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The haunting skirl of the bagpipes during a private evening in Inverness... treasured family tartans... wee drams of single malt whiskies on a private distillery tour... a cocktail cruise on fabled Loch Lomond... the strong traditions of the Clans... fascinating history at Stirling, Edinburgh, Cawdor (the legendary home of Macbeth) and Blair castles... incredible scenery in the Highlands and along brooding Loch Ness... Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen’s residence) and the Royal Mile of pubs, shops, and historical sites... a uniquely vibrant culture lovingly preserved in the capital of Edinburgh... experience all this and more on this weeklong Scotland tour! Day 1 Arrive in Glasgow for your Scotland tour
Meals D This Scotland tour begins: 5:00 PM, Cameron House. A transfer is included from Glasgow International Airport to Cameron House, your Scottish baronial manor house hotel set on 100 acres of green lawns and wooded glades along the famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, where you'll enjoy a lake-view room during your two-night stay. Meet your Scotland tour companions at a welcome cocktail reception aboard a private cruise on Loch Lomond, followed by dinner at the hotel this evening.
Lodging
Cameron House
Day 2 Castles and a wee taste 'o malt whisky
Meals B, L, D
Travel to the grand Scottish Renaissance Stirling Castle, perched on a hill high above the town. A private tour of the Glenturret Distillery reveals how Scotland's famed single malt whisky is made; enjoy tasting a wee dram of the finished product. Continue through Rob Roy country in the Trossachs, through rugged forests past Aberfoyle, back to your manor house hotel for an evening spent as you please.
Lodging
Cameron House
Day 3 The Great Glen to the Highlands & Inverness
Meals B, L, D
This Scotland tour takes you across moor and mountain on a scenic journey through the Highlands along The Great Glen, from Fort William to the shores of brooding Loch Ness. Stop at Fort Augustus to view the dramatic lochs along the Caledonian Canal, then continue to Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
Lodging
Kingsmills Hotel
Day 4 Culloden, Cawdor Castle and Scottish culture
Meals B, L, D
Explore many centuries of Scottish history on visits to the ancient burial site at Clava Cairns, the famous fields where the 1746 Battle of Culloden was fought, and medieval Cawdor Castle with its connections to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Learn about the history of clan tartans and Scottish kilts during a festive Scottish evening, complete with bagpipers and Highland dancers.
Lodging
Kingsmills Hotel
Day 5 Along the Yellow Roads to Blair Castle
Meals B, D
Drive along Yellow Roads as your Scotland tour continues through the Grampian Highlands and Cairngorm Mountains to Blair Atholl, the site of majestic Blair Castle. History comes alive on your visit, as you imagine the life of the noble class in 16th-century Scotland; some 30 rooms contain relics of that age. After lunch on your own, head south to Edinburgh, arriving late afternoon; your luxury hotel is set on Princes Street in the heart of the city.
Lodging
The Balmoral
Day 6 Everything Edinburgh... and perhaps a tattoo
Meals B
Discover Scotland's lively capital city on a privately guided tour with a local expert, including visits to stately Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile, and Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official home when she visits Edinburgh (subject to closure when Her Majesty is in residence). A special highlight: If you choose a departure date for your Scotland tour between July 29 and August 19, you'll have the unforgettable thrill of attending the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, performed by Scottish military units against the magical backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Lodging
The Balmoral
Day 7 A shrine to golf... but so much more in St. Andrews
Meals B, D
You have a choice today of remaining in Edinburgh for a day spent exploring more of the city's treasure trove of historic sites, museums, galleries and gardens on your own. Or join us for a trip to lovely St. Andrews; for passionate golfers, this beautiful city by the sea is an almost-holy place – but it will come as no surprise that this historic town has much more than just golfing history to offer. Share memories of your remarkable Scotland tour with your traveling companions at this evening's farewell cocktail reception and banquet dinner.
Lodging
The Balmoral
Day 8 Homeward bound
Meals B
This one-week Scotland tour ends in Edinburgh. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Balmoral to Edinburgh Airport – allow at least 3 hours for flight check-in.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Nights 1 - 2 : Cameron House - Loch Lomond, Scotland
Beautifully situated on the “bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,” the Cameron House is a historic baronial manor house that has become one of Scotland’s finest resort hotels. It offers a vast array of leisure-oriented facilities, including an impressive indoor atrium housing two swimming pools, and excellent restaurants, as well as a truly lovely setting amidst 100 acres of park-like woodland.
Nights 3 - 4 : Kingsmills Hotel - Inverness, Scotland
Crowned heads, heads of state, celebrities (including, back in the day, Scotland’s famed poet Robert Burns), and discerning visitors from around the world have all enjoyed the warm highland hospitality of the Kingsmills Hotel over the decades. Located just outside the charming capital city of the Scottish Highlands, its spacious, comfortable guest rooms, facilities and amenities that include a range of available leisure activities and its most accommodating and friendly staff make it a wonderful choice.
Nights 5 - 7 : The Balmoral - Edinburgh, Scotland
Without a doubt, The Balmoral is the most prestigious address in Edinburgh, and its majestic clock tower has been a beloved landmark since the hotel opened its doors in 1902. Located in the very heart of Edinburgh on famous Princes Street, this elegant grande dame is close to many of the city’s most noted sites. The stylish guest rooms artfully combine contemporary elegance with the hotel’s strong sense of tradition and history. The Balmoral’s leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium and The Spa, which offers a wide range of treatments to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Enjoy Afternoon Tea or sample some of the fine champagnes featured in The Bollinger Bar at Palm Court while admiring its sparkling glass dome and Venetian glass chandelier. Known as one of the finest restaurants in Scotland, “number one” provides award-winning cuisine in a beautiful setting.
INCLUDED
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of local guides, drivers and the Tour Director are included. Transportation from Glasgow Airport to the Cameron House in Loch Lomond is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight information at least two weeks prior to the start of the tour. If you are arriving into a local train station please retain a receipt for your transfer and submit it to your Tour Director for reimbursement. Transportation from The Balmoral in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport or a local train station is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other guests.
Hotel Accommodations
– The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are usually two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Meals
– Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
Tour Director
– A Week in… Scotland is conducted by a Tour Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tour Director is a professional, fully trained employee.
Gratuities Included
– All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included.
No Options Sold
– Your Tour Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours
– To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Airport and train station transfers are included for these bookings as described above in Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or travel agent when you book your tour.
Luggage Responsibility
– Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Ask about the Travel Protection Product for more information.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Pack at least one change of clothing in your carry-on bag
Split your items between your suitcase and a traveling companion's suitcase
Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage
Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at airport check-in
Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight
File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area
Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications
Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary
Your Tour Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual train and airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
Tour Director Gratuities
- The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
Departure Dates: May - September
Prices: Price from approx $3,790 US per person double occupancy
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The haunting skirl of the bagpipes during a private evening in Inverness... treasured family tartans... wee drams of single malt whiskies on a private distillery tour... a cocktail cruise on fabled Loch Lomond... the strong traditions of the Clans... fascinating history at Stirling, Edinburgh, Cawdor (the legendary home of Macbeth) and Blair castles... incredible scenery in the Highlands and along brooding Loch Ness... Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen’s residence) and the Royal Mile of pubs, shops, and historical sites... a uniquely vibrant culture lovingly preserved in the capital of Edinburgh... experience all this and more on this weeklong Scotland tour!