Quest for the Holy Grail from Edinburgh

The Legend of the Grail has spawned many tales throughout the last 800 years. Not many people know that Scotland is reputed to be the resting place of the Grail and a safe haven of the Knights Templar. The tour explores Templar and Grail connections with Scotland. Cross the Firth of Forth into the Kingdom of Fife and pay homage to King Robert the Bruce, at Dunfermline Abbey. After coffee it'll travel west into the shadows of the fortress of Stirling. The Lunch will be taken here with time to visit Stirling Castle or explore the city centre. Passing the battlefield of Bannockburn it'll head back towards Edinburgh and the Pentland hills. At the foot of the hills is Rosslyn Chapel, the reputed resting place of the legend that is the Holy Grail, made famous by Dan Brown's book The Da Vinci Code. This is the templar holy of holies and clients have the chance to bask in its mystery and explore the chapel.

Address or meeting point

All tours depart form outside the Highland Experience Tours' office at 1 Parliament Square. Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Hours & minutes

Approx. 8 hours and a half

Start or opening time

Tour Departs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 09:00h.

End or closing time

Tour Returns at 17:30h

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes. Waverly train station and St Andrews square bus station are only a 5 minute walk from the departure point. There are also a number of local bus services that stop near to the departure point

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Includes: transportation and guide

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue Meals and drinks are not included

List the specific clothing required Comfortable clothes and walking shoes

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes

Drinks

Are drinks included? No

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No

Which currencies are accepted? Sterling pound

Product price detail

In English at 9.00 am

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 15 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.