Tour Best Of Scotland (Winter, 7 Days) | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Accommodation

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket The Highlander Hotel The Highlander Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception 6 Breakfasts 2 Dinners 1 Be My Guest Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals

Others

3 Dinner (D) 6 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L) Kinlochard: Join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish Be My Guest lunch, tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes. Stirling: Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. Aviemore: Rothiermurchus Estate is working to promote an appreciation of the special flora and fauna and wildlife of the highlands. Nestled in Cairngorm National Park, this estate encompasses 17,500 acres and has been in the care of the Grant family for over 500 years. On your Make Travel Matter experience, you will learn about the beautiful landscape and even meet some of the most adorable animals, like the hairy coos! Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist Discover Glasgow and Stirling Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, the Isle of Skye, Glasgow Cathedral, Culloden Battlefield, Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery. View the 18th green at St. Andrews, the Glenfinnan Monument, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Necropolis and George Square in Glasgow Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse. St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from ’Chariots of Fire’ was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created. Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial. Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven. An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Optional Experiences and free time Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Hygieneprotocol

You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson. You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Edinburgh

Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a light meal and drinks.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Join your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town along the Royal Mile and see the stunning Palace of Holyroodhouse before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city’s festive atmosphere.
Day 3 Day 3: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Tread in the footsteps of the world’s golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore its riverside setting or join an Optional Experience to Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray. Our day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cozy dinner at our hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.
Day 4 Day 4: Explore Culloden, Loch Ness And The Isle Of Skye
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Explore Culloden, Loch Ness And The Isle Of Skye

Follow the Great Glen towards Fort Augustus where we stop to view Loch ness, keeping a keen eye out for the elusive ‘Nessie’. Meet your friendly and knowledgeable guide to learn more about the highlands and the iconic hairy coos. The soul-stirring sight of Eilean Donan Castle is our last stop on the mainland before we cross the bridge to the Isle of Skye. The tragic battlefield of Culloden will be our final stop of the day, where we pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising.
Day 5 Day 5: Journey To Thriving Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Journey To Thriving Glasgow

Our first stop today sees us commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which we admire spectacular views of Britain’s highest peak – Ben Nevis. We journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the ’Glen of Weeping’. Here we remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, we arrive at our final stop for the day – Glasgow.
Day 6 Day 6: Walk The Walls Of Stirling Castle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Walk The Walls Of Stirling Castle

Journey to Stirling, to see its hilltop fortress, which stands as a symbol of national pride. Stirling Castle was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland’s independence. Later, join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard to Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Farewell Be My Guest experience, amidst tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes during lunch. Next, we head to a whiskey distillery. Here we’ll Dive Into Culture and learn how whiskey is made, followed by a chance to sample a wee dram.
Day 7 Day 7: Farewell Glasgow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Farewell Glasgow

The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, we enjoy one last hearty breakfast with our travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell.

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Best Of Scotland (Winter, 7 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Scotland (Winter, 7 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Edinburgh

Day 2: Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

Day 3: Venture Into The Scottish Highlands

Day 4: Explore Culloden, Loch Ness And The Isle Of Skye

Day 5: Journey To Thriving Glasgow

Day 6: Walk The Walls Of Stirling Castle

Day 7: Farewell Glasgow

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