Description
Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach.
You are cordially invited on a tour of regal Scotland, a breathtakingly beautiful country known for its long-standing connections to Queen Elizabeth II and her family. We head to Glamis Castle, the spectacular childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh, once a floating palace and now a captivating time capsule. This is the perfect chance to uncover its rich history across the five decks, explore the setting for Prince William and Prince Harry's summer holidays and imagine where world leaders and celebrities were once entertained! A trip to coastal Dundee and time in atmospheric Edinburgh rounds off our wonderful Scottish adventure, where the fascinating sights span the centuries.
Itinerary
What’s Included?
- Return coach travel (seeJG Explorer Coachestab for more info)- 4 nights at the Mercure Hotel, Perth (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Porterage- Admission to the Royal Yacht Britannia with audio tour- Excursions to Glamis Castle, Dundee & Edinburgh
Optional excursion to the small towns of Perthshire (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy & Crieff) (£14pp)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the truly delightful capital city of Scotland, from the atmospheric cobbled streets of the old town and the Royal Mile to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the new town. Edinburgh is a city of contrasts from shopping on renowned Princes Street to its many historic attractions including the world-famous Edinburgh Castle.
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JG Explorer
JG Explorer coaches
We are pleased to introduceJG Explorer- a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG Explorer,with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of theJG Explorerincludes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.
Venue Information
Mecure Hotel, Perth (JG3 rating)
Set in a unique 15th-century watermill, the Mercure Hotel offers en-suite rooms with TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant.