Overview
How about a trip on the Thames before you cross the pond? Add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of Scotland and let an express train whisk you from Edinburgh to the palaces, pubs, and pints that await. Raise a glass to guided sightseeing and ample time on your own for personal pursuits.
Itinerary
Welcome to Glasgow!
Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Keys to Scottish Lochs
LOCH LOMOND : Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake.
STIRLING: Visit Stirling Castle. Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery.
GLASGOW: Orientation drive to see Glasgow's landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) 81 mi / 131 km
Spectacular in Scotland
Take a scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
FORT WILLIAM: See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
GLENFINNAN: See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.
ISLE OF SKYE: Take a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.
EILEAN DONAN: Drive past a picturesque castle on the small tidal island.
LOCH NESS: Stop at the lake.
INVERNESS: Free time in the evening. (B) 251 mi / 404 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
CULLODEN MOOR: Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor centre. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.
TOMINTOUL: Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B/D) 111 mi / 178 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: From wild mountain peaks to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas, rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for a thrilling photo opportunity.
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
PERTH: Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years.
ST. ANDREWS: See the home of golf and practice on the golf range.
EDINBURGH: Free time.
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Attend the world-renowned Tattoo performance. (Select departures only). (B) 172 mi / 277 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - MUSIC & MASTERPIECES: Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain". Here you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Welcome to London!
Travel from Edinburgh to London by express train. In London your Local Host is on hand to help you make the most of your time. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: A favourite character in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice noted "London is so diverting; there is so much to entertain!" This is even more true today, from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums, galleries, and iconic sights. Mingle with the serenity of Hampstead Heath or Kensington Gardens. Be enthralled by a dazzling show at one of the West End's historic theatres, a fabulous bookend to your time in London.
The Royal Treatment
Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past London's famous landmarks including sights of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays). (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SITES: See the legendary landmarks of Britain's historic capital city. Walk where voices have rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben's quarter bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings, and funerals have made history.
Kettle's On!
Full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Host has many recommendations. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: Double-decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet shops are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park's lush gardens or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain's most famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington or Chelsea.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 9 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Glasgow DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central (Superior First-Class)
- Inverness AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness (Superior First-Class)
- Aberdeen The Aberdeen Altens Hotel (First-Class)
- Edinburgh Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket (First-Class)
- London Millennium Gloucester (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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