Scotland Scotland’s Festive Shopping and Markets

Scotland’s Festive Shopping and Markets

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Description

Get your winter woollies on and kick off your Christmas festivities in Scotland as you get in the festive spirit – enjoy the magical atmosphere at not one but two fantastic Scottish Christmas Markets, Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is a great chance to start the Christmas shopping with plenty of time to browse the stores. At the markets, get in the festive mood and sample delicious food, mulled wine, and hot chocolate and purchase special gifts this festive season. Enjoy visiting Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres, this stunning Estate and house has something for everyone. The house is beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Admire the decorations as you enjoy a festive house tour.

Price Includes

Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, and Belfast Stena Port
Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Belfast/Cairnryan
2 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling
Breakfast
Visit to Glasgow and the Christmas Markets
Visit Edinburgh and the Christmas Markets
Free time in Stirling
Entrance to Dumfries House with house tour
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES

The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide Travel Solutions with the following information:

Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality

Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue

This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.

Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).

We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.

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Accommodation

Scotland’s Festive Shopping and Markets

Stirling Highland Hotel was once the High School of Stirling and was built in 1854. It is less than a 10-minute walk to the city’s historic castle, a 5-minute walk to the centre of Stirling and a 20-minute walk to Stirling Bridge. Each room is bright and spacious, with a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. This 4-star accommodation features an.

Hotel Services/Facilities

Outdoor furniture
Snack bar
Bar/Restaurant
Wi-Fi
24-hour front desk
Lift
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness
Hot tub/jacuzzi
Spa and wellness centre*

Guest Rooms

Private bathroom with amenities
Wardrobe/closet
Kettle
Desk
Telephone

*Some services may have additional charges

Additional Info

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure
NEW BELFAST PICK-UP POINT. The new Belfast pick up point for coach tours will now be Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys Inn)

Itinerary

Day 1 Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point and travel to Belfast to join the early morning ferry crossing to Cairnryan. On arrival in Cairnryan, we’ll travel to Glasgow. A city that comes alive with fun and laughter at this time of year – explore the twinkling chalets spread out in George Square and after all that browsing, have a rest in one of the authentic German bars and relax over a mulled wine or hot chocolate. Spoil yourself at one of the seasonal chalets overflowing with original present ideas, or indulge in a tasty treat such as bratwurst, hog roast or crispy duck. Later re-join your coach (departure times will be confirmed by your tour manager) and make your way to your hotel in Stirling. On arrival check-in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 2Today after breakfast (departure times will be confirmed by your tour manager) travel to Edinburgh to visit the Christmas markets – get into the festive spirit. One of the best places to be during the festive season – wander the cobbled streets and take in the sounds of laughter and sights of twinkling lights from the stalls or enjoy a drink in front of a roaring log fire in one of the many cosy pubs. Enjoy the great shopping, unbeatable festive atmosphere, and iconic views from the top of the Big Wheel. Have a go on the old-fashioned carousel in Princes Street Gardens, browse the stalls in search of that perfect Christmas gift or just soak up the buckets of atmosphere. Later meet your coach (departure times will be confirmed by your tour manager) and make your way back to your hotel in Stirling to enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 3 This morning after breakfast and checking out (departure times will be confirmed by your tour manager), enjoy some free time in Stirling at your leisure to explore the city or shop. Then join your coach as we say farewell to Stirling and travel to visit Dumfries house, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres, this stunning Estate and house has something for everyone. The house is beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, admire the decorations as you enjoy a festive house tour followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Afterwards rejoin your coach as we continue the journey to Cairnryan to join the evening crossing back to Belfast. On arrival, you return to your original starting point.