Tauck World Discovery
A week in Scotland
A
Week In... Scotland
So many intriguing images spring to
mind at the mere mention of spectacular Scotland. The haunting skirl of the
bagpipes… grand castles and Highlanders’ humble cottages… wonderful woolens and
treasured family tartans… wee drams of single malt whiskies, famous around the
world… the strong traditions of the Clans… fascinating history… incredible
scenery… a uniquely vibrant, living culture so lovingly preserved - Scotland has
it all. If you have just a week to explore this diverse destination, our
Scotland tour is the perfect choice.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Scotland
A morning sightseeing tour of Glasgow highlights the city’s noted Victorian
architecture. Tour departs: Glasgow
International Airport one hour after the arrival of our selected flight(s).
See magnificent Glasgow Cathedral before departing for the famous
bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Meet your
traveling companions during this Scotland tour at a welcome reception and dinner
this evening.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: De Vere Cameron House, Loch Lomond,
Scotland
Day 2 – Castles and Malt
Whisky
Perched on a hill high above the city, the grand, Scottish-Renaissance Stirling
Castle will be visited today during our Scotland tour. A private tour of the
Glenturret Distillery reveals how Scotland’s famed single malt whisky is made;
enjoy tasting a wee dram of the finished product. Travel through
Rob Roy country in the Trossachs.
Lodging: De Vere
Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Scotland
Day 3 – Fort William to
the Loch Ness Monster
Experience the starkly, hauntingly beautiful Glen Coe, the reputed site of the
massacre of Clan MacDonald members living in the Glen in the 1690’s on the order
of King William. Journey from Fort William, along the shores of brooding Loch
Ness, during a scenic drive to Inverness, capital of the Highlands. Enjoy a
festive Scottish evening, complete with bagpipers and highland dancers.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Inverness Marriott Hotel, Inverness,
Scotland
Day 4 – Highland Fling
Few people would believe that palm trees grow in Scotland, but they can be found
at Inverewe Gardens, on Scotland’s northwest coast. Enjoy a guided visit to
these exceptional gardens, which contain plant specimens from all over the
world. Alternatively, spend the day as you please, perhaps exploring more of
Scotland’s history at the famous battlefield in nearby Culloden or playing a
game of golf.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Inverness Marriott Hotel, Inverness,
Scotland
Day 5 – Blair Castle
Journey through the Grampian Highlands and Cairngorm Mountains to Blair Atholl,
the site of majestic Blair Castle. During our Scotland tour, history comes alive
as you imagine the life of the noble class in 16th-century Scotland; some 30
rooms contain relics of that age.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Balmoral, Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 6 – Exploring
Edinburgh
Discover Scotland’s lively capital city, from stately Edinburgh Castle, at the
top of the Royal Mile, to Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official home when she
visits Edinburgh [subject to closure when Her Majesty is in residence]. If you
choose a departure date for our Scotland tour between July 29th and August 19th,
you’ll have the unforgettable thrill of attending the world-famous Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Balmoral, Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 7 – Shrine to Golf
For passionate golfers, lovely St. Andrews is an almost-holy place – and it
comes as no surprise that this historic town has much more than just golfing
history to offer. Alternatively, you can choose to remain in Edinburgh for
further exploration on your own. Share memories of your Scotland tour with your
new friends at a farewell dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Balmoral, Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 8 – Journey Home
We wish you a pleasant trip home after your Scotland tour.
Tour ends: Glasgow International airport 2 ˝
hours before the departure of our selected flight(s).
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
8 Days from $2,950 plus
airfare
|
Double |
Single |
Triple |
| $2950 | $3566 | $2719 |
Special departures where the single price
is $3216: May 13 and 20
17 meals included.
International Airfare is additional.
Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United
States, in coach or business class, subject to availability. Inquire upon
booking for special airfares that may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
Hotel Accomodations – Tauck's price
includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to
provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the
quality of accomodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains
uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are
two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Single Hotel Accomodations - Since hotel rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.
Meals –
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Transportation – All motor
coach transportation within the tour is included.
Gratuities Included – All necessary
gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers,
housekeepers, and local guides are included.
Tauck Director – Each Scotland tour is
conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration
of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully-trained employee of
Tauck.
No Options Sold – With the exception of
select options detailed in the itinerary, Tauck’s price includes entertainment,
special dinners, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors sometimes
assist with information on other free-time activities, but will not sell you any
“extras.”
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck
for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before or After Tours – Due
to time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to
make hotel arrangements for the night preceding their Scotland tour. As a
service, Tauck will make reservations before or after your Scotland tour upon
request. Reservations are on a space available basis and must be booked through
Tauck; charges will be added to your tour cost. Note: Airport transfers are not
included for these bookings. Beginning any journey feeling well rested adds
immeasurable enjoyment to the trip. We recommend that you arrive in Glasgow on
the day before your Scotland tour officially departs; we will be happy to make
appropriate hotel reservations for you.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral waters, soft drinks, laundry,
airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not
included and may be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline or
group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and
protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these
eventualities. U.S and Canadian residents: refer to Tauck’s Guest Protection.
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