Globus Bonnie Scotland(GG)
7 Day Tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Rolling hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures, and elusive monsters, quiet fairways, and boisterous bagpipes, this tour of Scotland is a study in stark contrasts among the most beautiful of classrooms. Hitting the highpoints of the Highlands from Glasgow to
Edinburgh, you’ll cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond, ferry to the dramatic Isle of Skye, and visit the home of golf, St. Andrews. More lush landscapes await as you search for the mysterious Nessie along the banks of Loch Ness, stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films, and swoon over the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle nestled on a tidal island and featured in numerous films. If green means go, you have the go-ahead to pack your tams, tartans, and knickers for vibrant and verdant Scotland.
Itinerary (2024)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND |
| | Welcome to Glasgow! Free time the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| Day 2 | GLASGOW. EXCURSION TO LOCH LOMOND & STIRLING |
| | Keys to Scottish Lochs LOCH LOMOND [LF] Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake.HIGHLANDS [LF] Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery.STIRLING Visit Stirling Castle.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) 81 mi / 131 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES They can take the low road, but we’ll take the high road to Loch Lomond for a stunningly scenic cruise. We’ll raise a wee dram of malt whisky at an historic distillery, distilling in slow Scottish style in the highlands for many years. Slàinte Mhath! |
| Day 3 | GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF SKYE–INVERNESS |
| | Spectacular in Scotland Take a scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.ISLE OF SKYE Take a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.EILEAN DONAN Drive past a picturesque castle on the small tidal island.LOCH NESS Stop at the lake.INVERNESS Free time in the evening. (B) 269 mi / 434 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters. |
| Day 4 | INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–TOMINTOUL–ABERDEEN |
| | Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.TOMINTOUL Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. (B,D) 111 mi / 178 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT From wild mountain peaks to the heathered moors to idyllic forests and farms, Cairngorms National Park is a Highlands paradise of breathtaking vistas, rivers, and wetlands that offer a haven to rare and endangered species that thrive here. Watch for eagles on the wing for a thrilling photo opportunity. |
| Day 5 | ABERDEEN–PERTH–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH |
| | Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread PERTH Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years. ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and [LF] practice on the golf range. EDINBURGH Free time. (B) 172 mi / 277 kmLOCAL FAVORITE ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews. |
| Day 6 | EDINBURGH |
| | Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 1 through August 18 only). (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTMUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain”. Here you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year. |
| Day 7 | EDINBURGH |
| | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
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