Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans while taking in the bonnie scenery of the Scottish Borders
Travel south following Dere Street, an old Roman road which was once the main trade supply route, to your first stop in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. You will have time to view the magnificent Augustinian Abbey and grab a coffee.
We make a stop at the scenic Carter Bar where the tall stone pillars and national flags mark the crossing between Scotland and England.
Get a glimpse of Hadrian’s Wall as we travel along it’s south side before stopping at the beautiful Steel Rigg. Follow the wall as it snakes over the crags, with lake of Crag Lough in the distance.
Included is a visit to the archaeological site of Vindolanda. Exploring this site provides an insight to the lives of those who built and lived at this Roman fort. Lunch available here.
Back aboard, we travel north and back through the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh. A quick stop will provided for refreshments and comfort break.
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What makes Full Day Trip Hadrian’s Wall and The Borders from Edinburgh a unique experience ?
Our first stop in the Scottish Borders and once a royal burgh.
View one of four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s. Built over more than 70 years, Jedburgh Abbey is striking for its unusual mix of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture.
You’ll have time to use the restrooms and grab a coffee at a local Café.
Time for a photo on the Anglo-Scottish border. Two stones on either side of the road mark the passage between countries and the location provides stunning views across the Cheviot Hills.
Just a short walk from Steel Rigg Car Park you can see the Hadrian’s Wall snaking up and along the crags, with the lake of Crag Lough in the distance.
Crag Lough was formed by glaciers in the last Ice Age and is one of the four Roman Wall Loughs
Exploring the archaeological site of Vindolanda provides insight to the lives of those who built and lived at this Roman fort.
Years of excavation have uncovered many well preserved items from the era.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is added to the total duration.
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- Full Day Trip Hadrian’s Wall and The Borders from Edinburgh
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Full Day Trip Hadrian’s Wall and The Borders from Edinburgh Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Includes Entrance to Vindolanda Roman Fort
- Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
- Scenic tour through the Scottish Borders
- Stop at Hadrian’s Wall
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
Not Included
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Stewart Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
