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If you're looking for a hike but don't feel comfortable venturing below the Rim, then the Grand Trail is for you! Experience a guided walk along the paved Trail of Time from Yavapai Point to Grand Canyon Village. Take in expansive views and learn the intriguing history of the Canyon. Hiking the Grand Canyon is non-stop WOW! Join the lucky 5% of visitors who venture below the rim on this Grand Canyon Tour. Experience the sheer vastness and ever changing beauty of the Canyon step by step. Your highly-trained guide will assess hiker skill levels and determine the most suitable trail. Hiking trails range in difficulty and length from 2.5 miles to 6 miles, and departure times vary throughout the year. There is so much to discover about this geological wonder of the world, and your guide is brimming with fascinating facts. Just ask!
First Cruise Classic Caesar - Freshly cut romaine hearts, herb croutons and shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheese, finished with our house Caesar dressing Lobster Bisque - Fresh Maine lobster simmered in sweet cream butter and sherry, topped with our homemade herbed crouton Hazelnut Duck - A savory duck confit with wild mushrooms layered with baby spinach, finished with a brandy cream sauce and topped with a hazelnut gremolata Main Course Roasted Chicken - Pan-roasted chicken breast infused with our traditional Moroccan chermoula seasonings, topped with our Chef’s inspired harissa sauce and served with a citrus couscous and bok choy Grilled Salmon - Fresh grilled salmon topped with a ragoût of braised cherry tomatoes and black olives, served with sautéed spinach Seafood Ravioli - Gratinée jumbo ravioli filled with imported ricotta, Parmesan Reggiano and Fontina cheeses, topped with a seared jumbo sea scallop and gulf shrimp atop a rustic pomodoro sauce Short Ribs - Grilled and slow-cooked boneless short ribs with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots, finished with a cabernet wine demi-glace Vegetable Napoleon Layered portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, zucchini, eggplant, summer squash and tofu grilled atop tomato coulis Desserts Chef’s selection of Cakes and Mini Pastries Menu subject to change. Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Catégorie:Sac de Voyage,Organisateur de voyage,Organisateur de Bagage; Activité:Voyage; Quantité:3 Pièces; Fonction Première:Vêtements; Matériau:Polyester,Tissu en tulle,Tissu; Dimensions:/; Fonction:Portable,Durable,Grande Capacité,Pliable,Accessoire de Bagage,Rangement de Voyage; Poids Net:0.35; Pays populaire:Israël
Depart Edinburgh 09.15 and travel northwest through the historic area of Linlithgowshire, close to the historic palace. The tragic Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow palace, and became Queen when she was only 6 days old. According to legend her father James V died of a broken heart when he discovered his wife had given birth to a daughter and not the son he was hoping for! Your route along the Forth Valley is one which has been used for thousands of years by invading armies, it was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire and was later used by the English King Edward I as he marched proudly towards Stirling (only to be sent homewards to think again!). Nowadays it’s at the centre of one of Scotland’s most important industries with huge oil refineries dominating the area. As you approach Stirling the magnificent castle dominates your view and you make your way up towards the high volcanic rock where it imposes itself upon the surrounding land. Known as the ‘Key to Scotland’, for centuries this was the most important castle in Scotland and the views from the top make it easy to see why. To the north is the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland’s great hero William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart. From the castle you can look down over the scene of Wallace’s greatest triumph, the battle of Stirling Bridge, where he defeated the English army in 1297. To the south is Bannockburn where, in 1314, the great Scottish warrior-king Robert the Bruce defeated the English army of Edward II. The battle was fought for possession of Stirling Castle but eventually led to a far greater prize for Scotland – the restoration of independence. It’s an area alive with history and you stop at the castle to give you time to soak up the history and heritage of this great site. From Stirling you head into the Highlands and an area known as the Trossachs. Known as ‘The Highlands in Miniature’, it marks the point where the Lowlands meet the Highlands and entering this beautifully picturesque area feels like going into a different country. With its shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens it’s easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans. You stop here for lunch in the village of Aberfoyle, made popular in Victorian times due to its great location. After lunch you ‘take the high road’ or back-road to Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest lochs at over 22 miles long, passing Lochs Ard, Chon and Arklet along the way as you travel through the protected lands of Scotland’s first National Park. The route you take was described by the famous Scots comedian Billy Connolly as his favourite road in Scotland, and you can discover why – it’s stunning!! You stop at Inversnaid on the secluded north-east of the loch, making it the perfect place to enjoy a walk along the ‘bonny banks’, up to a viewpoint for a fantastic view of the loch and the mountain it’s named after, Ben Lomond. This tranquil setting was once the home of Scotland’s famous highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. Made popular by many books and films Rob Roy lived an incredible life as a soldier, businessman, cattle-rustler and outlaw. By spending time on the trails by the loch you will undoubtedly be walking in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s great legends. There is also an alternative option to take a boat cruise around the north of the loch (Summer only) or merely enjoy a drink at the local hotel and sample the views. Leaving Loch Lomond you return to Edinburgh passing Scotland’s only lake – the Lake of Mentieth (although we have around 3000 freshwater lochs!). The legend states that after William Wallace was betrayed by his great friend the Earl of Mentieth and executed in London the name was changed from the Loch of Mentieth to the Lake of Mentieth so that nobody would ever forget the traitorous part the Earl played in his death.
From Edinburgh you will travel north-west, passing Stirling Castle, before making your first stop at Kilmahog. Here there will be a break for some light refreshments and the chance to see some Highland cattle up close. Next you travel onwards through Rob Roy Country of Clans MacGregor and Campbell, then over the dramatic landscape of Rannoch Moor to Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most famous glens, site of the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald. Here you can pause for a photo stop and to soak up the atmosphere in this haunting glen. Continuing via Loch Linnhe, stopping in the Fort William area for lunch, then journey onwards, passing beneath Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before we enter the natural beauty of the Great Glen. Travelling on, you can admire the Caledonian Canal and the pretty village of Fort Augustus, enjoying spectacular views of Loch Ness, as you drive along the shoreline to Urquhart Castle. Loch Ness, 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, is most famous for sightings of the Loch Ness monster, affectionately known as “Nessie”. You will spend 2 hours at Loch Ness, where you can choose to explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle*, learn of its history inside the modern visitor centre, and take an Award Winning Jacobite cruise* across the loch. Passing through Inverness, Capital of the Highlands, you start your return for home, crossing the Grampian Mountains and the woodland scenery of Perthshire, including the Forest of Atholl, before enjoying an evening refreshment stop at the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, en route back to Edinburgh. *OPTIONAL EXTRA. Daily | ALL YEAR Departs: 08:00 Returns: 20:30
