Edinburgh and Royal Yacht Britannia

One of the most famous ships in the world and travelling over a million nautical miles, the Royal Yacht Britannia has provided the stunning setting for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons as well as intimate, relaxing family holidays!

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Return coach travel
  • Porterage at the hotel

Itinerary

Overview

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Waverley Castle Hotel for four nights.

Includes Dinner

Overview

Excursion visiting a ship unlike any other - The Royal Yacht Britannia. For over 44 years, the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family travelling more than a million nautical miles and providing the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays.

Now berthed in Leith, just outside Edinburgh, this is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions an audio handset is included so you can learn more as you explore the five main decks that includes the Royal Apartments, the Crew Quarters and the Engine Room.

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Included Highlights

Royal Yacht Britannia

Overview

Relax at the hotel and enjoy a day at leisure to do as you please. The nearby town of Melrose is home to stunning abbey ruins and the pretty Harmony Gardens. You might even wish to take the train into Edinburgh from Tweedbank, to explore the city.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion discovering the Bordern Towns of historic Kelso and Jedburgh, known for its associations with Mary Queen of Scots.

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Optional Excursions

Jedburgh

2023 £10.00

2024 £11.00

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

Overview

Explore Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where the majestic castle towers over the whole city. The medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town sit side by side, dotted with interesting visitor attractions. Princes Street is home to city centre shopping, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy where you can sit and watch the world go by!

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Included Highlights

Edinburgh

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Return home.

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Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Waverley Castle Hotel in Melrose.

Waverley Castle Hotel

Waverley Castle Hotel

The Waverley Castle Hotel is an attractive country hotel idyllically set amidst rolling hills, within easy reach of castles, country houses and the scenic beauty of the Scottish Borders. Just a mile from the centre of Melrose, nestling between the River Tweed and the green Eildon Hills, the hotel is splendidly set in five acres of rolling parkland. A great base from which to explore the local area, guests can spend time relaxing in the comfortable bar, lounge and games room. The on-site Eildon Restaurant also serves a delicious selection of traditional dishes, and boasts fantastic views over Eildon Hills. With stunning surroundings, a very warm welcome and an unbeatable atmosphere, you’re sure to enjoy a memorable stay.

Location: Waverley Road, Melrose, TD6 9AA

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
Accessibility
  • Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Meals on Request
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Service
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Free WiFi (Public Areas)
  • Iron at Reception
  • Pets Allowed on Request
Transport
  • Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available

Reviews

4.5 Out of 5 ( 8 Reviews )

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Quality

4.5 / 5

Value for Money

4.4 / 5

Paula Whittington, 3 days ago

The tours to the Yacht was good, and to Edinburgh. The coach driver was helpful but didn't have much knowledge about Scotland. The food was good at the Hotel but the Hotel its self was tired and needed updating. The entertainment left a lot to be desired

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C J Ward, 5 days ago

Lovely to see a part of History that was only avaliable on tv.

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David Barton, 5 days ago

The hotel was excellent and its position the coach and driver exellent the Royal yacht britannia a fantastic experience enjoyed it all

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Mr Holmes, 25 days ago

Hotel good we enjoyed the coach ride royal hatch and Edinburgh.

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Stephen, 26 days ago

Interesting, fascinating and amazing

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Sue, 26 days ago

Arrived very late at Waverley Hotel after 14hrs of travel in uncomfortable coacj, supper saved but food disappointing. Room clean, bathroom in need of maintenance attention & very small, hotel in need of some deep cleaning. Royal Yatch visit fantastic. Visit to Edinburgh possibly too long. Driver very polite & helpful but not very knowledgable re area. Late leaving Hotel for return so late arriving for 'filter' coach leaving only 15-20mins for comfort break etc.

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Having been on 5/6 trips with Sheerings in the past we booked , a trip to Paris for a four night break, the majority of the trip was enjoyable except , we all booked an .advertised trip paid the coach driver our money 56.00E. for a meal in Paris and a night tour round Paris.. The meal was very mediocre, but as we had a good group atmosphere all was going good. however when we all were back on the coach . the driver informed the tour coach 168 that he had decided that he was not doing the night tour round Paris, as it was too light still 8.00 at night, and that anyone that has any complaints should email shearings when they got back. his attitude appeared to have a menacing tone . after a little while , another passenger with slight autism stood up and asked why he wasn't going on the night trip, the answer he gave was there are 28 people on the coach and 27 are too tired to go out at night . he then proceeded to stand over the seated vulnerable adult with his arms outstretched and blocking the view of his family in what appeared to be intimidating telling this person not to spoil it for everyone. HE HAD ONLY ASKED WHAT OTHERS WERE THINKING. On return his mother rang the customer service line to be told that the drivers were out of time , had the driver said this it would have been more acceptable , but its a lot to advertise and charge people for and then intimidate them when they respond . well done sheerings ledger . never again will i stand by and allow you to ick on a vulnerable adult. we don't want financial recompense , just to let people know that if your expecting a night seeing the lights in Paris you may well be disappointed

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