GPR-1 - Lake Powell Rainbow Bridge Air 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.

In these waters you also have a good chance of catching sight of whales and dolphins that may suddenly jump up out the waters around you!  Enjoy the view from the sun deck, relax and top up your tan. Our friendly and experienced crew will find the perfect place to drop anchor while you go for a swim, have a banana ride, snorkel or just relax and soak up the sun.Everything is onboard to have a good time, all you have to do is turn up! Enjoy breakfast with pastries and juice and then tuck into a tasty barbecue with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Unfortunately children under the age of 4 are not permitted on this excursion. Have a great day out at sea on an ocean going yacht. Feel the breeze in your hair and the sun on your back as we set sail for secluded coves with stunning views over the breath-taking coastline of Gran Canaria.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood is the place where you can “meet” celebrities under one roof! It is the best new interactive wax attraction in Los Angeles located next to the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Walk of Fame. This is your chance to experience the glamour by getting up close and personal with over 100 incredible life-like wax figures from the world of film, music, sports and politics without velvet ropes and barriers between them. Spread over three floors of attraction space, your journey begins when you sashay down the red carpet at an award show. Step onto memorable movie blockbuster sets as you play the role of supporting actor and actress with your favourite stars. Say hello to the President of the United States, meet our giant huggable Shrek, shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant, have a saloon shoot out with John Wayne, learn the art of making wax figures with Beyonce, collect an award with Halle Berry and much more. Be sure to bring a camera and take home the ultimate souvenir photo as there will be plenty of surprises and some breathtaking experiences in every corner. Madame Tussauds Hollywood is redefining celebrity encounters…Who do you want to meet? ENTER THE SUPER HERO COMMAND CENTRE  Marvel Super Heroes 4D will take you right inside the Super Heroes’ top secret command centre – S.H.I.E.L.D (Supreme Headquarters International Espionage Law-enforcement Division) - and you will be immersed from the moment you arrive. Hulk’s gigantic legs can be seen standing astride a massive plinth, his torso disappearing through a gaping hole in the ceiling. The super sized Super Hero has broken out of his Gamma Chamber triggering warning lights and emergency alarms. Circling around the massive feet of the gargantuan 4.5m tall figure, you can gaze up and get a tantalising glimpse of what awaits on the next level. 

Enjoy the best sightseeing experience and see all the sights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi on any chosen day with the special ‘Big Bus Twin-City ticket’. Hop-on and hop-off at any of the stops and explore the places of interest at your own leisure. The ticket includes a FREE intercity shuttle (Dubai–Abu Dhabi–Dubai) departing from Mall of the Emirates in Dubai to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.   INCLUDES: Classic Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour (Dubai) Classic Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour (Abu Dhabi) Attractions valid for 1 Day in each city.   REDEMPTION INSTRUCTION: Redeem vouchers at Big Bus Dubai Sales points: The Dubai Mall, Mall Of The Emirates, Deira City Center, Wafi, Burjuman, Atlantis the Palm, Marina Mall, The Beach, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Abra Station.   Recorded commentary in English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin   CITY TOUR Explore the traditional capital of Oman on board a traditional open top double decker bus and take in the majestic views of Muttrah Corniche and the old quarter.   Tour Highlights: –Historic Forts –Royal Opera House –Al Alam Palace –National Museum –Oman Parliament –Incense Burner –Mountain Viw –Mangroves –Muttrah Suq –Beach   BUS STOPS                                                 First bus   Last bus Mutrah Suq                                                    09:00    17:00 Churches & Temples                                       09:10     17:10 Central Business District                                  10:10     18:10 Parliament                                                     10:20     18:20 Marina Views                                                 10:25     18:25 Al Alam Palace                                               10:30     18:30 Mirani Fort and Harbour                                  10:35     18:35 AlBahriRoad (Corniche)                                    10:40     18:40 Mutrah Suq                                                    10:45     18:45

ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS Blue Line (Daily) Termini railway station Piazza Indipendenza Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Circus Maximus Piazza Venezia Vatican/Castel Sant’Angelo Barberini   Purple Line Termini Railway Station Santa Maria Maggiore (Sat After -Sundays) Colosseum Porta San Sebastiano – Museo delle Mura Catacombe San Sebastiano, Ancient Appia Caffarella Park Domine Quo Vadis Church Terme di Caracalla Circus Maximus Piazza Venezia  

Here you can find the Madrid City Tour Map. With one ticket, you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day along the route of your choice or change to another, admiring the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid, with the commentaries offered through a headphones audio system in fourteen different languages. You will be given a map of the city and discount checks for different shops and restaurants in the city. The operational frequency, depending on the season of the year, ranges approximately between 7 and 15 minutes, depending on the season. Route 1 takes about 80 min. And Route 2 lasts about 65 minutes. Blue Route:  ​Museo del Prado, Puerta de Alcalá, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Colón, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via, Plaza de España, Templo de Debod, Teatro Real, Palacio Real, Puerta de Toledo, San Francisco El Grande, Catedral Almudena, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Círculo Bellas Artes, Museo Thyssen, Museo Reina Sofía, Jardín Botánico and  Museo del Prado. Green Route: Plaza Neptuno, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Colón, Museo Esculturas, Museo de Ciencias Naturales, Nuevos Ministerios, Santiago Bernabéu, C.S.I. Científicas, Museo Lázaro Galdiano, Serrano, Museo Arqueológico, Puerta de Alcalá, Alcalá, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de las Cortes and  Plaza de Neptuno.