attracts another type of pilgrim, being famous world-wide as the home of golf and the Mecca for all golfers - the 'Old Course'. The course, founded in 1754, is in beautiful condition and its emerald green grass contrasts with the golden sands of the beach nearby. St Andrews is also home to the oldest University in Scotland, at nearly 600 years old, and the third oldest in Britain behind Oxford and Cambridge. Also dating from this period is the town's once mighty castle which, perched on a rocky headland overhanging the sea, is a ruin with a violent and murderous past. Every street, every building is surrounded with history and we give you almost 3 hours to explore this amazing town. From St Andrews we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife, with its small villages and patchwork of farms, to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. You can take time to wander around the picturesque village or enjoy a drink in one of the village’s traditional pubs or tearooms. Leaving Falkland we cross the Lomond hills past Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her Protestant nobility. And then it is straight back to Edinburgh.
Highlights Come to Pisa and fall in love with its Piazza Dei Miracoli (The Field of Miracles ) You will be able to hop on and off at your leisure or listen to our multi-lingual commentary onboard to learn about the history, culture and tradition of this wonderful Tuscan city. Ticket Includes Comfortable journey with GT coach and air condition Free map Free WiFi on the bus Assistance on board and the bus stop (Italian, English and Spanish) Emergency Number 24h Details Departure from Livorno: 9:30 | Arrival at Florence: 10:45 Free time in Florence : 3.5 hours Departure from Florence: 14:45 | Arrival at Pisa 15:45 Free time in Pisa: 1 hour Departure from Pisa: 16:45 | Arrival at Livorno 17:20
Critically acclaimed, unflinchingly unique, globally respected and beloved by locals, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in downtown Las Vegas reveals an insider’s look at the events and characters of the continuing battle between the Mob and the law. The Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at this fascinating topic through high-tech theater presentations, more than 2,000 iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive exhibits. In addition, the Museum offers an array of special offerings designed to enhance the group tour experience, including scavenger hunts, Mob Mystery Games, audio tours in seven languages, group guided tours, discounts, downtown walking tours and other unique options. With visitors from all 50 states and more than 36 countries worldwide, The Mob Museum continues to accumulate awards and accolades from around the globe including being named one of TripAdvisor’s Top 25 U.S. Museums, Best Places to Visit –Travel + Leisure, 10 Places Every American Should See – Huffington Post, and 12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits – USA Today.
La Experiencia Ultimate para los entusiasmas del espacio - Coma con un Astronauta en el Centro Espacial Kennedy. Una vez haya llegado al centro de visitantes, será la hora de comer y tendrá la oportunidad de disfrutar de una comida buffet y de la presentación de un astronauta - una buena oportunidad para sacar fotos y pedir autógrafos. Después, podrá subir al tour en autobús: DISCOVER KSC, que le llevará cerca de las plataformas de lanzamiento durante este tour guiado con una duración de dos horas. Si realmente quiere conocer el Centro Espacial de Kennedy, no tiene porqué pasarse horas caminando por el complejo y leyendo los paneles de información, ¡de esta manera lo disfrutará mucho más! Este tour le enseña zonas nunca vistas antes desde un autobús. El tour termina en el Centro Saturn V donde los visitantes podrán caminar por debajo del cohete Saturn V y tocar parte de una roca lunar.
The Ultimate Experience for Space Enthusiasts - DIne with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center. Upon arrival at the main visitor center complex, it's lunch time, and your chance to sit down to a buffet lunch and presentation from an astronaut – a great opportunity for photos and autographs. Following launch it is time to ride the DISCOVER KSC Bus Tour. This takes you close by the launch pads, it is a two hour fully guided bus tour within Kennedy and if you really want to experience Kennedy yet don't necessarily wish to walk around and read the exhibits yourself then this is your opportunity. The tours shows you areas not seen on the regular bus tours. The bus tour ends at the Saturn V Center where guests get to walk under the Saturn V rocket and touch a peice of moon rock. This is a compact day as you have alot to do, but if you really want to see the best that Kennedy has to offer then this is the day you should book!
We pickup at most Las Vegas hotels before departing on for the Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise Tour From Las Vegas. Experience this engineering man-made wonder of the world. One of the biggest and most successful government projects of it’s time. The Hoover Dam actually was completed on time and under budget. Which is simply amazing due to the size, complexity of the Hoover Dam, and it's inner workings. Your professional driver / guide will provide expert narration on this round trip tour from Las Vegas while you enjoy a ride on board a luxury motor coach with airline style reclining seats, foot rests, on board restroom, air conditioning and large vista view windows so you are sure not to miss a thing. Experience breath taking views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and it's surrounding areas from the air aboard an EC-130 the limousine of Helicopters as you fly around the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead area. Take the most memorable and unforgettable pictures from the sky as you enjoy your 15 minute Helicopter flight. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hoover Dam above and below the surface, included in your package is the Government Guided V.I.P tour. They will take you down deep inside the Hoover Dam showing the inner workings of the Hoover Dam. You will also get to see a video on the construction of the Hoover Dam, your V.I.P pass also gives you access to the museum, monuments, gift shop and, newly opened Visitors Center. A delicious lunch buffet is served at the Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino located just minutes from Hoover Dam. The historic Railroad Pass Hotel has been in existence since before the turn of the century when mining in the area was still in heavy demand. The Mighty Hoover Dam Created Lake Mead - The Largest Man-Made Lake in the Western Hemisphere The Hoover Dam – often called one of the 7 Man-Made Wonders of the World. Don’t miss your chance to stand on top of this amazing piece of American History. One of the only US Government Projects to be completed on time and under budget. All vehicles offer WI-FI on all tours: 15 minutes - free up to 25MB 1 hour - $2.95 up to 255MB 3 hours - $4.95 up to 655 MB 24 hours - $14.95 up to 1000 MB
