13 Day Scottish Isles & Glens
Authentic Local Experiences:
July 26 - August 11 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.
Trip Highlights:
Dunrobin Castle
Inverewe Gardens
Isle of Skye
Loch Ness
Isle of Bute
Mount Stuart House and Gardens
Two Nights on Orkney Islands
Skara Brae
Eilean Donan Castle
Scottish Evening*
*July 26 - August 11 departures.
Dining Experiences:
12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow (2)
Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch (1)
Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (2)
Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer (1)
Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (1)
Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh (3)
Please note: On this off-the-beaten path tour, your hotels will match the Highland atmosphere. Most of them are locally owned, family-run, and independent.
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- Romance and Honeymoons
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Glasgow Arrival | ||
2 | Isle of Bute | Mount Stuart House | ||
3 | Loch Lomond | Eilean Donan Castle | ||
4 | Isle of Skye | Dunvegan Castle | Portree | ||
5 | Inverewe Gardens | Ullapool | ||
6 | Dunrobin Castle | Ferry to Orkney | ||
7 | Orkney Sights | Ring of Brodgar | Skara Brae | St Magnus Cathedral | ||
8 | Italian Chapel | Inverness | ||
9 | Urquhart Castle | Loch Ness Cruise | Sheepdog Demonstration | ||
10 | Whisky Tasting | Scottish Evening* | ||
11 | Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle | ||
12 | Independent Sightseeing in Edinburgh | ||
13 | Tour Ends In Edinburgh |