04 Days - Historic Scotland

Peace of Mind Policy

 

If you book a package tour holiday with us and within 7 days of departure there is FCDO advice against travel, then we will give you the following simple options to choose from:

 

1. FULL Refund

2. FREE date Change

 

* Refund will only be processed in the same mode of payment for the tour

 

Early Bird Offer

 

• Book 10 weeks in advance and get £15 OFF per adult and child

• Book 08 weeks in advance and get £10 off per adult and child

   

 

Tour Highlights

 

• Nevis Range* with entrance

• Glasgow City Tour covering Glasgow Cathedral, Main Square & University of Glasgow

• Edinburgh City Tour covering the Royal Mile and entrance to Edinburgh Castle

• View the famous Neptune staircase & Commando Memorial

• View the Forth Road Bridge

• Photo Stop at Falkirk Wheel

• The Kelpies

• Lake Windermere Cruise

• Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Train

 

Price Includes

 

• Return transportation by deluxe AC vehicle from your selected pick up point

• 3 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotel with breakfast

• 3 Indian dinners

• Entrances & sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights

• All tips and service charges

• Premium service of a Star Tours Representative

• ABTA Legal Protection

 

Hotels

 

• 3 nights at Premier Inn or Holiday Express Strathclyde or Similar

 

Additional Excursions

 

Excursions
Lake Lomond	11 GBP	7 GBP (5-15 years)

 

Pick Up Points

 

Departure Point	Time
Wembley (HA9 6LL)	06:30 hrs
Toddington Services (LU5 6HR)	07:15 hrs
Newport Pagnell (MK16 8DS)	07:25 hrs
Watford Gap Services (NN6 7UZ)	07:50 hrs
Corley Services (CV7 8NR)	08:30 hrs
Stafford Services (ST15 0EU)	10:10 hrs
Keele Services (ST5 5HG)	10:35 hrs
Knutsford Services (WA16 0TL)	11:15 hrs
Glasgow Cathedral (G4 0QZ)	16:00 hrs

Please Note: All pick ups are Northbound Services and all drops will be Southbound Services.

2022 USD Dates & Prices

 

(For GBP prices please click on Book now tab above )

 

Departure Dates - Tour Code: SCTL	Adult	Child (2 - 11 Years)
Jan - 20	$460	$350
Feb 12, 19	$460	$350
Mar - 10, 23	$460	$350
Apr - 02, 07, 09, 11, 14	$475	$365
Apr - 15, 16	$485	$380
Apr - 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 30	$475	$365
May - 03, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26	$475	$365
May - 28, 30, 31	$485	$380
Jun - 02, 03	$485	$380
Jun - 04, 06, 07, 09, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30	$460	$350
July - 02, 04, 05, 07, 09, 11, 12, 14	$460	$350
July - 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30	$485	$380
Aug - 01, 02, 04, 06, 08, 09, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30	$485	$380
Sep - 01, 03, 05, 08, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29	$460	$350
Oct - 01, 06, 13, 20, 22, 24, 27	$460	$350
Nov - 03, 17	$445	$340
Dec - 01, 15, 22, 24, 30	$475	$380
Jan 2023 - Jan 21	$460	$350

 

Infants 0-23 months price is $135 for a seat in coach only.

$55 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed.

Single supplement will be an additional $190.

 

Early Bird Offer
Book 10 Weeks in advance and get $20 OFF per Adult and Child
Book 8 Weeks in advance and get $15 OFF per Adult and Child

 

Country Details

 

Country	Capital	Currency	Visa Required	Time Zone	Electricity	Country Code
Scotland	Edinburgh	Sterling	U. K.	UTC + 0	230V, 50Hz	+44

 

Additional Excursions

 

Loch Lomond – From the Loch admire the breath-taking beauty & wealth of history, legend and folklore whilst on board a boat sailing through the Loch.

 

Currency

 

In Scotland the currency you will require will be Pounds (GBP/Sterling). Star Tours’ advices passengers to exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient to change money and most places we will be visiting will not have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.

 

We also advice our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Scotland is not free.

 

Distances

 

An important point to note whilst on a touring holiday is that some long journeys are unavoidable especially when travelling from city to city.

 

It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage.

 

For this tour it should be noted that the travel times are extensive on this tour.

 

Please see a summary of the distances you will be covering below:

 

 

Food

 

Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel, and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yogurt.

 

Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advice their tour representative of their preferred diet on the day one. The meals are pre-set buffet and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with Tap Water only.

Lunches are usually vegetarian only and are provided outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited or no seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.

 

Foreign Office Travel Advice

 

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country specific details, as Scotland is part of the UK there are no advisories for people travelling from the UK.

 

For a full list of the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click here

 

USA Residents
United Kingdom

 

Hotels

 

Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.

 

Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer / kettle as well as a thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hair dryer etc, as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.

 

If you use services such as the phone or mini bar, or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.

 

The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s).

 

Other Advisories

 

High Altitude

 

You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel healthy. The following recommendations apply:

 

Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack. Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be able to negotiate the altitude.

 

Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres. Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your doctor in advance.

 

Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the occurrence of irritation.

Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the glaciers!

 

High altitude visits not recommended for:

Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure + diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high altitude.

 

Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles or a stroke.

 

Pick up and Drop off points & Times

 

Passengers should arrive at their pick-up point no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your pick-up point, address and time will be stated on your invoice. If you have selected a pick-up time outside of Wembley then you will be confirmed your pick-up time.

 

Departure Point	Time
Wembley, Star Tours Office 312 Harrow Road Wembley, HA9 6LL	06:30 Hrs
Southall, Outside Lidl, 58-78 High Street, Southall, UB1 3DB	06:00 Hrs
East Ham, 473 Barking Road, Opposite Town Hall, East Ham, E6 2LL	05:45 Hrs
Toddington Services Northbound, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR	07:15 Hrs
Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Northbound, M1, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8DS	07:25 Hrs
Watford Gap Services Northbound, M1 motorway junction 16/17, Northampton, NN6 7UZ	07:50 Hrs
Corley Services Northbound M6, Between Junction 3 & 4, Corley, Coventry, CV7 8NR	08:30 Hrs
Stafford Services Northbound M6, Between Junction 14 & 15, Staffordshire, Chebsey, Stone, ST15 0EU	10:10 Hrs
Keele Services Northbound M6, Jct 15/16, Keele, ST5 5HG	10:35 Hrs
Knutsford Services Northbound M6, Between Junction 18 & 19, Northwich Rd, Knutsford, WA16 0TL	11:15 Hrs
Glasgow Cathedral, Castle St, Glasgow, G4 0QZ	16:00 Hrs

Note :-

Pick-up will be Northbound Services and drop-off will be at Southbound Services.

 

Visa Details

 

You do not require Schengen visas for this tour, however if you hold a non EU passport then you will require UK Visa. Please consult the British Embassy in your country of residence.

 

Weather

 

Passengers can be well prepared by ensuring they are carrying appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories. Passengers should also be aware that during the winter months most of the sightseeing will be in the dark as, in Scotland, the day becomes dark very early during winter. Passengers should consult with Star Tours at the time of booking if they are unsure.

 

Wheelchairs

 

We will accept light weight manual wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach.  It is also essential that a family member is also on the tour to push their wheelchair. Star Tour’s will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted Ben Nevis is not fully accessible for a wheelchair user. Some part of Edinburgh will have cobbled streets, which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.

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