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
Departing Edinburgh, you travel north-west for your first stop of the day at magnificent Stirling Castle*, one of Scotland’s most historically significant castles, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You will have time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historic figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. With lots of interesting things to see and do here, the Stirling Castle experience is a must for any visitor to Scotland.
You then continue on, past medieval Doune Castle, to the pretty town of Callander, situated on the banks of the River Teith in Stirlingshire, where you will have a chance to stop to enjoy some lunch. From here we enter The Trossachs National Park, also known as “The Highlands in miniature” for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests, and famous as the homeland of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor.
You will then reach the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, one of the prettiest and largest lochs in the whole of Scotland. Here you can enjoy an hour long cruise* taking in spectacular views of the loch’s many islands and the surrounding mountains. Alternatively, take a stroll through the picturesque loch-side conservation village of Luss, with its quaint houses, cafes and stunning views across the loch’s western shoreline. You will then travel back to Edinburgh.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA.
Daily | ALL YEAR
Departs: 09:15 Returns: 18:30
City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop Off
Do your shopping at Bus Stop 1, Tauentzienstrasse, the major commercial street in Berlin, or hop-off at Bus Stop 2, the KaDeWe department store. Or if you like to have it all in one single place, hop-off at Bus Stop 8 to visit the 5-stories Shopping Mall Alexa. As you go, enjoy the view of the Potsdamer Platz public square from our exclusive double-deckers. Feel the history at Bus Stop 4, The Wall, a special place that changed the history of Germany. Bus Stop 6 takes you to The Gendarmenmarkt, an architectural hot spot including the Konzerthaus and the French and German Churches. In the centre of the square stands a monumental statue of Germany's renowned poet Friedrich Schiller.
As you pass by Bus Stop 9, enjoy the view of the TV Tower or the Red City Hall. Just follow the whole route and whenever you spot something you would like to explore further, just hop-off! Whenever you are ready, just wait for the next bus and hop back on. No need to deal with complicated (and expensive) public transport system. With City Sightseeing Traditional Tour Route, you get to visit all Berlin's hot spots! Add entrance tickets to the main attractions and your trip will be complete: Legoland Discovery Centre, the Berlin Dungeon, Madam Tussauds Museum or the Sea Life Centre. Get your ticket today and start planning your stay. Book your ticket online today and start planning your trip to Berlin!
Berlin SEA LIFE Aquarium
The AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin gives you exciting insights into the wonderful world of oceans in a unique way. From the source of the Spree River to the depths of the Atlantic and finally to the colorful world of the Tropics. Discover a fascinating array of seahorses, rays and other sea creatures.
Our experts take you on a journey through the underwater world and create an unforgettable experience with background information, entertaining lectures and daily feedings.
Jurassic Seas – Explore the primeval times
Discover a spectacular skeleton of a plesiosaur and some of the world’s best marine fossils from extinct primeval creatures. You are exploring still living creatures like horse shoe crabs, nautilus and other primeval dwellers. Find out how the sea dinosaurs lived with our interactive video wall.
More than 5,000 dazzling creatures in 35 lifelike designed displays on 1.500 sqm
Get close views of humble starfish to gracious seahorses, fascinating rays and elegant sharks
A breathtaking ride through the AquaDom tank in a glass elevator with 1 million litres of water and 1500 stunning fish!
Walk through Neptun’s mirror maze
Interactive Rockpool: Hold crabs shells & see starfish
Daily feeding demonstrations & talks
Royal Albert Hall
Did you know?
There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall
The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records
The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes
The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium
The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench
5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year
Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant
The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible.
Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium.
The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.
The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government.
Thames River Red Rover Hopper Pass
With the River Red Rover ticket you travel in luxury on a fleet of river liners and may hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day.
As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend and there is no better way to see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city than from one of City Cruises modern, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiners™.
Enjoy unsurpassed views of some of London's most famous landmarks from the vantage point of our open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments and snacks .
Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier every day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December).
Our shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about two-and-a-half leisurely hours.
STADIUM TOURS - BEHIND THE SCENES
Take a look behind the scenes at Old Trafford. Retrace the steps taken by some of our greatest legends, relive the glorious history of the unique venue and marvel in the splendour of today's Theatre of Dreams.
Sit in the heights of the North Stand for a bird's eye view of the pitch, stand in the Manager's spot in the dug out, sit in the Home changing room at your favourite players peg and emerge from the players' tunnel to the roar of the crowd.
North Stand:
Prepare yourself for a breathtaking look inside Old Trafford. Feel the passion as you enter centre stage at the Theatre of Dreams.
Dugout:
Pace down the old players' tunnel like the stars of matches gone by. Imagine standing next to the manager, and and discover where Sir Alex Ferguson used to put his gum.
Players’ Tunnel:
You've been around the Museum interacting with the exhibits, now it's time to see United in the flesh. Feel what it's like to stand in the players' tunnel, let your imagination run free as you look over the perfect green pitch - just two of the exciting prospects facing you on the Manchester United Tour.
Dressing Room:
Sit at the peg of your favourite player and imagine what it would be like to be a part of the team talk.
MUSEUM - THE MANCHESTER UNITED EXPERIENCE
Young or old, Manchester United fan or not, the Museum and Tour Centre is the place to be for a fun-packed day out. Opened by football legend Pele, the museum is an in-depth and interactive guide through the club’s history, with something for everyone to enjoy.
The Trophy Room:
View the vast array of honours and trophies won since 1908 when the Reds were crowned First Division Football League Champions.
Legends:
Charlton, Law, Best and Cantona; United’s history is full of football greats. This section is a match-winning hall of fame dedicated to United Legends.
Munich:
Time stands still as you hear the tragic news report that shocked the world. Newspaper articles, photographs and personal items from the Busby Babes make a moving reminder of that fateful day, 6 February 1958.
The Treble Exhibition:
Experience the drama as United’s glorious 1998-99 Treble-winning season unfolds. Relive the climax as an enthralling ten days saw Sir Alex’s side beat Arsenal to the Premiership title, lift the FA Cup and enjoy an unforgettable night in the Nou Camp...
Kit:
From Sandy Turnbull’s shirt in United’s first FA Cup success in 1909 to Brian Kidd’s 1968 European Cup final strip, see how the style, colours and material have changed over the years.
Interact with the Man-U-Net:
Imagine an electronic archive where you can find the details of any first team player in any competitive match since Manchester United began. With the Man-U-Net you can do that and more.
What you will see
Čech Bridge
Rudolfinum
Mánes Bridge
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
Kampa Island
Legion Bridge
National Theatre
River Locks
Malostranská Water Tower
Jirásek Bridge
Dancing House
Palacký Bridge
Emmaus Monastery
Railway Bridge
Vyšehrad
Podolí Waterworks
Straka Academy
Civic Swimming Pool
Prague Metronome
Na Františku Hospital
The cruise begins at the dock at Čech Bridge, pier No. 5 (recommended arrival 20 mins. before departure). After boarding, sit comfortably and you can also order from a wide selection of refreshments. You will be provided with a route map displaying famous monuments and points of interest.
First the cruise will pass by the Rudolfinum, under Charles Bridge and on your right you will have a spectacular view of Prague Castle. Take a picture and enjoy the monumental panorama with St. Vitus Cathedral. Then your cruise will continue past Kampa Island to the old river locks. On the other side of the river you can see the National Theatre. When entering the river locks, you can count how many penguins there are – a sculpture by an art group. On the other side of the locks you will see the famous Dancing House and the cruise will pass under multiple Prague bridges and past the Emmaus Monastery. After reaching the Vyšehrad cliff and Podolí waterworks the boat turns and heads back. On the way to the dock you will pass by the Straka Academy, the Civic Swimming Pool and Prague Metronome. Finally, you will approach the complex of historic buildings of the Na Františku Hospital at the end of the cruise.