愛丁堡，蘇格蘭尼斯湖快車！
帶您遊覽愛丁堡十字架皇宮 (Palace of Holyrood House) 和皇家一英裏大道 （Royal Mile）;居高望遠的卡爾頓山 （Carlton Hill）;哈利伯特系列小說的誕生地 （The Elephant House Café）;蘇格蘭男士短裙，（Kilts）;福爾莫斯小說的誕生地還有神秘的尼斯湖水怪（Loch Ness monster）等等。
蘇格蘭和她的首都愛丁堡實在是有太多我們耳熟能詳的名人，古迹，轶事我們可以追溯，加入我們遊學英國 - 愛丁堡，尼斯湖快車旅行團，來發掘這塊神秘土地的美麗和故事吧！
Day 1
第一天：早上6.30分在倫敦Kings Cross火車站集合（WH Smith 書店門口附近），7.00分火車出發。愛丁堡快車設施十分齊全，同時配備有餐車，您完全可以自己隨身帶些食品，也可以在餐車上購買。列車會帶您在不列顛島的東海岸往北前行，途經達勒姆（Durham），紐卡斯爾（Newcastle）和貝瑞克（Berwick-uopn-Tweed）- 此處也是 英格蘭和蘇格蘭的邊界，在從此往北，您將領略到著名歐洲北海的海岸景色。大約在上午11點10分左右，火車達到蘇格蘭首都愛丁堡市。在到達愛丁堡市後，在我們專業導遊的帶領下，參觀愛丁堡 - 世界人類文化遺産保護城市。
在我們當地英文導遊爲您講解一些鮮爲人知的故事後，回到旅店。此後便是您的自由時間來探尋愛丁堡市，也是個爲家裏人購買一些當地紀念品的好機會。蘇格蘭的羊毛制品很是出名，原因之一是因爲蘇格蘭特有的格尼（Tartan）設計。還有就是舉世聞名的蘇格蘭威士忌酒。
晚上，我們領隊會帶您到當地酒吧喝點東西（此項活動爲自願參加，其中購買酒水飲料等費用不包括在團費內），這個是個能跟其他團員交流的好機會，廣交來自世界各地的朋友們。
如果您是A團，今天是您的自由遊玩愛丁堡的時間。
如果您是B團，在您用過早餐之後，大約7點45分，我們會搭乘巴士前往著名的尼斯湖水怪（Loch Ness Monster）所在地 – 蘇格蘭高地國家公園 (Scottish Highlands) 。巴士會帶領我們穿梭在一些蘇格蘭曆史最重要的地區，例如斯特靈城堡（Stirling Castle），在此地13世紀末期，蘇格蘭人民曾經在威廉 華萊士和羅伯特布魯斯國王的帶領下打敗了英格蘭入侵者，從而爭取到自己的獨立。
上午9.20分左右，我們會在蘇格蘭高地的大門口，戈蘭德（Callender）暫做休息。您可以就近的咖啡廳裏喝杯熱茶。有趣的是，在我們就近休息的地方，另有一位蘇格蘭鼎鼎有名的牦牛，名叫黑米十（Hamish）。蘇格蘭牦牛爲蘇格蘭特有的高地牛種，形象可愛，性情溫順。
在 離開戈蘭德，我們就正式進入蘇格蘭高地國家公園了，沿途所經過的景色，一定會讓您歎爲觀止，靜靜的湖面倒影著周圍的高山密樹在天空的映脫下，形成一幅幅美 麗的畫卷。很多著名現代電影都在蘇格蘭高地設置過拍攝基地，我們衆所周知的有，哈裏波特系列電影，勇敢的心等等。在路程中，您也會有機會看到英國的最高峰 – 耐維斯山 （Ben Nevis）
下午1.30分左右，我們就回到帶了大名鼎鼎的尼斯湖畔了，我們會沿途開車前往在尼斯湖沿岸的一處城堡 – 阿齊特城堡（Urquhart Castle），這個也是觀賞整個尼斯湖最好的地點之一了。
晚上8點鍾左右，我們再次回到愛丁堡，回到旅店休息。
Day 3
早餐過後，如果您沒有報名參加我們的達芬奇密碼團，您還會有一天的時間來利用您的自由時間來觀賞愛丁堡。
如果您報名參加今天的達芬奇密碼團，就來同我們前往達芬奇密碼的發源地 － 羅缌琳教堂 （Da Vinci Code - Rosslyn Chapel Tour，此團有額外費用30英鎊）。羅缌琳教堂開始名聲遠揚，是因爲英國作家丹 布朗的小說 － 達芬奇密碼。小說後來被美國好萊屋的制片人拍成電影，影片最後就是在愛丁堡附近的羅缌琳教堂拍攝完成，同時也給觀衆留下一個個謎團：基督的後人，聖殿騎士等等。
在羅缌琳教堂之外，我們還將帶您到玫蘿絲修道院 （Melrose Abbey) ，當年同蘇格蘭的民族英雄－威廉華萊士並肩作戰的蘇格蘭國王－羅伯特布魯斯， 他的心髒就埋葬在這裏。
除了這兩處蘇格蘭的名勝之外，您還有機會領略蘇格蘭南部 (Scottish Borders) 的自然風光。
此團全程由當地英文導遊陪同，英文解說。不包括到羅缌琳教堂，玫蘿絲修道院 (Melrose Abbey) 的門票和您餐飲的費用。在下午4點左右，車子會直接把您送到愛丁堡火車站 ( Edinburgh Waverley Station)。
我們下午5點搭乘回程列車前往倫敦，抵達倫敦的時間大約在晚上10點左右。
If you are intending on travelling over Easter, please see our special 4 day Itinerary!
(please note that if you book the easter tour, we only offer a 4 day tour and not 3 days)
City Centre Accommodation Options
All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in a centrally located traditional Scottish family run hotel/guest house in rooms with private shower, toilet, television and tea/coffee making facilities. Properties featured on this web page are with 20 minutes walking time of Princes Street. During peak season (June, July, August and September), supplement accommodation of equivalent standard are also used; it is essential for customers to get in touch with us first in regards room availability if you have a specific room preference (double/twin/single) during the peak tourist season.
Value Bed & Breakfast - Elas Guest House (or similar) 1 Star Guest House/small hotel - Bed & Continental Style Breakfast -
Traditional family run accommodation close to the centre of Edinburgh. Our value accommodation offers single, twin, double and multi bedded room options. Places in multi-bedded rooms can be purchased individually (in the same way that you would book a place in a hostel dormitory) and are exceptionally good value for money, especially for single travellers who do not want to pay for single room upgrades.
International Friends 3 Star Guest House - Ecosse International - Bed & Continental Style Breakfast
This is a traditional family run guest house, which offers fantastic service and a great location. All rooms have private bathrooms are decorated to a high standard. This guest house has a lounge and free wifi.
Room types available
- Multi-bedded and family rooms - between 4 and 8 people per room
- Twin rooms - 2 beds for 2 people
- Double rooms - 1 large bed for 2 people
- Single rooms - 1 bed for 1 person
Other Hotel Upgrades
If you would like a quotation on upgrading to 3 or 4 star accommodation, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide you tailor-made price.
Travel to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh by comfortable high-speed train from London with a journey time of just under 5 hours.
| Northbound Train (first day) | Southbound Train (last day) |
| Depart London Kings Cross 07.00am | Depart Edinburgh Waverley 17.00pm |
| Arrive Edinburgh Waverley 11.32am | Arrive London Kings Cross 21.50pm |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to regular maintenance work carried out on East Coast Mainline railway, we have been informed that some of our dates will be affected. Therefore, Da Vinci Code tour may not be available on these dates due to earlier train we have to get on. Please click here for specific dates:
We also offer minibus transport to join this tour from the following locations:
- Cambridge Parkside (outside Police Station) 04.15am
- Ramsgate Train Station 04.30am
- Canterbury East Train Station 04.50am
Return transport to the above locations is also provided and coincides with the return train.
This tour normally ends by 10pm in London. If you are travelling onwards to Cambridge, Ramsgate, Canterbury or Oxford, the final arrival time will vary, as the feeder service that we provide links in with our other tours. If we are unable to transfer you by our own transportation, we will provide free rail or coach transfers to Cambridge, Canterbury or Ramsgate. In the event that public transport (rail or coach) does not offer a practical and convenient service, International Friends will provide travel by taxi, minibus or coach.
Option to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh - Save £30 per person
If you would like to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh but still join this tour, we offer a £30 per adult or child reduction for not taking the train that is otherwise included in this package. If you would like to take up this option, please enter notravel in the promotion code box, after you have entered your name(s).
Our tours to Scotland include:
Tour A (Free & Easy)
- A two hour professionally guided tour of Edinburgh
- Traditional Scottish Guest house/hotel accommodation in central Edinburgh with breakfast
- Services of Tour Manager for entire duration of the tour
- Return travel in standard class from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh by train
Tour B (Loch Ness & Highlands)
Same as Tour A but also including a 1 day tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with an experienced driver/guide
Tour C (Da Vinci Code & Borders)
Same as Tour A but including a 1 day trip to Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders
Our tours to Scotland don’t include:
- Food, except breakfast at your hotel/guest house
- Entrance fees to attractions (unless otherwise stated)
NB. The typical group size on our 3 day weekend breaks to Edinburgh is 30-40 people. You will travel by luxury air-conditioned train in what will be an excellent, shared experience with one of our professional guides
No passport or visa required
You do not need a passport or visa to travel to Scotland from England, as Scotland is part of the UK.
| 出團日期 | 團A 每人價錢 |
團B 每人價錢 |
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| 9,16,23,30 Sep 2011 | 189 | 224 | |
| 7,14,21,28 Oct 2011 | 189 | 224 | |
| 4,11,18,25 Nov 2011 | 189 | 224 | |
| 2,9,16,30,Dec2011 | 189/299 30Dec | 224/334 30 Dec | |
| 6,13,20,27 Jan 2012 | 189 | 224 | |
| 3,1,17,24 Feb2012 | 189 | 224 | |
| 2,9,16,23,30 Mar 2012 | 189 | 224 | |
| 6,13,20,27 Apr 2012 | 189/249 6 Apr | 224/284 6 Apr | |
| 5,11,18,25 May 2012 | 209/229 5 May | 244/264 5 May | |
| 2,8,15,22,29 Jun 2012 | 209/229 2Jun | 244/264 2Jun | |
| 6,13,20,27 Jul 2012 | 209 | 244 | |
| 3,10,17,25,31 Aug 12 | 209/229 25 Aug | 244/264 25 Aug |
