Spend two nights in first class accommodation, superbly chosen for convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas of Inverness. Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast to start things off on day two and three. Your dinner arrangements have been kept free so that you can dine as the mood takes you.

A popular feature of this tour is the extended free time available in your destination for individual sightseeing or shopping. Now you can relax in the highland surroundings without feeling rushed, following your own interests at your own pace.

Spend a night in first class accommodation, superbly chosen for convenient locations close to the main sights and shopping areas of Inverness. Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast to start things off on day two. Your dinner arrangements have been kept free so that you can dine as the mood takes you.

A popular feature of this tour is the extended free time available in your destination for individual sightseeing or shopping. Now you can relax in the highland surroundings without feeling rushed, following your own interests at your own pace.

Start the tour with a drive to the pretty village of South Queensferry, overlooking the Firth of Forth. Next you will continue northwards where the drive will take you past the attractive town of Linlithgow with its palace ruins overlooking a lovely loch. It was here that Mary, Queen of Scots was born in 1542.

Stirling is the next treat. Here there is an opportunity to visit Stirling Castle. The castle overlooks the ancient city of Stirling and is one of the historic buildings that have come to symbolize the spirit of Scotland. An extended stop in Stirling will allow a leisurely visit to the Castle or the chance to explore the town itself.

A scenic drive continues through the village of Doune, with its 14th century castle to Callander, a pleasant tourist town that became popular in Victorian times. The Trossachs is a wonderful area of lochs and wild mountain vistas. You travel by Loch Venachar then climb the dramatic Dukes Pass to the pretty village of Aberfoyle, where a stop will be made.

You will end the tour on a real high-note as you drive to the “bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond. You will stop in Balloch where you can enjoy an optional cruise on the loch or visit the nearby Loch Lomond National Park Visitor Center.

With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Glasgow.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 21 stops and the entire route takes approximately 80 minutes. The bus departs every 15 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive calendar days.

Glasgow is miles better - don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself. The most vibrant and exciting of Scottish cities boasts excellent museums and art galleries as well as beautiful parklands and buildings. Treat yourself to a tour of the Jewel of Scotland, the city whose inhabitants work hard and play hard.

The Loch Ness Monster - fact or fiction? Find out on this splendid tour through the glorious Scottish Highlands!

The journey northwards takes you through Rob Roy MacGregor country to desolate Rannoch Moor. You will travel through haunting Glen Coe, the “Glen of Weeping”. In 1692, 40 of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. It is said that you can still hear their cries! You will stop in this awe-inspiring place to marvel at the natural beauty of the glen for yourself.

Next travel to Fort William, which sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. A real highlight is the drive through the Great Glen which is also the route taken by the Caledonian Canal. You will criss-cross the canal several times as you travel to Inverness. The Great Glen contains three lochs which will offer spectacular vistas.

Firstly Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and lastly Loch Ness. The pretty little village of Fort Augustus is our gateway to Scotland’s largest and most famous loch. You will tour the entire length of Loch Ness, stopping at Urquhart Castle for a photograph. Here you can visit the Castle and enjoy a cruise (optional, not included in tour cost) on the loch … could that shadow be the monster?

Shortly you will arrive in Inverness where you will make a stop to discover the Capital of the Highlands for yourself. Later you will start the journey southwards through the Spey Valley then on to the dramatic scenery of Glen Garry. There will be a brief stop in the delightful Victorian resort of Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow.

The Haunted Underground Experience tour visits what BBC News described as “probably the most haunted place in Britain” - the South Bridge Vaults.
The true extent of supernatural activity in these historic vaults, hidden for almost two centuries, is only now being catalogued. The Vaults were the focus of The Edinburgh Ghost Project during the 2001 Edinburgh International Science Festival. So extensive was this study that it made an entry into The Guinness Book of Records.

The Project confirmed what visitors had known for some time, both visitors and guides have witnessed the spirits of former vault residents, from the little boy to the dreaded malevolent male who stalks groups as they pass through his chambers. Paranormal experiences have taken different forms - touch, sight, sound, smell: all have been provoked. Guests regularly report their experiences, from the eerie to the terrifying, the strange to the inexplicable. Others prefer to forget …

During the tour you will hear spine-chilling and mysterious accounts, corroborated by accounts from psychics and the Ghost Project. You may or may not have your own explanations, but you cannot ignore the experiences of others. An experience could be awaiting you. Chilling? Disturbing? Exciting? Book now to find out!

Visiting Scotland’s capital city has never been easier. No need to carry notes and small change, with this electronic smart card you can experience quick and hassle-free entrance to attractions.

From museums and historic buildings to breath-taking art exhibitions and interactive visitor attractions, fine dining and shopping - you can use the Edinburgh Pass to make the most of you trip to Edinburgh. There is something for everyone!

See More and Save More with the Edinburgh Pass, the must have sightseeing and transport pass to Edinburgh. Enjoy free entry to over 30 top attractions, free return airport and city region bus transport, plus lots more.

Just visit 3 attractions and you can save £10 on a 1 Day Pass. The Edinburgh Pass contains £220 worth of entrance fees and transport tickets at any one time.

With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Edinburgh.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 24 stops and the entire route takes approximately 60 minutes. The bus departs every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

The capital of Scotland since the 15th Century, Edinburgh stands on 7 hills creating a dramatic skyline. Tour highlights include the Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, the historic Royal Mile and Our Dynamic Earth.

What gave off the foul stench that greet the Duke at his Edinburgh home? Why can voices be heard to this day in an empty guest-house room? Find the answers to these and many more questions!
Your cloaked guide leads you through the murky depths of Edinburgh’s Old Town and leaves you with plenty to ponder as you return to your accommodation - alone? It is right and fitting that the tour begins at the Mercat Cross, scene of punishment and public executions in Edinburgh’s past.

The tour begins with the tale of the one survivor of Scotland’s terrible defeat by the English at Flodden in 1513. How did he secure his safety?

Next discover what depraved and satanic acts were perpetrated by the Wizard of the West Bow ….. Mad? or Bad? No ghost tour is complete without a visit to the haunted underground vaults beneath the South Bridge. In the candlelit rooms shadows dance on damp stone walls - you will shiver to tales of strange and sinister happenings there. Some of the spirits that haunt these vaults are malevolent and resentful of intrusion. Whatever you do, do not wander off alone. No-one will go back to find you!

As you proceed down the Canongate listen out for the sound of ghostly bagpipes. The Canongate Graveyard is the last resting place of many an Edinburgh worthy and provides an eerie backdrop for our final tales of the evening. You will venture deep into this necropolis, over the mouldering remains of your forefathers. Moonlight falls on the gravestones … the wind whistles through the trees … time to learn of Edinburgh’s notorious bodysnatchers. Dare you join us?

Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism October 2007.

Pass Linlithgow Palace (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), the site of the Battle of Bannockburn, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Continue through Crianlarich and Tyndrum, where the ambush of Robert the Bruce took place.

The remote wildness of Rannoch Moor spills out before you as you travel north, reaching the most dramatic of all Highland glens - Glencoe. Steeped in history and beauty, here you will hear the truth about the infamous massacre of clan MacDonald in 1692.

From Glencoe, journey through Fort William, site of the original Fort built as a military post during the Jacobite Rebellions in the 18th century. Continue up the Great Glen, a geological rift 65 miles long with 3 lochs - Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness - between Fort William and Inverness.

At Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness you will stop for lunch, then you can join the Royal Scot for an hour long cruise on the Loch. The boat has a sonar system on board, so if Nessie is around you will not miss her! (This boat only operates between Easter and the end of October)

After lunch make a stop at Spean Bridge before heading through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park.

From here, turn west across the National Nature Reserve of Craig Meagaidh, and along the shores of Loch Laggan where “Monarch of the Glen” is filmed. Arriving at Dalwhinnie, pass by Scotland’s highest distillery. Continuing over the Drummochter Summit, where herds of red deer are often seen, and into the Victorian town of Pitlochry for the final stop for the day.

Continue south through Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” country, pass Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and continue over the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh.

Drive from your hotel along the Sicilian coast you will pass through small fishing villages of the Cyclops Riviera. The area owes its name to the “Faraglioni”, huge outcrops of rock forged by underwater lava. About 600 thousand years ago the primitive underwater lava, gave rise to Mount Etna.

The first stop of the day is in the arm of the Ionian Sea in front of Acicastello and Acitrezza villages - Acicastello takes its name by the Norman Fortress built of black lava stone which is nestled atop a rocky spur on the sea. The castle houses the small City Museum, collecting archaeological relics and mineral specimens.

Your private tour continues a few miles away to the Etna vineyards, where there will be a stop at a local winery which produces an excellent Etna DOC wine. Here you can sample the local food and taste some of the wines. Driving up to the top of Mount Etna, the differences in the terrain may well surprise you as we pass from the man-made terrace systems comprised of vineyards, citrus groves and fruit trees to the road which is bordered by chestnuts and pine forests to the lunar landscape of lava fields formed by the 2001-2002 last eruptions. Etna offers an enormous range of outings. A stroll on the northern slope of the volcano is a fabulous experience and you will get much more from it taking advantage of the knowledge of the qualified guide (Additional costs).

Before leaving Etna, you will stop at one of the villages for a sampling of typical Sicilian cookies made by flour, honey and almond or pistachio or hazelnut. Your private tour finishes with a drive along the panoramic road back to your hotel.

If you want to be captured by a secret Turin you can take part in a guided tour of Underground Turin.

Beneath the hectic and bustling city of Turin lies another mysterious and unknown world where time seems to stand still. Fifteen meters below the city, the tunnels of the citadel and the sub-cellars of the Baroque palaces are waiting to let you discover their mysteries, on sites of ancient murders which have never been solved.

The journey goes down into an air-raid shelter and includes the Royal ice depots of Porta Palazzo. Just another way to show you an unusual and exciting historical aspect of our city!

An absolute must for the first time visitor to Venice!

Visit St. Mark’s Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge’s Palace (exterior only) and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. Visit the famed Basilica of St. Marks without having to stand in long queues!

Then, leave the square to discover the “real Venice” as you enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where a magical city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire.

And, through the sights and historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo’s House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.

Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo “the Pantheon of Venice”, enter an old merchants warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice before finishing the tour near the Rialto bridge. And of course, discover the Venice of today, and what it is like to live in the most beautiful city of the world. The tour will conveniently conclude at the Rialto Bridge.

Skip the Line! Book your Original Venice Walking Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue at St. Marks Basilica. Don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation! Please note, occasionally the Basilica will be closed to the public (without notice) because of festivities or high water.

Explore the famous islands of Murano and Burano, famous for their handicrafts and see Torcello to visit the first Cathedral in Venice. Board a comfortable motor boat and speed along the Venetian Lagoon to Murano Island, famous for its glass blowing. In 1921, the glass-blowing industry in Venice was moved to the island due to fire hazards and has become famous for its craft. During the visit explore shops, factories and watch the skilled glass blowers as they create works of art. There is time to visit a museum showcasing the world-famous Murano glass also.

Re-board your motor boat and journey to the island of Burano to admire picturesque fishermen’s houses painted in bright pastel colors, and of course the famous lace. A beautiful museum dedicated to the craft of lace is available to visit. There is also time for you to purchase the beautiful lace at local shops.

The last island stop is Torcello, the earliest center of civilization in the Venetian Lagoon. Go to Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, which was the first church in Venice, founded in the 7th century. The Church of Santa Fosca has excavated remains of the circular baptistery that you will visit also.

Likely to Sell-out! Gondola Serenade on the Canals of Venice regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Share this evening on a gondola serenade in Venice. You will board with other guests and together enjoy floating along the canals of Venice. Be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the city and its magnificent palaces and churches facing the Grand Canal. One of the gondoliers will play music and sing songs throughout the 35-minute ride. Great value for money!

Start with a two hour Original Venice Walking Tour featuring all the important monuments from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge. Visit St. Mark’s Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks, the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage and the Doge’s Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. Visit the famed Basilica of St. Marks without having to stand in long queues!

Then, leave the crowds behind to discover the real Venice and enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways, alleys, canals and delicate bridges. Explore Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire. See Marco Polo’s House, and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian. Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo “the Pantheon of Venice”, enter an old merchant’s warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice, before finishing the tour near the Rialto Bridge. In between the Venice walking tour and boat tour, you will have free time. Exact time will vary (depends on time of year).

Next, take the Grand Canal Boat Tour. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal of Venice where you will learn the history of the stunning palaces and churches that line its banks, as well as a few anecdotes about the famous people who have resided on Venice’s most important street. Savor a glass of sparkling Prosecco wine, as you enjoy a fascinating tour of the minor canals of Venice.

Skip the Line! Book your Venice in One Day Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue at St. Marks Basilica. Don’t waste time waiting in lines!

Skip the Line! Book your Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue. Don’t waste time waiting in lines on vacation!

Board the bus and begin your tour passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads, and follows the ancient Aurelian Walls, once surrounding the city of Rome. You will drive past the famous Villa Borghese gardens and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo, where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. The city tour includes a live commentary by the guide. It is a brief introduction only as you travel by bus to Vatican City and the beginning of the walking portion of your tour.

Upon arrival your guide will lead you into the Vatican Museums taking the beautiful spiral stairway and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo.

All entrance fees to the Vatican Museums are included in the tour price. Book now to gain access to the Vatican Museums with pre-booked skip long lines tickets. Tours are conducted with passionate local multilingual guides who have a proficient knowledge of history and art.

Explore Rome at your own pace on an extensive hop on hop off itinerary through the heart of Rome. The buses are open top which allows you to enjoy full 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route.

The buses are equipped with a personalized throwaway audio system which functions in 6 different languages, providing recorded commentary throughout the tour. There is also an English and Italian speaking host onboard each bus to assist with any queries. You will be provided with a set of earphones which you keep and use for the duration of your ticket.

You have the choice of a 24 or 48 hours ticket with which to make use of the 9 stops in the most beautiful, cultural and evocative areas of the Eternal city. The tour operates 365 days per year.

The double decker green bus departs Termini Station every 15 to 20 minutes giving you plenty of opportunities to explore each stop in detail. If you were to stay on the bus for the entire loop, it would take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Depart Pisa for Casciana Terme and enjoy some time to take a walk on the narrow central streets of the well-known spa center.

Transfer to a nearby wine cellar to have a lunch based on typical food products of the region (bruschetta, wine, extra virgin olive oil, salami).

After lunch, continue to a farm house in the greenery to start your cooking lessons. You will be given some useful tools, such as an apron, a knife and a cutting board. The professional cook will teach you to prepare some delicious Tuscan hors d’oeuvre Antipasti (canape, vegetable pie, courgette flowers) and to prepare pasta or soup dishes.

The choice of the recipes varies according to the season. At the end of the lesson you will enjoy the meal you have prepared yourself.

Excellent wines will be served to complement the meal, making it an unforgettable dinner. You will be given a notepad on which you can take notes regarding the prepared recipes. After dinner, you will return back to the railway station at Pisa with a full stomach and a happy heart.