Le Château de Culzean, le Pays de Burns & la Côte d’Ayrshire
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Une journée passée à découvrir les beautés de l’Ayrshire rural – une région que les visiteurs connaissent moins mais qui foisonne de châteaux fascinants, de culture et d’histoire.
Carte du circuit
Highlights
Endroits à
découvrir
- Magnificent Culzean Castle and Gardens
- Clifftop walk
- Dunure and the Ayrshire Coast
- Robert Burns birthplace museum
- Alloway Old Kirk (Church)
- The original "Brig O' Doon"
- Whitelee Windfarm
Votre voyage
Une journée passée à découvrir les beautés de l’Ayrshire rural – une région que les visiteurs connaissent moins mais qui foisonne de châteaux fascinants, de culture et d’histoire. Détendez-vous en explorant les collines ondulantes et le paysage côtier spectaculaire de l’un des joyaux cachés de l‘Ecosse.
Ce circuit est idéal pour ceux qui aiment les beaux châteaux, les jardins et les promenades ainsi que les poèmes, chansons et histoires de Robert Burns.
Les Détails
Étudiants, personnes plus de l'âge de 60, et enfants (entre 5 et 15 ans)
- Emportez des vêtements imperméables et des chaussures de marche
- Transport par un minibus Mercedes de luxe à 16 places
- Climatisation standard
- Anecdotes et services d’un chauffeur-guide de Rabbie’s
- Entrées dans tous les sites touristiques
Itinéraire
Après le départ de Glasgow le premier arrêt de la journée est au plus grand champ d’éoliennes d’Europe: il peut fournir de l’énergie non polluanteà plus de 180 000 maisons. De là ce n’est qu’ un court trajet vers le sud pour arriver au château de Culzean et ses jardins. L’entrée est payante (veuillez noter qu’il n’y a pas d’option gratuite à cet arrêt). Le château date de la fin du 18ème siècle , une époque de paix dans l’histoire de l’Ecosse, ce qui signifie qu’il est moins un château défensif qu’une superbe demeure seigneuriale avec la belle architecture de Robert Adam et un ameublement d’une grande qualité. Grâce à sa situation, perchée au bord des falaises dominant l’estuaire de la Clyde, il offre des vues splendides et les jardins qui l’entourent sont magnifiques. Ce sera également votre pause-déjeuner.
Après le déjeuner vous suivrez la côte jusqu’à Dunur, un tout petit village de pêcheurs qui possède un ancien château en ruines et une sombre histoire . Le circuit continue en traversant le pays de Robert Burns – le poète national de l’Ecosse – et vous verrez de nombreux endroits qui sont mentionnés dans ses poèmes et ses chansons. Le centre pour les visiteurs à Alloway a été rénové récemment et vous expliquera tout ce que vous avez besoin de savoir sur cet homme remarquable: fils d’un fermier pauvre et maintenant célèbre comme l’auteur de “Auld Lang Syne”, une chanson d’amitié connue et chantée dans le monde entier.
Itinéraire (English)
Departing from Glasgow you quickly climb into the Renfrewshire Hills where the first stop of the day will give you a glimpse into the future at Europe’s largest wind farm – big enough to supply clean energy to over 180,000 homes. From here the road south into Ayrshire is quick and easy passing through rich farming country with many small towns and villages.
On arrival at Culzean Country Park you will have the choice of visiting the castle and gardens or just the gardens and woodland walks. An entry fee is payable on arrival. (Please note there is no free option at this stop). The castle dates from the late 18th Century – a peaceful time in Scottish history so it is less a defensive castle and more like a great country house with fine furniture and beautiful Robert Adam architecture. Sitting right on the edge of the cliffs looking out over the Firth of Clyde the views are superb and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. For those who like walking there are miles of tracks and footpaths through the grounds – taking in the Swan Pond, deer park, and walled gardens as well as rocky coves and sandy beaches. This will also be your lunch stop.
After lunch you will follow the coastline to the tiny fishing village of Dunure with its ancient ruined castle and dark history. Continuing on, the road leads down into the village of Alloway. This is the countryside of Robert Burn’s – Scotland national poet - and you will see many places mentioned in his poems and songs –from Auld Kirk Alloway to the “Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doon”. The recently redeveloped visitor centre will tell you all you need to know about this remarkable man – born a poor farmer’s son but now famous as the writer of “Auld Lang Syne” – a song known and sung in friendship throughout the world. There are also riverside walks and the Auld Brig (old bridge) to explore as well as the haunted ruins of the old church. From here we return to Glasgow.
Les Opinions
Our guide, Graham, had lots of information everywhere we went and could easily recite parts of Rabbie Burns tales, songs, and poems. Despite the foggy weather we had a wonderful time and lots of time to enjoy each stop.
My family and I had a great day doing this tour around the southwest coast of Scotland. The views from Culzean Castle are absolutely magnificent! Nice trip and nice guide. I would opt again for rabbies!
Last minute trip we will remember forever
Jennifer Douglas Christy Posted on 29/06/2017We had an amazing guide, Ian, that took us on this tour. It was only our fourth day in Scotland and we learned so much in a short amount of time due to his wealth of knowledge. We got to see some beautiful castles on the coastline and walk in the gardens in Burns Country. This trip to Scotland overall is for our honeymoon after 4 years of marriage. We would recommend this tour to any couple in love...it was very romantic. Ian - thank you for sharing your passion for Scotland with us!! We greatly appreciated all of your lovely stories and history :-) Sincerely, Jennifer Douglas Christy (Groton, CT, USA)
Questions Fréquentes
Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?
The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.
Is there parking close to the departure point?
We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.
When should I get to the departure point?
Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.
What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?
If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies.
What are your cancellation policies?
We have a cancellation period of 48 hours for our one day tours, 15 days for two to nine day tours, and 21 days for 10+ day tours. If cancelled outside this period, we'll give you a full refund minus a 10% admin charge. If you cancel inside this period, refunds are at our discretion. Click here to view full terms and conditions.
What is a guaranteed departure?
It's simple: you book, you go. This means we'll never cancel your tour because of a minimum numbers policy.
Can I pre-book a specific seat?
Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.
Are there toilets on the bus?
Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.
How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?
We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.
Do you take children on your tours?
We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.
You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
How much time do I get off the bus?
We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.
Why do you exclude visitor attractions?
We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.
Do we need to bring our own lunch?
You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.
Should I tip the driver-guide?
Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.
What about travel insurance?
We advise you take out travel insurance.
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