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Visiting Scotland’s capital city has never been easier with the
Edinburgh Pass. No need to carry notes and small change, with
this electronic smart card you can experience quick and hassle-free
entrance to attractions. From museums and historic buildings to
breathtaking art exhibitions and interactive visitor attractions, fine
dining and shopping - you can use the Edinburgh Pass to make
the most of your trip to Edinburgh. You have the choice of a 1, 2
or 3 day pass that offers great value and you will also receive a full
colour guidebook, area maps and bus route guides to assist during
your stay in Edinburgh.
$64 *
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Edinburgh Pass
Operated by: Visit Scotland Duration: 24 hours
Departs: Daily
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Edinburgh Military
Tattoo Packages
From: Edinburgh Operated by: Abbey Tours Duration: 3 days/
2 nights Departures: Event dates: 3-25 Aug 12
$33 *
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per person
1 Apr 12-31 Oct 12
Edinburgh Castle
Operated by: Historic Scotland Duration: Self guided tour,
recommended at least 2 hours Departs: Daily
Begin the day at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s number one visitor
attraction, which sits on its own volcanic rock at the top of the
Royal Mile. View the Scottish Crown Jewels, the delightful St
Margaret ‘s Chapel, the Stone of Destiny on which previous
Scottish Monarchs were crowned and many other historic
buildings. A recent addition is the redevelopment of the Queen
Anne Building including a prisoners of war experience.Proudly
conspicuous yet strangely secretive, menacing but still homely
and human, a defiant fortress which manages nevertheless to
welcome and charm.
per person
1 Apr 12-31 Mar 13
The Military Tattoo production features a superb range of international
performers staged against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Thrill
to the spine-tingling sights and sounds of the world famous massed
pipes and drums, the finest display you can witness anywhere in
the world. You have a choice of accommodation from 2 star to 4 star
hotels, each centrally located in Edinburgh.
NOTE: Please request costs for 3 star or 4 star packages or additional nights
accommodation in Edinburgh around this great event.
Our View :
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this world
famous event in such wonderful surrounds. $498 *
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Experience the very best that the world’s Festival City has to offer
through the Edinburgh Festivals Passport. With an abundance
of shows and performances taking place in Edinburgh during
August, enjoy shows and performances handpicked by experts.
Passport will include tickets for recommended events from the
world renowned: • Jazz & Blues Festival • Edinburgh International
Festival • Edinburgh International Book Festival • Edinburgh
Festival Fringe • Edinburgh Art Festival
NOTE: Clients can view the itinerary at www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/
trade-passport
$111 *
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Edinburgh Festival Passport
Operated by: Visit Scotland Departs: August 2012
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per person
3-27 Aug 12
The Borders Experience
Operated by: Highland Experience Tours
Duration: 10 hours Departs: Mon, Wed, Sat
Start the tour with a visit to Rosslyn Chapel^ made famous in
Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code. Journey south through the
Scottish Borders, stopping at Melrose Abbey - widely regarded as
one of the most beautiful ruins in Europe. The star attraction of
the tour is Alnwick Castle^ which you may recognise from some of
the Harry Potter films. The road home takes you up the stunning
east coast, past the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the picturesque
coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
NOTE: ^Optional extras.
per person
1 Apr 12-31 Oct 12
Price Includes
• 2 nights accommodation in centrally located 2 star hotel
• Full breakfast daily
• Tattoo ticket (category 7 to 10)
• Entrance to the Edinburgh Castle
Use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points towards any Qantas Holidays product. # (See page 6 for details)
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$62 *
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per person based on 2 adults travelling
3-25 Aug 12
Edinburgh City Hop-on,
Hop-off Tour
Operated by: City Sightseeing Duration: 1 hour
Departs: Daily (except 25 Dec 12)
Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of first boarding,
enabling you to visit the attractions along the route at your leisure
and reboard a later bus. Buses run every 15-30 minutes between
9.30am and 5.15pm. Starting point is Waverley Bridge. Major
pick-up points are Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, Burns
Monument and National Gallery.
per person
1 Apr 12-31 Mar 13
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Operated by: Highland Experience Tours
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Kingdoms, Palaces and Golf
As the spiritual home of golf, St Andrews is a must see for all
devotees of the game. It also boasts a stunning beach, great cafes
and shops, a beautiful university and an ancient cathedral. Next
stop is Falkland, where time seems to have stood still. Explore
the East Neuk, a forgotten corner of Fife that has some beautiful
historic fishing villages and stunning coastal scenery. The tour
finishes with a stop at Anstruther where you can experience an
award-winning ‘fish supper’ (as it’s known to true Scots).
per person
1 Apr 12-31 Oct 12