Edinburgh
£89
2 days
This trip will run from:
Huddersfield on Sat 18th - Sun 19th October, 2008;
Leeds on Sat 18th - Sun 19th October, 2008;
Sheffield on Sat 1st - Sun 2nd November, 2008.
Not only big men in kilts!! Beautiful architecture, medieval streets, a big old castle, the 'birth place' of Harry Potter, vampire bunnies and haggis! What are you waiting for?
Book this trip now!
Trip highlights:
• Hearing spooky stories in the medieval back streets and graveyards of Edinburgh
• Trying a plate of Haggis!
• Spotting vampire bunnies beneath the castle
• A night out in Edinburgh's Old Town
• Climbing a volcano for lots of Sunday morning fresh air and amazing Edinburgh views
Itinerary
What’s included?
What's not included?
Important information
Our accommodation
Things to bring
Pick-up & Drop-off times and places
More about the trip
Below is information about things we're going to do. Like all our trips, the activities are free or included in the price and you can choose to do as much or as little as you want with us.
Edinburgh
We think the capital of Scotland is one of the most beautiful citys in the world (your finger's going to hurt from all the photos you'll take!). As soon as we arrive, our local friend Kevin will show us the famous sights - Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament - and some of his favourite not-so-well-known places - down the mysterious, winding backstreets of Edinburgh's Old Town. There may even be time for a coffee at the birthplace of Harry Potter.
Arthur's Seat
On Sunday morning (if you didn't 'taste' too much whisky on Saturday night!), Kevin's taking us up Arthur's Seat. It's a big, extinct, volcano at the end of the Royal Mile, next to the Scottish Parliament. It's quite high, and you'll be glad you had your breakfast, but the views across Edinburgh are amazing.
Itinerary
Saturday day
• Leave home quite early and drive up to Edinburgh (go back to
sleep on our big, comfy bus!)
Stop off at the
Angel of the North (a big iron sculpture - 20m high, 54m wide)
• Go straight out to explore the sights of Edinburgh with our Edinburgh friend, Kevin
• Freetime - we've got loads of ideas!
Saturday evening
• Kevin's taking us to a place on the Royal Mile which serves traditional Scottish dishes
• Join us for dinner* and try some Haggis (traditional, tasty Scottish dish)
• Then come with us for a whisky, go out to a late café, or back to our hostel to relax.
Sunday morning
• After breakfast come with us to the top of Arthur’s Seat (an extinct volcano) for city views
• Free time to explore more of Edinburgh
Sunday afternoon
• In the afternoon we leave Edinburgh and head back south to England
What’s included?
2 days and 1 night in the capital city of Scotland - Edinburgh.
• Travel to and from Edinburgh in our own private, comfy bus
• 1 night accommodation - an excellent, friendly, safe and secure youth hostel in central Edinburgh
• Continental breakfast
• Edinburgh walks with our local friend - see all the sights
• Evening out in Edinburgh with us (dinner not included*)
• Walk up Arthur's Seat (an extinct volcano)
• Information sheet (what to see & do in Edinbrugh) & map
• Most Edinburgh museums & galleries are free, we'll show you which ones
What's not included?
Places we visit are free to see, but you may have to pay if you want to enter.
We'll tell you which are free and how to get discount in the others (sometimes a smile isn't enough!)
*Lunch & dinner are not included, but we know lots of inexpensive places to buy food & drink.
(If you come out with us on Saturday night, the meal will cost less than £10.)
Important information
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, you DO NOT need your passport or visa when travelling from England.
Our accommodation
Our central Edinburgh hostel is consistently voted one of the top 2 hostels in Edinburgh (hostelworld.com). It's down the cobbled streets of the Old Town, just below the castle. It's lively, safe and everyone is super friendly.
• Bedrooms - single-sex dorm rooms shared between people from our group*
• Bedding is provided
• Breakfast – continental – cereal, bread, jams, fruit, yoghurt, drinks, etc
• Guest kitchen – use the fridge and cook your own food
• Dining Room
• Comfortable chill-out lounge – sofas and widescreen TV
• Internet access
• Pool table
*Possible to upgrade to a private twin room for an extra £20/person (minimum two people booking) if you book early
Things to bring
• Waterproof jacket (you’re in the UK!!)
• Comfortable shoes (lots of walking)
• Packed lunch for the journey (or buy snacks at motorway services)
• Towel
• Toiletries (shower gel, toothpaste, etc)
• You DON’T need to bring bedding as this is provided
• Your student card (for discount into places)
• Your camera!!
• Travel insurance (never travel anywhere without it!)
Pick-up times and places
Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
• Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the coach window
• Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
• Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic
Huddersfield
Pick up: Sat 18th October
• 07.30 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Huddersfield
Drop off: Sun 19th October
• 20.00 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Leeds
Pick-up: Sat 18th October
• 08.00 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway StationLeeds city
centre
Leeds
Drop-off: Sun 19th October
• 19.30 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway StationLeeds city
centre
Sheffield
Pick-up: Sat 1st November
• 07.30 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map
Sheffield
Drop-off: Sun 2nd November
• 20.00 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map
2 days
This trip will run from:
Huddersfield on Sat 18th - Sun 19th October, 2008;
Leeds on Sat 18th - Sun 19th October, 2008;
Sheffield on Sat 1st - Sun 2nd November, 2008.
Not only big men in kilts!! Beautiful architecture, medieval streets, a big old castle, the 'birth place' of Harry Potter, vampire bunnies and haggis! What are you waiting for?
Book this trip now!
Trip highlights:
• Hearing spooky stories in the medieval back streets and graveyards of Edinburgh
• Trying a plate of Haggis!
• Spotting vampire bunnies beneath the castle
• A night out in Edinburgh's Old Town
• Climbing a volcano for lots of Sunday morning fresh air and amazing Edinburgh views
What you say:
'I had a really good time in
Edinburgh. Hope will be more trips like this' Zofia,
Poland. Aug, 2008
'It was greater
than what I had expected and I'll be doing more trips with Don't be a
tourist' Alli, Malaysia. Feb, 2008
'...we had an
awesome time in Edinburgh.' Jess, Australia. Feb, 2008
'Thanks again for
an amazing weekend!' Chris, USA. Feb, 2008
Itinerary
What’s included?
What's not included?
Important information
Our accommodation
Things to bring
Pick-up & Drop-off times and places
More about the trip
Below is information about things we're going to do. Like all our trips, the activities are free or included in the price and you can choose to do as much or as little as you want with us.
Edinburgh
We think the capital of Scotland is one of the most beautiful citys in the world (your finger's going to hurt from all the photos you'll take!). As soon as we arrive, our local friend Kevin will show us the famous sights - Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament - and some of his favourite not-so-well-known places - down the mysterious, winding backstreets of Edinburgh's Old Town. There may even be time for a coffee at the birthplace of Harry Potter.
Arthur's Seat
On Sunday morning (if you didn't 'taste' too much whisky on Saturday night!), Kevin's taking us up Arthur's Seat. It's a big, extinct, volcano at the end of the Royal Mile, next to the Scottish Parliament. It's quite high, and you'll be glad you had your breakfast, but the views across Edinburgh are amazing.
Itinerary
Saturday day
• Leave home quite early and drive up to Edinburgh
• Go straight out to explore the sights of Edinburgh with our Edinburgh friend, Kevin
• Freetime - we've got loads of ideas!
Saturday evening
• Kevin's taking us to a place on the Royal Mile which serves traditional Scottish dishes
• Join us for dinner* and try some Haggis (traditional, tasty Scottish dish)
• Then come with us for a whisky, go out to a late café, or back to our hostel to relax.
Sunday morning
• After breakfast come with us to the top of Arthur’s Seat (an extinct volcano) for city views
• Free time to explore more of Edinburgh
Sunday afternoon
• In the afternoon we leave Edinburgh and head back south to England
What’s included?
2 days and 1 night in the capital city of Scotland - Edinburgh.
• Travel to and from Edinburgh in our own private, comfy bus
• 1 night accommodation - an excellent, friendly, safe and secure youth hostel in central Edinburgh
• Continental breakfast
• Edinburgh walks with our local friend - see all the sights
• Evening out in Edinburgh with us (dinner not included*)
• Walk up Arthur's Seat (an extinct volcano)
• Information sheet (what to see & do in Edinbrugh) & map
• Most Edinburgh museums & galleries are free, we'll show you which ones
What's not included?
Places we visit are free to see, but you may have to pay if you want to enter.
We'll tell you which are free and how to get discount in the others (sometimes a smile isn't enough!)
*Lunch & dinner are not included, but we know lots of inexpensive places to buy food & drink.
(If you come out with us on Saturday night, the meal will cost less than £10.)
Important information
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, you DO NOT need your passport or visa when travelling from England.
Our accommodation
Our central Edinburgh hostel is consistently voted one of the top 2 hostels in Edinburgh (hostelworld.com). It's down the cobbled streets of the Old Town, just below the castle. It's lively, safe and everyone is super friendly.
• Bedrooms - single-sex dorm rooms shared between people from our group*
• Bedding is provided
• Breakfast – continental – cereal, bread, jams, fruit, yoghurt, drinks, etc
• Guest kitchen – use the fridge and cook your own food
• Dining Room
• Comfortable chill-out lounge – sofas and widescreen TV
• Internet access
• Pool table
*Possible to upgrade to a private twin room for an extra £20/person (minimum two people booking) if you book early
Things to bring
• Waterproof jacket (you’re in the UK!!)
• Comfortable shoes (lots of walking)
• Packed lunch for the journey (or buy snacks at motorway services)
• Towel
• Toiletries (shower gel, toothpaste, etc)
• You DON’T need to bring bedding as this is provided
• Your student card (for discount into places)
• Your camera!!
• Travel insurance (never travel anywhere without it!)
Pick-up times and places
Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
• Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the coach window
• Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
• Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic
Huddersfield
Pick up: Sat 18th October
• 07.30 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Huddersfield
Drop off: Sun 19th October
• 20.00 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Leeds
Pick-up: Sat 18th October
• 08.00 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station
Leeds
Drop-off: Sun 19th October
• 19.30 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station
Sheffield
Pick-up: Sat 1st November
• 07.30 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map
Sheffield
Drop-off: Sun 2nd November
• 20.00 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map