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Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders Day Tour
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ROSSLYN CHAPEL & THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DAY TOUR
Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci code, the Knights Templar and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart at Melrose Abbey, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

Please phone us if date you want to travel is unavailable to book online.
Departs 10.00 (after 1/5/10 09.30) 
Returns 16.15 approx
Adult Prices: From £25 to £29
 
Discount Prices: From £22 to £26
 
Departure Days - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday(All year) 

Full Details & Itinerary
Short Day Tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View & Melrose Abbey.

UNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE’S HEART

Departing at 10.00 your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.

From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.

Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.

From here you return to Edinburgh at Approx 16.15.

Departure Point
207 High St, Edinburgh. Click here to see map.


Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station

Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience.
We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
Rabbie's Discount Card - For money off restaurants, shopping and attractions

Exclusions
Admission to Rosslyn Chapel
Lunch and refreshments.

Discount Price
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16

Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!!

 
GUARANTEED EXPERIENCE GUARANTEED EXPERIENCE
If you feel that you haven’t had the experience you deserve and we are at fault we will give you YOUR MONEY BACK – no quibbles!
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
You book - you go!
GUARANTEED SMALL GROUPS
16 passengers maximum!
 
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Customer comments about this tour
Tour Date:  03/06/2009
Karen, our tour guide/driven, was passionate about the information she shared with us. I was proud to be in Scotland when listening to Karen.

Tour Date:  27/05/2009
The weather, which was perfect. The weather made it possible to walk around the Abbey and Rosslyn compound. Our tour guide had a delightful sense of humor and was personable. He was knowledgeable of Scottish history and incorporated stories of interest regarding countryside. Very enjoyable.

Tour Date:  02/11/2008
The tour guide was amazing! The tour was enlighted with stories and legends and myths and people's history!