Friday
We depart London at 23.45 for our overnight journey to Scotland. We suggest you bring an inflatable pillow and travel rug for the journey.
Saturday
After a stop to enable you to freshen up and enjoy a breakfast, we will travel into the centre of Edinburgh. Time to take in the sights on a brief orientation tour, then armed with a map you will have free time to explore the city. Take in the view over the city from the castle, visit the Whiskey Heritage Centre and Holyrood Palace. Late afternoon, we will check in to our hotel and a chance to freshen up and eat before returning into Edinburgh where you will have a ticket for the Tattoo which takes place on the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. With an 800 strong cast from around the world, enjoy the massed Pipers, Drums and Display Teams, the evening is rounded off with a spectacular firework display.
Sunday
After breakfast we make our way to Stirling Castle which has guarded the border between Scotland and England for centuries. You'll be able to explore the castle with the aid of a local guide. Nearby is the Wallace monument, erected to honour William Wallace (Brave Heart), the national hero who defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Heading away we return to Edinburgh for the evening. Enjoy dinner out at a local restaurant and take in a Ghost Walk along the Royal Mile or sample a wee dram or two at a local pub.
Monday
Heading away after breakfast we start our return journey. We make a number of stops en route, aiming to be back in London no later than 22.30.
Includes
- Return coach transport
- Ticket to the final performance of the Military Tattoo
- Entrance to Stirling Castle
- Accommodation with buffet style breakfast. Our hotel* accommodation is in Livingstone. All rooms are either twin or doubles with en-suite.
Departure: We depart at 23.45 Friday evening from Bressenden Place and aim to be back in London no later than 22.30 on Monday.
Payment: A £20:00 pp non refundable nor transferable deposit will secure your booking with the balance payable 14 days before departure.
Trip Dates
Booking Conditions
Please note the following conditions and informatoin does not apply to the London Walks featured on our site. All walks are run by the original London Walks Company and more information can be found on their website www.walks.com.
All our trips* depart from Bressenden Place, which is a few minutes walk from Victoria Underground Station. All day trips depart at 9am unless otherwise stated.
*Times and departure points for London Walks are displayed on the walks pages of this website. They DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am.
*Weekend departure times vary and it is your responsibility to check the departure time for your trip, which is published on our website. Tracks cannot be held responsible for missed departures due to late arrival.
Online Discounts:
These only apply to tours booked and paid for online, they are not available over the telephone or by any other means of payment. They are for a limited period and limited number of seats. The offer can be withdrawn at any time.
To take up the offer you must always write the discounted price on the booking form. Failure to do so will result in full payment being taken.
Double Booking Special:
Our double booking special offer will save you £2 on the price of your second day trip. To take advantage of the offer, you need only complete one booking form. In the comments box at the bottom of the page you need to provide details of the second day trip you wish to book. Discount only applies when ONE PERSON is travelling on TWO DIFFERENT departures, NOT to two people travelling on the same departure.
General Booking Conditions:
All Day Trips: Once booked and paid for are non refundable nor transferable under any circumstances.
Weekend and Short Breaks: 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 14 days of travel, if cancelled less than 14 days 100% cancellation charges. Transfers on weekend tours can be made up to 14 days prior to departure, subject to availability. A transfer fee of £20 per person will be charged.
Tracks cannot be held responsible for any costs, incurred due to the late arrival or departure of the coach.
Those booked on our weekend and short break tours are required to have travel insurance to cover them throughout the tour.
We reserve the right to alter the itineraries as required. On the rare occasion when we have insufficient numbers we reserve the right to withdraw the tour. All clients will be notified in advance and offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Those travelling on tours outside the United Kingdom are required to travel with their passports and any necessary visa. The issue of a travel visa is the sole responsibility of the client.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint during the tour, contact your tour manager and they will do their best to rectify your problem. If we cannot resolve your complaint at the time, you should make your complaint in writing and send it to us at Tracks Travel Limited, The Flots, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9TG, within 21 days of the end of the tour. We will be unable to deal with any complaints unless we receive details in writing in that time period.
