Best of Scotland

Sightseeing Highlights:

• Edinburgh: Sightseeing includes a visit to the Castle and views of Holyrood House.
• St. Andrews: See the famous golf course, the world's oldest.
• Blair Atholl: View the Castle.
• Scottish Highlands: Visit a whisky distillery.
• Culloden: See the 1746 site of Bonnie Prince Charlie's last battle.
• Kyle of Lochalsh: Visit Eilean Donan Castle.
• Isle of Skye: See the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
• Glencoe: See the Clan Memorial.
• Alloway: See the church and Robert Burns' birthplace.
• Culzean Castle: Visit the Adam House, set in its own Country Park.
• Scenic drives: through the Scottish Highlands and drive along the banks of Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.

What's included?

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on tour.
• A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
• Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
• Arrival transfers from Edinburgh Airport will be provided at 8.45 and 12 noon. A transfer will also be provided from Glasgow Airport at 10.45.
• Outbound transfer to Glasgow Airport will arrive at 7.00 and 9.00 and to Edinburgh Airport to arrive at 10.30.
• You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
• A welcome drink with your Tour Director
• 6 full Scottish breakfasts on tour.
• 2 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 local pub restaurant dinner in Glasgow

Departure Dates and Pricing

• DEPARTURE EVERY SATURDAY FROM 19 APRIL TO SAT 25 OCTOBER. ADDITIONAL WEDNESDAY DEPARTURES FROM 30 JUL TO 27 AUGUST. PRICES ARE LAND ONLY COST PER PERSON SHARING TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOM

Day Number 1: Depart USA

Overnight flight to Edinburgh.

Day Number 2: Arrive Edinburgh

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. Time perhaps for some tea and shortbread and a walk through the new town, before our Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and travelling companions at the start of this exciting tour.

Hotel: Royal Terrace (2 nights)

Day Number 3: Edinburgh sightseeing and at leisure

Our morning sightseeing visits the Castle and views Holyrood House. Then free time perhaps to shop and stroll along the Royal Mile. During the Festival, we`ll include tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo. This evening, why not enjoy a Scottish night out?(Full Breakfast)

Day Number 4: Edinburgh - Inverness

Today`s journey starts with a visit to the Fife Coast and St. Andrews, home of the famous golf course. Then on through Dundee and Perth to Pitlochry. Then via Blair Atholl we visit a famous whisky distillery en route to Culloden Moor, scene of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Finally, we arrive in Inverness for two nights.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Royal Highland (2 nights)

Day Number 5: Highlands & Isle of Skye Excursion

We drive along the banks of Loch Ness with views on to Urqhart Castle and the shores of Loch Cluanie through Glen Shiel where the Five Sisters of Kintail surge up to heights of 3,000 feet. Next we visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing to the Isle of Skye. Later, we return to the mainland and travel via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to Inverness.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day Number 6: Inverness – Glasgow

This morning our drive takes us past Fort William viewing Britain`s highest peak en route to Glencoe. We have a chance to see the Clan Memorial before we drive along the `bonnie banks` of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. Tonight, we will enjoy Scottish hospitality at dinner in a local restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)

Day Number 7: Lowlands Excursion

First we stop at Alloway to see where the famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was born in 1759. Across the road is the ruins of Alloway church where Robbie`s father is buried. Afterwards we visit Culzean Castle before we head back to Glasgow.(Full Breakfast)

Day Number 8: Glasgow – Return USA

Time to bid farewell as we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.(Full Breakfast)

Best of Scotland

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• From $ 1575 (ex. flights)

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