1 Day Quest for the Holy Grail Tour from Edinburgh (ST)
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. Our tour explores Templar and Grail connections within Scotland. This tour runs 3 times a week through the winter months.
1 Day Quest for the Holy Grail Coach Tour from Edinburgh
The Itinerary
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. Our tour explores Templar and Grail connections within Scotland.
We start our journey of discovery with a drive across the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife. Historic Dunfermline is the site of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th Century. The famous Scottish hero, Robert the Bruce, is buried in the choir of the abbey and we will discover more about his important role in Scotland"s history when we visit this historic place.
Passing the battlefield of Bannockburn we"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 you"ll have the chance to bask in its mystery and explore the chapel for yourself (optional).
Tour Highlights: Forth Bridges, Dunfermline Benedictine Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel.
Tour Dates
The tour runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through the winter months.
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Exclusions
· Admission charges unless otherwise stated in the itinerary
· Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
· Gratuity to your tour host
Inclusions
· Transport by luxury air-conditioned minicoach
· Services of an experienced tour host
· Service charges and taxes
Minimum Age
3 yearsTour Vehicle Type
Mini CoachDeparture Point
Loch Ness Discovery Centre 1 Parliament Square High Street Edinburgh, EH1 1REDeparture Time
08.45 hrs Departure 09.00 hrsExpected return Time
Returns at 17:30 hrsDuration of Tour
Full DayMonths of Operation
January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Departure Point Map Location
Rates & Dates
| Ticket (Per Person ) | |||
| Date | Notes | Type | |
| Standard Tour Ticket | Child Tour Ticket | ||
| Daily (all year) | £38 | £35 | |
- Prices are quoted per person per tour
- Customers must provide a valid credit or debit card number.
- Limited availability : advanced booking required.
- Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.
- Child rate applies to children between 3 and 12. We regret that children under 3 are not carried on this tour.
