A Week In... Scotland 2018

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Tauck's enriching weeklong Scotland tour - from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... tranquil Loch Lomond... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Private entertainment featuring Bagpipers and Highland dancers in Inverness; castle visits to Cawdor
    • Blair
    • Edinburgh & Holyroodhouse; private tour of Glennturret Distillery; private cruise on Loch Lomond; special performance of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for tours departing July 30 - August 20

What's this trip about?

    Tauck's enriching weeklong Scotland tour - from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... tranquil Loch Lomond... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityGlasgow, Scotland
End CityEdinburgh, Scotland

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow

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, Scotland's oldest single Highland malt distillery Private cruise on Loch Lomond 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) Sheepdog demonstration at a countryside farm Special performance of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for tours departing July 30 - August 20 Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 16 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Glasgow
Tour begins: 5:00 PM, The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow. A transfer is included from Glasgow International Airport to The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, a historic landmark property in the heart of Glasgow. Please join us for a welcome cocktail reception followed by dinner at the hotel this evening. MEALS : D LODGING : The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel PORTOFCALL : Glasgow, Scotland

Day 2 Stirling Castle & Glenturret Distillery
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 Highland's oldest single malt distillery; witness the art of whisky making...
Day 3 The Great Glen to the Highlands & an evening steeped in Scottish traditions in Inverness
Travel through Highland moors, lochs, forests and craggy mountains, from Fort William to Loch Ness, where Scotland's 200-year-old network of inland waterways and canals connects the countryside. At Fort Augustus, you'll see the dramatic locks of the Caledonian Canal befo...
Day 4 Culloden, Cawdor Castle & Scottish history
Delve into Scottish history on visits to Culloden, site of the battle of 1746 that divided families and clans, and the ancient burial site at Clava Cairns. At 14th-century Cawdor Castle, you'll find a medieval slate-roofed castle with magnificent gardens, woods and a com...
Day 5 Along the Yellow Roads to Blair Castle en route to 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. Your visit to the great white house, lyin...
Day 6 A day in Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse
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 visit to the medieval fortress of Edin...
Day 7 Edinburgh at leisure, or a visit to St. Andrews, ending the day with a banquet dinner
Today is yours to pursue what interests you most. In Edinburgh you'll find a treasure trove of atmospheric cobbled streets, Georgian architecture and hedged closes, along with museums, galleries and gardens. In seaside St. Andrews, where you can also go exploring, discov...
Day 8 Journey home
Tour ends: Edinburgh. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from The Balmoral to Edinburgh Airport. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Edinburgh, Scotland

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Price From $4,290
Price per day$536
Last Updated: 8/14/2018

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