Sail to Scotland - Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands (SOLD OUT)

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Not only will you spend two overnights at sea and two overnights in Edinburgh on this trip, but before you return home you will also have seen the sights of both Brussels and Amsterdam.  Before your afternoon sailing you will enjoy a delicious Dutch breakfast at a cheese farm in the Netherlands before spending your morning and early afternoon in Amsterdam.  After a day in the Dutch capital you will board ship and set sail on an overnight cruise to Newcastle on Tyne.  From delicious cuisine to exciting live entertainment, cozy bars to comfy en-suite cabins and children's play area, everyone will be entertained on this overnight sailing.  

After you arrive in the United Kingdom, you will continue to Edinburgh, Scotlands Royal Seat.  After a tour of one of the spookiest cities on earth you will be free to enjoy your evening however you wish.  Maybe you will scare yourself on a ghost tour or a Harry Potter themed adventure, or, if you are more musically inclined, you may enjoy the pipe and drum corps performances happening at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.  On Saturday you can continue to explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and its many closes and wynds, or join us on a scenic tour of the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness.  Sundays overnight sailing will return you to the European Mainland before a sight seeing stop in the Belgian capital of Brussels.  

This trip visits major cities in three countries.  Don’t let the ship to Scotland sail without you.  Contact Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation to reserve your spaces today!

Estimated Itinerary

Wednesday: Check in

Check in opens at 11 p.m on Wednesday, one hour before departure .  Arrive early at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation to check in for your journey.  Lean your seat back and relax while your comfortable coach whisks you away to Amsterdam. Don’t forget the essentials for your overnight ride.  Blankets, pillows, power banks, snacks and drinks will all help make your journey to Edinburgh more enjoyable.

Thursday: Amsterdam | Sail to Scotland

Breakfast will be awaiting you at a cheese farm in the Netherlands as you make your way to the Port of Amsterdam.  After breakfast you will explore Amsterdam before boarding the DFDS Kings Seaway which sails for England this afternoon.  Your floating hotel has everything it needs to keep you entertained during your overnight voyage, including restaurants, bars, nightclub style shows and a movie theatre.

Friday: Edinburgh

Once you arrive in Edinburgh, you will take a tour of the city called “Auld Reekey” by its residents.  After you check into your hotel, you will have the evening free to explore the historic Royal Seat of Scotland.  What will you do tonight?  That’s up to you.  The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will be occurring at Edinburgh’s historic castle in August and offers you a chance to see pipe and drum corps from various Scottish and international military units perform in the castle courtyard.  Edinburgh is one of the world’s most haunted cities and is full of supernatural night tours including many Ghost Story tours and Harry Potter themed experiences. 

Saturday: Free day or Scottish Highlands Excursion*

You can spend your Saturday continuing to explore Edinburghs many attractions, or join us on a visit to the Scottish Highlands.  Your optional excursion will take you on “one of the classic Highland Journeys” through the scenic Glen Coe to Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle, which was once one of the largest castles in Scotland.  A boat cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness will give you a chance to meet its most infamous resident before returning to Edinburgh for a second evening in the city. 

Sunday: Sail to Amsterdam

After departing Edinburgh this morning you will travel to the Port of New Castle where you will embark upon another evening of at sea entertainment while you sail back to the European continent. 

Monday: Return to Kaiserslautern via Brussels

After disembarking this morning you will return to Kaiserslautern through Belgium and its capital city Brussels.  By the time you have arrived at home, you will have visited three major cities over the course of a single long weekend.  

* Optional excursion at additional fee paid directly to tour manager

Price:

• Double Occupancy: $ 899 per person
• Single Occupancy: $1299
• Up to 2 children under 12 in a family room with 2 paid adults:  $799 p.c.
• Infants under 2 in a double or single room on shared bedding with 1 or 2 paid adults: $249

Cabin Upgrade: Seaview Cabin: $50 per person

Deadlines: Reserve your space before Tuesday, June 27

Trip Includes:

• Round trip bus and ship transportation to Edinburgh
• 2 nights lodging at a 3 star hotel in Edinburgh with breakfast
• Overnight sailing Amsterdam to Newcastle
• Overnight sailing Newcastle to Amsterdam
• Guided tour of Edinburgh
   
• Shipboard meals not included

Optional Excursion: Scottish Highlands Tour - Glen Coe, Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Cruise: €65 / €48 

What to Bring: 

• Comfortable, weather appropriate shoes & clothing
• Credit/Debit card or British Pounds
• Power Banks (ODR cannot guarantee charging capabilities of 3rd party contracted busses)
• Military ID and Passport

Departure: 12:01 a.m. from Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, bldg. 2905

Return: Monday Evening