10 days tour

Scottish Highland Fling

Scottish Highland Fling

This tour includes:

Transport

Motorcoach; ferries to/from the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Skye, Mull, and Iona.

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Guide

Local guides included

Accommodation

9 nights hotel accommodation: THE INTERCONTINENTAL EDINBURGH THE GEORGE or similar MERCURE INVERNESS HOTEL or similar ST CLAIR HOTEL or similar GAIRLOCH HOTEL or similar OBAN BAY HOTEL or similar PRINCIPAL GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL or similar

Others

EDINBURGH Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle ST. ANDREWS Visit the home of golf PITLOCHRY Visit the Victorian mountain resort CULLODEN MOOR Visit the battle siteโ€™s visitor center INVERNESS Visit the Highland capital ROSS-SHIRE Globus Local Favorite Guided tour of the whisky distillery DUNROBIN Visit the castle and gardens JOHN Oโ€™GROATS Take the ferry to and from the Orkney Islands ORKNEY ISLANDS Board a local coach for a driver-guide commentary and visits to the Churchill Barriers, Skara Brae and Skaill House, and Kirkwall; visit the Globus Local Favorite Orkney Brewery and enjoy lunch at the Tasting Hall cafรฉ ULLAPOOL Globus Local Favorite Fish & chips lunch ISLE OF SKYE Drive across the Inner Hebridean island ARMADALEโ€“MALLAIG Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry GLENFINNAN Take pictures of the monument and the Harry Potter viaduct OBAN visit the port town in the West Highlands OBANโ€“CRAIGNURE Take the return ferry to the Isle of Mull ISLES OF MULL AND IONA Visit LOCH LOMOND Take photographs of this stunning spot GLASGOW Orientation drive, farewell dinner

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Scottish Highland Fling

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh, Scotland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh, Scotland

      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)

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Edinburgh
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Edinburgh

      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 Scotlandโ€™s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
      THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Tattoo performance. (Departures August 1 through August 22 only). (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 โ€œthe most besieged place in Great Britain.โ€ Here, youโ€™ll find the royal regalia and Scotlandโ€™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.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Edinburghโ€“St. Andrewsโ€“Pitlochryโ€“Inverness
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Edinburghโ€“St. Andrewsโ€“Pitlochryโ€“Inverness

      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.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Invernessโ€“Culloden Moorโ€“Dunrobinโ€“Thurso
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Invernessโ€“Culloden Moorโ€“Dunrobinโ€“Thurso

      Brave Lads & Bonnie Lands CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center.
      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 Charlieโ€™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.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Thurso. Excursion To The Orkney Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Thurso. Excursion To The Orkney Islands

      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 cafรฉ. Return to the mainland by ferry in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)
      47 mi / 76 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      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.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Thursoโ€“Durnessโ€“Ullapoolโ€“Gairloch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Thursoโ€“Durnessโ€“Ullapoolโ€“Gairloch

      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 FAVORITE
      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.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Gairlochโ€“Isle Of Skyeโ€“Fort Williamโ€“Glencoe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Gairlochโ€“Isle Of Skyeโ€“Fort Williamโ€“Glencoe

      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 UKโ€™s highest peak. Visit a whisky distillery. (B,D)
      154 mi / 248 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Raise a dram of whisky for Scotlandโ€™s proud heritage at an historic, local distillery whilst you learn all about Scotlandโ€™s favorite spirit.

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  • Day 8 Day 8: Glencoe. Excursion To The Isles Of Mull And Iona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Glencoe. Excursion To The Isles Of Mull And Iona

      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 โ€œEagle Islandโ€ 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.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Glencoeโ€“Loch Lomondโ€“Glasgow
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Glencoeโ€“Loch Lomondโ€“Glasgow

      Glasgow Gems & Gorgeous Glens GLENCOE Depart for a scenic drive through Glen Coe 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 Scotlandโ€™s most populous city, Glasgowโ€™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!

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Glasgow
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Glasgow

      Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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