Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Edinburgh!
Free time this afternoon. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Drummers, Pipes & Precious Jewels
EDINBURGH: Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and the Old Town and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on select departures. (B)
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.
Mulligans & Mountains
ST. ANDREWS: See the home of golf and famous university town.
PITLOCHRY: Walk through the Victorian mountain resort then drive through the scenic Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park. (B) 201 mi / 323 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - 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.
Brave Lads & Bonnie Lands
CULLODEN MOOR: Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor centre.
DUNROBIN: Visit the castle and walled gardens. (B/D) 120 mi / 193 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: At Culloden moor, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish clans. On 16 April 1746, the two armies met. Over 1,500 Jacobites were killed or wounded, while British government forces lost about 100 soldiers. The last pitched battle fought on British soil lasted less than an hour.
An Ancient Archipelago
THURSO: Drive to Scrabster to board a ferry for a scenic crossing to the Orkney Islands.
ORKNEY ISLANDS: Sightseeing includes Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae and Skaill House, the Ring of Brodgar, and Kirkwall. Join a guided tour of The Orkney Brewery and have a light lunch at the Tasting Hall cafe. Return to the mainland by ferry in the late afternoon. (B/L/D) 47 mi / 76 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - HISTORY & TRADITION: Orcadian water, the best malt, hops, and yeast are the only four ingredients of hand-crafted ales such as Orkney Dark Island, Northern Light and the world-famous Skull Splitter named after a vicious Orkney Earl. Enjoy a guided tour of the brewery and learn the traditions of beer making and a long, long history of brewing quality ales.
Spectacular Sights & A Scottish Chippy
THURSO: Take a scenic drive along the spectacular North Coast 500 route via Durness and Scourie.
ULLAPOOL: Visit to the fishing port includes a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant. (B/L/D) 194 mi / 312 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Walk along the whitewashed cottages with views of lovely Loch Broom in the charming seaport town of Ullapool. Feast on traditional fish and chips, a Scottish favourite that never fails to satisfy.
Sea & Skye
ISLE OF SKYE: Drive across the Inner Hebridean island. Return to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig.
FORT WILLIAM: See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. Visit a whisky distillery. (B/D) 154 mi / 248 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Raise a dram of whisky for Scotland's proud heritage at an historic, local distillery whilst you learn all about Scotland's favourite spirit.
Island Dreams & Scottish Kings
OBAN: Ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull.
ISLE OF MULL: Take a scenic drive across the island.
ISLE OF IONA: See the burial place of many Scottish kings and chiefs. Visit one of the first Christian monasteries in the British Isles. (B/D) 138 mi / 222 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PICTURE PERFECT: Called "Eagle Island" by wildlife watchers, the Isle of Mull is a paradise for birds of prey keeping a watchful eye on the wonderful wild landscapes below. Watch for Scottish red deer, iconic Highland cattle, and rolling hills that paint a picture of quintessential Scotland. The medieval abbey on the Isle of Iona is the resting place of many Scottish monarchs and chiefs.
Glasgow Gems & Gorgeous Glens
GLENCOE: Depart for a scenic drive through Glen Coe, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
LOCH LOMOND: Visit the lake.
GLASGOW: Enjoy an orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) 96 mi / 155 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOTS: In Scotland's most populous city, Glasgow's uniquely rich architectural heritage ranges from 19th-century masterpieces to the modern designs of the unique style of Glasgow-born Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Discover exciting experiences around every corner!
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 9 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 7 Dinners
- Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard (Superior First-Class)
- Inverness AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness (Superior First-Class)
- Inverness Macdonald Drumossie Hotel (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Thurso-Caithness St Clair Hotel (First-Class)
- Gairloch Gairloch Hotel (First-Class)
- Oban, Argyllshire The Royal Oban Hotel (First-Class)
- Glencoe The Isles of Glencoe Hotel (First-Class)
- Glasgow Clayton Hotel Glasgow (Superior 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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