Special: FD20241222 Departure Düsseldorf Airport: Christmas in Scotland by air

Departure: By Air, Düsseldorf Airport
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FD20241222 Departure Düsseldorf Airport: Christmas in Scotland by air

Get to know the land of lochs, glens, and legends over Christmas!

Sunday

2024-12-22

6:05 pm

Thursday

2024-12-26

5:05 pm

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Get to know the land of lochs, glens, and legends on our special trip over Christmas! From its ancient castles to its rolling landscapes and blaring bagpipes, Scotland is undeniably intriguing. With plenty of time to explore, you’ll get your dose of well-known Scottish icons!

Your trip includes

  • Round-trip airfare & airport transportations in Scotland
  • 4 overnights in a 4-star hotel incl. hotel city taxes
  • 4 Scottish breakfast daily
  • Loch Lomond & the Scottish Highlands day tour with local tour guide
  • St Andrews day tour with local tour guide
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Explore Europe Trip Leader

Your trip highlighs

  • The friendly, welcoming Scottish people
  • Beautiful Old Town Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle
  • The Royal Mile lined with charming townhouses, churches, and historic landmarks
  • View the world's largest collection of whisky
  • The Highlands: dramatic landscapes, moors and sheer endless heaths
  • Local pubs, fresh pints and traditional bagpipe music

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Travel Day (December 22)

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled direct flight from Düsseldorf to Edinburgh with an internationally recognized airline.

Flight times: Düsseldorf (DUS) – Edinburgh (EDI) 18:05 – 18:50

Welcome to Scotland! Transfer by private bus and settle in to your hotel in the heart of Edinburgh.

Day 2: Loch Lomond & the Scottish Highlands (December 23)

Today, we will leave Edinburgh behind for one day and journey into the Highlands of Scotland and Loch Lomond with an expert guide leading the way. We’ll hear the legendary stories of the Jacobites, gaze into gorgeous landscapes, and get a chance to see the mystical, Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world.

Day 3: St Andrews, ‘the Home of Golf’ (December 24)

An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and quaint coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure to St. Andrews.

Places we’ll visit:

  • Forth Bridges: An incredible engineering feat. A gorgeous setting. And a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Anstruther: Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint buildings of this traditional fishing village.
  • St Andrews Cathedral: This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most magnificent buildings.
  • St Andrews Old Town: Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history as you explore the winding streets and ancient castle. The Old Course Golf was so popular in Scotland, it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, ‘the Home of Golf’.

Spend a free evening exploring Edinburgh or add an excursion:

Guided Optional Excursion – Scottish Christmas Eve Group Dinner

Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh (December 25)

After an included breakfast, get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert. View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile, two UNESCO World Heritage sites Pass the King George statue, Bute House, and Sir Walter Scott monument See the Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone Spend a free afternoon in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

Guided Optional Excursion – Scottish Christmas Group Dinner

Day 5: Travel Day (December 26)

Today continue to discover Edinburgh at your own pace or add an excursion:

Guided Optional Excursion –  Guided Whiskey Tour 39€ pp
Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of whisky, this guided tour of the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh is the ideal choice for anyone wanting to learn more about Scotland’s national drink. Take a whisky barrel ride through a replica distillery, view the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky, enjoy a guided tasting session, and take home a souvenir of a crystal whisky glass. This tour is also a fun and suitable experience for travelers aged under 18.

Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Flight times: Edinburgh (EDI) – Düsseldorf (DUS) 14:30 – 17:05

BOOK IN ADVANCE AND SAVE

Early Bird: Book this trip by October 15 for only €849 and save €30!
Regular price after October 15 is €879 per adult

Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing. Single room €200 extra.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PASSPORTS

A valid tourist passport is required for this trip. Please make sure that you are traveling with the appropriate passport.

Meeting point for the start of the trip

Your trip starts and finishes at Düsseldorf airport, Germany.

Meeting point for the start of the trip
Your trip starts and finishes at Düsseldorf airport, Germany.

Passport and Visa Requirements
Explore Europe enforces the requirement to possess a tourist passport for all trips outside of Germany. Should you come to the departure point and present the incorrect passport, you will be turned away with no refund, per our cancellation policy.

Important passport rules are as follows:
If you have a passport with a SOFA stamp on any page (a “No-Fee” passport), you are provided permission to reside in Germany, NOT to travel outside of Germany. You have to have a tourist passport in addition to the SOFA/”No-Fee” passport to travel outside of Germany. You cannot travel with a RED Official passport as that is used only for the purpose of a mission or deployment. If you have a passport with a detachable SOFA card clipped inside, it is acceptable to travel with as that was issued originally as a tourist passport. If you are not sure: a tourist passport will be BLUE and will be valid for 10 years for adults. It cannot contain a SOFA stamp on any page or it is not acceptable. A child’s tourist passport (under 15 years of age) is valid for 5 years, but will not have a SOFA stamp in it anywhere. All of this information has been verified to be correct with the Grafenwoehr Passport Office.

Baggage Allowance
· One check-in bag: max weight up to 12kg (22lb).
· One small personal carry-on item: max size 25cm H (10”) x 33cm W (13”) x 20cm D(8”).

Clothing & Packing
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered. For sightseeing, we suggest bringing a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers, as well as a lightweight jacket or rainwear. If you’re planning a visit to a high-end restaurant or performance, you may also want to bring dressier attire. Also, please be respectful and avoid showing bare legs or shoulders when visiting churches or other religious sites (entrance may be denied on this basis).

Health
There are no major health risks associated with traveling to Spain. However, it’s always advisable to check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates.

Cuisine
In Spain, breakfast like a local with just a pastry and coffee. Then, tuck into a three-course lunch featuring locally sourced seafood. Dinner is less hearty than lunch and is served late, between 9pm and midnight. Seafood, such as spiny lobster, and pork products, such as the cured sausage known as sobrasada, are common in the Balearic Islands.

Transportation
Round-trip flights arrive in and depart from Ibiza. Included transportation is by private motor coach in Spain. Most of the destinations are easily walkable. The city is serviced by numerous buses.

Electricity
Spain operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E or F plugs with two small, round pins. We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter. Your hotel may provide hairdryers, irons and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

Currency
The euro is the currency you’ll be using on your trip. We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed. You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.

Tipping
At the conclusion of your trip, it’s customary to offer your Trip Leader a gratuity. We recommend tipping €1-2 per person per day for your Trip Leader. Tips can only be paid in cash.

 

We recommend you get travel insurance to reimburse you for unforeseen trip cancellation. Please follow this link to get a quote through Travel Insured.

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