DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Scotland
Depart for Scotland
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Edinburgh City Tour
This morning join a local guide for a city tour of historic Edinburgh. The route will take you past the Scottish Parliament, the Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, Georgian New Town, and Princes Street. Also included is a visit to Edinburgh Castle where you can see the Crown Room and St. Margaret's Chapel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional A Taste of Scotland
Optional: A Taste of Scotland (PM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Full Day in Edinburgh
Spend a day at leisure in the Scottish capital. Shop for traditional handicrafts and take in the relaxed atmosphere of this elegant city, known for its arts and military festivals. Visit one of the many museums or, join the optional morning tour to the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Learn about life aboard this elegant ship which has seen so many historic occasions. Continue to Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the royal family in Scotland. View the State Apartments, the Throne Room, and a priceless collection of tapestries and paintings
Optional: Half Day Royal Yacht Britannia & Holyrood Palace (AM)
Overnight: Edinburgh
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Tuesday - St. Andrews, Glamis Castle, Aviemore
Your sightseeing begins in the town of St. Andrews, renowned for its famous golf course and the University where Prince William studied. Continue to Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen-Mother. Visit this well-preserved ancient Scottish castle with its literary connections to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Despite local legends of mysterious monsters and ghosts, the castle is still home to the Lyon family. Next, scenic views await you as you travel farther north into the Scottish Highlands and through the mountainous Cairngorms National Park. Arrive in the winter sports resort of Aviemore in time for dinner
Overnight: Aviemore
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Carrbridge, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, Whisky Distillery & Tasting
Heading north from Aviemore you start the day with a photo stop in Carrbridge, a small Highland village which takes its name from the 18th century packhorse bridge which spans the local river. Continue to the site of the famous Culloden Battlefield near Inverness, where the Jacobite forces faced the British army in 1746. This final battle marked the decisive collapse of the Jacobite uprisings and the beginning of the integration of the Highlands into the United Kingdom. A Visitor Center has been established to help preserve the battlefield and educate visitors about the battle through films and exhibitions. Journey to the legendary Loch Ness and admire the breathtaking scenery. Learn about the myths surrounding the elusive Loch Ness Monster and explore the history of the loch and its surroundings. Next, tour a whisky distillery and enjoy a tasting before returning to Aviemore. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Aviemore
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Thursday - Isle of Skye, Highlands
Begin your exploration of the Highlands as you travel to the Isle of Skye, crossing the Skye Bridge. Drive through the lush countryside to view Armadale Castle, once the seat of Clan Donald, nestled among gardens with sweeping sea views. Step into the Museum of the Isles, where exhibits trace the rich heritage of the Highlands and Islands, telling the story of Scotland's most powerful clan through centuries of culture and tradition. Afterward, return to the mainland and arrive in the Highlands for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Fort William, Oban, or Tyndrum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Loch Lomond, Glasgow City Tour
Continue toward Loch Lomond and cruise on the lake, taking in the views of the surrounding Trossachs National Park. This afternoon, arrive in Glasgow, where you will take a tour of the city sights. Spend your evening at leisure
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Saturday - Stirling Castle
Begin the day with a visit to Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. Then, view the impressive "Kelpies," the world's largest equine sculptures and Scotland's latest iconic landmark rising majestically over the Forth & Clyde Canal. Return to Glasgow in the late afternoon. Tonight, during dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Depart Scotland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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