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Scotlands Golden Colours of Autumn

Sun 29 Sep - Thu 3 Oct 2024: A 5 Day Escourted Coach Holiday to Scotland - Golden Colours with Johnsons Coaches

Sunday 29th September to Thursday 3rd October 2024

Autumn is a beautiful time of year to visit Scotland; the landscapes are ablaze with autumnal colours. We spend time in Scotland’s historical capital, Edinburgh; enjoy a boat trip on the nearby Falkirk Wheel and visit the breathtaking equine sculptures known as The Kelpies to complete this excellent tour exploring some of highlights of the lowlands.

Look What’s Included

Door to Door Service

Our own courier service

Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

4 nights half board

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Guided Tour of Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel

Dawyck Botanic Garden

The Falkirk Wheel & The Kelpies

Not included: All lunches

Sunday

We journey north through the borders to the Central Lowlands, arriving for our 4-night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Queensferry Crossing.

Monday

We step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen’s former floating Royal residence, used not only for state visits and official receptions but also for family holidays. We then enjoy a Guided Tour of Edinburgh, dominated by the iconic castle perched high above Scotland’s vibrant capital city.

Tuesday

This morning, we visit one of the most remarkable and famous buildings in Scotland, Rosslyn Chapelwhere guides give regular, free talks throughout the day. In the afternoon, we visit the highly regarded Dawyck Botanic Garden, home to one of Scotland’s finest tree collections including some of Britain’s oldest and tallest trees

Wednesday

This morning we head to Falkirk where we embark on a 50-minute boat trip starting at the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift that lifts the boat up to join the Union Canal 35 metres above. We continue with a visit to The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures and a true masterpiece of engineering, designed by Andy Scott. The story of The Kelpies is brought to life on our walking tour, which allows us to see a Kelpie from the inside for an exclusive look at their ingenuity

Thursday

Homeward bound.

Your Hotel

4* DoubleTree by Hilton, Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing

Nestled between the iconic Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing, The DoubleTree Queensferry sits within 10 acres of peaceful parkland and boasts stunning views across the picturesque shores of the River Forth. Our hotel offers 147 comfortable and spacious guest rooms. The modern en-suite rooms feature LED TVs, tea/coffee facilities & mini-fridge. Some rooms feature views of the River Forth. Bar & restaurant and lift to all floors.

Duration, Dates & Prices:

un 29 SepThu 3 Oct 2024

4 Nights

£795pp

Departs:7:30am

Returns:7.00pm

Supplements:

Double for Sole Use: £164 | Holiday Insurance: £34

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

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