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Dundee, Royal Deeside & Balmoral Castle
If you’re looking for a break that combines spectacular scenery, famous castles with Royal connections and a visit to a dynamic city, then this is the tour for you. Dundee is compact city that is not only Scotland’s sunniest city, is it also a UNESCO City of Design and home to the V&A Dundee, the world's only V&A museum outside of London. We explore ‘Royal Deeside’ in the magnificent Cairngorms with a visit to Balmoral Castle, the Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family. You will also spend some time St. Andrews, home to one of the most famous golf courses in the world and where Prince William and Kate Middleton met whist studying at the university.
LANDMARK HOTEL DUNDEE
Set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Dundee, this historical and traditional Scottish mansion house, built in 1870 has been tastefully extended to an excellent hotel. All bedrooms feature television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, safe, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant overlooking the gardens, bar area with lounge plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
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Admission to Balmoral Castle
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Guided tour of 'Royal Deeside'
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We travel north through the Scottish Borders and on to the city of Dundee where we commence our four night stay at the Landmark Hotel Dundee
DDay Two
We spend the day in Dundee where you will have plenty of time to explore this compact city. We would definitely recommend that you wonder down to the revitalised waterfront and visit Discovery Point, the award-winning attraction which tells the story of RRS Discovery and Captain Scott's amazing Antarctic expedition. After your visit you should also pop next door and explore the exciting V&A Dundee.
B, DDay Three
Today we are joined by a local guide as we travel through the magnificent scenery of Royal Deeside for a visit to Balmoral Castle, The Queen's Royal Residence and described by Queen Victoria as 'my dear paradise in the Highlands'. During the day we will also enjoy free time in the riverside Deeside town of Ballater.
B, DDay Four
We visit the town of St Andrews where Prince William and Kate Middleton met whist studying at the university. Described as one of Europe's finest towns St Andrews has its place in history, a lovely coastal resort that is home to the world's most famous golf course. We continue along the coast though the pretty fishing villages of Crail and Anstruther before returning to the hotel late afternoon.
B, DDay Five
This morning we check out of the Landmark Hotel and commence our journey to North Wales
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop | |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub | |
| Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop | |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop | |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop | |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance | |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub | |
| Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road | |
| Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre | |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop | |
| Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop | |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road | |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop | |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel | |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park | |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock | |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance | |
| Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn | |
| Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop | |
| Llandegai | Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance | |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop | |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop | |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) | |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride | |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop | |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage | |
| Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop | |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop | |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office | |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) | |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop | |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station | |
| Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms | |
| Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant | |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station | |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel | |
| Wrexham, Northbound | Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service) | |
| Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop | |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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