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12-Nights Scottish Isles & Glens from $4,445
CIE Tours
OFFER ID 1541929
Head a little off the beaten path on this tour of Scotland's rugged Highlands, coastal byways, and the archaeological treasures on Orkney and the Isle of Skye.
Authentic Local Experiences:
- July 26 - August 11 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
- Spend two nights on Orkney exploring its fascinating heritage, including the prehistoric monuments of the Stone Age and the surprising role the island played during World War II.
Trip Highlights:
- Dunrobin Castle
- Inverewe Gardens
- Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness
- Isle of Bute
- Mount Stuart House and Gardens
- Two Nights on Orkney Islands
- Skara Brae
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Scottish Evening*
*July 26 - August 11 departures.
Dining Experiences:
- 12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners* (D)
*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.
Hotels:
- Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel, Glasgow (2)
- Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
- Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch (1)
- Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (2)
- Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer (1)
- Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (1)
- Novotel Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh (3)
Please note: On this off-the-beaten path tour, your hotels will match the Highland atmosphere. Most of them are locally owned, family-run, and independent.
12 nights from $4,445 per person
CIE Tours: Scottish Isles & Glens
Day 1: Glasgow Arrival
Depart from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a tour of Glasgow, famed for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture. Once a prosperous port city due to international trade and shipbuilding, today Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural hub. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group and dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel
Meals: (D)
Day 2: Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House
Take a ferry to the Isle of Bute for stunning island scenery and a guided tour of the 19th-century Mount Stuart House. Spend time in Rothesay, the main town on the island. Enjoy a free evening in Glasgow and dine independently.
Hotel: Novotel Glasgow Centre Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 3: Loch Lomond & Eilean Donan Castle
Travel along famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Journey through Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. Travel through Fort William and visit romantic Eilean Donan Castle, spectacularly situated on an island at the meeting of three lochs.
Hotel: Balmacara Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 4: Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle & Portree
Explore the Isle of Skye and its associations with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Tour Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and former stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod. Enjoy photo opportunities including stunning Kilt Rock. Stop in picturesque Portree with its brightly painted houses clustered around the bay. Enjoy free time before dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Balmacara Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 5: Inverewe Gardens & Gairloch
Take in the Highland scenery as you head to Inverewe Gardens, a colorful lochside garden filled with rare species of trees and flowers from around the globe, created in the wilderness by a father and daughter in the 19th century. You’ll likely see wildlife including deer, otters, seals, and golden eagles, as well as huge California redwoods towering into the sky. Continue on to your hotel in Gairloch, where you can relax in tranquil and scenic surroundings before dinner with your group.
Hotel: Gairloch Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 6: Dornoch, Dunrobin Castle & Ferry to Orkney
Spend time in the historic town of Dornoch before visiting grand Dunrobin Castle, in a fairytale setting with breathtaking coastal views. With 189 rooms, the stunning architecture and majestic gardens were inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Admire the amazing scenery of the Highlands as you continue on to Scrabster on the northern coast of Scotland. Take a ferry to the Orkney Islands, where you will spend the next two nights.
Hotel: Ayre Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 7: Orkney Sights, Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & St Magnus Cathedral
Explore Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a scenic drive around the north of the main island, past the Earl’s Palace at Birsay. Visit Skara Brae to see this amazing 5,000-year-old village, the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe. Explore 400 year-old Skaill House, filled with fascinating archeological items, art, and furniture collected by the twelve generations of Lairds of Breckness who once lived there. Travel on to the Ring of Brodgar, a ceremonial stone circle. Return to Kirkwall for a visit to St Magnus Cathedral. Your evening is free to explore the town and dine as you wish.
Hotel: Ayre Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 8: Italian Chapel & Strathpeffer
Drive across the Churchill Barriers, causeways created during World War II to deter German submarines. Next explore the tiny Italian Chapel, a beautiful symbol of reconciliation built by Italian prisoners of war. Board a ferry back to the mainland, and travel south to Strathpeffer, an elegant Victorian spa town, where you’ll dine in your hotel.
Hotel: Highland Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 9: Loch Ness Cruise, Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on a scenic cruise along the historic Caledonian Canal, leading you to the legendary Loch Ness. Next, visit Culloden Battlefield, site of one of the most pivotal events in all of Scottish history. Visit a sheep farm to watch highly skilled sheepdogs demonstrate how they herd their flock. Dine at your hotel this evening.
Hotel: Crieff Hydro Hotel
Meals: (B, D)
Day 10: Whisky Tasting & Scottish Evening*
Hotel: Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Day 11: Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
Explore the wide streets and elegant mansions in Edinburgh’s Georgian “New Town” and the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy an evening to explore independently. July 26 – August 11 departures attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
Hotel: Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 12: Independent Sightseeing in Edinburgh
Enjoy a day of independent sightseeing using the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher.
Hotel: Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 13: Tour Ends In Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast.B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >
Meals: (B)
Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
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.
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