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8-Nights Scottish Dream from $2,845
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1541934
2025 - 9 Day Scottish Dream
Authentic Local Experiences:
Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 27 - August 17 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
Immerse yourself in farm life to see how a farmer works with highly-skilled dogs to herd sheep.
Trip Highlights:
Blair Athol Distillery
Blair Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Edinburgh Castle
Cruise on Loch Lomond
Inveraray Castle
Isle of Skye Highlights
St Andrews
Scottish Evening*
*July 27 - August 17 departures.
Dining Experiences:
8 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners*(D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel or Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel | Glasgow (1)
Ballachulish Hotel | Ballachulish (1)
Muthu Newton Hotel or Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport | Nairn (1)
Atholl Palace Hotel or Crieff Hydro Hotel, | Pitlochry (2)
Norton House Hotel & Spa or Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa | near Edinburgh (3)
8 nights from $2,845 per person
CIE Tours: 2025 - 9 Day Scottish Dream
Day 1 Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Your tour departs from your Glasgow hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights, including red sand-stone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.
Day 2 Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
Embark on a cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey”. Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (B, D)
Day 3 Isle of Skye & Loch Ness
Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness before arriving at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 4 Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian mountains to your hotel. (B, D)
Day 5 Blair Castle, Whisky Tasting & Pitlochry
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum or shopping in Pitlochry. (B, D)
Day 6 Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening*
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Enjoy free time exploring the medieval town of St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” including the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. After arrival at your hotel near Edinburgh, enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing. July 27 – August 17 departures enjoy an evening free to explore and dine independently. (B, D*)
Day 7 Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 27 – August 17 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
Day 8 Independent touring in Edinburgh
Spend the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh. You will receive a taxi voucher to bring you from your hotel to the city center. Explore and dine as you wish in this fascinating city. (B)
Day 9 Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) >
Vacation Details
* 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.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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