Scottish Islands & Edinburgh Festival
Scottish Islands & Edinburgh Festival
Scottish Islands & Edinburgh Festival
8 Days
Visiting: Belfast, Stornoway, Tórshavn, Lerwick, Leith
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98520
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$952
$751 (USD)
Operator discount: -$201
-21%
Tour Overview
This summertime sailing takes in a trio of northern isles - Hebridean Lewis, the Danish outpost of the Faroes and Shetland’s rugged Lerwick – before arriving in the Scottish capital, for a chance to soak up the atmosphere during its world-famous festival.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Friday 2 August 2024 - Departs Belfast
Location: Belfast
Depart: 17:00hrs
Day 2 : Saturday 3 August 2024 - Stornoway
Location: Stornoway
Arrive: 11:00hrs
Depart: 18:00hrs
Day 3 : Sunday 4 August 2024 - Torshavn
Location: Tórshavn
Arrive: 12:00hrs
Depart: 20:00hrs
Day 4 : Monday 5 August 2024 - Lerwick
Location: Lerwick
Arrive: 13:00hrs
Depart: 21:00hrs
Day 5 : Tuesday 6 August 2024 - At Sea
Location: Lerwick
Day 6 : Wednesday 7 August 2024 - Leith
Location: Leith
Arrive: 05:15hrs
Day 7 : Thursday 8 August 2024 - Arrive Back At Leith
Location: Leith
What's Included
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Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
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A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
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A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
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Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
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Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
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All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
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Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Dates & Availability
Friday - Friday
Aug 02, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.