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	Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Stroll down George Street where you'll find a festive atmosphere. Visit the Castle during the Holiday Season and we guarantee you won't be disappointed!		Edinburgh is turned into a festive carnival during the holiday season complete with ferris wheel and ice skating rink!

Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Price: $1599 per person
Land Dates: 7 – 12 December 2004
Duration: 5 nights/6 days

Monday 6 December
Board your overnight flight to Glasgow

Tuesday 7 December
Fly into Glasgow Airport and make your way to Edinburgh on your own. Time to rest, relax and explore Edinburgh. Overnight Edinburgh (5 nights).

Wednesday 8 December
Edinburgh holds one of Europe’s finest Christmas festivals with a month-long programme bringing warmth and festive cheer to Edinburgh as the city transforms itself into a magical winter wonderland with lots of activity centred around the world-renowned Princes Street Gardens. This morning your local guide will collect you for a walking tour of the main attractions and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Free time for lunch then re-join your group for a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Palace is The Queen’s official residence in Scotland and stands at the end of the Royal Mile.

Thursday 9 December
Today you have an entire day at leisure to indulge in some Christmas shopping. You should definitely make your way to East Princes Street Gardens for the Christmas market. This evening you are to have dinner at The Witchery, located in an historic 16th century building at the gates of Edinburgh Castle. James Thomson’s Witchery is the most atmospheric and spectacular dining destination in the city. Gilded antique leather screens, polished church candlesticks, and opulent red leather seating completes the setting of this magical dining location. The Witchery has developed a world-wide reputation for sensational food and sources the very best of Scotland’s produce.

Friday 10 December
This morning your coach will collect you and transfer you to Glasgow. On arrival your local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour will include a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, the only mainland medieval cathedral to have survived the Reformation complete. Free time for lunch and shopping before you meet your driver for the journey back to Edinburgh.

Saturday 11 December
A day to indulge in Scottish history today with a visit to Bannockburn Heritage Centre, in 1314 from this battlefield the Scots, led by King Robert the Bruce, defeated Edward II’s English army. On then to Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The castle has fine Renaissance architecture, a restored Great Hall, and tapestry weaving examples. Free time for lunch and Christmas shopping before a late afternoon visit to Argyll’s Lodging, an attractive townhouse decorated as it would have been during the 9th Earl’s occupation, around 1680.

Sunday 12 December
Independent airport transfers or a two night extension

Price includes:
Roundtrip airfare on Icelandair from East Coast Gateways to Glasgow
5 nights Hotel accommodation
Tours as listed in the itinerary


Price does not include:
Airport taxes (approximately $119 pp)
Single supplement $229
Meals
Any items of a personal nature