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Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the labyrinthine lanes of Edinburgh at leisure
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh
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  3. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Included Activities

    • Local Specialist sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
    • Visit Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • View Scottish Parliament Building
    • Walk the Royal Mile
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle
    • Explore New Town with its Gothic façades
    • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on departures that align with performance dates)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Scottish Parliament Building
    Royal Mile
    Edinburgh Castle
    New Town
    Scott Memorial
  4. Day 3

    Jedburgh - Melrose - Edinburgh

    Jedburgh - Melrose - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Voco Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, Delta by Marriott.)

    Included Activities

    • View ruins of 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey
    • Visit Melrose Abbey
    • Scenic drive along Tweed River back to Edinburgh
    Landmarks
    Jedburgh Abbey
    Melrose Abbey
    River Tweed
  5. Day 4

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Glamis Castle - Dundee

    Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Glamis Castle - Dundee
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Andrews to view ancient university and famous golf course
    • Guided tour of Glamis Castle
    • Explore Glamis Castle gardens
    Landmarks
    St. Andrews
    Old Course at St. Andrews
    West Sands Beach
    Glamis Castle
  6. Day 5

    Dundee - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness

    Dundee - Pitlochry - Culloden - Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Columba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Culloden battlefield and visitor centre
    Landmarks
    River Tay
    Pitlochry
    Cairngorms National Park
    Culloden Battlefield
    Inverness
    Inverness Castle
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  7. Day 6

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Dunrobin Castle - Thurso

    Inverness - Loch Ness - Dunrobin Castle - Thurso
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Loch Ness
    • Tour Dunrobin Castle
    • Explore Dunrobin Castle gardens
    • Whisky tasting at a Scottish distillery
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
    Dunrobin Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    John o' Groats - Orkney Islands

    John o' Groats - Orkney Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland)

    Included Activities

    • Visit John o' Groats
    • Return ferry to Orkney Islands
    • Visit Italian Chapel in Orkney Islands
    • See Ring of Brodgar stone circle
    • Visit Skara Brae Neolithic village
    • Stop at Kirkwall Cathedral
    Landmarks
    John o' Groats
    Italian Chapel
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Kirkwall Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Thurso - Ullapool - Isle of Skye

    Thurso - Ullapool - Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Arms)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along north-west coastline of Scottish Highlands
    • Visit Ullapool on Loch Broom
    • Guided tasting of small-batch spirits at 57° Skye Distillery
    • Learn about island's Gaelic heritage and sustainable small-scale production
    Landmarks
    Ullapool
    Loch Broom
    Isle of Skye
    57° Skye Distillery
  10. Day 9

    Isle of Skye - Eilean Donan Castle - Oban

    Isle of Skye - Eilean Donan Castle - Oban
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eilean Donan Castle
    Landmarks
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Fort William
    Loch Linnhe
    Ben Nevis
  11. Day 10

    Oban - Isle of Mull - Iona

    Oban - Isle of Mull - Iona
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Hotel Oban)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Oban to Isle of Mull
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • View Rèilig Odhrain (burial ground of Scottish kings)
    Landmarks
    Isle of Mull
    Craignure
    Fionnphort
    Isle of Iona
    Iona Abbey
    Rèilig Odhrain
  12. Day 11

    Oban - Glencoe - Glasgow

    Oban - Glencoe - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Glencoe
    • Visit St Mungo's Cathedral
    • Orientation of Glasgow with Travel Director
    • View grand public buildings of Glasgow including George Square

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel
    • Evening Highland experience with dinner, bagpipes and Highland dancer at The Corinthian
    Landmarks
    Glencoe
    St Mungo's Cathedral
    George Square
    The Kelpies
    Falkirk Wheel
    The Corinthian
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  13. Day 12

    Glasgow - Bannockburn - Stirling Castle - Glasgow

    Glasgow - Bannockburn - Stirling Castle - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked Scottish lunch at 15th-century Wood family farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leonardo Royal Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bannockburn battlefield
    • Visit Stirling Castle grounds
    • See Royal Palace and Stirling Heads
    • Be My Guest experience at 15th-century Wood family farm on Loch Ard shores with home-cooked Scottish lunch and ceilidh tunes
    Landmarks
    Bannockburn
    Stirling Castle
    Loch Ard
  14. Day 13

    Glasgow

    Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Kimberly5.0•October 2024
    We had a great experience in Scotland. Our tour director Ian was amazing and very knowledgable. The coach was...
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    Thank you for sharing your review. We always value guest feedback and are thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable experience with Brendan Vacations. We are dedicated to providing excellent service and professionalism to our guests, and we're pleased to know that we have delivered on that promise during your trip. Thank you for choosing us for your travel needs.
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  • TweelaMcLean3.0•September 2019
    This is a very difficult review to share. While we enjoyed the new bus/coach, and our driver was outstanding....
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    Dan5.0•July 2019
    We had a wonderful time. No problem recommending this tour to our friends
    Traveled in June 2019

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