6 Day Taste Of Scotland

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Our shortest tour of Scotland provides a perfect introduction to vibrant cities and majestic scenery of this fascinating country. Start in Glasgow and head up into the Scottish Highlands. Visit St Andrews and end in Edinburgh. Activities include whisky tasting, Loch Ness cruise, Scottish Evening. See Edinburgh Tattoo in August.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Glorious Highland Scenery The Highlands cover most of the northern part of Scotland with hills and mountains. This unspoilt region provides wonderful scenic views of hills, valleys, lakes and coastline. Scottish Evening This fun evening starts with a 4-course dinner where you can sample the traditional Scottish dish of haggis, neaps and tatties. Then the music, dance and storytelling begins and offers you an insight into many aspects of Scottish life. Blair Athol Distillery Blair Athol Distillery is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. After enjoying a leisurely conducted tour, you can mull over the distinctive character of the finished article as you sip your dram of Blair Athol 12 Year Old. Loch Ness Cruise This large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands is approximately 23 miles long and forms part of the Caledonian Canal. It is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area at 21.8 square miles after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as “Nessie”. St Andrews - Home of Golf Golf has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400 AD and the Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the Home of Golf. By the 19th century it was part of the way of life for many local people and golf. Golf still plays a major part in the culture and economy of St Andrews today. Edinburgh Castle The rock on which today’s castle stands has been a stronghold for over 3000 years and Edinburgh Castle has dominated its surroundings for centuries. See the 12th century St. Margaret’s Chapel, the monumental great hall of James IV, opened in 1511, the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.

What's this trip about?

    Our shortest tour of Scotland provides a perfect introduction to vibrant cities and majestic scenery of this fascinating country. Start in Glasgow and head up into the Scottish Highlands. Visit St Andrews and end in Edinburgh. Activities include whisky tasting, Loch Ness cruise, Scottish Evening. See Edinburgh Tattoo in August.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGlasgow
End CityEdinburgh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Sightseeing by luxury coach
    • Professional tour director
    • 5 nights in hotels listed
    • Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
    • 3 dinners (D) including
    • - Scottish Highland Evening
    • - 2 table d'hote dinner
    • Welcome get-together drink
    • Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh
    • Loch Ness scenic cruise
    • Blair Athol Distillery tour and tasting
    • Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 to August 23 departures
    • Edinburgh open-top bus tour
    • Visits and admissions to Provand’s Lordship, Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, St Andrews and Edinburgh Castle
    • Headsets for walking tours
    • Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
    • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
    • Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies

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Itinerary

Day 1: Glasgow Highlights

Meals: Dinner

Your Scottish trip starts at 2:30 pm when you meet your tour director at your Glasgow hotel and set out on an introductory tour of central Glasgow. This is a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and internationa...

Day 2: Loch Lomond & Loch Ness Cruise

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Travel through Glen Coe valley, renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery as well as the 1692 Massacre. Continue through Fort William and stop at a woo...

Day 3: Whisky Tasting & St Andrews

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Drive to Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry to see how whisky is distilled and sample some. Travel south to St Andrews, best known as the “Home of Golf”. Take a panoramic drive around and spend some time exploring independently. Con...

Day 4: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

This morning tour the principal sights of central Edinburgh. Drive along the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town. Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses r...

Day 5: Extend your Stay in Edinburgh

Meals: Breakfast

Spend the day on an independent hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh; there are a number of different routes to choose. Also enjoy a walking tour around parts of the city’s historic areas – you will have a selection of different tours and routes. You will receive a taxi voucher to travel from your hotel to central Edinburgh.

Day 6: Depart Edinburgh for Home

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour ends after breakfast.

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Price From $967
Price per day$161
Single supplement (single occupancy)$350
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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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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Accommodation

The Glasgow City Hotel

This hotel features all the comfort and style one could expect from a 4-star property. 300 guest rooms have everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Our bar, serving local food and drink, is the place to relax. The hotel also has an Otium Health and Leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool and work out facilities. The central location on Cambridge Street allows you to stroll along Sauchiehall Street or the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Princes Square.

Newton Hotel Nairn

This beautiful Scottish baronial-style mansion was built as a family home in 1872 and has been a hotel since 1951. It recently has undergone extensive refurbishments to ensure a comfortable stay. All 56 guest rooms have been modernized while retaining the traditional ambience. This imposing building is set on 21 acres of mature parkland and gardens, bordering the Moray Firth on the North Sea and overlooks the Nairn Golf Course.

Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel Edinburgh

This luxurious baronial manor house features spacious public rooms, including the award-winning Pentland Restaurant. Spacious guest rooms feature luxury bedding, mini-bar, and wireless Internet access. Enjoy the spa and two 18-hole golf courses, one of which is a championship course. There is also a PGA-approved golf academy, a gym, indoor swimming pool and tennis courts. The hotel is set within 1,000 acres of parkland just seven miles from the center of Edinburgh and 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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