Cost Saver - Majestic Scotland (04/2023 - 10/2023) (BSCSZN18)
7 Days From Glasgow to Edinburgh
Tour Style: CostSaver Britain and Ireland
Cost Saver Brochure Price from $1,148.00
Brochures: Europe Costsaver 2023 V2, Europe Costsaver 2024 V1
Visits: Scotland
Kick-start your seven day adventure through Scotland in feisty Glasgow, with stays in
Edinburgh and the Highlands, as your journey takes you past lochs, glens and heather-clad purple peaks. You’ll walk in the footsteps of brave clansmen, admire cliff-top castles and trace the legacy of Rob Roy, Bonnie Prince Charlie and an elusive Loch Ness Monster on this epic quest to discover the heart and hearth of Scotland.
Choice HighlightsEssentials- : View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour
- : See the freshwater lake with the largest surface area in Britain
- : See the Commando Memorial and Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis and enjoy a scenic drive through Glencoe, the infamous 'Glen of Weeping'
- : View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course
- : Sightseeing with your Local Specialist includes the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views of the new Parliament Building as well as the Castle
Cost Saver Tour Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Glasgow (2 Nights) |
| Madainn mhath! While your Gaelic may be a little rusty, your visit to gritty Glasgow will be anything but. After checking in, resist the urge to recover from your journey and hit its edgy streets on your own exploration of the sights. Keep a brolly at hand so Glasgow’s notoriously unpredictable mochie doesn’t put a damp end to your sightseeing. And even if it does, there’s a cosy pub on every corner to warm your heart with a little local whisky. You’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers later for a glimpse into what lies ahead, then spend a free evening perhaps with a wee dram or two at a favourite local. |
| Visits: Glasgow |
| Accommodation: Ibis City Centre |
| Day 2 | Glasgow Sightseeing and free time |
| Kick-start your day with a lesson in Glasgow’s industrial past and modern revival that have given the city its characteristic gallus strut. Your orientation tour of the city will include views of Glasgow Cathedral and George Square where many of Scotland’s famous sons are immortalised in stone. Enjoy views of the People's Palace, the Winter Gardens and the River Clyde, which for over 200 years was the centre of shipbuilding. |
| Visits: Glasgow |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Ibis City Centre |
| Day 3 | Glasgow – Glencoe – Scottish Highlands (2 Nights) |
| Channel your inner Highlander next, embarking on a journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond, where a cruise past Rob Roy's cave could be on the cards should you choose to join this Optional Experience. In Fort William, see the Commando Memorial and the peaks of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Continue through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Take a moment to remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692 fighting relentlessly for their beliefs. Head to the heart of the Highlands and your home for the next two nights, where dinner is served at your hotel. |
| Visits: Glasgow, Glencoe, Fort William, Scottish Highlands |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Craiglynne |
| Day 4 | Culloden – Loch Ness – Isle of Skye |
| Your first stop today is the tragic battlefield of Culloden where you'll pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising. Continue your journey past Scotland's infamous Loch Ness keeping a keen eye out for Nessie. Admire the rugged beauty of Eilean Donan Castle at the heart of three great sea lochs and learn about its role in the 17th and 18th-century Jacobite risings which led to its destruction. Cross 'over the Sea to Skye' and embark on a scenic drive across the Sleat Peninsula against the backdrop of purple tufts of heather and dramatic peaks. Later, return to the mainland by ferry after a day of irresistible views. Tonight, dinner is at your Highland hotel. |
| Visits: Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Craiglynne |
| Day 5 | Scottish Highlands – Pitlochry – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (2 Nights) |
| Robert Burns once wrote of his beloved hills of the Highlands. Your scenic drive through its mystical landscapes will leave you similarly inspired as you venture to picturesque Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel. There’s time to explore this salmon fishing centre on your own or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Blair Castle, home of the Duke of Atholl and Europe's last remaining private army. The fairways and greens of St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, beckon and you’ll have an opportunity to snap a selfie against the backdrop of the famous 18th green. Continue to Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air combining ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Time your visit to coincide with the rousing Edinburgh Tattoo with tickets included on certain departures. |
| Visits: Scottish Highlands, Pitlochry, St. Andrews, Edinburgh |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Airport |
| Day 6 | Edinburgh sightseeing and free time |
| The Georgian New Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle all wait to be viewed in the company of your Local Specialist, so grab your camera and prepare for a memorable sightseeing tour revealing all the highlights of Auld Reekie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience to the Royal Yacht Britannia or an in-depth tour of Edinburgh Castle. |
| Visits: Edinburgh |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Airport |
| Day 7 | Depart Edinburgh |
| Tuck into a hearty Scottish breakfast with tattie scones and all the trimmings. You’ll want one final reminder of your epic encounter with Scotland before preparing to return home. Say a fond bye for noo to new friends, closing the curtain on a memorable journey through Scotland. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/transfers. |
| Visits: Edinburgh |
| Meals: Breakfast |
Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17