This hotel is very conveniently located adjacent to Central Station, and is close to Chinatown, the University of Technology Sydney, Broadway shopping centre and many other dining and entertainment venues.
Get ready for 30 seconds of free-fall as your tandem jump master throws you out of a plane, plummeting towards the ground before parachuting gently into land. Then head out to Arthurs Point to get dressed in some black rubber wetsuits and take to the skies with a thrilling helicopter flight into Skipper Canyon rafting launch site.
Continue your action packed day with a white-water rafting trip down the mighty Shotover River, conquering rapids such as squeeze, toilet, jaws and finishing with a splash at cascade.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Swim wear
Towel
Leaving Glasgow you will head north-west through the rugged Highlands of Scotland until you reach Inveraray, a quaint town built in the mid-18th century on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can choose to visit Inveraray Castle* the historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, nestled in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. Alternatively, explore the town’s white-washed Georgian houses, wide streets and breathtaking views across the loch.
Your route climbs further north into the Highlands through stunning scenery marked by several dramatic castles and beautiful lochs. You'll pause to admire Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, nestled on the banks of Loch Awe and beautifully framed by mountains.
Next you will make a stop for lunch in the picturesque harbour town of Oban, ‘Gateway to the Isles’, with free time to explore its horseshoe bay and see MacCaig’s Folly, an iconic 19th century tower reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome.
After free time exploring, we travel onwards past the 15th century Castle Stalker, which is set on a small island on Loch Laich, before reaching Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most haunting glens and site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan.
The return journey will take you over the dramatic landscape of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount before you make the final stop at the pretty conservation village of Luss on the ‘Bonnie, Bonnie Banks’ of Loch Lomond. Here you can feel free to walk along the shore or admire the village before returning to Glasgow.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA. PLEASE NOTE: Inveraray Castle open April - October, alternatives offered November-March.
Sun, Tues & Fri | ALL YEAR
Highlights
Experience a romantic sunset from the most scenic spot in Santorini at Oia.
Sail on a traditional wooden boat and tour the islands of the Caldera!
Ticket Includes
Return bus transfers from Fira Central Square.
Bus Transfers in Oia
Boat transfers from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Thirassia and Oia
Free time to explore the volcano
Swimming time at the hot springs
2 hours stay at Thirassia
Sailing near the caldera in Oia
Free time in Oia for the sunset experience
Ticket Excludes
Entrance fees to the volcano (around €2)
Lunch
Description
The bus leaves from the offices in the town of Fira and transfers you to the port of Athinios.
The boat departs from the old port of Fira and heads towards the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, which lies just 10 minutes away from the bay of Fira. The boat will remain there for 1 hour 15 mins. This gives you plenty of time to walk up to the volcano’s active craters and take photos- it takes about 20 mins. It is worth reaching the top to experience the smoke evaporating and the sulfur's intense smell, when you scratch the volcano’s surface.
The next stop is the island of Palaia Kameni where the Hot Springs are located. The boat anchors a few meters outside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, it lowers down a ladder in the water and you will have 30 mins for a revitalising swim! You can swim a distance of about 30 meters into the famous mud baths of Palaia Kameni which are believed to have beneficial abilities for skin and other diseases. The water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celsius, but it is constantly mixed with sea water.
The island of Thirassia is the next destination of your sailing tour, where you will have 2 hours free time to swim in the crystal waters of Korfos or to taste the local dishes in one of the traditional taverns.You can walk or take a donkey ride to the nearby picturesque village of Manolas with its narrow streets - the view from there to Santorini is definitely worth a visit.
The journey reaches its peak at Oia. During the boat ride to the port of Oia, you will experience sailing near the volcanic cliffs for a chance to capture with your camera the unique landscape. At the port, you will disembark and you will go up the 275 steps or ride a donkey to meet your bus that will take you to the village of Oia. There you will have free time to walk through the narrow streets, take pictures of the mesmerizing scenery and watch the famous sunset. Right after the sunset the bus will take you back to Fira Central Square.
You should bring with you:
Comfortable shoes (sport shoes/rubber sole)
Light summer clothes (shorts/T-shirts)
Sunblock cream and hat
Bathing suit and towel
A jacket for the evening (it gets breezy)
Cash for the entrance fees to the volcano, the drinks on board and the cable car or donkey ride
What you will see
Čech Bridge
Rudolfinum
Mánes Bridge
Charles Bridge
Kampa Island
Prague Castle
Straka Academy
Civic Swimming Pool
Prague Metronome
EXPO 58 Building
Štefánik Bridge
Na Františku Hospital
The cruise departs from the dock at Čech Bridge, pier No. 5 (recommended arrival 15 mins. before departure). You can choose from the inside or outside deck and order refreshments after boarding. During the cruise, you can listen to the audio guide of the cultural monuments passing by in eight languages.
First, the cruise will head upstream the Vltava River around the Rudolfinum and the Old Town. Then the boat will float under Charles Bridge, where you can have a close look at its 600-year-old stone pillars. After Charles Bridge the boat will turn back and you will have a spectacular view of Prague Castle. There is time for photo shoots of this iconic panorama. Your cruise will continue around Kampa Island with its picturesque architecture. The Straka Academy will be on the left, where the Czech Government Office is located. The view will continue with the classicist Civic Swimming Pool. Above your heads you can see Letná Park with the Prague Metronome and EXPO 58 Building. At the last turn you will pass by Štvanice Island. At the end of the cruise you will see the complex of historic buildings of the Na Františku Hospital and then return back to the dock
