Brendan - Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities Reverse Summer 2023 (07/2023 - 07/2023) (BHLRZN18)
13 Days From Glasgow to Edinburgh
Tour Style: Country Explorer
Brendan Brochure Price from $4,185.00
Brochures: Ireland and Scotland Tours 2023 v2, Ireland and Scotland Tours 2024 v1
Visits: Scotland
Visit the isles of Skye and Mull, the Orkney Islands and witness the beauty of Loch Ness. View the ruins of Melrose Abbey and visit Glamis Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Choice HighlightsMust-see Highlights- : Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist
- : Discover of Glasgow, Stirling, Orkney Islands and Dundee
- : Visit Stirling Castle, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow, Isle of Iona, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Ullapool, Skara Brae, The Italian Chapel in Orkney Islands, John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle, the battlefield and Visitor Centre of Culloden, Glamis Castle and Edinburgh Castle
- : View Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, Inverness Castle, the 18th green at St. Andrews and Jedburgh Abbey
- : See the Battlefield at Bannockburn, Lock Lomond and Loch Ness
- : Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates.
Iconic Experience- Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
- Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
- Glencoe: Visit this Highland village on Loch Leven.
- Glenfinnan Viaduct: See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which the Hogwart's Express once crossed in the Harry Potter series.
- Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle.
- Scottish Highlands: Admire picturesque lochs and glens as you travel through the Scottish Highlands.
- 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.
- Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle.
- Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle, and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
- 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.
- 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.
Be My Guest- 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.
Dive Into Culture- Pitlochry: Visit Blair Athol Whisky Distillery in the foothills of the Grampian Mountains for a tour and tasting of their single malt whisky.
Brendan Tour ItineraryDay 1 | Welcome to Glasgow | | Your epic journey across Scotland's highlands, islands and cities begins in feisty Glasgow. Spend your day exploring before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for an orientation tour that will see you view St. Mungo's Cathedral and George Square with its statues of Britain's famous sons and daughters. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception to kick-start your tour through an unimaginably beautiful part of the world. | | Visits: Glasgow | | Meals: Welcome Reception | | Accommodation: Maldron | Day 2 | Uncover Stirling Castle’s Secrets Connect with Locals | | Mary, Queen of Scots and several Scottish kings and queens have made Stirling Castle their home over the centuries. Enjoy a visit to its grounds and delve into the history of this royal residence and fortress, besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 18th century. We'll visit the splendidly decorated Royal Palace of King James V and view the renowned Stirling Heads, before venturing to Bannockburn, where King Robert Bruce of Scotland defeated Edward II of England during the First War of Scottish Independence. Later, we Connect With Locals, joining the Wood family this afternoon for a memorable Be My Guest experience at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard, amidst tales of Rob Roy. This evening, we return to Glasgow for time at leisure to enjoy true Scottish hospitality. | | Visits: Glasgow, Stirling, Glasgow | | Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest | | Accommodation: Maldron | Day 3 | Onwards to Oban | | We follow the banks of Loch Lomond as we head north into the Highlands. A solemn reminder of the MacDonald clansmen, who were massacred at the 'Glen of Weeping', marks our journey. Continue to Oban, your Highland home for the next two nights. | | Visits: Glasgow, Glencoe, Oban | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Royal | Day 4 | Sail to the Isles of Mull and Iona | | Set sail from Oban to the Isle of Mull, disembarking at Craignure. Cross the pretty island countryside to catch a ferry from Fionnphort to the island of Iona, which was once the home of a Gaelic monastic community in Iona Abbey. Before our journey back to Oban, we'll have the chance to view Rèilig Odhrain, the final resting place of many Scottish kings. | | Visits: Oban, Isle of Mull, Iona, Oban | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Royal | Day 5 | Over the Sea to Skye | | We pass Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe, renowned as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Following a beautiful route that takes us past the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along which Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express once crossed to his beloved school of magic, we journey 'over the sea to Skye' where tonight we’ll stay on the isle and enjoy a dinner in our hotel. | | Visits: Oban, Iona, Fort William, Isle of Skye | | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | | Accommodation: Dunollie | Day 6 | Off to Ullapool and Thurso | | We pass Eilean Donan Castle, perched on a tiny island where three sea lochs meet. Dramatic landscapes accompany our scenic drive along the rugged north-west coastline of the Scottish Highlands to remote Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom. We then continue onward to Thurso, our home for the next two nights, where we enjoy dinner at our hotel. | | Visits: Isle of Skye, Thurso | | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | | Accommodation: Pentland | Day 7 | A Day on the Orkney Islands | | We board a ferry to South Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands, viewing the stretch of WWII causeways known as the Churchill Barriers. Visit the ornate Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war. Visit Skara Brae and see the prehistoric free-standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar before delving into the stories of the Neolithic village. We stop at beautiful Kirkwall Cathedral for a photo opportunity before returning to our hotel for dinner. | | Visits: Thurso, Orkney Islands, Thurso | | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | | Accommodation: Pentland | Day 8 | Journey to Loch Ness and Culloden in the Scottish Highlands | | Pass through Inverness and journey to Dunrobin for a visit to this stately home and its magnificent gardens, inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Spend some time exploring its château-like structure and surrounds, once home to the Clan Sutherland, before travelling to the mystical haunt of Nessie. Visit the tragic battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated and the Visitor Centre at Culloden. Then, continue to your hotel in the Scottish Highlands. | | Visits: Thurso, Culloden, Scottish Highlands | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Craiglynne | Day 9 | On to Creative Dundee Dive Into Culture | | Pass rugged landscapes and the imposing Cairngorms Mountains on your journey to Pitlochry on the banks of the River Tummel. Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at a famous distillery, including a tasting of Scotland's much-loved golden nectar. Hearts and hands warmed, you’ll continue to the waterfront city of Dundee, distinguished for its status as the first UNESCO City of Design, and the original home of marmalade. | | Visits: Scottish Highlands, Pitlochry, Dundee | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Apex City Quay | Day 10 | Explore Glamis Castle and off to Edinburgh | | Explore the beautiful gardens of Glamis Castle this morning, once the home of the beloved Queen Mother and birthplace of Princess Margaret. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle and explore its beautiful gardens before continuing to the celebrated home of golf, St. Andrews, to view its ancient university and famous golf course. Then, it’s on to Edinburgh, the enchanting capital of Scotland. | | Visits: Dundee, Glamis, St. Andrews, Edinburgh | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Novotel Centre | Day 11 | Discover Enchanting Edinburgh | | Let your Local Specialist take you on an informative sightseeing tour of Edinburgh, stopping to view the regal Palace of Holyroodhouse. See the new Scottish Parliament Building and the Royal Mile, delving into the heart of the city, before visiting Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock. Stroll through the grand New Town with its Gothic façades enjoying the rest of the day at leisure. Tickets to see the Edinburgh Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates. | | Visits: Edinburgh | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Marriott | Day 12 | A Day of Abbeys, Landscapes and History | | A scenic day's excursion brings us to the ruins of the 12th-century Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey, which we will have an opportunity to view. Continue to nearby Melrose Abbey, said to be the final resting place of the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce. We take the scenic route back to Edinburgh this afternoon, following the lush green landscapes along the Tweed River. | | Visits: Edinburgh, Jedburgh, Melrose, Edinburgh | | Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner | | Accommodation: Novotel Centre | Day 13 | Farewell Edinburgh | | Our epic journey across Scotland's highlands, islands and cities has come to an end. It's time to say a fond farewell to our travel companions and Travel Director as our memorable holiday comes to an end. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. | | Visits: Edinburgh | | Meals: Breakfast |
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