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Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$94.37
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Overview
This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey) before returning north to Edinburgh via the beautiful Borders. You will enjoy stunning views along the Northumberland coastline before arriving at Alnwick Castle for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours (33% 'on the day' discount for Heart of Scotland Tours customers/no prebooking required). On Holy Island you may want to include the beautiful short walk to Lindisfarne Castle and a visit to the picturesque Abbey.
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Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle
9 hour mini-bus tour to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle
9 hour mini-bus tour to Holy Island and Alnwick Castle
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Attraction Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 08.45.
Return details
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 08.45.
- Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve protects a stretch of coastline, including the dunes of Lindisfarne (Holy Island). (pass by)
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Lindisfarne PrioryDuring your time on Holy Island (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) you will have time to visit Lindisfarne Priory (entrance at own expense).
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Lindisfarne CastleDuring your time on Holy Island (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) you will enjoy wonderful views to Lindisfarne Castle. If you choose to make a short visit, entrance will be at your own expense.
- Enjoy views over to Bamburgh Castle from Holy Island. (pass by)
- Enjoy views to the Farne Islands from Holy Island. (pass by)
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Alnwick CastleArriving at Alnwick Castle around lunchtime you’ll stop here for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours. This amazing castle, one of Europe’s finest, has been the centre of many historical events – from bloodthirsty battles between the Scots and English to the intrigue of the Guy Fawkes plot. Its sumptuous setting and exquisite architecture has famously been used as a filming location, including the Harry Potter movies (Hogwarts) and Downton Abbey. Visit the new Downton Abbey exhibition featuring costumes, photography and props from the series and enjoy ‘Harry Spotter Tours’, revisiting some of your favourite scenes. Next door to the castle is the world-renowned Alnwick Garden, several acres of beautiful parks, woodland walks and the Poison Garden.
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The Alnwick GardenDuring our stop at Alnwick Castle (minimum 2.5 hours) you will also have time to visit the world-renowned Alnwick Garden; several acres of beautiful parks, woodland walks and the Poison Garden.
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Northumberland National ParkThe return home takes you through beautiful Border country and Northumberland National Park. We will stop for refreshments and to stretch legs along the way.
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ColdstreamWe stop for refreshments and an opportunity to admire the beautiful rolling landscape which nestles between two historic and proud nations.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$94.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!