行程概述
我們離開愛丁堡,前往遠離城市喧囂的一處隱祕瑰寶。您的司機兼導遊將帶您前往羅斯林,這是位於米德洛錫安郡的一個風景如畫的村莊,四周環繞着美麗的鄉村風光。
坐落在寧靜的羅斯林村,坐落着著名的羅斯林教堂,它因丹·布朗的小說《達芬奇密碼》而聞名遐邇。這座15世紀的教堂擁有精美的石雕和令人歎爲觀止的彩色玻璃窗,吸引着每一位到訪者。從異教符號到聖殿騎士團和聖盃的傳說,教堂激發着每一位踏入其中的人的無限遐想。您可以探索教堂內部,揭開它的神祕面紗,也可以漫步於附近羅斯林峽谷鬱鬱蔥蔥的林地之中。
接下來,我們將探索風景秀麗的蘇格蘭邊境地區,沿着特威德河谷一路前行,沿途環繞着綿延起伏的丘陵、古老的修道院和古樸的村莊。雖然如今這裏看似寧靜祥和,但它卻有着一段充滿衝突和戰亂的悠久歷史。
我們在梅爾羅斯停留享用午餐,您可以參觀建於12世紀的梅爾羅斯修道院,該修道院與聖殿騎士團有着密切聯繫,據說藏有羅伯特·布魯斯從十字軍東征中帶回的心臟。* 由於正在進行一些修繕工作,可能無法參觀。
之後,我們將探索該地區,參觀蘇格蘭愛國者威廉·華萊士的雕像,並遊覽斯科特觀景臺,這是一處令人驚歎的風景,曾激發了沃爾特·斯科特爵士的創作靈感,之後返回愛丁堡。
您大約下午 5 點返回愛丁堡。
We leave Edinburgh and head towards a hidden gem beyond the city's hustle and bustle. Your driver-guide will take you to Roslin, a picturesque village in Midlothian surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Nestled in the serene village of Roslin is the famous Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by Dan Brown's book, The Da Vinci Code. With its intricate stone carvings and stunning stained glass, this 15th-century chapel captivates all who visit. From pagan symbols to legends of the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail, the chapel sparks the imagination of everyone who walks through its doors. You can explore the chapel to uncover its mysteries or wander through the lush woodlands of nearby Rosslyn Glen.
Next, we explore the scenic Scottish Borders, following the Tweed Valley, surrounded by rolling hills, ancient abbeys, and quaint villages. While the area may seem tranquil today, it has a rich history marked by conflicts and skirmishes.
We stop for lunch in Melrose, where you can visit the 12th-century Melrose Abbey, linked to the Knights Templar and rumored to hold Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the Crusades. * Due to some works, a visit may be not possible.
Afterward, we'll explore the region, see the statue of Scottish patriot William Wallace, and visit Scott's View, a stunning landscape that inspired Sir Walter Scott, before returning to Edinburgh.
You return to Edinburgh at approximately 5.00pm.