Best of Scotland

Prices From: $1345
Days: 7 days

Explore Bonnie Scotland with this extensive 7 day tour of this wonderful country. Visit such highlights as Edinburgh, St Andrews the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands, take a whisky tour and walk the ramparts of Culzean Castle.

Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Explore Bonnie Scotland with this extensive 8 day tour of this wonderful country.

Visit such highlights as Edinburgh, St Andrews, the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands , take a whisky tour and walk the ramparts of Culzean Castle.

Day 1- Arrive Edinburgh (2 nights)

Welcome to Bonnie Scotland! After check-in to your hotel in Edinburgh you have time to relax or start exploring this fascinating capital city. Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.

Hotel: Marriott (SF)

Day 2- Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure

Your guided morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to the apartments of the impressive Castle perched high on the rock. You will also see the Royal Mile, the 18th century New Town with its classical facades, the new Scottish Parliament building and Princes Street with the ornate Scott Memorial. Later you may wish to utilise your 'hop-on hop-off' sightseeing ticket or take an excursion to Rosslyn Chapel , brought to notoriety recently by the 'Da Vinci Code'. During the Edinburgh Festival, included tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo are provided. This evening, why not enjoy a Scottish night out. (Full Breakfast)

Day 3- Edinburgh Inverness (2 nights)

This morning start with a drive over the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews , one of the most renowned golf courses in the world. It is believed that golf was born on the Old Course in the 15th century. Time to take a picture at the 18th hole and stop at the ecclesiastical ruins in the town before continuing through Dundee and Perth to charming Pitlochry. Then see Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, which houses the headquarters of the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only remaining private army. Finally, on a sombre note, travel to Culloden Moor which was the scene of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie , before arriving in Inverness . (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Royal Highland (F)

Day 4- Highlands & Isle of Skye Excursion

Today drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop for photographs to see if you can spot 'Nessie'. Then along the shores of Loch Cluanie through Glen Shiel. Next visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye . Here listen to romantic tales of Flora MacDonald and her daring rescue of the Bonnie Prince as you enjoy the beauty of the Cuillin Hills. Later return to the mainland to continue your journey via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to the hotel in Inverness . (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5- Inverness Glasgow (2 nights)

Drive past Fort William and have views of Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. Then through to Glencoe where the tragic massacre occurred in the early morning of 13 February 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and Jacobitism. The massacre began simultaneously in three settlements along the glen, Invercoe, Inverrigan and Achacon, although the killings took place all over the glen as fleeing MacDonalds were pursued. Pass close by the Clan Memorial where each year, on the 13th February, the Clan Donald Society of Edinburgh arranges an annual wreath laying ceremony attended by Clansmen from across the world along with local people. Then take a scenic drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Scotland's second city, Glasgow . (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Radisson Blu (SF)

Day 6- Glasgow orientation and Lowlands Excursion

Today you will get to see some of the iconic sights of Glasgow including a visit inside St. Mungo's Cathedral. St. Mungo was the 6th century founder of the city and today is the patron saint of Glasgow. Known in the past for shipbuilding, today the city is the third most populous in the United Kingdom and the largest city in Scotland. Later drive out to Alloway to see the birthplace of Scotland's greatest poet, Robbie Burns. View his monument and the famous Brig O' Doon. Afterwards visit Culzean Castle which is the ancestral home of the Kennedy family. The Scots invited Dwight D. Eisenhower to accept the tenancy of a specially created guest flat on the top floor of the Castle for his lifetime. This was given as a gesture of Scottish thanks for America's support during World War II. Later head back to Glasgow where you will enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 7- Depart Glasgow

This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as this tour of Bonnie Scotland comes to an end. Return home with many happy memories. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Full Breakfast)

Tour Itinerary

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Prices

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Dates and Rates

Departs Edinburgh.

Departs On	Returns On	Price in Pound	Price in Dollar
Sun, May 01, 2011	Sat, May 07, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, May 08, 2011	Sat, May 14, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, May 15, 2011	Sat, May 21, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, May 22, 2011	Sat, May 28, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, May 29, 2011	Sat, Jun 04, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Jun 05, 2011	Sat, Jun 11, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Jun 12, 2011	Sat, Jun 18, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Jun 19, 2011	Sat, Jun 25, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Jun 26, 2011	Sat, Jul 02, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Jul 03, 2011	Sat, Jul 09, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Jul 10, 2011	Sat, Jul 16, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Jul 17, 2011	Sat, Jul 23, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Jul 24, 2011	Sat, Jul 30, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Thu, Jul 28, 2011	Wed, Aug 03, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Jul 31, 2011	Sat, Aug 06, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Thu, Aug 04, 2011	Wed, Aug 10, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Sun, Aug 07, 2011	Sat, Aug 13, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Thu, Aug 11, 2011	Wed, Aug 17, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Sun, Aug 14, 2011	Sat, Aug 20, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Thu, Aug 18, 2011	Wed, Aug 24, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Sun, Aug 21, 2011	Sat, Aug 27, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Thu, Aug 25, 2011	Wed, Aug 31, 2011	£899.00	$1529
Sun, Aug 28, 2011	Sat, Sep 03, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Sep 04, 2011	Sat, Sep 10, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Sep 11, 2011	Sat, Sep 17, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Sep 18, 2011	Sat, Sep 24, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Sep 25, 2011	Sat, Oct 01, 2011	£850.00	$1445
Sun, Oct 02, 2011	Sat, Oct 08, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Oct 09, 2011	Sat, Oct 15, 2011	£825.00	$1403
Sun, Oct 16, 2011	Sat, Oct 22, 2011	£825.00	$1403

Prices are per person land only based on 2 people sharing a twin room.

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Guests arriving from other destinations can join the tour in Britain on day two. Please ask your Britain Vacation Specialist for a quotation in your currency.

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