Scotland Scotland is a land of mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes).
Scotland Price From: $6,300 Edinburgh is Scotland s compact, hilly capital with its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing vistors with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city. Visit the interesting Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetary founded in 1559 and see Greyfriar s Bobby s headstone, the loyal dog who guarded his Masters Grave. Inverness is the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands and home of the fresh-water Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Its Old Town features 19th-century Inverness Cathedral, the mostly 18th-century Old High Church and an indoor Victorian Market selling food, clothing and crafts. Pitochry Fish Ladder is where you will see an abundance of Salmon swimming upstream. Oban is a busy ferry harbour connecting the nearby islands, like Mull, Iona, Skye and many others which have an abundance of different bird species including the white-tailed eagle and over 800 species of Flora & Fauna. Inclusions 9 Nights in a Double room for Single Use in 4 star quality Hotels 4 x Dinners, Breakfast daily English Speaking Guides Half day panoramic tour of Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle Audio Guided Tour Transfers as shown Hotel Bar is open almost daily between 5.30pm and 6.30pm with House Wine, beer, soft drinks included exclusively for Individual Travellers Porterage Water on vehicles 24 hour assistance during your trip
Day 1 Private transfer available upon request Upon arrival in Edinburgh check into your Hotel where accommodation has been arranged for the next three nights Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure This evening you will meet your new friends and our Local Representative for a welcome aperitif in the hotel bar followed by a three course meal with beer, wine & soft drinks included Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (or similar) D Day 2 After breakfast you will meet with your Local Guide, coach and driver for a morning tour of the city, showing you all the famous city sights such as the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, Holyrood Royal Palace and the Scottish Parliament building and a visit to Edinburgh Castle Enjoy a free Afternoon and Lunch at your leisure Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (or similar) B Day 3 Today is a free day to explore Edinburgh at your own pace Dinner tonight is a Scottish Banquet at the historic Prestonfield House built in 1867 with beer, wine, soft drinks, music and dancing included Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (or similar) B, D Day 4 After breakfast check out of the hotel and meet your Local Guide, coach and driver for the start of the journey to Inverness. En-route stops will be made in Pitlochry, a beautiful town with a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands and Cairngorms National Park which has everything from castles to distilleries. You will also visit Pitlochry Fish Ladder which consists of 34 separate pools, each one allowing Salmon to pass onto the next pool. Lunch is at your leisure. Arrive in Inverness by late afternoon, where accommodation has been arranged for the next two nights Palace Hotel, Inverness (or similar) B
Day 5 Today is at your leisure to explore Inverness the capital of the Scottish Highlands and built along the River Ness. With its suspension bridges across the River Ness and old stone buildings, it is a pretty place to explore for the day. Tonight you will enjoy a 3 course dinner in a local restaurant which includes beer, wine & soft drinks Palace Hotel, Inverness (or similar) B, D Day 6 After breakfast check out of the hotel and meet your Local Guide, coach and driver for a transfer to Oban, via Loch Ness, home to the mythical Loch Ness Monster! Stop at Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland s most iconic castles overlooking Loch Ness. Lunch is at your leisure. Arrive in Oban by late afternoon, where accommodation has been arranged for the next three nights Queens Hotel, Oban (or similar) B Day 7 After breakfast meet your Local Guide, coach and driver and board the ferry to Mull Arriving at Craignure on Mull you will tour this scenic island where a visit isn t complete without a visit to the Tobermory Distillery one of the oldest distilleries in the country. Here you can enjoy a nip or three of the famous single Malt Scotch Whisky. Lunch is at your leisure. Boarding the ferry you will return to Oban and your hotel Queens Hotel, Oban (or similar) B Day 8 Today is at your leisure to explore this lovely Victorian Harbour Town. If you love seafood this Town is Scotland s Seafood Capital. Queens Hotel, Oban (or similar) B
Day 9 After breakfast check out of the hotel and meet your Coach and driver for the transfer to Glasgow This scenic route will take you across the Trossachs National Park a unique place with romantic sparkling lochs such as Loch Lomond, crumpled hills, sleepy forests and welcoming villages You might hear it called The Highlands in miniature and that s a good description. Lunch is at your leisure. You will arrive at the Hotel by late afternoon. Tonight you will enjoy a 3 course farewell dinner arranged in a local restaurant with beer, wine & soft drinks included Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (or similar) B, D Day 10 After breakfast, check out of the hotel Private transfers to Glasgow Airport available upon request Cheerio the nou!