Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Kinlochard: Join your hosts, the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish lunch, amidst tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes.

Dive into Culture

• Pitlochry: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

Iconic Experience

• 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.
• Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the centre of town.
• Melrose: View the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details.
• 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.
• Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
• Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
• Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle.
• Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy.
• Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
• Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle.
• Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series.
• Isle of Mull: Explore the Scottish Highlands in depth as you travel to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Visit the Reilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings.
• Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
• Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven.
• Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Glasgow: From wind powered murals to historic sites, tenements to the Clyde - discover the real impact of climate change on Glasgow, and learn more about Scotland's role in the climate crisis on this fun and educative guided tour. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Edinburgh
• Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
• Visit Edinburgh Castle, Glamis Castle, Pulteney Distillery in Wick, the battlefield and Visitor Centre of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel and Skara Brae on Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
• View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th​ green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe
• See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
• Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

Included in Price

Whats Included

• 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)
• Return ferry to the Orkney Isles
• Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
• Return ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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