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Desde Edimburgo, viajará al noroeste, pasando por el castillo de Stirling, antes de hacer su primera parada en Kilmahog. Aquí habrá un descanso para tomar un refresco y la oportunidad de ver el ganado de cerca. A continuación, viajará hasta Rob Roy Country of Clans MacGregor y Campbell. Seguirá por los paisajes de Rannoch Moor hasta Glen Coe, una de las cañadas más famosos de Escocia, lugar de la Masacre de Glencoe en 1692. Allí se hará una pausa para tomar fotos y disfrutar de la atmósfera inquietante en este valle. El viaje seguirá por Loch Linnhe, deteniéndose en el área de Fort William para comer, y a continuación seguir el viaje por montaña más alta de la Gran Bretaña, Ben Nevis, antes de adentrarse en la belleza natural de Great Glen. Podrá contemplar el canal de Caledonia y el bonito pueblo de Fort Augustus, con vistas espectaculares del lago Ness, a medida que circula a lo largo de la costa del castillo de Urquhart. El lago Ness, con aproximadamente 40 km de largo y con 215 m de profundidad, es el lugar más famoso para ver al monstruo del lago Ness, conocido cariñosamente como "Nessie". Pasará 2 horas en el lago Ness, donde podrá optar por explorar las ruinas del castillo de Urquhart *, aprender de su historia en el centro de visitantes, y realizar un crucero a través del lago que ha ganado premios. Pasando a través de Inverness, capital de las Highlands, empezará el viaje de regreso a casa, cruzando las montañas Grampian y el paisaje arbolado de Perthshire, incluyendo el Bosque de Atholl, antes de disfrutar de una parada para tomar un refresco en la ciudad turística de estilo victoriano de Pitlochry, en el camino de vuelta a Edimburgo. *OPCIÓN EXTRA.
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Big Bus Paris - 1 Day Tour NEW : Half covered Open-top bus to enjoy Paris even if it is raining FREE Paris Map FREE Headsets FREE Ponchos FREE Reward Voucher Booklet Montparnasse 56 Observation Visit Take in the best view of the Eiffel Tower and everything else Paris has to offer on the amazing 56th floor of the Montparnasse 56 Panoramic Visit (this will also avoid you the long queues at the Eiffel Tower). If you do just one thing when you are in Paris, this has to be it! Celebrate a special occasion or just the fact that you're in the most beautiful city in the world (arguably). You will have the very best views of the Eiffel Tower. A large number of audiovisual and interactive facilities are available, as is the aptly named 360 Degree Cafe with a wide range of drinks, snacks and light meals. Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilisation and history. Its quality and importance is highlighted through its popularity as the Louvre is the globes most-visited museum. To walk through the Louvre Museum is to walk through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries. The reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV saw major expansion and a linking of the palaces and halls, which make up the museum today. The Louvre Museum contains over 35,000 pieces of artwork across numerous departments including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious gallery. Surrounding this iconic pyramid building are the Carrousel gardens. These beautiful formal gardens are among the finest in the world and the perfect setting to discuss and reflect on the wonders of the gallery itself.
Day 1: Start your Melbourne immersion with the road trip everyone's talking about! Follow the historical Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal routes, as it winds along Victoria's southwest coast, passing long golden beaches, rugged sandstone cliffs and eucalypt-tree rainforest. At the Cape Otway Lighthouse, gaze out over the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait before tucking into a delicious Aussie style lunch. Hear the tragic tales of the Loch Ard Gorge and discover why this spectacularly wild part of Victoria is known as the Shipwreck Coast. The route also takes you among the soaring eucalypt trees of the Otway rain forest, and to the shipwreck coast where you will step down to the beach at Loch Ard Gorge and further along view the offshore sandstone stacks called the Twelve Apostles. Day 2: Next day, travel to Phillip Island to visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for a hands-on wildlife experience. Learn about the park's conservation efforts, hand-feed a kangaroo, see wallabies and wombats, or have the opportunity to get a photo taken with a koala (*Fee Applies). Enjoy lunch near a billabong teeming with native water birds, and then head to the Churchill Island Heritage Farm to see sheep shearing and working dogs in action at the historic farm. Visit the nearby Koala Conservation Centre to glimpse these cuddly, eucalyptus-loving marsupials. Finally, arrive on Phillip Island, catching views of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks before finding a seat on the boardwalk at Summerland Beach. Every night at sunset, hundreds of little penguins swim in from a day of fishing and scurry across the shore to snuggle into their burrows. Return to Melbourne after this utterly enchanting spectacle. Choose one of the Melbourne Attraction Pass Options: A. Melbourne Aquarium & Eureka Skydeck 88; B. Melbourne Star Observation Wheel & Melbourne Zoo What's included: 2 full-day outings to experience Victoria's natural wonders Day 1 - The 12 Apostles & coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road Day 2 - Up-close look at Aussie wildlife Penguins, kangaroos & koalas and more All Park entrance fees Lunch on both days Roundtrip transport to and from Melbourne Live tour commentary provided in English Choice between entry into SEA LIFE Aquarium & Eureka Skydeck 88 OR Melbourne Star Observation Wheel & Melbourne Zoo Exclusions: Overnight accommodation in Melbourne Dinner, drinks and snacks Souvenir koala photo Know Before You Book The date you select when booking will be the Great Ocean Road tour. The Phillip Island tour will take place the following day. The Melbourne Attractions Pass is valid for your choice of (A) 1 entry to the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and 1 entry to Eureka Skydeck 88 OR (B) 1 entry to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and 1 entry to Melbourne Zoo. Tickets are issued at the departure of the Great Ocean Road tour and are valid for 6 months from the date of issue to be used at your own leisure. At the time of booking please let us know which attraction pass package you are wanting. When completing your booking, please let us know if you would like package A or B.
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.
As the sun beings to go down and the lights come on, you can see London's riverside landmarks at their glittering best on an Evening Cruise down the Thames. What better way to end the day or start your evening than with a glass of bubbly in one hand, canapés in the other, listening to a live guitarist playing a selection of contemporary pop, rock, funk and swing music.
During this relaxing two hour cruise you will take in all the major sights on the river, from the London Eye to the Tower of London, the mini Manhattan of Canary Wharf and returning under the majestic Tower Bridge. The River Thames by night is a magical place and there's nowhere to experience it better than on board a cruise, either from the comfort of the main saloon or upstairs in the open air panorama deck.
Book your ticket on an Evening Cruise today and watch London's illuminated wonders glide by.
Includes:
2-hour circular river cruise through the heart of London
A glass of bubbly on arrival
Canapés reception
Live music
Cash bar open throughout the cruise
Why not combine your Evening Cruise with other nearby top London attractions and activities such as the London Aquarium or Churchill Museum & War Rooms