Visite du Loch Lomond, du château de Stirling et de Kelpies au départ d'Édimbourg
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La visite du Loch Lomond au départ d'Édimbourg a un peu de tout ce que l'Écosse a à offrir, d'une croisière tranquille sur le bonnie Loch Lomond aux montagnes des «Highlands en miniature» et au majestueux château de Stirling. En quittant Edimbourg, nous arrivons bientôt aux Kelpies, les plus grandes sculptures équines du monde. Notre arrêt à Balloch est une excellente occasion de profiter de la vue sur le Loch Lomond jusqu'à Ben Lomond au loin. Vous pouvez en apprendre davantage sur les Vikings sans loi et les clans en conflit de la région lors d'une croisière facultative sur le loch. Ensuite, c'est plus loin dans le parc national du Loch Lomond et des Trossachs, une région d'une beauté naturelle exceptionnelle où Rob Roy MacGregor a été célébré comme un héros et un hors-la-loi. Il y a du temps pour une photo ou deux et une pause déjeuner dans cette zone. Nous terminons notre journée au château de Stirling où vous pourrez remonter le temps jusqu'aux jours somptueux des rois et des reines de la Renaissance écossaise.
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Les Kelpies sont les plus grandes sculptures équines du monde. D'une hauteur de 100 pieds, ils sont une excellente occasion de prendre des photos pour les visiteurs et les habitants.
Nous visitons le village de Balloch sur les belles rives du Loch Lomond. Les passagers peuvent acheter des billets pour participer à une croisière d'une heure sur le loch, offrant des paysages pittoresques et une histoire intéressante sur la région. Si vous préférez rester sur la terre ferme, Balloch Country Park est un endroit parfait à explorer.
Nous suivons le dramatique Duke's Pass et pénétrons profondément dans les Trossachs, les "Highlands en miniature". Les avis divergent sur la signification des Trossachs, mais notre préféré vient du gaélique qui signifie « le pays hérissé ». Nous nous arrêterons pour une photo ou deux dans cette zone, ainsi qu'un arrêt plus long pour déjeuner. Ce paysage a inspiré le poème de Sir Walter Scott La Dame du lac et son roman Rob Roy et nous pensons que vous serez également inspiré, que ce soit pour prendre votre appareil photo ou votre carnet. Cherchez un sujet photographique préféré, nos vaches Highland laineuses à longues cornes. Nous les appelons roucoulements poilus !
Les passagers ont la possibilité de visiter le château de Stirling (billets non inclus, voir les exclusions du circuit), grande résidence royale de Stuart Kings et de Mary, reine d'Écosse, qui a été déclarée monarque ici en 1543, à l'âge de neuf mois seulement. C'est un spectacle imposant, perché sur son rocher, et vous aurez 90 minutes pour explorer ce joyau historique.
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- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Nous ne pouvons pas accueillir les enfants de moins de 5 ans.
- Notre visite part de Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (en face du restaurant Howie's). what3words ://decay.laws.likes. L'enregistrement se fait à 08:30 pour un départ à 08:45. Veuillez vous assurer de vous enregistrer à l'heure. IMPORTANT : Il y a 2 Howie's à Edimbourg, nous partons de Waterloo Place seulement.
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Excellent trip really enjoyed it and our host Dougie was brilliant . Just the right amount of time spent at each visitor site. Dougie was enthusiastic about his country and folklore and enjoyed sharing his knowledge about the area we visited.
Thank you for your 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had a brilliant time on tour with Dougie, his knowledge and enthusiasm always makes for an interesting tour! We will be sure to pass along your kind words. - Discover Scotland Tours
This is an excellent tour company to deal with would recommend them and definitely use them again.Gary was a great guide and his shortbread was even better 👍👍
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear that you would recommend us and that Gary was great, we will be sure to pass along your kind words. - Discover Scotland Tours
We had an amazing tour. Brian, our tour guide/driver did an exemplary job and while coming back he was too kind to drop us closer to our hotel as well. He had a good knowledge about all the places that we visited. Great job, done.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time on tour with Brian, his knowledge always makes for a great tour. We will be sure to pass along your kind words. - Discover Scotland Tours
Colin was very knowledgeable and made this a very enjoyable tour. I loved that we each had a gift bag in our seats with drinks. So kind and generous! I would recommend Discover Scotland Tours and our guide, Colin to everyone!
Thank you for taking the time to provide your kind feedback. We are delighted you had a very enjoyable tour with Colin. His knowledge helps make the tours a wonderful experience! We will ensure your kind comments are passed along and hope to see you on tour again soon! - Discover Scotland Tours
Stuart was our guide for the day. Very knowledgeable and really proud of his country. We got a good taste of the lower highlands. Wish we had more than an hour at Stirling Castle.
Thank you for your 5 star review! Its great to see you appreciated Stuart's knowledge and passion for Scotland. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back in the future. - Discover Scotland Tours
Brian was awesome. Made extra stops for photo Ops. Informative. Highly recommend. Comfortable small group van.
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation! We are glad you enjoyed the small bus size and Brian's guiding. We hope to see you again in the future. - Discover Scotland Tours
We had a great time with our guide, Dougie! Our group of 7 were the only ones on the tour. Dougie heard we had already been in Scotland for 2 weeks, so he made a point of trying to tell us interesting stories and info we hadn't heard previously. First we visited the Kelpies, and then we took a boat tour on Loch Lomond. We stopped in Aberfoyle for lunch, then got a chance to feed Highland cows. Next we visited Stirling Castle, and Dougie took photos of our group. We drove on scenic roads through the Trossachs National Park, and made an extra stop in South Queensbury to get shots of the Forth bridges. Because we were the only ones on the tour, Dougie was able to drop us off at our hotel rather than back at the start, so he saved us time and paying for a taxi. We appreciated that a lot!
Kyle our driver tour guide was outstanding. He shared not only history but also included less known stories. He was humorous, thoughtful and clearly enjoyed working with tourists
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the mix of history and storytelling Kyle provided. We take pride in having guides who are genuinely passionate about what they do, and we're so glad that made a difference in your day. Thank you for choosing us! - Discover Scotland Tours
The tour guide was awesome he had lots of information about Scotland in general as well as about the areas that we were visiting. Friendly demeanor.
It’s wonderful to hear that our guide’s passion for Scotland shone through! Our team loves diving into the details of the specific areas we visit while giving you a broader taste of our country's heritage. We’re thrilled his friendly demeanour made your journey even more enjoyable. Thank you for touring with us! - Discover Scotland Tours
Excellent tour, marvelled by Garry the tour guide due to his vast knowledge, passion and lovely stories about Scottish culture. The views were splendid along the various lochs culminating with the majestic Sterling Castle.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Gary’s knowledge, passion, and stories brought Scottish culture to life for you. It’s fantastic to hear that the stunning views and majestic Stirling Castle made the experience even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Gary. - Discover Scotland Tours
