• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with
private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local
taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a
washroom onboard.
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors.
• Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the
Edinburgh Festival.
• A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 7, conditions apply.
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DAY
1: ARRIVE EDINBURGH (2)
Welcome to Bonnie Scotland! After check-in to your hotel in Edinburgh you have
time to relax or start exploring this fascinating capital city. Later enjoy a Welcome
Drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.
Hotel: Marriott (SF) (2 nights)
DAY
2: EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your guided morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to the apartments of the
impressive Castle perched high on the rock. You will also see the Royal Mile, the 18th
century New Town with its classical facades, the new Scottish Parliament building
and Princes Street with the ornate Scott Memorial. Later you may wish to utilise
your 'hop-on hop-off' sightseeing ticket or take an excursion to Rosslyn Chapel,
brought to notoriety recently by the 'Da Vinci Code'. During the Edinburgh Festival,
included tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo are provided. This evening, why
not enjoy a Scottish night out. (FB)
DAY
3: EDINBURGH – INVERNESS (2)
This morning start with a drive over the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews, one of the
most renowned golf courses in the world. It is believed that golf was born on the
Old Course in the 15th century. Time to take a picture at the 18th hole and stop at
the ecclesiastical ruins in the town before continuing through Dundee and Perth
to charming Pitlochry. Then see Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and
Earls of Atholl, which houses the headquarters of the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's
only remaining private army. Finally, on a sombre note, travel to Culloden Moor
which was the scene of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie, before arriving in
Inverness. (FB D) Hotel: Royal Highland (F) (2 nights)
DAY
4: HIGHLANDS AND ISLE OF SKYE EXCURSION
Today drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop for photographs to see if you
can spot 'Nessie'. Then along the shores of Loch Cluanie through Glen Shiel. Next
visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye. Here
listen to romantic tales of Flora MacDonald and her daring rescue of the Bonnie
Prince as you enjoy the beauty of the Cuillin Hills. Later return to the mainland
to continue your journey via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to the hotel in
Inverness. (FB D)
DAY
5: INVERNESS – GLASGOW (2)
Drive past Fort William and have views of Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. Then
through to Glencoe where the tragic massacre occurred in the early morning of
13 February 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and Jacobitism. The
massacre began simultaneously in three settlements along the glen, Invercoe,
Inverrigan and Achacon, although the killings took place all over the glen as fleeing
MacDonalds were pursued. Pass close by the Clan Memorial where each year,
on the 13th February, the Clan Donald Society of Edinburgh arranges an annual
wreath laying ceremony attended by Clansmen from across the world along with
local people. Then take a scenic drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to
Scotland's second city, Glasgow. (FB) Hotel: Radisson Blu (SF) (2 nights)
DAY
6: GLASGOW ORIENTATION AND LOWLANDS EXCURSION
Today you will get to see some of the iconic sights of Glasgow including a visit inside
St. Mungo's Cathedral. St. Mungo was the 6th century founder of the city and today
is the patron saint of Glasgow. Known in the past for shipbuilding, today the city is
the third most populous in the United Kingdom and the largest city in Scotland.
Later drive out to Alloway to see the birthplace of Scotland's greatest poet, Robbie
Burns. View his monument and the famous Brig O' Doon. Afterwards visit Culzean
Castle which is the ancestral home of the Kennedy family. The Scots invited Dwight
D. Eisenhower to accept the tenancy of a specially created guest flat on the top
floor of the Castle for his lifetime. This was given as a gesture of Scottish thanks for
America's support during World War II. Later head back to Glasgow where you will
enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (FB FD)
DAY
7: DEPART GLASGOW
This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and
new-found friends as this tour of Bonnie Scotland comes to an end. Return home
with many happy memories. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (FB)
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