8 Day Affordable Scotland
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024 | Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 | Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 | Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 | Wednesday, Mar 05, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025 | Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 | Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 | Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025 | Get Quote | |||
Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025 | Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Scotland
Depart for Scotland
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Glasgow
Arrive in the vibrant port city of Glasgow, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Friday - Glasgow City Tour, Stirling Castle
Today's tour of Glasgow reveals views of this 1400-year-old city with its rich and diverse history. View the splendid Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture before continuing to George Square and the bustling River Clyde, the center of the city's famed shipbuilding industry. Stop at timeless St. Mungo's Cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint and founder of the city. Continue with a visit to the historically-important Stirling Castle, favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens. Knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked to Stirling Castle to revel in its grandeur with its superb sculptures and beautiful gardens. Tour the halls, chapels, and bedrooms of this imposing castle. Before returning to Glasgow, view the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, dedicated to Sir William Wallace. In the evening, discover Glasgow's rollicking pubs and nightlife on your own
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Saturday - Glencoe, Fort William, Culloden Battlefield, Travel to Inverness
Begin the drive towards Glencoe, Scotland's most scenic and most historic glen, site of the infamous massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692 on the orders of King William. Glencoe is one of the places in the country that has been featured in many of the Harry Potter movies. Continue to Fort William, nestled on the shores of Loch Linnhe. Admire the magnificent panoramas from this town situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak and the lush Glen Nevis Valley. Later, arrive at the site of the famous Culloden Battlefield near Inverness where the Jacobite forces faced the British army in 1746. This final battle marked the decisive collapse of the Jacobite uprisings and the beginning of the integration of the Highlands into the United Kingdom. A Visitor Center has been established to help preserve the battlefield and educate visitors about the battle through films and exhibitions. Travel to Inverness for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Inverness
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Sunday - Scenic Drive, St Andrews, Whisky Distillery, Edinburgh
Depart Inverness this morning and head south towards Edinburgh. Marvel at the outstanding scenery and the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Arrive at the charming town of St Andrews, celebrated for its golf courses and internationally renowned St Andrews University, where Prince William studied. Then, visit a local whisky distillery. Learn the many steps involved in whisky making during your tour and enjoy a tasting. Afterward, it's on to Edinburgh, the country's capital city with its exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional Scottish Dinner with Whisky Pairing
Optional: Scottish Dinner with Whisky Pairing
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Monday - Edinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle
This morning join a local guide for a city tour of historic Edinburgh. The route will take you past the Scottish Parliament, the Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, Georgian New Town and Princes Street. Afterward, visit Edinburgh Castle where you can see the Crown Room, and St. Margaret's Chapel. The afternoon is at leisure or, join the optional tour to the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Learn about life aboard this elegant ship which has seen so many historic occasions
Optional: Half Day Royal Yacht Britannia & Holyrood Palace
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Tuesday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Today, discover this spirited city on your own or, join the optional tour to Thistle Chapel, St Giles & Rosslyn Chapel. St. Giles Cathedral, is the official church of the Church of Scotland and is renowned for its ornate Thistle Chapel, a neo-Gothic structure, considered to be one of Scotland's architectural jewels. Afterward, travel into the Scottish countryside to visit the 15th century mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, which attained worldwide fame through the novel, The Da Vinci Code. View the exquisite ancient carvings adorning the chapel and hear about the myths and legends of the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. Tonight, bid a fond farewell to Scotland and your Tour Manager at dinner in your hotel
Optional: Thistle Chapel, St Giles & Rosslyn Chapel (AM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Wednesday - Depart Scotland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Escorted Package Includes
Other departure cities available.
Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms at the Courtyard Edinburgh will be accommodated as a twin room and single room.
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Hilton Glasgow
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AC by Marriott Inverness
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Courtyard Edinburgh
This superior tourist class hotel is located nearby the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
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Even though many of us missed the Glasgow portion of the trip due to being stuck in Amsterdam for two days, the rest of the trip exceeded my expectations.