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LAKE DISTRICT, BLACKPOOL & SCOTLAND
FROM €1469
07-17 August – Fully Booked
14-24 August – Fully Booked
Free Excursions to Manchester and Gretna green
VISITING:
Blackpool, Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Llangollen, Llandudno, Chester, Liverpool, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Fort William, Fort Augustus, Edinburgh, Military Tattoo, Loch Lomond, Oban, Dundee, Perth & Stirling
WEDNESDAY
We meet at the airport at 3.45a.m. for our Ryanair flight to Manchester leaving at 5.45a.m. and arriving at 8.20a.m. Upon arrival, we go on a panoramic city tour of Manchester with a short stop in the centre after which we proceed to Blackpool. We check-in our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day.
THURSDAY
Our first full-day optional excursion takes us to the Lake District. We will make a stop at Windermere and take a cruise (extra) on this famous lake and cross from Bowness to Ambleside. Here, we will find the coach waiting for us, which will take us to the centre. We will do a short walk along the main street to see the watermills that used to function by the river Rothay that crosses this village. After leaving Ambleside, we make another stop at Keswick, one of the most beautiful villages in Lake District. Before we walk to the centre of Keswick, we shall visit Derwent Water Lake.
FRIDAY
After breakfast, we have a half-day optional excursion in the city of Chester. We have time to see the old wooden houses, and other interesting places, as well as some time for shopping from department stores. Before we start our walking tour of Chester, we shall enjoy a boat ride along the river Dee (extra). We return to Blackpool and have some free time. One can opt to visit Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower, or a walk along the promenade. Late afternoon, we go to see a musical show on ice in the Arena Pleasure Park Blackpool (transport and entrance extra).
SATURDAY
Today’s optional excursion takes us to Liverpool, a city of many attractions which is known for the story of the Beatles, for many shopping malls, parks, and museums. The coach will take us on a city tour, where amongst others, we will see the Albert Dock, The Cavern Quarter, Metropolitan Cathedral Mount Pleasant and the Anfield football ground. We will have some free time where one can visit other interesting landmarks or do some shopping.
SUNDAY
We start the day with another full day optional excursion in Wales. On our way, the coach passes through many valleys and picturesque mountains. We make a stop at Llangolen where we shall take a ride on a Heritage train (extra) before we proceed to Llanberries for a short stop. We continue the day with a visit at the National Park that is located under the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdonia. Another interesting stop will be the popular resort of Llandudno.
MONDAY
Today, we leave Blackpool and make our way to Glasgow, in Scotland. We make a stop at Gretna Green. Upon arrival in the hotel, we do the check-in and then we will have some time to rest. If the weather permits, we explore the main roads of Glasgow or we go on an Open top Double Decker Bus (extra).
TUESDAY
Today’s optional excursion takes us to Fort William. Fort William is the biggest city in the West Highlands, and it is the commercial centre of Lochaber, a zone known for its nice scenery and for its important history. Fort William has the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, Ben Nevis. Loch Morar is the deepest lake, surrounded by valleys, forests and bays. After, we continue our trip and visit Fort Augustus, a city that is located at the end of Loch Ness. Here, we admire the spectacular views of Loch Ness and of the famous Caledonian Canal. On our way back to Glasgow, we pass through Glencoe and the Highlands.
WEDNESDAY
Late in the morning, we will have an optional excursion to Edinburgh, where one can visit Princess Street and see the Cathedral and Holyrood Palace (extra), that are full of history. Some free time where one can enjoy the atmosphere of the Fringe Festival that is held on the Royal Mile. In the evening, we go to Edinburgh Castle (extra), built in the 12th century, where we attend the spectacular and much awaited show of the Military Tattoo. We return to the hotel late at night and early Thursday morning.
THURSDAY
During today’s optional excursion, we will go to the Highlands, where amongst other places, we will visit Loch Lomond, and we will also take a cruise (extra) on this lake. After, we will continue the trip to visit Oban, a very nice village that is visited by thousands of tourists from every corner of the world.
FRIDAY
Today’s optional excursion will take us to the coastal city of Dundee where we can see the Tay Rail Bridge. From the outside, we shall visit the Discovery Point and see the RRS Discovery and the HMS Unicorn, amongst other sights. Our next stop is Perth, the old capital of Scotland. Here, we shall spend some time exploring the centre. Our last stop shall be the village of Stirling, where we shall visit the old town dominated by Stirling Castle. Stirling is famous for the Battle of Stirling during which William Wallace defeated the British. We make our way back to the hotel.
SATURDAY
Early check out from the hotel, and make our way to Edinburgh’s airport, where we catch the Ryanair flight at 7.15a.m.and arrive in Malta at noon.
PRICE PER PERSON
*SPECIAL PRICE
€1569/*€ 1469 Adult in Triple
€1659/*€ 1559 Adult in Twin
€1999/*€ 1899 Adult in Single
€1099/*€ 999 Children with two adults
Half Board (5 dinners in Blackpool) € 110
*Special Price applies when half board and all excursions are taken.
**There are many restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel where one can choose from in Glasgow.
EXCURSIONS ADULT CHILD
Lake District €48 € 24
Wales €50 € 25
Chester €48 € 24
Liverpool €48 € 24
Fort William/Fort Augustus €50 € 25
Highlands/Oban €68 € 34
Edinburgh (Military Tattoo included) €117 € 100
Dundee/Perth/Sterling €50 € 25
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE (2024 prices not available at time of printing)
Windermere cruise €10 per person
Llanberis train € 29 per person
Chester boat ride Blackpool show TBA
Glasgow Open top Double-Decker €19 per person
Holyrood Palace €16.60 per person
Edinburgh Castle £17 per person
Loch Lomond cruise £12 per person
PRICE INCLUDES
Ryanair direct flight to Manchester airport and return flight from Edinburgh airport including 20kg checked-in luggage
5 nights in a 3-Star Hotel in Blackpool
5 nights in a 3-Star Hotel in Glasgow
Rooms with private facilities & TV
Daily buffet breakfast
Return airport transfers
Free excursion to Manchester and Gretna Green
Services of tour leader
Airport taxes & service charge
Insolvency fund
