St. Andrews

Day 10: Edinburgh | St. Andrews
Monday, August 19, 2024
En route to St. Andrews, visit the Falkirk Wheel—an exceptional feat of modern engineering and an inspirational work of art. Designed to reconnect the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, this elegant mechanical marvel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. Boats entering the Wheel's upper gondola are lowered, along with the water in which they float, to the basin below. At the same time, an equal weight rises up, lifted in the other gondola. Enjoy "The Falkirk Wheel Experience" aboard special "trip" boats at the site. The distinctive new visitor center gives an absolutely sensational viewpoint from which to see things in action.

Continue to St. Andrews—the Home of Golf—and enjoy lunch at a local pub/restaurant. Afterward walk the legendary Old Course. A bucket list pilgrimage site for golf lovers, follow in the footsteps of legends and experience why pro golfer Jack Nicklaus said, "I fell in love with it the first day I played it. There's just no other golf course that is even remotely close." 

The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure.
Overnight: Fairmont St Andrews (L)

Day 11: St. Andrews
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
After breakfast, enjoy St. Andrews independently or choose from optional activities available for purchase. (Timing allows for golf in the morning and afternoon tea later in the day, should you choose to join both.)

Golf Tee Time ($350 per person):
Play a round on St. Andrews' The Duke's course, highly regarded as one of the finest championship courses in the British Isles and a must-play course for any golfer. With five separate tee positions at every hole, The Duke's course appeals to golfers of any skill level. (Package includes greens fee, golf cart, rental clubs, and roundtrip transfers between the hotel and course.)

Note: Tee times and the course are subject to availability at time of booking.

Afternoon Tea Time ($95 per person):
Experience an award-winning afternoon tea with desserts at the Old Course Hotel featuring a delicious selection of delicate pastries and cakes, including homemade scones as well as strawberry and pink champagne preserves.
Overnight: Fairmont St Andrews (B)

Day 12: St. Andrews | Edinburgh | Depart for U.S. 
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
After breakfast, guests departing during the suggested times take the complimentary transfer to Edinburgh Airport for flights home. (B)

B =  Breakfast, L = Lunch

Post-tour space is limited. We recommend reserving early for best availability.

This post-tour is not escorted by an Orbridge Travel Director. Included sightseeing is accompanied by a local guide.

Activities are generally not very strenuous, but a fair amount of walking can be expected. It is our expectation that guests on this program are able to follow a guide through paved and unpaved streets of even and uneven terrain at an average pace for two hours. Guests should have the ability to walk up and down stairs without assistance. Due to the nature of some structures, handrails may not be present, and facilities for people with disabilities may be limited. Participation in itinerary activities is up to the individual.

• 2 nights accommodations at the Fairmont St Andrews
• 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch
• Admission and fees for included activities
• Gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and wait staff for included meals
• Private transportation
• Airport transfers for guests departing during the suggested times