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Small Group Tours Edinburgh Departures: 2016/17 Small Group Tours Edinburgh Departures: 2016/17 “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that Guaranteed take our breath away...” Small Groups Maximum of 16 passengers Explore Further >>> Guaranteed Departures You book, you go! Explore Further >>> Guaranteed Experience Or your money back! Explore Further >>> Call us on: +44(0)131 212 5005 (8am to 10pm) www.rabbies.com 1 Guaranteed Small Groups - Maximum of 16 passengers Touring with no more than 16 passengers gives you more. More personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an all-round memorable experience. Rabbie’s is committed to delivering unique and enriching tours, with stories to share and PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT EXTRA MILE INNOVATION ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR TOURISM EVERYONE’S BUSINESS PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR memories that will last you a lifetime. Guaranteed Departures - You book, you go! Simple and straightforward! That’s how we like things and you tell us that’s how you like things too! So, when you choose to book with us, you’re going - no minimum numbers. Guaranteed! Guaranteed Experience - Or your money back! If you feel you’ve not had the experience you deserved and we’re at fault, we’ll give you your money back ~ NO QUESTION! 1 Day Tours (All year) Depart Return Tours pages 4 - 7 2 Day Tour Depart Return Tour page 8 Monday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Tues, Thurs & Sat (Nov - Mar) 08.45 19.00 Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles Every day (April - October) 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Kleingruppengarantie – Garanzia di piccoli gruppi - Grupos Reducidos Garantizados - La garantie de petits groupes - 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle 3 Day Tours Depart Return Tours pages 9 - 10 mit maximal 16 Mitreisenden. Massimo 16 passeggeri. Máximo de 16 pasajeros. 16 passagers maximum. 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat (Nov - Mar) Durchführungsgarantie – wenn Sie Partenze garantite - Every day (April - October) 08.30 19.00 Isle of Skye Salida Garantizada - La garantie des départs - 09.30 16.15 Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders gebucht haben, dann reisen Sie auch! Prenotate, Partite! ¡Si Reserva, Viaja! Vous avez réservé, vous partez! 09.30 18.15 Discover Malt Whisky Monday (May - October) 08.30 19.15 Isle of Arran Adventure - Scotland in Miniature Wir garantieren eine einzigartige Esperienza Garantita - Experiencia Garantizada - La Guarantie de L’Expérience - Reise – oder erhalten Sie Ihr Geld Soddisfatti o rimborsati! ¡O le devolvemos su dinero! Ou on vous rembourse! Tuesday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Wed & Fri (Mar - Nov) 09.00 18.30 Speyside Whisky Trail zurück. 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles Escursioni con un massimo Viajando con un máximo de Ses tours d’un maximum de 16 08.30 19.00 Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain & The Borders* Sunday (April - October) 09.00 18.00 English Lake District & Hadrian’s Wall Da unsere Gruppen aus maximal 16 di 16 passeggeri per offrire il 16 pasajeros, le garantizamos passagers, vous permettront de 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Personen bestehen, bekommen Sie massimo valore, più attenzione mayor beneficio, más atención 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle 4 Day Tours Depart Return Tours page 11 profiter d’une attention plus 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife viel mehr Leistung für Ihr Geld. personale, più tempo con le personalizada, más tiempo con personnalisée, plus de temps de 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* Mon & Fri (April - October) 08.30 20.00 Islay & the Whisky Coast Mehr persönliche Aufmerksamkeit, persone del posto, meno tempo los habitantes locales, menos rencontre avec les gens locaux, 09.30 16.15 Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders mehr Zeit mit den Einheimischen, sull’autobus, più tempo nelle tiempo en el autobús y más en moins de temps dans l’autocar, Tues, Thurs, Sun (Mar - Nov) 08.30 18.30 Isle of Skye & the West Highlands mehr Zeit auf wenig befahrenen stradine meno conosciute e, nel rutas apartadas.En general plus de temps sur les routes Wednesday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Nebenstrassen und einfach mehr complesso, un’esperienza scozzese una experiencia escocesa más pittoresques et ainsi une plus 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles Tuesday (May - October) 09.00 19.00 Magical Mull, Isle of Iona & West Highlands authentische Schottische Erlebnisse – più autentica, perché l’impegno auténtica, porque el cometido de grande expérience de l’ Ecosse 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle denn Rabbie’s fühlt sich verpflichtet, di Rabbie’s consiste nel fornire Rabbie’s es el de ofrecer a sus Depart Return Tours pages 12 - 13 authentique, bref d’avoir un 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 5 Day Tours Ihnen eine einzigartige und un’esperienza unica e irripetibile clientes una experiencia única y voyage sur mesure. Ainsi grace à 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* Monday (Mar - Oct), Wed & Sat bereichernde Erfahrung zu bieten, an e un bellissimo ricordo che vi enriquecedora que recordarán Rabbie’s vous vivrez une expérience 09.30 18.15 Discover Malt Whisky (May - Sep) 09.00 19.00 Iona, Mull & the Isle of Skye die Sie ein Leben lang zurückdenken accompagni per tutta la vita. para toda la vida. unique et riche dont vous vous Saturday (Feb - Dec), Tues werden. souviendrez toute votre vie. Thursday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands (Apr - Sep) & Thurs (May - Sep) 09.00 19.00 Highland Explorer - Skye & the Far North 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles Fri (April - October), Sun & Wed 09.00 19.00 Orkney & the Far North 08.30 19.00 Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain & The Borders* (May - Sep) 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Monday (May - Oct) 09.00 19.00 Yorkshire & the Lake District 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* 6 Day Tour Depart Return Tour page 14 09.30 16.15 Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders Tue (Apr - Sep) & Sun (May - September) 09.00 19.00 Outer Hebrides & Skye Adventure Friday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles 08.30 19.00 Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain & The Borders* 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* 09.30 18.15 Discover Malt Whisky Saturday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles Please check-in 15 minutes 08.30 19.00 Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain & The Borders 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle before the tour departs. 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* 09.30 16.15 Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders 09.30 18.15 Discover Malt Whisky Why not come earlier and enjoy a Sunday 08.00 20.00 Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands hot drink and a bite to eat in our café, 08.15 18.30 West Highland Lochs & Castles 08.30 19.00 Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain & the Borders which also has WiFi and toilet facilities. 09.00 18.30 Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky 09.15 18.00 Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle 09.30 18.00 St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife 09.30 19.00 Alnwick Castle, Berwick & the Borders* 09.30 16.15 Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders *(April - October) 3 2 1 day tours 1 day tours Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Loch Lomond National Park & Highlights: Stirling Castle ~ Rannoch Moor ~ Glencoe Highlights: ~ Great Glen ~ Stirling Castle £ ~ Fort Augustus ~ The Trossachs ~ Rob Roy country ~ Boat Cruise on Loch Ness £ ~ Grampian Mountains ~ Nature trail walk ~ Loch Lomond Our “Scotland in a day” tour covering the magnificent beauty of Rannoch Moor and dramatic Glencoe. Travel the Great Glen to Fort Augustus for A day spent in the land of Scots heroes Rob Roy, Robert the Bruce and free time at Loch Ness before returning via Pitlochry. William Wallace, taking in the magnificent splendour of the medieval stronghold of Stirling Castle and the beautiful nature and forests of Scotland’s first National Park at Loch Lomond. We recommend this tour for those who are short of time and want to get a Departs: 08.00 Returns: 20.00 Departs: 09.15 Returns: 18.00 great sample of the Highlands. Steep yourself in the history of dramatic Glencoe and the chance to see Nessie! This tour is for those who love tales of Rob Roy and Braveheart, Adult Prices from £45 Renaissance palaces and a healthy walk in beautiful natural scenery with Adult Prices from £36 Discount Prices from £42 breathtaking views. Discount Prices from £33 Departing Every Day: (All Year) Departing Every Day: (All Year) 320mi 510km Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. 150mi 240km Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun.
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