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2020 Scottish Lochs & Castles - 8 Days/7 Nights

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2020 SCOTTISH LOCHS & CASTLES – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS /14 MEALS

Day 1: Glasgow & Riverside Transport Museum
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Glasgow hotel with a panoramic tour of central Glasgow including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Explore historic trains, ships, cars and motorbikes at the interactive Riverside Transport Museum. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers before dinner at your hotel.
(D)

Day 2: Stirling Castle & Trossachs
Drive to historic Stirling Castle, the childhood home of some of the most famous people in Scottish history. Hear tales of Mary, Queen of Scots, and William Wallace – then hear how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball. Visit Bannockburn Heritage Centre and learn about the battle fought against the English in 1314, the most celebrated in Scottish history. Embark on a scenic drive through the lochs and wooded glens of the Trossachs National Park and Glencoe before arriving at your hotel in Fort William. Enjoy dinner with your group in the evening.
(B, D)

Day 3: Loch Ness Cruise and Highland Games
Travel along the Caledonian Canal, constructed in the 19th century, to Loch Ness where you’ll embark on a short cruise to admire enchanting scenic views – see if you spot “Nessie”, the legendary monster said to dwell in the lake. Next, have fun participating in a mini Highland Games, as you playfully compete in traditional Scottish fun. Your hotel tonight is in Aviemore.
(B, D)

Day 4: Sheepdog Demonstration & Blair Castle
Continue your journey through majestic Highland scenery. Visit a farm to see trained dogs hard at work herding sheep. View the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains as you travel to magnificent Blair Castle, the 700-year-old home of the Atholl family; the furnishings of the castle give a unique glimpse into Scottish history. Travel on to the Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, a gracious manor-style hotel.
(B, D)

Day 5: Highland Sarfaris & Pitlochry
An interactive nature experience with Highland Safaris will introduce you to the local wildlife and habitat of the region. At the Red Deer and Barn Owl Encounter, learn about Britain’s largest native land mammal. You will have an opportunity to pet, feed, and photograph the animals and go into the forest with a ranger. Have lunch there before enjoying a free afternoon in Pitlochry, a bustling resort town. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
(B, L, D)

Day 6: Boat Cruise & Scottish Evening
Drive to St Andrews, known as the “Home of Golf,” to enjoy some free time. On your way to Edinburgh, stop off for a relaxing boat cruise on the Firth of Forth, admiring the beautiful panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline and the Three Bridges. Later, enjoy a Scottish evening with dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing.
(B, D)

Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore Edinburgh with a guide. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of Edinburgh. Then enjoy an independent afternoon. You'll have a voucher for your choice of walking tours to explore the city. August 14 departure tour enjoys the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
(B)

Day 8: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

All components of this tour (hotels, visits and attractions) for 2020 itineraries are subject to change until finalized in September 2019.

 



Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Enjoy reserved seats for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 14 departure.
  • Find out how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball at Stirling Castle.
  • Come face to face with Britain’s largest land mammal, the Red Deer, at Highland Safaris.

Trip Highlights:

  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Stirling Castle
  • Blair Castle
  • Highland Safaris
  • Riverside Transport Museum

Dining Experiences

  • 7 breakfasts B, 1 Lunch L and 6 dinners D, including a traditional Scottish evening in Edinburgh

Hotels:

  • GB-GLA-NOV | Glasgow (1 night)
  • GB-AYR-TMH | Fort William (1 night)
  • GB-AVI-MAV | Aviemore (1 night)
  • GB-PES-ATH | Pitlochry (2 nights)
  • GB-EDI-HIN | Edinburgh (2 nights)

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Enjoy reserved seats for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 14 departure.
  • Find out how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball at Stirling Castle.
  • Come face to face with Britain’s largest land mammal, the Red Deer, at Highland Safaris.

Trip Highlights:

  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Stirling Castle
  • Blair Castle
  • Highland Safaris
  • Riverside Transport Museum

Dining Experiences

  • 7 breakfasts B, 1 Lunch L and 6 dinners D, including a traditional Scottish evening in Edinburgh

Hotels:

  • GB-GLA-NOV | Glasgow (1 night)
  • GB-AYR-TMH | Fort William (1 night)
  • GB-AVI-MAV | Aviemore (1 night)
  • GB-PES-ATH | Pitlochry (2 nights)
  • GB-EDI-HIN | Edinburgh (2 nights)

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Enjoy reserved seats for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 14 departure.
  • Find out how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball at Stirling Castle.
  • Come face to face with Britain’s largest land mammal, the Red Deer, at Highland Safaris.

Trip Highlights:

  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Stirling Castle
  • Blair Castle
  • Highland Safaris
  • Riverside Transport Museum

Dining Experiences

  • 7 breakfasts B, 1 Lunch L and 6 dinners D, including a traditional Scottish evening in Edinburgh

Hotels:

  • GB-GLA-NOV | Glasgow (1 night)
  • GB-AYR-TMH | Fort William (1 night)
  • GB-AVI-MAV | Aviemore (1 night)
  • GB-PES-ATH | Pitlochry (2 nights)
  • GB-EDI-HIN | Edinburgh (2 nights)

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Enjoy reserved seats for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 14 departure.
  • Find out how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball at Stirling Castle.
  • Come face to face with Britain’s largest land mammal, the Red Deer, at Highland Safaris.

Trip Highlights:

  • Loch Ness Cruise
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Stirling Castle
  • Blair Castle
  • Highland Safaris
  • Riverside Transport Museum

Dining Experiences

  • 7 breakfasts B, 1 Lunch L and 6 dinners D, including a traditional Scottish evening in Edinburgh

Hotels:

  • GB-GLA-NOV | Glasgow (1 night)
  • GB-AYR-TMH | Fort William (1 night)
  • GB-AVI-MAV | Aviemore (1 night)
  • GB-PES-ATH | Pitlochry (2 nights)
  • GB-EDI-HIN | Edinburgh (2 nights)

Itinerary

Day 1

Day Glasgow & Riverside Transport Museum

Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Glasgow hotel with a panoramic tour of central Glasgow including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Explore historic trains, ships, car
Day 2

Day Stirling Castle & Trossachs

Drive to historic Stirling Castle, the childhood home of some of the most famous people in Scottish history. Hear tales of Mary, Queen of Scots, and William Wallace – then hear how to storm a castle and fire a cannonball. Visit Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Day 3

Day Loch Ness Cruise and Highland Games

Travel along the Caledonian Canal, constructed in the 19th century, to Loch Ness where you’ll embark on a short cruise to admire enchanting scenic views – see if you spot “Nessie”, the legendary monster said to dwell in the lake. Next, have fun participat
Day 4

Day Sheepdog Demonstration & Blair Castle

Continue your journey through majestic Highland scenery. Visit a farm to see trained dogs hard at work herding sheep. View the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains as you travel to magnificent Blair Castle, the 700-year-old home of the Atholl family; the
Day 5

Day Highland Sarfaris & Pitlochry

An interactive nature experience with Highland Safaris will introduce you to the local wildlife and habitat of the region. At the Red Deer and Barn Owl Encounter, learn about Britain’s largest native land mammal. You will have an opportunity to pet, feed,
Day 6

Day Boat Cruise & Scottish Evening

Drive to St Andrews, known as the “Home of Golf,” to enjoy some free time. On your way to Edinburgh, stop off for a relaxing boat cruise on the Firth of Forth, admiring the beautiful panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline and the Three Bridges. Later, e
Day 7

Day Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Explore Edinburgh with a guide. Compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh
Day 8

Day Tour Ends in Edinburgh

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner All components of this tour (hotels, visits and attractions) for 2020 itineraries are subject to change until finalized in September 2019.   >
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