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Scottish Clans & Castles - 10 Days/9 Nights (including Dornie)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Glasgow
Glasgow
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Glasgow including George Square, Kelvingrove Park, cathedral, and university
- Welcome drink with group
Optional Activities
- Independent dining and exploration of Glasgow
Landmarks
George Square
Kelvingrove Park
Glasgow Cathedral
University of Glasgow
Day 2
Glasgow
Glasgow
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stirling Castle
- Whisky tasting and tour at Glengoyne Distillery
Optional Activities
- Independent dining in Glasgow
Landmarks
Stirling Castle
Glengoyne Distillery
Day 3
Glasgow to Loch Alsh
Glasgow to Loch Alsh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic Highland journey through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glencoe
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
- Photo stops
Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle
Day 4
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Balmacara Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day Isle of Skye tour
- Visit to Dunvegan Castle
- Drive through Trotternish Peninsula
- View of Kilt Rock
- Visit to Flora MacDonald's grave in Kilmuir Graveyard
- Free time in Portree
Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Dunvegan Castle
Trotternish Peninsula
Kilt Rock
Kilmuir Graveyard
Portree
Day 5
Loch Alsh to Inverness
Loch Alsh to Inverness
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport)
Included Activities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Sheepdog demonstration at working farm
Landmarks
Loch Ness
Cairngorms National Park
Day 6
Inverness to Aberdeenshire
Inverness to Aberdeenshire
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Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ardoe House Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre tour
- Visit to Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Fyvie Castle
Day 7
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ardoe House Hotel and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit to Highland cattle farm with Highland cows
- Tour of Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
Landmarks
Drum Castle
Day 8
Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh
Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing)
Included Activities
- Tour of Glamis Castle
- Panoramic drive through Dundee waterfront
- Panoramic drive and independent exploration of St Andrews
Optional Activities
- Independent dining near Edinburgh
Landmarks
Glamis Castle
Dundee Waterfront
St Andrews
Day 9
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
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Breakfast, Dinner (Scottish evening with farewell dinner and traditional entertainment (or Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo for July 30–August 20 departures))
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh including Royal Mile, Old Town, and New Town
- Tour of Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle including Scottish Crown Jewels
- Scottish evening with farewell dinner and traditional entertainment (or Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo for July 30–August 20 departures)
Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh Castle
Day 10
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
George Square
Kelvingrove Park
Glasgow Cathedral
University of Glasgow

Landmarks
Stirling Castle
Glengoyne Distillery

Landmarks
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle

Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Dunvegan Castle
Trotternish Peninsula
Kilt Rock
Kilmuir Graveyard
Portree

Landmarks
Loch Ness
Cairngorms National Park

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Fyvie Castle

Landmarks
Drum Castle

Landmarks
Glamis Castle
Dundee Waterfront
St Andrews

Landmarks
Royal Mile
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh Castle

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Insurance
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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Balmacara Hotel
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Days 3, 4
Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport
Hotel 4*
day 5
Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
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Days 8, 9

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William5.0•October 2024
Excellent staff working on these coaches and their administrators are outstanding. Thank you.
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Jamie5.0•April 2024
The trip started with a huge storm but our tour guide Di K. and driver John kept us safe while constantly managing...
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Ms.4.0•June 2023
This is my third CIE tour and I really enjoyed it. The hosts are always so enjoyable and informative. The only issue...
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James4.0•June 2023
Our tour guide was good, but we would like to have a guide of true Scottish descent, not English. At times, we were...
Our tour guide was good, but we would like to have a guide of true Scottish descent, not English. At times, we were deposed off in a small town and told where no when to return but really weren't given any directions except maybe a few suggestions for meals. One town had almost nothing open. This happened in one our most important stops, the Culloden Battlefield. It would have been so very interesting and we definitely would love to have had a guided tour for this. Instead, we were on our own and found ourselves trying to overhear what guides of other tours were saying. We chose to stay for the extra and really had very little assistance from C.I.E. No suggestions on what to see. We didn't seem to have WiFi 10% of the time on the bus. Our guide was there the next morning to see us off on our departure from the hotel.Show more
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James5.0•July 2023
CIE's service was top notch. Everything was well-organized, the transportation was flawless, and the travel around...
CIE's service was top notch. Everything was well-organized, the transportation was flawless, and the travel around the country was simple. The sites on the tour were fantastic and each day was structured to be full but not exhausting. Rest stops during the drive were just right, and we never felt rushed at any location. Our tour guide, Angela, was very experienced and knowledgeable, and she did a fantastic job of keeping everyone organized. When we go back for another tour, it will be with CIE!Show more
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Ronald5.0•August 2023
The best drivers. The best tour directors. The best hotels. The best fast access to sights.
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David5.0•August 2023
Our family has used CIE a couple of times. With our Scottish Clans & Castles Tour, we enjoyed 11 days in Scotland....
Our family has used CIE a couple of times. With our Scottish Clans & Castles Tour, we enjoyed 11 days in Scotland. Our Guide/Director Ian Foster is amazing; knowledgeable, organized and funny, Ian kept us safe, entertained and in-the-know. His communication was clear - necessary for this 11-day trip! - and he shared such rich, local knowledge. We wish he was allowed to dine with us - he was an integral part of the tour! Our drivers were caring and safely navigated the countryside. We wish both Ian and our drivers safe travels and fulfilling lives. The scenery can't be beat! Whether exploring a city, village or the rugged Highlands, there was something new and incredible to simply take-in and enjoy. A country so rich in history - beautiful, painful, resilient, cheeky, complex history - you can't help but be captivated by your surroundings. Each castle transports you back in time; the sheepdog demonstration reminds us that tradition should be respected; the Royal Military Tattoo encourages us to join-in in honoring and celebrating such traditions. Each village showcased their own uniqueness, and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring them! There were only two things we wish to be improved upon: there seemed to be a bit of disorganization from CIE. Most of the tour did not receive our vouchers for our last day (pretty much free day) in Edinburgh, and there was a scramble to get that sorted. The other concern is the use of the Glen Mhor hotel in Inverness. The hotel was confused about our booking of three family members, and wanted to split us up, providing us with two separate rooms. It turned out to be that one of those rooms did have three beds, adding further to the confusion. It was eventually all sorted, but we've never encountered this level of confusion during a tour. Their food was just ok. My family didn't hate it as much as others, but it was admittedly a fairly odd selection of dishes: almost trying to cater to Americans and not knowing what to offer. Other hotels provided dishes with local recipes, which enhanced our experience. Despite those two items, we highly recommend this tour. Very much worth it. Thank you. CIE!Show more
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Clara4.0•August 2023
Tour Guide (IAN) was excellent and very knowledgeable of the places we visited. We stayed at 4 different hotels and...
Tour Guide (IAN) was excellent and very knowledgeable of the places we visited. We stayed at 4 different hotels and only one was a poor experience. One of the hotels had some wonderful meals. The hotel (Glen Mhor in Inverness) was a very disappointing experience. The conditions of the rooms were in sad need of some repairs and upgrades. The food at this hotel was really bad and food that should be hot was very cold. We felt like we should have not had these meals included in our tour and should have just gone to other restaurants to eat. I know we had the option to eat elsewhere, but we did try to eat at Glen Mhor in Inverness but always found the food to be not to the standards we found in the other hotels we stayed in. The seats for the Edinburgh Royal Tattoo were WONDERFUL and that event was the highlight of our trip!!! Overall, I had a great experience with CIE and would certainly use them again.Show more
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Ms.5.0•August 2023
Tour guide was excellent as was the bus drivers, Most of the hotels were very good. Only one hotel had a few...
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Susan5.0•August 2023
The trip was so well organized by CIE. Our tour director Ian couldn't have been better. He was professional,...
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  Yes, the August 8th departure does include the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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