The Royal Pavilion started as a modest 18th century lodging house. Architect Henry Holland helped George, Prince of Wales, transform his humble seaside retreat into a handsome neo-classical villa – known as the Marine Pavilion.
In 1815 George, by now Prince Regent, hired the eminent architect John Nash, to redesign the building in the Indian style. The work was completed in 1823 by which time George had become King. It is this building, an instantly recognisable symbol of Brighton, which we see today.
Why visit the Royal Pavilion?
We're a former Royal Palace right in the city centre, surrounded by the beautiful Royal Pavilion Gardens. We have audio guides in many languages, a fabulous Tearoom and well stocked gift shop. There's loads to do nearby and we're only a 5 min walk from the beach, so why not make a day of it?
Depart Edinburgh 08:00 and travel past Linlithgow palace and Stirling Castle. To the north is the National Wallace Monument, which commemorates Scotland's great hero William Wallace.
You pass close to the location where William Wallace defeated the English army in 1297, and after this take a short stop for coffee at Callander.
The scenery changes dramatically as you venture further into the Highlands. The flat plains of the lowlands transform into shimmering lochs, rugged mountains and forest-filled glens. The alluring beauty makes it easy to forget this was once a battleground of the fiercely territorial Highland clans.
You then head down to Scotland's most famous valley, Glencoe, where you’ll be mesmerised by the beautiful cliff faces and steep slopes.
After Glencoe, you enter a deep glacial valley, known as the Great Glen. Passing through the town of Fort William you travel in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before arriving at Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness.
At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep, Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in Scotland. The loch is best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie") and you can take the opportunity to go in search of the monster on a fantastic boat cruise. Or you can simply enjoy the beautiful scenery on the banks.
Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by. You stop here for nearly 1hour 30min to give you time for lunch and time to take in the scenery around Scotland's most famous loch.
From Loch Ness, you head south through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park. Your route travels alongside Loch Laggan (the setting for the BBC series 'Monarch of the Glen'), over the Drumochter Pass and past 13th century Blair Castle.
You continue south through the forests of Perthshire and make a short refreshment stop on the way. South of Perth you drive past Loch Leven. Then it’s over the famous Forth Bridge before returning to Edinburgh.
Step aboard the colourful Magical Mystery Tour bus for a fun and fascinating two hour tour of Beatles Liverpool. You’ll see all the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would take the music world by storm.
Ticket Includes:
Two hour live-guided Magical Mystery Bus Tour, with photo stops
FREE general admission to the Cavern Club in the evening of your tour date. (Large parties will be admitted to the venue at the discretion of the door staff. At busy times entrance cannot guarantee entrance)
Ticket Excludes:
Please note the Cavern Club offer does not include entrance for ticketed shows in the Cavern Live Lounge.
Gratuities
Food & Drink
Highlights:
See the Beatles childhood homes, schools and colleges and get up close to places that inspired some of their most memorable songs – Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. You’ll be kept entertained along the way by one of our professional Beatles Guides and some Fab Four tunes. The tour finishes at the legendary Cavern Club where you can enjoy live music every afternoon from the Cavern’s resident musicians.
Itinerary:
The tour lasts 2 hours and includes the following locations with stops for photos on the way:
Childhood home of Ringo Starr
George Harrison’s birthplace (passengers get off the bus here)
Penny Lane (passengers get off the bus here)
St Peter’s Church Hall (where John and Paul met for the first time)
Strawberry Field (passengers get off the bus here to see the famous gates)
John Lennon’s childhood home
Paul McCartney’s childhood home (passengers get off the bus here)
Former schools and colleges of John, Paul, George and Ringo including the Art College and the Liverpool Institute (now LIPA)
Many more Beatles locations will be pointed out as you travel around the city centre and suburbs.
Good to Know:
Tours start at the Albert Dock – meet your guide at the Ticket Office just a few metres from where you will get on board the colourful Magical Mystery Tour coach for an unforgettable 2 hour tour.
Tours finish at the legendary Cavern Club.
If you have time of some sightseeing, why not save some money with our Magical Mystery Tour + British Music Experience combo deal?
If you're a huge Beatle fan, why not combine your visit with The Beatles Story Museum. Or see Liverpool’s most iconic sights aboard the world-famous Mersey Ferry!
Helicopter Flight Services is proud to operate top-of-the-line, high-performance Bell407 (up to 6 pax) and EC130 (up to 7 pax) helicopters. The spacious cabins and high visibility windows have been specially designed for sightseeing which allows 180 degree views; no other helicopter operator in New York City can offer these unobstructed views. The Bell and EC130 have proven to be safe, fast and powerful helicopters giving an incredibly smooth ride in virtually all conditions.
Pilots are specially trained on both types of helicopters and the state-of-the-art safety system, TCAS. TCAS is an onboard radar system that allows pilots the advantage of managing the air traffic around them. All passengers enjoy their flight with voice interactive headsets to hear and speak to the pilot and each other.
Add a thrill to your night in Vegas with a 7-minute helicopter tour over the Las Vegas Strip. Soar over the bright lights of mega-resorts like Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and the Venetian, and see downtown Vegas and Fremont Street. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included, although you can get back to the Strip on a complimentary shuttle that runs from the heliport to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino after the flight.
7-minute Las Vegas night flight by helicopter
Enjoy aerial views of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip
Toast your night with a complimentary glass of Champagne before your flight
See the twinkling lights of downtown Vegas and hotels like the Stratosphere, Bellagio and New York-New York
A Fuel Surcharge of $5 is included within the price
Please Note: Passengers weighing 300lbs (136.36kg / 21.43 stone) or more will be charged a fee for an additional comfort seat. This fee is based on the product and ranges from $50 to $200.
Property Location With a stay at ibis budget Rennes Chantepie in Chantepie, you'll be close to Ecomusee du pays de Rennes and Thabor Botanic Gardens. This hotel is within close proximity of La Roche-aux-Fees and INSA Rennes.Rooms Stay in one of 65 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.Dining Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Free self parking is available onsite.
