A Week In... Scotland 2021

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An enriching week long tour across Scotland – from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... mysterious Loch Ness... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • The haunting skirl of the bagpipes during a private evening in Inverness... treasured family tartans... wee drams of single malt whiskies on a private distillery tour... a cruise on fabled Loch Ness... the strong traditions of the Clans... This is Scotland. Tartans and kilts... the fields of Culloden where Bonnie Prince Charlie lost his chance at the crown and a piece of the nation’s heart... the Queen’s residence at Holyroodhouse... Cawdor Castle (home of Macbeth)... St. Andrews (the home of golf)... Edinburgh and the Royal Mile of pubs
    • shops
    • and enchanting historical sites... you'll become part of the unique story of Scotland
    • today and yesterday...

What's this trip about?

    An enriching week long tour across Scotland – from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... mysterious Loch Ness... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Glasgow, Scotland
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Scotland

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS – A drive off-the-beaten path in the dramatic Scottish Highlands Entertainment during dinner in Inverness, featuring Scottish bagpipers and Highland dancers Private tour of Glenturret Distillery, the Highland’s oldest single malt distillery Private cruise on Loch Ness Travel through scenic Glencoe, home to Highland moors, forests, mountains & Loch Ness Castle visits steeped in history & lore: Cawdor, Blair, and Edinburgh Private visit to Holyroodhouse (when the Queen is not in residence)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Glasgow

Tour begins: 5:00 PM,  The Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel.
A transfer is included from Glasgow International Airport to The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, a historic landmark property in the heart of Glasgow. Optional city sightseeing excursions are available; please join us for a welcome cocktail reception followed by dinne...
Day 2 Stirling Castle & Rob Roy Country

Visit Stirling Castle, an example of Scottish Renaissance architecture and a town that developed around the castle. At the historic Glenturret Distillery, a tour takes you behind the scenes in the Highlands' oldest single malt disti...

Day 3 A Cruise on Legendary Loch Ness

First up today – a scenic journey across moor and mountain that takes you through Glencoe and Loch Lochy. This afternoon, enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness, home to the fabled Loch Ness Monster, Nessie, before arriving late this afternoon...

Day 4 History at Cawdor Castle & Culloden

Accompanied by a local guide, explore centuries of Scottish history today starting with a visit to the medieval, slate-roofed Cawdor Castle, with its magnificent gardens, woods and connections to Shakespeare's tragedy of Scottish ki...

Day 5 Sheepdogs, a Castle & Edinburgh

Visit a country farm today for a sheepdog demonstration then travel Tauck’s Yellow Roads through the huge granite Cairngorm mountains and the soaring peaks of the Grampian range to Blair Atholl, the site of majestic Blair Castle. Hi...

Day 6 A Private Visit Inside a Royal Castle

Drive along the Royal Mile this morning to the Palace of Holyroodhouse for a private visit – the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and the Queen’s official residence when in Edinburgh (subject to closure). City sightseeing continues on a...

Day 7 Edinburgh or St. Andrew's as you wish

You have a choice today of remaining in Edinburgh for a day spent exploring more of the city's treasure trove of historic sites, museums, galleries and gardens on your own. Or join us for a trip to lovely St. Andrews; for passionate...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Edinburgh.

Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Balmoral to Edinburgh Airport – allow at least 3 hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Edinburgh, Scotland

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,790
Price per day$599
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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