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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
- Day 2 EDINBURGH Traditions & Treasures Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old "New Town" and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the "Old Town," visit Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels. Enjoy free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, rules with an 11,000-year history as "the most besieged place in Great Britain." Here, you'll find the royal regalia and Scotland's Crown Jewels. The Castle also marks the starting point of the Royal Mile, the historic processional route and location of many of the city's famous landmarks, including St. Giles' Cathedral.
- Day 3 EDINBURGH-ST. ANDREWS-PITLOCHRY-INVERNESS Mulligans & Malts Travel over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. A scenic drive through the dramatic Scottish countryside brings you to the Victorian town of Pitlochry. Enjoy a guided visit of a [LF] local whisky distillery. Overnight in the highland capital of Inverness.(B) 200 mi / 325 kmLOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES For those who appreciate a fine Scotch whisky, where better to learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky in the Highlands. Lift a dram of Scotland's proud heritage.
- Day 4 INVERNESS-CULLODEN MOOR-GLENFINNAN-OBAN Noble Warriors & Epic Monsters Start today with a visit to the Culloden battlefield site to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish clans. Try to spot the elusive Nessie as you journey along the shores of Loch Ness to Glenfinnan. See the famous viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films and the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen. Enjoy free time in Oban.(B,D) 125 mi / 201 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Survey the shores of famed Loch Ness for the chance to catch a glimpse of its mysterious Nessie. Hear of the folklore and firm believers in the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which is said to swim in the shimmering waters.
- Day 5 OBAN-THE TROSSACHS-GLASGOW Natural Sights & City Lights Travel through the dramatic and intense scenery of The Trossachs National Park. Experience breathtaking views from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before arriving in Glasgow. There's time for an orientation drive including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares before a farewell dinner at your hotel.(B,D) 99 mi / 160 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Spanning both banks of the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands, Glasgow gives art and architecture lovers a grand time. From its Victorian and art nouveau architecture to its beautiful Georgian-style squares and the medieval grandeur of its cathedral, Glasgow is brimming with historic and artistic sights to savor during an orientation drive through this national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
- Day 6 GLASGOW Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Name: Scottish Highlands Escape
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Edinburgh
End City: Glasgow
Notes: This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
