Edinburgh and the East Coast
6 Days
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SU122
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Contrast the vibrant city of Newcastle with Scotland’s historic capital Edinburgh on this summertime getaway.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dover
Dover
Embark Spirit of Adventure.
Depart 1700.
Day 2: At Sea
Spend the day at sea.
Day 3: Newcastle
Newcastle
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Newcastle has had a mixed past, evolving from a centre of the wool trade to shipbuilding capital of the world and most recently a hub of culture, design and digital technology. Having undergone impressive levels of regeneration, this vibrant city on the banks of the River Tyne is now a thriving tourist hotspot, home to a glittering waterfront with boutique hotels and high-end restaurants, and a number of art galleries and museums.
An included panoramic excursion seeks out the city’s iconic attractions. Art aficionados can pay a visit to Laing Art Gallery, filled with stunning 18th and 19th-century pieces, then contrast them with the exhibitions of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. Alternatively, step back in time at the Beamish ‘living museum’, or on a tour of Chesters Roman Fort, located along the UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall.
Included excursion
See some of the city’s main attractions on an included panoramic excursion.
Day 4: Newhaven ? (For Edinburgh), Scotland
Newhaven ? (for Edinburgh), Scotland
Arrive 0800. Depart 2000.
From Newhaven, an included panoramic excursion visits the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Rising from the Firth of Forth to a rocky pinnacle crowned by its famous castle, Edinburgh has been drawing visitors for centuries.
As well as exploring the historic 12th-century castle, you can stroll along the Royal Mile which runs through the heart of the Old Town with its labyrinthine lanes, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland, and discover a host of museums and galleries, including the National Museum of Scotland.
Included excursion
From Newhaven, join an included panoramic excursion, which will reveal the key attractions of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Optional excursions
Explore the Palace of Holyroodhouse and gardens, the royal family’s official residence in Scotland, or visit the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift which connects the Forth and Clyde Canals.
? Land by launch or tender.
Day 5: At Sea
Spend the day at sea.
Day 6: Dover
Dover
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.