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The Borders Experience: Melrose & Alnwick Full-Day Tour
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The Borders Experience: Melrose & Alnwick Full-Day Tour

The Borders Experience: Melrose & Alnwick Full-Day Tour

By Highland Experience Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$118 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Excursion to historic borderlands between England & Scotland
  • Charming town of Melrose in heart of the Scottish Borders
  • Visit to Alnwick Castle, featured in the Harry Potter films
  • Guide shares insight into past conflicts of the 2 countries
  • Stunning route along the Scotland's picturesque east coast

Activity location

    • Alnwick
    • Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Highland Experience Tours
    • 1 Parliament Square
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m10h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$124.10 x 1 AdultAU$124.10

Total
Price is AU$124.10
Until Sun, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Scottish Borders, Melrose, and Alnwick
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from central Edinburgh
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Children under 3 years not accepted
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in the storied past of the borderlands that divide Scotland and England. This tour takes you along a picturesque route to charming townships on both sides of the border—Melrose and Northumberland—to see regal national monuments steeped in history.

Your tour begins with a scenic drive to the border. Along the way, stop at Melrose—a charming village town located in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Here you have the chance to explore the ruins of Melrose Abbey, where the heart of King Robert the Bruce is buried.

Continue your tour across the border into England, gaining insight into centuries of Scottish and English conflicts as you hear stories from your knowledgeable guide. Your next stop is at Alnwick Castle—one of the greatest castles of Northumberland. Enjoy some free time to explore at your leisure. Enter the Castle and uncover the history within its medieval walls, venture into the State Rooms to admire the grand interiors, or stroll through the expansive gardens—instantly recognisable to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwarts School.

The tour will then travel to Howick Hall & Gardens, here you will have a chance to learn about the history of the Hall, and the Grey family that reside here, including the Earl Grey blend of tea, which was created for the Grey family, before being named in their honour. You will also have time to explore the extensive gardens, or to relax in the cafe with a cup of Earl Grey.

Your homeward journey takes you along Scotland’s picturesque east coast. Sit back and relax as you enjoy passing views of pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs before arriving back to Edinburgh.

Location

Activity location

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    • Alnwick
    • Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Parliament Square
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom