Scottish Spree

Tour Highlights:
Burns Cottage and National Park
Culzean Castle (President Eisenhower Connection)
Loch Lomand Cruise
Scottish Shepard
Local Kiltmaker
Culloden Battlefields
Edradour Distillery
Edinburgh Castle

Prices & Dates : Below

Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
• Professional Scottish Tour Director throughout
• 6-nights accommodation at First Class hotels
• Full Scottish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
• 2 dinners (D) and a lunch (L) at Edinburg Castle
• Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
• All entrance fees to:
  • Burns Cottage and National Park
  • Culzean Castle (President Eisenhower Connection)
  • Loch Lomand Cruise
  • Scottish Shepard
  • Local Kiltmaker
  • Culloden Battlefields
  • Edradour Distillery
  • Edinburgh Castle
• Sightseeing including Glasgow, Ayrshire, Loch Lomand, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Iverness, Pitlochry, Saint Andrews and Edinburgh
• Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director

Pricing excludes

• Airport taxes and security charges
• Transfers from airport/ hotel/ airport
• Meals not specifically identified
• Other personal expenses

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart USA Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Scotland (Your airfare is not included in the tour price). Relax and enjoy the in-flight meal service and onboard entertainment.

Day 2: Glasgow Upon arrival at Glasgow airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and direct you to your first hotel (transfer cost not included). In the afternoon we shall take a city tour, passing Glasgow Cathedral: a magnificent medieval structure built in the 14th century. You are free this evening to further enjoy this wonderful city. Maybe a closer look at the monuments in George Square, shopping in Buchanan Street, a leisurely walk in the Glasgow Green or a visit to one of the many fine pubs. This evening we shall enjoy a welcome drinks reception followed by evening dinner together. Accommodation: Jury's Inn or similar. (D)

Day 3: Robert Burns Country/Culzean Castle This morning after breakfast we will travel south along the Ayrshire coast and into Robbie Burns Country, the ploughman poet. Here we will visit Burns Cottage in Alloway where you can walk in the footsteps of Tam O'Shanter in "Alloway's auld haunted kirk" and across auld Brig O'Doon, where Tam's mare, Meg had her narrow escape from the witches. We continue on to the 18th century Culzean Castle, which overlooks the Atlantic coast. Part of this Castle was gifted to General Eisenhower who resided here during his presidency and retirement on several occasions. Accommodation: Jury's Inn or similar (B)

Day 4: Loch Lomond/Glencoe/Inverness After breakfast we shall visit the "Bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond" where we will stop for a short cruise on this famous Loch. So much myth, legend and history precedes a visit to the expanse of Glencoe and Loch Leven, that many visitors are unprepared for the sheer beauty and breathtaking serenity of this vast sweeping pass. We will pass Urquhart Castle, a stronghold on a rocky peninsula overlooking Loch Ness, where we will stop for pictures. Continuing on to Inverness, the capital of the highlands and our hotel tonight, we shall enjoy evening dinner together. Accommodation: Palace Hotel Inverness or similar. (B,D)

Day 5: Inverness After a leisurely breakfast we visit a local kilt maker where we can learn all about the famous tartans' (plaids) and then continue on to the famous Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie's army was defeated by the government troops in 1746. This afternoon take the time to explore Inverness with its suspension bridges across the River Ness, old stone buildings and Ben Wyvis soaring above the skyline. This evening you are free to enjoy the local restaurants and pubs for dinner. Accommodation: Palace Hotel Inverness or similar.(B)

Day 6: Edradour Distillery & St. Andrews Leaving the Highlands behind us, we travel southward, where we visit a Scottish shepherd at work with his faithful sheepdog. We continue to the Edradour Distillery in PItlochry. Sample a wee dram at Scotland's smallest distillery. We continue our drive to ancient St Andrew's home of Royalty and birthplace of golf. See St Andrews University, founded in 1413, and the oldest university in Scotland. There will be time in the quaint village of St Andrews which is full of traditional Scottish craft shops, pubs and restaurants, or perhaps you will prefer exploring the ruins of St Andrew's Cathedral. We travel on to the imposing city of Edinburgh and our downtown hotel. Tonight you are free to enjoy the many culinary delights this city has to offer and why not round the evening off in one of the many pubs & wine bars. Accommodation: Thistle Edinburgh or similar. (B)

Day 7: Edinburg City This morning’s tour takes us along Princes Street with its fine shops and through the lovely Georgian squares and terraces of the new town. We continue along the historic Royal Mile to the palace of Holyrood, the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Our tour concludes at Edinburgh Castle where we will enjoy a lunch in the castle before we view the Scottish Crown Jewels and take in the breathtaking views of the city from the castle ramparts. This evening enjoy an optional farewell Scottish Banquet where you can sample some haggis and enjoy traditional bagpipe music , songs and dancing. Accommodation: Thistle Edinburgh or similar. (B,L)

Day 8: Edinburg/USA Following breakfast, we leave for Edinburgh International Airport (transfer cost not included). As you board your flight and leave for home, you’ll take with you many wonderful memories of a beautiful country, and warm friendly people. (B)