6-Nights Best of Scotland from $1,616

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1497091

Best Of Scotland
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ness, before toasting bonnie Scotland’s lochs, glens and legendary locals.


Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
  • Glasgow: At Knockraich Farm, the Rodgers family welcomes guests to their beautiful farm in the Endrick Valley. Guests will enjoy a meal made from the farm’s fresh, sustainable produce, including vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The farm features a 700-tree orchard and a thriving kitchen garden. Meals are served in the "Tin Shed," surrounded by the orchard, with the family mingling with guests and sharing stories about their sustainable farming and interior design business. The evening ends with dessert or coffee and a warm farewell to guests.
Dive Into Culture
  • Stirling:
Iconic Experience
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
  • Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
  • Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven.
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
  • Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Aviemore: Rothiermurchus Estate is working to promote an appreciation of the special flora and fauna and wildlife of the highlands. Nestled in Cairngorm National Park, this estate encompasses 17,500 acres and has been in the care of the Grant family for over 500 years. On your Make Travel Matter experience, you will learn about the beautiful landscape and even meet some of the most adorable animals, like the hairy coos! Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11 &15: Sustainable Cities and Communities & Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Edinburgh
  • Discover Glasgow and Stirling
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, Culloden Battlefield, the Isle of Skye, Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery in Stirling
  • View the 18th green at St. Andrews, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, Necropolis and George Square in Glasgow
  • Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.


6 nights from $1,616 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Best of Scotland

Day 1 - Welcome to Edinburgh
Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner.
Accommodations: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Join your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's festive atmosphere. Tickets to see the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Accommodations: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Tread in the footsteps of the world's golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. During your visit here enjoy free time to find some lunch and explore its riverside setting. Your day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cozy dinner at your hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.
Accommodations: Highlander
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Explore Culloden, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye Make Travel Matter
This morning meet a friendly and knowledgeable local to learn more about the highlands and the iconic hairy coos on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. The tragic battlefield of Culloden will be our second stop of the day, where we pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising. Follow the Great Glen to view Loch ness, keeping a keen eye out for the elusive ‘Nessie'. The soul-stirring sight of Eilean Donan Castle is your last stop on the mainland before crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye.
Accommodations: Highlander
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Journey to Thriving Glasgow
Your first stop today is to commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which you admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak – Ben Nevis. Journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Here you remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, arriving at your final stop for the day – Glasgow.
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn City Center
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle Connect with Locals Dive Into Culture
Journey to Stirling, to visit its hilltop fortress, which stands as a symbol of national pride. Stirling Castle was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland's independence. Later, join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for your Be My Guest experience. Next, we head to a whiskey distillery. Here we'll Dive Into Culture and learn how whisky is made, followed by a chance to sample a wee dram.
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn City Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 - Farewell Glasgow
The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, enjoy one last hearty breakfast with your travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Glasgow
Scottish Highlands
Edinburgh

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
12/19/2024 - 12/25/2024
from $2,050 per person *
01/05/2025 - 01/11/2025
from $1,616 per person *
03/02/2025 - 03/08/2025
from $1,616 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
6 Nights
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