Scottish Royal
See the best of Scotland with this wonderful 8 day tour. Breakfast daily, 5 mouth-watering evening meals, breathtaking scenery, a private tour of Edinburgh Castle and an exclusive private whisky tasting finishing off with a wee dram - are just a few of the delights on this truly wonderful vacation.
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Itinerary
Day
1
Glasgow
Saturday
Welcome to Scotland! Meet your tour guide this morning and enjoy a panoramic tour of Glasgow, one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in all of Europe. Transfer to your hotel where you will enjoy a welcome drink and some free time.
Dinner/Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
voco Grand Central is located at the very heart of Glasgow, directly adjoining Glasgow Central station, voco® Glasgow Grand Central occupies one of the city’s most historic and impressive buildings. All rooms are equipped with: Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV, Free Wi-Fi, Tea and coffee making facilities.
Day
2
Burns Country
Sunday
Depart for Rabbie Burns Country, where the first stop of the day is Burns National Heritage Park. The museum is the focal point of this beautifully landscaped park where visitors can cross the Brig o’Doon and visit the poet’s birthplace.
Later, continue to Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. Culzean is surrounded by surging seas, lush forests, and secret gardens.
Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
Day
3
Loch Ness & Inverness
Monday
Depart Glasgow for Inverness travelling along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch Ness. Highlights of the day include Loch Lomond, dramatic Glencoe, a visit to Urquhart Castle and a cruise on Loch Ness in search of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster.
Dinner/Overnight — Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Day
4
Isle of Skye
Tuesday
Today a day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands. First stop is Portree, capital of the island. You can enjoy some free time here, exploring the multi-coloured harbour, or warming up by a real coal fire in a local pub. On our return to Inverness, you will visit Eilean Donan Castle.
Dinner/Overnight — Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Day
5
Culloden & Whisky
Wednesday
Day
6
St Andrews & Edinburgh
Thursday
Depart Perthshire for Edinburgh via the Kingdom of Fife. You will stop at St. Andrews, home of Scotland’s oldest university and capital of golf. Leaving St. Andrews, we head to Edinburgh for some time in the city and a free evening where you can wander out the front door of your central hotel and explore the iconic city.
Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh
Day
7
Edinburgh
Friday
After an early breakfast in the hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive, pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle. You will then enjoy a panoramic city tour of Edinburgh which features the “New” and the “Old” towns. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city further. Tonight, you will attend the Spirit of Scotland Show, an evening of traditional entertainment and dinner at The Royal College of Surgeons.
Dinner/Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh
Day
8
Tour Ends
Saturday
Your tour ends this morning after a hearty Scottish breakfast. Please inquire about our group transfer on offer.
Availability
| Room Type | Double | Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 11 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 18 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 25 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| Jun 1 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 8 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 15 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 22 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 29 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 6 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 13 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 20 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 27 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 3 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 10 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 17 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 24 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Aug 31 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 3 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Sep 7 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 10 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 14 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 17 | $3999.00$3999.00 | SOLD OUT | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 21 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Sep 24 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 28 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Oct 1 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Oct 5 | $3599.00$3599.00 | $3599.00$3599.00 | $4799.00$4799.00 |
Prices are land-only per person in Canadian dollars.
Arrival & departure transfers included for those who have air booked in conjunction with tour.
NOTE for tours departing July 27, Aug 3, 10 & 17, 2024: Dinner at hotel prior to Tattoo performance in lieu of Farewell Scottish evening. Early opening tour at Edinburgh Castle not possible during Tattoo; a tour during normal business hours will be available in lieu.
Child rate 7-11 years sharing with 2 adults $1799.
All triples are on request (Grand Central & Dunblane Hydro does not have triple rooms suitable for 3 adults; 2 rooms may be booked at this hotel).
Tuesday Departures In Sept/Oct may feature some alternate hotels.
Tour Highlights
- Glasgow
- Culzean Castle
- Burns Country
- Loch Lomond
- Glencoe
- Loch Ness
- Urquhart Castle
- Culloden Moor
- Isle of Skye
- Kincraig
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Portree
- St Andrews
- Perthshire
- Edinburgh
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation throughout by modern touring coach
- Experienced driver and local touring guide
- 7 nights accommodation in first class hotels
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- 4 Evening meals
- Farewell Scottish evening with dinner & entertainment
- Working Sheepdog performance at Kincraig
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the famous 13th century castle in the Highlands
- Whisky Tasting Experience
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- Exclusive, pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Panoramic tours of Glasgow & Edinburgh
- Admissions to: Culzean Castle, Burns National Heritage Park, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre
- Baggage handling charges
- The Famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo included on July 27, Aug 3, 10 & 17, 2024 departures (in lieu of Scottish evening)
