Wednesday 18th September – Wednesday 25th September 2024
On arrival at Edinburgh airport you will be met by a private transfer and whisked into the heart of the city and your boutique accommodation base for the next 4 nights.
The rest of the day is free to explore the city or simply relax at the hotel after your travel day.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: None
Your expert city guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel this morning and you will set out to explore the city. From the cobblestone streets of the Old Town to the meandering river that runs through Dean Village, your guide will bring the city alive with tales of days gone by, why there is an Old and New town and show you some of the gems only known to the locals that are hidden in plain sight.
This afternoon, you will head to the quiet waters of Leith where you will take a tour of the floating palace that was once a favourite residence of her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. See the rooms where the Royal Family used to relax and play games while this incredible feat of engineering sailed around the world. Get an insight into what life was like on board and maybe even enjoy a cup of tea and a scone in the cafe on the top deck.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Your private driver will collect you from your hotel this morning and you will head across the famous Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife.
Here, you will meet an acclaimed chef who has a passion for seasonal food sourced locally, and there is nowhere more abundant with incredible local produce than the wonderful little villages around the Fife coastline. Meet some of the local producers and hear about some of their genuine food stories behind their brands as you collect some tasty treats to enjoy later on. Back in the kitchen, learn some new skills to create some tantalising dishes that will tingle your tastebuds and leave you wanting more.
After a fantastic day getting under the skin of the area and meeting the locals, your driver will take you back to the hotel where you can either relax after your day or head out into the city to enjoy dinner at one of the many eateries that this city is famous for.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today you head out of the city again with an expert guide to delve into the depth of some of Scotland’s past.
Stirling Castle is one of the most important castles in Scottish history, being the childhood home of Mary Queen or Scots and being added to multiple times during various monarch’s reigns to show how powerful and important they were. With your guide, delve into history of this incredible place, taking a walk through the hallowed hallways as you follow in the footsteps of Royalty.
Later on, you can visit the Wallace Monument or Bannockburn, where you can learn more about the battles that changed the course of Scottish history and the famous defeat of the English by Robert the Bruce.
Your guide will return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning your private city guide will take you to 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.
This afternoon your guide will share another part of the city with you. Edinburgh feels like small villages stitched together, each with their own character and history. Follow your curiosity and your guide will personalise the explorations to your interests.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a relaxing morning, maybe enjoying your hotel facilities. Early afternoon head out for a delectable Afternoon Tea in the elegant setting of a Georgian Tea Room. Sip and nibble away the afternoon in the most genteel fashion.
Then soak in the unique ambience of a Candlelit St Giles Cathedral as you take your seats for a special piano recital of Beethoven’s Sonatas by an accomplished British concert pianist. The perfect end to the day.
Note: Vegan Afternoon Tea available, but Raw Vegan unconfirmed.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to visit some of Edinburgh’s wonderful attractions independently; maybe venture underneath the streets into the dark tales, discover some more amazing eateries or walk the halls of the world-renowned galleries. Time to pick up those last souvenirs and enjoy the views one more time. The choice is yours.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Old Town View Room as a twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Please see our booking terms here.
Wednesday 18th September – Wednesday 25th September 2024