MAJESTIC SCOTLAND
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Overview
Kick-start your seven day adventure through Scotland in feisty Glasgow, with stays in Edinburgh and the Highlands, as your journey takes you past lochs, glens and heather-clad purple peaks. You’ll walk in the footsteps of brave clansmen, admire cliff-top castles and trace the legacy of Rob Roy, Bonnie Prince Charlie and an elusive Loch Ness Monster.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- City orientation tours
- Ferry from the Isle of Skye to mainland Scotland
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Day 1 | Arrive Glasgow
- Check in to the hotel in Glasgow.
- Explore the edgy streets of Glasgow and visit local sights.
- Keep an umbrella handy due to Glasgow’s unpredictable weather.
- Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an overview of the upcoming itinerary.
- Enjoy a free evening, perhaps with a drink or two at a local pub.
Day 2 | Glasgow Sightseeing and free time (Meals: Breakfast)
- Begin the day with a lesson in Glasgow’s industrial past and modern revival.
- Take an orientation tour of the city, including views of Glasgow Cathedral and George Square.
- Enjoy views of the People’s Palace, the Winter Gardens, and the River Clyde.
- Learn about the city’s history, including its significance in shipbuilding for over 200 years.
- Stay at the Ibis City Centre hotel.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Glasgow City Evening –
- Experience Glasgow’s vibrant nightlife with your Travel Director.
- Enjoy an evening of good food, drinks, and unique experiences.
- Explore Glasgow’s cosy bars, famous live music scene, and historic Victorian architecture.
- Adult price: 58.00 GBP.
The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel –
- Witness the Falkirk Wheel in action, an engineering marvel and the world’s first revolving boat lift.
- Experience the tranquil setting linking Scotland’s two canals.
- See the Kelpies, towering metal horse sculptures, located further down the Forth and Clyde canal.
- The Kelpies serve as a tribute to both the Scottish legend of the water horse and the work horses of the canals.
- Sculpted by Scotland’s foremost modern sculptor.
- Adult price: 18.00 GBP.
Pollok Country Park Visit –
- Explore Pollok Country Park with a Glaswegian guide.
- Uncover the stories of the grand Pollok Estate as you walk through the gardens.
- Participate in seeding the wild flower meadows.
- Drink in the rich history and beauty of the Scottish estate.
- Encounter highland cattle during the visit.
- Conclude the visit with a tour of the world-famous Burrell Collection.
Day 3 | Glasgow – Glencoe – Scottish Highlands (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
- Journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond.
- Optional cruise past Rob Roy’s cave available.
- Continue through the ‘Glen of Weeping’ to see Glencoe’s volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains.
- Take a moment to remember the MacDonald clansmen massacred in 1692.
- See the Commando Memorial and peaks of Ben Nevis in Fort William.
- Arrive at the heart of the Highlands and your hotel for the next two nights.
- Dinner is served at your hotel.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Loch Lomond Boat Trip –
- Set sail on Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s most impressive destinations.
- Cruise along the loch while the skipper shares mystical stories of the area.
- Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
- Landmarks such as Rob Roy’s Cave will be pointed out during the cruise.
Highland Farm Experience –
- Travel to a real Highland Sheep Farm.
- Meet Neil the Shepherd and discover the charms of local life in the Scottish Highlands.
- Meet Neil’s beautiful border collies and learn about his sheep herding techniques.
- Learn how Neil uses different whistles to command each dog.
- Have the opportunity to feed the lambs yourself.
- A hands-on tour providing a unique experience in the Scottish Highlands.
Day 4 | Culloden – Loch Ness – Isle of Skye (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
- Visit the battlefield of Culloden to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising.
- Continue the journey past Scotland’s infamous Loch Ness, keeping a keen eye out for Nessie.
- Admire the rugged beauty of Eilean Donan Castle, situated at the heart of three great sea lochs.
- Learn about the castle’s role in the 17th and 18th-century Jacobite risings, which led to its destruction.
- Cross ‘over the Sea to Skye’ and embark on a scenic drive across the Sleat Peninsula.
- Enjoy views of purple heather tufts and dramatic peaks along the way.
- Return to the mainland by ferry after a day of irresistible views.
- Dinner is served at your Highland hotel, Craiglynne.
Day 5 | Scottish Highlands – Pitlochry – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (Airth) (Meals: Breakfast)
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the mystical landscapes of the Highlands, inspired by Robert Burns’ poetry.
- Arrive at picturesque Pitlochry, located on the banks of the River Tummel.
- Take some time to explore Pitlochry, known for its salmon fishing, or consider joining an Optional Experience to visit Blair Castle.
- Blair Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl and Europe’s last remaining private army.
- Head to St. Andrews, renowned as the birthplace of golf.
- Have the opportunity to snap a selfie against the backdrop of the famous 18th green.
- Continue the journey to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital known for its mystical air and blend of ancient heritage with modern vibrancy.
- Some departures may include tickets to the rousing Edinburgh Tattoo.
- Accommodation for the night is at the Holiday Inn.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Pitlochry, Visit of Blair Castle –
- Visit Blair Castle, an enchanting historic site with gardens and grand halls.
- Explore 750 years of Scottish history, including significant events such as the Civil War.
- Learn about notable figures who visited the castle, such as Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Discover the cultural stories and artifacts within the castle.
- Adult admission: 29.00 GBP.
Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu –
- Welcome by a Scottish piper at Ghillie Dhu.
- Enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival.
- Indulge in a delicious three-course meal.
- Experience live Ceilidh music.
- Witness the iconic Piping in the Haggis ceremony.
- Adult price: 79.00 GBP.
* This experience will only be offered during the summer months April – October.
Dine beneath the Iconic Three Bridges of South Queensferry –
- Drive to the Iconic 3 Bridges built over the Firth of Forth.
- Victorian Rail Bridge dates to 1890.
- Two Road Bridges dating to 1964 and 2017.
- Bridges accommodate rail and vehicles across the Firth of Forth.
- Dine in the Thirty Knots Restaurant below these bridges.
Day 6 | Edinburgh sightseeing and free time (Meals: Breakfast)
- Explore the Georgian New Town.
- Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Walk along the Royal Mile.
- Tour Edinburgh Castle with your Local Specialist.
- Enjoy ample time for independent exploration.
- Consider joining an Optional Experience for an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Edinburgh Castle Experience –
- Visit Edinburgh Castle, located on Castle Rock.
- Led by our Local Specialist, explore the castle’s history and significance.
- View the crown jewels, known as the Honours of Scotland.
- Visit the National War Museum of Scotland.
- Adult ticket price: 38.00 GBP.
Dinner and Drive to Historic Torphichen –
- Scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen.
- Historical association with Scottish Kings and Knights Templar.
- Arrival at the Torphichen Inn.
- Warm welcome and toast by the gracious host.
- Enjoy an excellent dinner of local specialties.
- Cultural entertainment provided.
- Adult ticket price: 69.00 GBP.
Rosslyn Chapel –
- Departure from Edinburgh.
- Drive to the tiny village of Rosslyn.
- Guided tour of Rosslyn Chapel by a Local Specialist.
- Learn about the history and significance of Rosslyn Chapel.
- Explore one of Scotland’s most unusual 15th-century buildings.
- Discover its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and ‘The Da Vinci Code’.
- Adult ticket price: 29.00 GBP.
Day 7 | Depart Edinburgh Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings.
- Reflect on your epic encounter with Scotland during breakfast.
- Say goodbye to new friends and fellow travelers.
- Prepare to return home, closing the curtain on a memorable journey through Scotland.
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- Glasgow View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
- Loch Lomond See the freshwater lake with the largest surface area in Britain
- Fort William See the Commando Memorial and Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis and enjoy a scenic drive through Glencoe, the infamous ‘Glen of Weeping’
- St. Andrews View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course
- Edinburgh Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the new Parliament Building as well as the Castle