Scotland'S Highlands Islands And Cities (13 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 12 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Others

Kinlochard: Join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish Be My Guest lunch, tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes. Pitlochry: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands. 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. Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town. Melrose: View the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details. 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. Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting. Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever. Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle. Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy. Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle. Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series. Isle of Mull: Explore the Scottish Highlands in depth as you travel to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Visit the Reilig Odhrain, sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings. Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. Glencoe: Visit this Highland village on Loch Leven. Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty. : Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist : Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Stirling and Glasgow : Visit Edinburgh Castle, Glamis Castle, Blair Athol whisky distillery in Pitlochry, the battlefield and Visitor Center of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel in Orkney Islands, Skara Brae, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle : View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th​ green at St. Andrews, Inverness Castle, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe : See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates : 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) : Return ferry to the Orkney Isles : Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig : Return ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona : Optional Experiences and free time 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 Return ferry to the Orkney Isles Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig Return ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh Apex City Quay Columba Pentland Pentland, Norseman Kings Arms Royal Ibis Styles Glasgow Central Ibis Styles Glasgow Central , Leonardo Glasgow., Courtyard by Marriott SEC.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

All optional experiences for this trip: Book with your travel director when you travel AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with Scottish kings and Knights Hospitaller. At the Torphichen Inn, your arrival will be toasted by our convivial host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment. Adult Price: £48.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Rosslyn Chapel We’ll drive out of Edinburgh to the tiny village of Rosslyn, where you’ll hear the inside story on the famous Rosslyn Chapel. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'. Adult Price: £21.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Royal Yacht Britannia You’ll explore this magnificent ship, which has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. Now berthed in Leith, you’ll be welcomed on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences – the former honeymoon sanctuary for four royal couples. Adult Price: £23.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Scottish Show With Dinner Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy delicious food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis. Adult Price: £60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Dinner And Ghost Walk Work up an appetite discovering some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with your Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales before you enjoy a three course meal in a local restaurant. Adult Price: £40.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Dinner And Ghost Walk Work up an appetite discovering some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with your Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales before you enjoy a three course meal in a local restaurant. Adult Price: £40.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Highland Farm Experience Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather permitting. Adult Price: £15.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Cawdor Dinner Evening Join us for dinner at a traditional country pub in the charming village of Cawdor, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Adult Price: £38.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Loch Ness Cruise Sailing from Clansman Hotel, we'll experience a scenic cruise on Scotland's most famous waterway, Loch Ness. We'll also see beautiful Urquhart Castle, founded in the 13th-century, from the lake. The management regrets to inform you that Nessie sightings are not guaranteed! Adult Price: £24.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Isle Of Skye Drive An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with your Local Specialist. You’ll hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean Island and discover its stories and legends. Adult Price: £15.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Ballachulish Dinner and Drive Enjoy a scenic drive on Loch Linnhe for dinner. Adult Price: £37.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Glasgow City Evening You'll enjoy a chance to experience a night out in the city of Glasgow. Your Travel Director will take you for an evening of good food, a drink, and undoubtedly interesting conversation. Adult Price: £37.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Doune Castle Enjoy a visit to this famous castle, featured in film and television shows such as Monty Python, Outlander, and Game of Thrones. Adult Price: £24.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included