Best of Scotland - From £1,417

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OVERVIEW
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ness, before toasting bonnie Scotland’s lochs, glens and legendary locals.
EXPERIENCES
Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.

Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.

Glasgow: Visit Clydeside Distillery for a tour and a tasting of their whisky as you learn of their long history.

Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven.

Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions.

St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.

Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
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ITINERARY

Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner.

Join your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's festive atmosphere. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates.

Tread in the footsteps of the world's golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. During your visit here enjoy free time to find some lunch and explore its riverside setting. Your day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cosy dinner at your hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

This morning, meet a passionate Local Specialist and learn how the preservation of Highland cattle and native woodlands is helping protect Scotland’s cultural and ecological heritage on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Continue to Culloden, where you'll walk the battlefield and reflect on the events that shaped the Jacobite Rising. Follow the Great Glen and view Loch Ness—keep watch for signs of ‘Nessie’. See the striking silhouette of Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the bridge over Loch Alsh to the Isle of Skye. Stop in Broadford for lunch and take in views of the island's traditional thatched blackhouses before returning across the bridge to your hotel for the night.

Your first stop today is to commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which you admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak – Ben Nevis. Journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Here you remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, arriving at your final stop for the day – Glasgow.

Journey to Stirling to visit the iconic hilltop fortress. Stirling Castle, once home to Scottish royalty including Mary, Queen of Scots, offers a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the nation. See the towering Wallace Monument, a tribute to William Wallace and then immerse yourself in Scotland’s cultural essence with a visit to a traditional whisky distillery. This evening, your Be My Guest experience unfolds at Craufurdland Castle, where the castle’s hosts will share stories and traditions, offering you a genuine farewell to Scotland's warmth and spirit.

The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, enjoy one last hearty breakfast with your travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Highlander - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Highlander - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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