V5- Ubuntu Life- Edinburgh Explorations

Day 1 - Saturday 8^th June - Arrive in Scotland

Meet your private transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport to whisk you off to your luxurious city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time have the chance to explore the local area before an evening discovering the hidden dwellings of the Real Mary King’s close. Experience a private guided tour and learn how the locals used to live and work in these underground alleyways.

Restaurant List – EDINBURGH

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: x2 Executive Old Town View Rooms
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Sunday 9^th June - Dean Village

Discovering the quieter areas of Edinburgh. You will visit Dean Village, a quaint hamlet once home to 11 mills running off of the local river. The river, the Water of Leith, is one of Edinburgh’s hidden natural assets with a diversity of flora and fauna that you will have time to discover as you stroll along the 13 mile walkway at the river’s edge. This afternoon is at your leisure to prepare for your exciting evening ahead!

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: x2 Executive Old Town View Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Monday 10^th June - Step out of the City

This morning meet your guide to journey to visit a traditional Scottish farm. Enjoy meeting the local farmer and gaining an insight into what daily life looks like in rural Scotland. Meet the farm’s friendly herd of sheep, tame lambs and other farm animals. Your visit will be tailored to your family. Before retuning back to the city, visit the enigma that is Rosslyn Chapel. Made famous by The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown called this chapel “the most mysterious and magical chapel on earth” and there are certainly lots of unanswered questions about this unique building. Originally founded in 1446, the chapel features intricate carvings and decorations which have prompted many different theories connected with the Knights Templar and the Freemasons, amongst others.

*Private Farm Tour subject to availability

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: x2 Executive Old Town View Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Tuesday 11^th June - Edinburgh and the Firth Of Forth

After breakfast, meet your guide in the foyer of your hotel and head out for a morning exploring the beautiful cobblestone streets of the city. Full of history, the capital is very accessible by foot. Wander up the Royal Mile, stopping to visit the architecturally stunning St Giles Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle.

After lunch continue your explorations and head to South Queensferry, where the famous Forth Bridges span the Firth of Forth. Here you will step on board a cruise to get a completely different perspective of the Edinburgh coastline, the bridges and the local islands. Keep your eyes open for the local seal community, as well as a huge variety of different seabirds. Later, your guide will take you back to your hotel and leave you to enjoy the final evening of your Edinburgh adventures.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: x2 Executive Old Town View Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Wednesday 12^th June - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast