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 a visit to of one of Scotland’s finest distilleries finishing off with a wee dram, just a few of the delights on this truly wonderful vacation.
Itinerary
Day
1
Glasgow
Saturday
Meet your tour guide at your designated pickup point, before a panoramic tour of Glasgow. You will explore Saint Mungo’s Cathedral and visit Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house. Transfer to your hotel where you will enjoy a welcome drink and some free time.
Dinner/Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
Day
2
Burns Country
Sunday
Depart for Ayrshire, where the first stop of the day is Culzean Castle. Culzean is surrounded by surging seas, lush forests and secret gardens. Later, continue to Rabbie Burns Country and the 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.
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 & Speyside
Wednesday
Today we head to Perthshire via Culloden Moor, site of the 1746 Battle of Culloden. Before leaving Speyside, stop at Kincraig for an impressive display from the Working Sheepdogs. Continue onto Perthshire for a distillery visit, where you will sample hand-crafted single malt whisky. On arrival at your hotel, you will be welcomed with another “wee dram!”
Dinner/Overnight — Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld
Day
6
St Andrews & Falkland
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. After lunch, head to Falkland to visit the village and the Palace, built by King James V in 1539. It became a favourite retreat of the Stuart Dynasty including Mary Queen of Scots.
Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George
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 Jam House.
Dinner/Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George
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 | Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Jul 18 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Jul 25 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Aug 1 | $3299.00$3299.00 | $4499.00$4499.00 |
| Aug 8 | $3299.00$3299.00 | $4499.00$4499.00 |
| Aug 15 | $3299.00$3299.00 | $4499.00$4499.00 |
| Aug 22 | $3299.00$3299.00 | $4499.00$4499.00 |
| Aug 29 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Sep 5 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Sep 12 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Sep 19 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Sep 26 | $2899.00$2899.00 | $4049.00$4049.00 |
| Oct 3 | $2799.00$2799.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 |
| Oct 10 | $2799.00$2799.00 | $3899.00$3899.00 |
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 Aug 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2020: 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 $1699.
All triples are on request (Grand Central & Dunkeld House does not have triple rooms suitable for 3 adults; 2 rooms may be booked at this hotel).
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
- Falkland Palace
- Perthshire
- Edinburgh
- Speyside
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 table d’hôte 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
- Guided tour of a whisky distillery
- Cruise on Loch Ness
- Exclusive, pre-opening tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Panoramic tours of Glasgow & Edinburgh
- Admissions to: Saint Mungo’s Cathedral, Culzean Castle, Burns National Heritage Park, Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor Visitor’s Centre, Falkland Palace
- Baggage handling charges
- The Famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo included on August 1, 8, 15 & 22 departures (in lieu of Scottish evening)
