Edinburgh (New Haven Harbour), Scotland

Royal YachtBritannia& Edinburgh Castle

Explore a Royal Vessel and a Historic Castle Immerse yourself in the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle in one rewarding day. You will drive to the nearby port of Leith with your local guide. This is the home of the elegant Royal Yacht Britannia , once the floating home of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. Over its 43 years of service, Britannia hosted glittering state and official occasions. Follow your self-guided audiophone to the Queen’s and Duke of Edinburgh’s cabins, impressive formal dining room, admiral’s suite, crew’s quarters and more. After lunch at a local restaurant, ascend to the rocky hillside of Edinburgh Castle. This historic structure is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe, and has been used as a royal residence, prison and military fortress. Here, you will enjoy time to explore its royal splendor on your own, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3