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Highlights: Discover Europe in one day at Mini-Europe in Brussels Experience an animated tour with visual and sound effects of 350 miniatures Including the chimes of Big Ben, the gondolas in front of the Doge’s Palace, the Grand-Place in Brussels and the Acropolis View monuments that have been recreated down to the smallest detail on a scale 1/25th. From the Eiffel Tower (13m high) to the Big Ben (4m high), this is your chance to view the buildings up close. Visit the icon of the World Fair of Brussels (Expo 58,1958), the Atomium, created as an optimistic vision of the future of a modern, new, super-technological world The Atomium houses permanent collections and temporary exhibitions in the museum Marvel at steam engines in Train World, including the Pays de Waes, the oldest remaining steam engine in Europe Travel through two royal carriages and visit an authentic railway cottage. Go on a journey from the very first steam locomotives to high-speed trains and get a glimpse into the future Includes: 1-Day Ticket to Mini-Europe + Atomium 1- Day ticket to Train World Souvenir: Catalogue Guide of Mini-Europe (64 pages in colour) is included in the price for adults What’s Not Included: Hotel Pick Up’s Food & Drink
The first stop is Holy Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway which leads into the quaint island village of Lindisfarne, where there are stunning views of Lindisfarne Castle* (dating back to 1550). Spend time wandering through the ruins of its Priory* where the magnificent Lindisfarne Gospels were produced, sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne ‘Mead’ brewed by Monks on the island, and enjoy the tranquility for which the island is renowned. Then continue south by the pretty coastal village of Bamburgh, “Ancient Capital of Northumbria,” overlooked by its imposing castle, then on to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle*. Enjoy time in the town centre or visit the castle complex where there is something for everyone. Home of the Percy Family for over 700 years, Alnwick Castle is considered one of the finest castles in England and is proudly known as “The Windsor of the North”. Visitors can step into the unexpected in the spectacular Alnwick Garden* with its Grand Cascade fountain and Poison Gardens. The castle grounds were also used in the Harry Potter films. In the mid-afternoon we begin the drive north to cross the River Tweed and back into Scotland at the historic border town of Coldstream. If time permits during this journey there will be a stop at Flodden Field, one of the best preserved battlefields in Northern Europe and scene of the infamous battle of 1513, which ended in victory for the English and the death of James IV, King of Scots. *OPTIONAL EXTRA. PLEASE NOTE: that the tour routing and availability is subject to the tidal timetable at Lindisfarne, which may occasionally result in the tour having to run in reverse. Tue & Fri | April - October Departs: 08:45 Returns: 18:15
Your adventure tour begins at the iconic Sorrento Quay Hillarys Boat Harbour. Whilst here be sure to explore the stunning Marina, shop for souvenirs and enjoy morning tea at one of the local eateries (at own expense). Travel on to the Lancelin Sand Dunes and experience the thrill of downhill sandboarding followed by lunch at the Lancelin Beach Hotel. Following lunch take a stroll along the panoramic Lancelin Beach or take the opportunity for a quick swim. You then travel to the iconic Nambung National Park for an easy paced walk through the mystical Pinnacle Desert. If time permits be sure to make a visit to the Pinnacle Desert Discovery Centre. Return to Perth down the Indian Ocean Drive arriving at approximately 18.00. Highlights Sorrento Quay – Hillarys Boat Harbour Explore the stunning Marina and take the opportunity to shop for souvenirs. Pinnacles Desert Take a stroll through this eerie desert, amongst the iconic Pinnacles, believed to have been created millions of years ago when seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind. Nambung National Park Covering 17,491 hectares, the Nambung National Park is home to Western Australia’s renowned Pinnacles Desert. Lancelin Experience the adventure and thrill of downhill sandboarding as you slide down these massive dunes. Lancelin Beach Take a stroll along the panoramic Lancelin Beach or take the opportunity for a quick swim.
ITINERARY : 06:30 - Depart Dublin from Suffolk Street by the Molly Malone statue 10:00 - Game Of Thrones – Dark Hedges 11:00 - Traverse the Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge 12:30 - Lunch 13:30 - Giant’s Causeway UNESCO Heritage site 15:15 - Dunluce Castle tour ( self-guided ) - As seen in Game of Thrones 19:45 - Arrive back in Dublin You depart early morning from Dublin heading North. We will have a comfort break on the way and then head into the Northern Irish countryside. Along the drive you will visit the Dark hedges, a picturesque tree-lined road that looks as if it comes straight out of a story book. The Dark Hedges represents the King’s Road in the famous television series “Game of Thrones” and is an avenue of beech trees with branches hanging over the road.. Next we visit and cross Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge which connects a 23m-deep and 20m-wide chasm between the mainland and a small island that has been used over the years by fishermen to place netting to capture migrating salmon. Following a 20 minute scenic cliff walk, you can traverse the bridge to the island with its abundance of birdlife, and to enjoy the spectacular coastal views from a different vantage point. After lunch it is time for The Giants Causeway which is the highlight of the trip . This UNESCO World Heritage site consists of a series of over 40,000 hexagonal shaped rocks that looks like a grand set of stairs leading into the sea, the formation of which has been astounding generations. These awe-inspiring stones have resulted in inspiring many a myth and stories surrounding their origin, some of which your guide will just to be happy tell you in full technicolour! After the amazing Giants Causeway we continue to the spectacular Dunluce Castle, precariously perched on Cliffside , once home of the notorious McDonnell clan! This tour includes a self guided tour of Dunluce where you will get an insight to its fascinating history and the peerless family who owned it. Finally, you will arrive back in Dublin at around dinner time to reminisce about your northern adventure.
* Vancouver International Airport - 14.4 km * Seawall promenade – adjacent * Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre – 3 blocks * Cruise ship terminal – 3 blocks * Robson Street (shopping, dining) – 3 blocks * Sinclair Centre (shopping) – 3 blocks * Pacific Centre Mall – 4 blocks * Vancouver Art Gallery – 5 blocks * Gastown – 5 blocks * Stanley Park – 0.8 km * Chinatown – 1.2 km * B.C. Place Stadium – 1.6 km * Vancouver Aquarium – 1.6 km * Yaletown (shopping and dining) – 1.6 km * Granville Island – 3.2 km * Vancouver Museum – 3.2 km * Grouse Mountain SkyRide – 9.6 km
