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
Joining Day
Welcome to Scotland! Meet your tour guide at your designated pickup point before undertaking a panoramic tour of Glasgow. You will see Glasgow's highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. We will visit Glasgow Cathedral, one of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, and the only cathedral on the Scottish mainland to survive the Protestant Reformation almost intact. There will also be time to visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Afterwards we check into our hotel where we spend our first two nights.
Dinner/Overnight — Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (or similar)
Day
2
Burns Country
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 (or similar)
Day
3
Loch Ness & Inverness
Departing Glasgow for Inverness, embark on a scenic journey along Scotland’s West Coast and Loch Ness. It will be a day filled with captivating highlights, featuring Loch Lomond, the dramatic scenery of 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 (or similar)
Day
4
Isle of Skye
Today will be an extensive day trip to the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands. Our first destination is Portree, the island's capital, where you will have time to explore the vibrant multi-coloured harbour. On our return to Inverness, we will make a stop to visit the historic Eilean Donan Castle.
Dinner/Overnight — Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (or similar)
Day
5
Culloden & Whisky
Day
6
St Andrews & Edinburgh
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, the capital of Scotland. Our hotel is the perfect location for getting to know the city, taking in spectacular views, cultural curiosities and a plethora of restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh (or similar)
Day
7
Edinburgh
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/Entertainment/Overnight — InterContinental Edinburgh The George, Edinburgh (or similar)
Day
8
Tour Ends
Your tour ends this morning after a hearty Scottish breakfast. Please inquire about our group transfer on offer.
Availability
| Room Type | Double | Single |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 11 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 18 | $3699.00$3699.00 | $4899.00$4899.00 |
| May 25 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Jun 1 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 8 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jun 15 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Jun 22 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Jun 29 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 6 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 13 | $3899.00$3899.00 | $5199.00$5199.00 |
| Jul 20 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Jul 27 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 3 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 10 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 17 | $4299.00$4299.00 | $5699.00$5699.00 |
| Aug 24 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Aug 31 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 3 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 7 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Sep 10 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 14 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Sep 17 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 21 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| Sep 24 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Sep 28 | $3999.00$3999.00 | $5299.00$5299.00 |
| Oct 1 | $3599.00$3599.00 | $4799.00$4799.00 |
| Oct 5 | $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 $2399.
All triples are on request (Grand Central & Dunkeld House Hotel does not have triple rooms suitable for 3 adults; 2 rooms may be booked at this hotel).
April 21 Departure as well as 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, all rooms ensuite
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Full Scottish breakfast daily
- 4 Evening meals in hotels
- 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
- Baggage handling charges
- The Famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo included on July 27, Aug 3, 10 & 17, 2024 departures (in lieu of Scottish evening)
