Newcastle
Alnick Castle
Edinburgh
day 1
Day 1
Belgium / Amsterdam / Newcastle
Belgium - Amsterdam (IJmuiden) by luxury coach. Crossing with DFDS from Amsterdam to Newcastle in a cabin for 2 with meals on board and free entertainment.
Day 2
Day 2
Newcastle / Alnick Castle / Edinburgh
Arrive in Newcastle around 10am after breakfast (included). Drive with various stops and visits along the way including Alnwick Castle, which served as the setting for the Potter films and Bamburgh castle. Drive on to our 3-star Holiday Inn Express hotel (or equivalent) in Edinburgh. You will have time to enjoy the hotel or sample the local whiskey in the bar. Dinner at the hotel (optional).
Day 3
Day 3
Edinburgh / Edinburgh Castle / Holyrood Palace
After breakfast, you will explore Edinburgh with our guide. In the afternoon you will have free time to visit Edinburgh Castle or the Palace of Holyrood. Dinner at the hotel. (optional)
Day 4
Day 4
Scottish Highlands / Pitlochry
A full day in the Scottish Highlands with a visit to Blair Athol Castle (optional) and its private army! In the afternoon, you will have the chance to visit the picturesque village of Pitlochry and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Then we will make a photo stop at Queen Victoria's View and end at a real Scottish farm where a demonstration awaits you. Afterwards, a whiskey tasting (optional) at a real Scottish distillery awaits you! Dinner in the city's lively district (optional).
day 5
Day 5
Lowlands / Hawick
Return to Newcastle with a stop in the Lowlands and a demonstration at a sheep farm with Border Collies dogs. Stop in Hawick for a free tour of the tweed industry and whiskey distillery. Free lunch.Aboard the DFDS Newcastle - Amsterdam ferry. Dinner on board (optional).
day 6