The Scottish Experience
Overview
Highlights
- A relaxed paced tour of Scotland
- Explore the cities as well as the country and lakes
- Days spent in Edinburgh, where your upgraded accommodations are in the heart of the attractions, shopping and dining.
- Days spend outside of the city to enjoy your hotel in a beautiful park setting that offers spa resort-like amenities.
- Limited tour group size
- Upscale accommodations
- Accessible transport during tour
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Trip includes
- Relaxed pace travel experience
- Limited tour group size
- Admission to tour scheduled attractions
- Upscale accommodations
- Upgraded hotel rooms (when possible)
- Onsite tour supervisor
- Free time to unwind
- Elective activities included day one
- Airport to hotel roundtrip transfers*
- Limited hotel changes
- Breakfast daily
- Select lunches and/or dinners
- Accessible transport during tour
- Eased mobility routes
- Door to door service (when feasible)
- And much more!
- Airport to hotel transfers only provided during specified arrive and departure times and dates.
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Itinerary
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Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting and historic locations in Europe, set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city. It is sure to capture your imagination and your heart. The castle towers above the city and the scenery from the top will take your brea...
The day is free for you to explore Edinburgh, shop or have a relaxing day in your hotel room.
Today we head out into the country to explore some of the local attractions. One of the great items on the agenda include Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, it displays intricate carvings and a peaceful setting. We will also visit theF alkirk Wheel, exceptional feat of modern engineering and is already being recognised as an inspirational sculpture for the 21st Century.
Culzean Castle was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis. The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs. The park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.
Immerse yourself in the landscape during a scenic drive to Loch Lomond, then board a boat for a tour of the lake. The Loch Lomond shores offer many activities and attractions. Lying on the Highland Boundary Fault, Loch Lomond is the largest freshwater loch in Scotland...
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On an informational guided tour of St. Andrews, discover history, the birthplace of golf, architecture, geology, economics, current affairs and a bit of gossip. Visit the British Golf Museum and enjoy a relaxing dinner with views of the historic golf courses.
After breakfast and bidding farewell to Scotland, transportation will be provided to the airport.
The locations, hotels, attractions and itineraries are subject to change.
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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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- Because of the intimate nature of our tours, space is limited and may fill quickly. The tour rates do not include international airfare, travel insurance or additional accommodations outside of the packaged tour. Every attempt is made to offer accessible hotel rooms for guests, however the number of rooms is limited. Booking early will better ensure hotel room selection of your choice. The Relaxed Explorer, LLC is not responsible for specialized needs (wheelchairs, medical apparatus, medication, mobility equipment, etc.). Guests must have aids to handle medical requirements and mobility matters. Every effort is taken to provide only accessible locations and attractions, but due to the historic regions toured, circumstances may occur when accessibility is limited or portions of an attraction are inaccessible. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters are not permitted in all attractions. The tour endeavors to supply door to door service, when feasible. Certain locations may not allow for this convenience. Attractions generally cover an expanse and involve some measure of mobility. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice.Please visit www.therelaxedexplorer.com for full Terms and Conditions as well as limitations which may apply.Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST40803
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