DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND:
Welcome to Glasgow!
Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director
and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your
hotel.
Meals: D
DAY 2 - GLASGOW. EXCURSION
TO LOCH LOMOND & STIRLING:
Keys to Scottish Lochs
A cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond from Luss is the ideal
start to the day. Visit Stirling Castle, a great symbol of
Scottish independence, and favored residence of Scotland’s
kings and queens. Enjoy a wee dram at a whisky distillery
before returning to Glasgow for an orientation drive to see
Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th century cathedral,
university buildings, and Georgian squares.
94 mi / 151 km
LOCAL TASTES - They can take the low road,
but we’ll take the high road to Loch Lomond for a stunningly
scenic cruise.We’ll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an
historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in
the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath!
Meals: B
DAY 3 - GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–GLENFINNAN–ISLE
OF SKYE–INVERNESS:
Spectacular in Scotland
Glenfinnan, see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen before
taking the ferry to the Isle of Skye and a scenic drive across
the Inner Hebridean island. Back to the mainland and the chance
to take photos of Eilean Donan Castle, and LochNess before
arriving in Inverness to enjoy some free time this evening.
269 mi / 434 km
LEGENDS & LORE - Survey the shores of
famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious
Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend
of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering
waters.
Meals: B
DAY 4 -INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–TOMINTOUL–ABERDEEN:
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
Visit Culloden Moor to see the legendary battlefield and visit
the visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian
victory of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Enjoy spectacular
scenery as you drive through the Cairngorms National Park
before a stop at Tomintoul, the highest village in the Scottish
Highlands. Overnight in Aberdeen.
111 mi / 178 km
PICTURE PERFECT - From wild mountain peaks
to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms
National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas,
rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered
species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for
a thrilling photo opportunity.
Meals: B
DAY 5 - ABERDEEN–PERTH–ST.
ANDREWS– EDINBURGH:
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
Travel along the shores of the North Sea to Perth and Scone
Palace, home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. You will
be welcomed with coffee and shortbread before a guided tour
where you hear about the crowning of Scottish kings, including
Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. Visit St. Andrews, and enjoy
a fun inclusion at the Golf Practice Centre where you have
the opportunity to hit a few balls on the practice range.
Cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge before arriving in Edinburgh.
172 mi / 277 km
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS - See the fairways and greens
at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the
Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Meals: B
DAY 6 - EDINBURGH:
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you
to the 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists,
inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,”
visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
There will be some free time to enjoy Edinburgh but then on
to a unique experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia,
explore all 5 decks and see how the Royal Family and crew
lived and worked on board. A farewell dinner at a local restaurant
rounds off the day.
MUSIC & MASTERPIECES - Ascend to Castle
Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important
historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a
1,100-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain”.
Here you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo,
an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in
August each year.
Meals B, D
DAY 7 - EDINBURGH–LONDON:
Welcome to London
Travel from Edinburgh to London by express train. Your Local
Host will meet you at the station and will be on hand to help
you make the most of your free time.
CITY SIGHTS - A favorite character in Jane
Austen’s Pride & Prejudice noted “London is so diverting;
there is so much to entertain!” This is even more true today,
from its panoramic views of wide-open spaces and leafy landscapes
to its bustling British sense and sensibilities, museums,
galleries, and iconic sights. Mingle with the serenity of
Hampstead Heath or Kensington Gardens. Be enthralled by a
dazzling show at one of the West End’s historic theaters,
a fabulous bookend to your time in London.
Meals: B
DAY 8 - LONDON:
The Royal Treatment
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of
the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall,
the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly
Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral
(except on Sundays).
HISTORIC SITES - See the legendary landmarks
of Britain’s historic capital city. Walk where voices have
rung out for centuries in Parliament Square and where chimes
rise high above you with the ringing of Big Ben’s quarter
bells. See Westminster Abbey, where royal coronations, weddings,
and funerals have made history.
Meals: B
DAY 9 - LONDON:
Kettle’s On!
A whole day to do as you please. Explore more on your own
and get better acquainted with this fascinating city or join
one of the optional excursions on offer.
LEGENDS & LORE - Double-decker buses,
Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, British pubs, and sweet
shops are waiting to be discovered with a leisurely day in
London town. Find your hideaway in Hyde Park’s lush gardens
or find styles to suit your fancy in some of Britain’s most
famous boutiques in Mayfair, Kensington, or Chelsea.
Meals: B
DAY 10 - LONDON:
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: B
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