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Vehicles: Buses used for excursions are of the highest standard available. All buses are air-conditioned and equipped with a microphone. Dress Code: The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages. Photography: Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men. Photographs of government buildings or military installations are not allowed. Conditions: The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of this tour for reasons of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or similar.
Itinerary Depart Edinburgh at 08:15 and travel west, past Stirling castle to your first stop at Doune Castle. This area of Scotland has certainly seen its fair share of fighting and warfare. Stirling castle was once known as the 'Key to Scotland', and it was here that William Wallace (immortalised by Mel Gibson in the film Braveheart) defeated the English army in 1297. After William Wallace's death it was Robert the Bruce who continued the fight for independence and you will pass the site of his most famous victory in 1314 at the Battle of Bannockburn. Then you arrive at the fantastic medieval stronghold of Doune castle. Built for Robert Stewart, the Duke of Albany, over 600 years ago the castle is still in great condition and you will have time for photos. You might even have seen the castle before, it was made famous by the film 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail', with many scenes filmed here. You then continue a little further on to Callander. After a short coffee stop you cross the Highland boundary fault line leaving the rolling farms for the wild mountains and forests of the Highlands. You will make a short stop at Loch Luibnaig before you continue over the Braes of Balquhidder, the final resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Made famous by Sir Walter Scott, Rob Roy was a sort of Highland Robin Hood, he stole from the rich, but never quite got round to giving it to the poor! From Balquhidder the tour winds its way through the tough knot of mountains known as Breadalbane (meaning the 'high country of Scotland') before we stop for lunch in a small West Highland village. Shortly after lunch you stop for the short walk out to visit Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated in the middle of Loch Awe and former home of the Campbells of Breadalbane. You will continue along the banks of Loch Awe through Campbell country to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can visit the 18th-century castle and home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Campbell clan. (castle open Easter to mid-October). The town was built at the same time as the castle and has the air of a classic 18th-century planned village with its straight wide streets and dignified Georgian houses. You can take time to explore the town and maybe call at the Old Jail or the maritime museum, the Arctic Penguin. Leaving Inveraray, you take a drive up through the steep-sided mountains known as the Arrochar Alps to the great viewpoint at 'Rest and Be Thankful'. It was given its name in 1753 by the weary soldiers who had just finished building the old military road up through Glen Croe. From here you skirt around Loch Long and down to the Bonnie, Bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. This is Scotland's largest loch and it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore. You make a short stop at the conservation village of Luss, with its quaint houses and stunning views across the loch. At 17.30 you make your way back to Edinburgh, with a short photo stop underneath Stirling Castle. Return time: 18:30 approx
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If you only have one day to see the wonders of the Amalfi Coast, the Pompeii Tour from Rome with Amalfi Cost Drive is the perfect all-in-one day trip for you. It’s a beautiful combination of history, archeology, stunning views, world-class food, and even a little shopping.
You will be picked up in central Rome in an air-conditioned mini-bus, the most comfortable way to navigate the jaw-dropping cliff drive that awaits us. When the tour arrive in Pompeii, you will skip the lines and be met by an expert, English-speaking guides who have dedicated their lives to studying Pompeii. As they walk you through the shops, temples, public baths, and houses that made up the thriving city, they’ll recount the fascinating stories of life in the ancient city; and how it was decimated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
The tour will also visit the famous plaster death casts of unfortunate people caught in the eruption and, if appropriate for the group, an ancient brothel. After Pompeii, it’s back into the bus for one of the most unforgettable drives of your life down the hairpin turns and panoramic vistas of the Amalfi coast. It won’t take long for you to see why this is considered Italy’s most scenic drive (although certainly not the easiest to navigate - you’ll be glad you have a driver!). Along the way your guide will enrich the journey with some background on the area’s history and culture, teaching you what life is like at the foot of the world’s most dangerous volcano. After your guide gives you background on the history and culture of the area, you’ll arrive in the lovely Positano.
Following in the footsteps of literary greats like Shelley, Goethe and Steinbeck, you’ll be free to explore this little town on foot, sampling its incredible seafood, browsing the fashionable boutiques, or ordering bespoke, handmade sandals. Trying to see the sights of the Amalfi Coast on your own is a notorious hassle with lines, traffic, and all those hair-pin turns. This tour takes out the stress and distills it into an unforgettable day trip of culture, history, and archaeology. In a group or 15 people or fewer, you will have intimate access to your expert tour guide who will not only ensure that you get where you want to go, but also make the coast come alive with the stories of its past.
In good weather it is possible (and enjoyable) to swim on Positano beach. It is recommend to bring a bathing suit and towel if this interests you.
In the winter months the tour might replace Positano with Sorrento as more shops and restaurants are open there during this time.
Important Information:
If you are traveling with luggage and would like to use this as a transfer to Positano, please contact us before booking this service. Please note that lunch is not included in this service. You will have free time to eat at Positano and your guide will be happy to recommend places to eat a full sit-down meal or to grab something quick while shopping.
Please note that the order of sites visited is subject to changes.
Get a great view of some of the greatest sights of the city on this San Francisco Bay sunset cruise. Cruise past the infamous island of Alcatraz, around Angel Island National Park, under the majestic span of the Golden Gate, and along the beautiful shorelines of Tiburon and Sausalito, as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. Be sure to dress warmly if you plan to be on the outside decks as San Francisco Evening Bay Tours are known to have cool evening weather – but trust us that you will love the views nonetheless!
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:
Montserrat Morning Tour. Half day tour + Liquor Tasting* (Supplement 15€)
Girona Game of Thrones: Guided tour* (Supplement 15 €)
Barcelona Highlights: Guided tour* (Supplement 15€)
Artistic Barcelona: the Best of Gaudí: Guided tour* (Supplement 15€)
Hard Rock Café: Main course + dessert + drink
Casa Batlló: Skip-the-Line ticket
Palacio del Flamenco. Show + Drink
Sagrada Família. Skip the line entry + Guided Tour*
FC Barcelona Experience. Entry**(Supplement 5€)
Gaudí Park Güell. Skip the line entry + Guided Tour*
La Pedrera Gaudí. Skip the line entry
La Roca Village Shopping Express. Transport + VIP Savings Card
Cooltra Motorbikes. One Day Motorbike Rent (valid driver license needed)
Barcelona City Tour one day ticket.
Barcelona Bus Turístic one day ticket.
Colom View Point. Enter and wine drink.
Poble Espanyol. Skip the line entry.
Gaudí Experience. Skip the line entry + 4D Experience
Boat tour Las Golondrinas. 1h30 min Boat Tour + soft drink
MACBA Museum. Skip the line entry.
MNAC Museum. Skip the line entry.
Gaudí Torre Bellesguard. Skip the line entry + Audio guide
La Colonia Güell. Entry Gaudi’s Crypt + Colonia Guell’s map + Audio guide
Basilica Santa Maria del Mar. Towers + Terraces + Galleries guided tour*
Palau Requesens. Guided tour + Sword’s Fighting Exhibition + Cava & snacks*
Egyptian Museum. Entry ticket
La Burguesa Restaurant. Menu burger + fries + drink
Txapela Restaurant. Menu 7 pinchos (preassigned) + drink + ice cream
Port Aventura: Only ticket**
Casa de les Punxes : Entrance + audioguide
Gaudí Exhibition Center: Entrance
L’Aquarium Barcelona: Entrance
Picasso Museum & Gothic Quarter: Guided Tour*
Casa Vicens: Guided Tour*
Casa Vicens: Entrance Ticket
Art Nouveau Site Sant Pau: Guided Tour*
FREE ATTRACTIONS:
Casino Barcelona. Entry + welcome drink (glass of cava, soda or beer)
Matalaranya’s Bar (Casa de les Punxes). Vermouth Single Drink.
Gaudi’s La Pedrera: The Origins. 3€ Discount on the General Admission.
* Booking in advance required (minimum 24 hours before)
** Compulsory collection of FC Barcelona and PortAventura entrance tickets in Julià Travel Office at Balmes St, 5. Barcelona
Here you can find all the details for the activities included on the iVenture Card.
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