Scottish Isles & Glens
Authentic Local Experiences:
- July 26 - August 11 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
- Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.
Trip Highlights:
- Dunrobin Castle
- Inverewe Gardens
- Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness
- Isle of Bute
- Mount Stuart House and Gardens
- Two Nights on Orkney Islands
- Skara Brae
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Scottish Evening*
*July 26 - August 11 departures.
Dining Experiences:
- 12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow (2)
- Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
- Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch (1)
- Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (2)
- Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer (1)
- Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (1)
- Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh (3)
Please note: On this off-the-beaten path tour, your hotels will match the Highland atmosphere. Most of them are locally owned, family-run, and independent.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow Arrival | ||
| 2 | Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House | ||
| 3 | Loch Lomond & Eilean Donan Castle | ||
| 4 | Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle & Portree | ||
| 5 | Inverewe Gardens & Gairloch | ||
| 6 | Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle & Ferry to Orkney | ||
| 7 | Orkney Sights, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & St Magnus Cathedral | ||
| 8 | Italian Chapel & Strathpeffer | ||
| 9 | Loch Ness Cruise, Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Demonstration | ||
| 10 | Whisky Tasting & Scottish Evening* | ||
| 11 | Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle | ||
| 12 | Independent Sightseeing in Edinburgh | ||
| 13 | Tour Ends In Edinburgh |
