Historic Castles & Legends of Scotland

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1 Historic Castles & Legends of Scotland May 1 - May 8, 2019 Join us as we travel to Scotland - the land of mythical creatures, purple heather, rolling hills, serene lochs, whiskey and kilts.

2 INCLUDED FEATURES (8 night tour of Scotland) Roundtrip Airfare Welcome Dinner; Farewell Dinner Tour a Whiskey Distillery Visit Stirling and Edinburgh Castles See St. Andrews; home of golf Visit Castle of Dunrobbin Orkney Islands and Isle of Skye Full Scottish Breakfast daily and 4 three course dinners with wine Globus Travel Insurance Tour Itinerary 1-3 Wednesday, May 1 : Departure Depart the U.S. for Scotland. Overnight flight. Thursday, May 2: Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax in Scotland s largest city. At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Friday, May 3: Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Stirling Excursion Beautiful Loch Lomond is your first destination today, and a CRUISE past pretty islands brings you from Luss to the picturesque village of Balmaha. Then, enjoy a guided tour of a WHISKEY DISTILLERY, where you hear about the ancient art of converting barley, water and yeast into a heart-warming liquor. Next, visit STIRLING CASTLE, a great symbol of Scottish independence and flavored residence of Scotland s kings and queens. 4 Back in vibrant Glasgow, an orientation drive takes in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built by wealthy tobacco barons. (B) Saturday, May 4: Glasgow-Fort William-GlenfinnanIsle of Skye A day of striking sceneries. Follow dramatic mountain ranges and idyllic lochs as you proceed via the awe-inspiring expanse of Rannoch Moor, scenic Glen Coe, Fort William, and the Road to the Isles to Glenfinnan. Take your photographs of the viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films. At Malaig, board your FERRY for the crossing to the Isle of Skye, the largest island of the Inner Herbrides and famous for its dramatic landscapes. Before dinner tonight, why not join an optional excursion to the spectacular Ellean Donan Castle, followed by a drink at a local pub? (B, D) Sunday, May 5: Isle of Skye-Culloden MoorPitlochry-Dundee 5 Return to the mainland this morning and trace the shores of Loch Ness on your way to the CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE, where you hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charle s Scottish clans. Then, a unique treat: admire a champion shepherd at Leault Farm as he manipulates his flock with up to eight border collies in a SHEEPDOG DISPLAY. Enjoy more spectacular Highland scenery as you drive through Cairngorms National Park and Glen Garry to the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry and then to your overnight destination: Dundee. (B, D)

3 On this Adelman Discoveries Signature program you will journey to a land famous for it s historic castles, fascinating history and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy the lively cities, charming villages and see if you can spot Nessy, the legendary Loch Ness monster. Scotland fills visitors with a sense of magic and delight. Follow in the footsteps of royalty on a tour of Edinburgh Castle. You ll cruise along pretty islands on picturesque Loch Lomond and follow the Road to the Isles, with its stunning hills, green woodlands and spectacular beaches. This is truly a magical tour. Please join us 6 Monday, May 6: Dundee-St. Andrew s-edinburgh A leisurely start to the day with a drive across the Tay Bridge to St. Andrew s, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club, founded in 1754, has given us the rules of golfing. A fun inclusion is the opportunity to hit a few balls at the ST. ANDREW S PRACTICE CENTRE. Continue on to Perth and a special visit to SCONE PALACE, the stately home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. During your welcome over COFFEE AND SHORTBREAD, hear about the crowning of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce, then join your guide on a private tour of the MURRY FAMILY HOME. Plenty of time later to explore the palace grounds. Cross the mighty Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh and tonight, don t miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B) Tuesday, May 7: Edinburgh 7 MORNING CITY SIGHTSEEING with a local guide introduces you to the 200-yearold New Town and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the Old Town, drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland s Crown Jewels. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish captial at your own pace. Later, a unique experience: board the former ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Tour five decks and see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this exceptional evening. Tonight, enjoy a performance of the world-renowned ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that take place in an arena of the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B,D) Wednesday, May 8: Farewell to Scotland 8 After breakfast, we head to the airport for our flight home. After check-in, you will have time for last minute duty free shopping before boarding our flight home with incredible Scottish memories. (B)

4 8 Journey to Scotland General Information & Tour Conditions Prices: Price of $3699 is per person based on double occupancy, including airfare. Additional cost: $160 pp. Included Features Round-trip airfare to Scotland from SGF, MCI, STL or ORD Deluxe accommodations for seven nights throughout the tour Transfers and charter ground transportation throughout Tours as detailed in itinerary. Included tours as noted in bold capitalized print 11 Meals / Breakfasts (7) and Dinner (4) Airport transfers Trip Insurance Optional Features Prepaid Gratuities ($160pp) Upgraded airline seats Optional Tours Reservations: A $ deposit per person will reserve your space on the Scotland Tour. Final payment will be due on or before November 1, Tour is limited to 20 guests. Escorted: An Adelman Discoveries host will accompany the tour. Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing and received by Adelman Discoveries, 3424 S National, Springfield, Mo during normal business hours to be considered officially canceled. Refunds for any payments made toward this cruise tour will be based on the following guidelines: Cancellation received by: Prior to November 1, 2018 November 1 Departure Refund per person will be: Full refund - less cost of optional insurance ($ per person) Non Refundable Cancellation Waiver Protection: Adelman Discoveries considers travel insurance very important. Therefore we have included the insurance in this package. Details of coverage are available from our agents upon reservations or on request. Any eventual claim for refund based on covered reasons will have cost of insurance deducted from any refund. Trip insurance is non-refundable. Documentation: A valid passport (not to expire prior to November 8, 2019) is required for this tour. Responsibility: Adelman Discoveries, 3424 S National, Springfield, Mo acts on behalf of each client in arranging travel services. Although we take great care in choosing our suppliers, we do not control them and therefore cannot be responsible for their acts or omissions. Your tour and travel services are subject to conditions imposed by suppliers who may limit their liability by tariffs, contract and or agreements. Therefore, unless we are negligent in booking your travel services, we are not responsible to you for any claims, losses, damage, loss or delay of baggage or other property, delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, frustration, whether physical or mental, mechanical breakdowns, government actions, strikes, weather, acts of God or other factors beyond our control. Each participant of this tour as described herein from Adelman Travel agrees to these conditions when purchasing such services. Refund Policy: Validating carrier has complete responsibility for refund of unused flight coupons. We are not responsible for airline, supplier and or vendor bankruptcies and refund of unused coupons involving such carriers. More Information Cam Thieme, Sarah Van Elsen, or Marvin McDaniel 3424 S National Ave Springfield, MO (417) or (800) Cam Thieme: cthieme@adelmantravel.com Sarah Van Elsen: svanelsen@adelmantravel.com Marvin McDaniel: mmcdaniel@adelmantravel.com

5 8 Journey to Scotland RESERVATION FORM Journey to Scotland 8 day May 1 - May 8, 2019 Name (Pass. 1): (exactly as shown on passport) D.O.B Passport # exp. date Name preferred on Name Tag Name (Pass. 2): (exactly as shown on passport) D.O.B Passport # exp. date Name preferred on Name Tag ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP TELEPHONE Adelman Travel Agent I have read and understand the General Information and Tour Conditions of this trip to Scotland as described herein. Enclosed is my check or credit card number for $ payment on this tour. Deposit: $450 per person. If paying deposit by credit card, please provide the number, expiration date and name on the card. Please plan to make final payment by check. If final payment is made by credit card, a 3% bank supplement surcharge will apply. CC# exp date Signature Please indicate if you have any physical disabilities, mobility limitations or special dietary needs we need to be aware of Yes No If yes, we will follow up with you Emergency contact: Name Phone contact Price # of pasgrs Tour Price per person based on double occupancy $3699 x = Tour Price per person based on single occupancy $3999 x = $450 Deposit due at time of booking $450 x = Mail all deposit and payments to Adelman Discoveries Attn. Cam Thieme, Sarah Van Elsen or Marvin Mc Daniel 3424 S National Springfield, MO (417) or (800) Fax: (417) Cam Thieme: cthieme@adelmantravel.com Sarah Van Elsen: svanelsen@adelmantravel.com Marvin McDaniel: mmcdaniel@adelmantravel.com