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Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast & the Borders Day Tour from Edinburgh

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from €49.09

Duration

clock9 hours

Overview

    Explore the borderlands between Scotland and England on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Alnwick Castle, featured in the Harry Potter movies. Discover the town of Kelso with its historic abbey. Admire the wonderful Northumberland Coastline.

    Onboard a top of the range Mercedes 16-seat mini-coach, have a relaxing day away from the city while learning something new. The tour will take you to the pretty border town of Kelso and soak up the atmosphere in the large market square. You will also get to visit the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then cross the border and travel on to Alnwick Castle, the setting for Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter movie series. Continue onward along the Northumberland coast to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Stop on your way back to Edinburgh at one of the beautiful historic villages or castles that pepper the rolling landscapes of Southern Scotland.

    A lovely break from the city. The guests praised the view of the countryside. They were given enough time to explore each stop. Recommended for Potterheads (fans of the Harry Potter book).

What It Is

  • It shows you the beautiful scenery which characterizes Kelso, Alnwick Castle, and Berwick.
  • A tour to the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then to Alnwick Castle which was used to create the settings for Hogwarts Academy for the Harry Potter movie.
  • It takes you to the borderlands between England and Scotland on this full-day tour from Edinburgh.

Your Experience With Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast & the Borders Day Tour from Edinburgh

  • Visit and learn about the town of Kelso with its ruined Abbey, town square and impressive boutique shops.
  • Cross the England border and follow a route that was used by cat thieves.
  • Explore the Alnwick Castle and learn about the different famous locations to have featured in the Harry Potter movies.

What Alnwick Castle, the Northumberland Coast & the Borders Day Tour from Edinburgh Includes?

  • An English-speaking Live tour guide is available.
  • A transport service to/from Edinburgh in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach.
  • A full-day tour of the connection between Scotland and England's histories.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • The tour can easily expose the historic relationship between England and Scotland.
  • It can help learn a lot of history within a very short period of time.
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Travellers Talk

  • A beautiful experience visiting the countryside of Scotland to learn about its history and the guide was very knowledgeable and nice.
  • The journey itself was pleasant but it's hard to overlook all the ancient beauty on display from Kelso to Alnwick castle.

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