Edinburgh Science Tour
3 Days / 2 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Edinburgh Science School Tour - Glasgow Science Centre, Dynamic Earth, National Museum of Scotland and much more..
Begin your Edinburgh Science Tour with a guided tour of the city before visiting Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, complete with an audio guide. Continue with a walk up Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano offering fantastic views across Edinburgh, then step into history with a thrilling visit to the Edinburgh Dungeons, where live shows and rides bring 1,000 years of Scotland’s past to life. In Glasgow, explore the People’s Palace, a fascinating social history museum, followed by the hands-on exhibits of the Glasgow Science Centre or a visit to the Scottish Football Museum and a guided tour of Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium. Round off the evening with some winter fun at SnowFactor, trying sledging and ice-sliding before returning to your hotel.
The learning continues with a visit to the National Museum of Scotland, home to everything from ancient fossils to world culture exhibits, including the famous Dolly the Sheep. Afterwards, experience an unforgettable journey through 15,000 million years of Earth’s history at Dynamic Earth, complete with interactive exhibits and a spectacular high-definition film in the 360° Show Dome. This mix of science, history and culture makes for an unforgettable trip, concluding with your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flight, Guided Tour, Holyrood Palace, Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Dungeons & Evening Meal
Meet your GTI Travel representative at agreed check-in area at Dublin Airport
Board your flight to Edinburgh
Meet your coach and transfer to city for a Guided Tour
Visit Holyrood Palace – the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, with an audio guide
Walk up to Arthurs Seat – an ancient volcano sitting 251m above sea level for excellent view of the city
Visit Edinburgh Dungeons – an 80 minute tour through 1,000 years of Scottish history via 2 underground rides & 11 live shows
Evening Meal and check into your hotel
Day 2: Glasgow’s People’s Palace, Glasgow Science Centre and/or Scottish Football Museum & Hampden Park, SnowFactor & Evening Meal
Breakfast at your hotel then visit Glasgow’s People’s Palace – a Social History Museum which tells the story of the people & city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century
Visit Glasgow Science Centre – a purpose-built science centre with 3 floors of interactive science exhibitions and/or the Scottish Football Museum & enjoy a guided tour of Hampden Park, Scotland’s National Stadium
Evening Meal in a local restaurant then enjoy something different trying your hand at sledging & ice-sliding in Glasgow’s SnowFactor before heading back to your hotel
Day 3: National Museum of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Show Dome & Flight home
Breakfast at your hotel then visit the National Museum of Scotland – this enormous museum has everything from fossils showing evidence of earliest forms of life to rich artefact collections representing diverse cultures across the globe, not forgetting ‘Dolly the Sheep’ exhibition
Take a journey back 15,000 million years through space & time on a visit to Dynamic Earth to witness the story of Planet Earth
View a stunning high-definition film in the 360° digital Show Dome
Transfer to airport for your flight home
Optional Extras
For information on optional extras, including additional excursions and evening activities, please contact info@gtitravel.ie
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure
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