Scottish Escape
Scottish Escape
Scottish Escape
7 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Glasgow, Scotland, Glasgow. Stirling Excursion, Glasgow, Fort William, Culloden Moor, Inverness, Pitlochry, St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Europe
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KASX-2024
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Tour Overview
This off-season Scottish Escape tour is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty of Scotland’s rural landscapes, as well as the energy of its cities and iconic sites. Your escorted vacation begins in Scotland’s largest city—Glasgow. You’ll visit Stirling Castle—home to Scotland’s Kings and Queens—and explore the sights of Glasgow as well. Travel along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, and see awe-inspiring Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Loch Linnhe, and Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. Keep an eye out for the Loch Ness monster, and learn about historic conflicts between Scottish clans.Spend the night in the Scottish highland capital of Inverness, see the mountain resort of Pitlochry, and the legendary home of golf—St. Andrews. Cross the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh, to spend three nights to see the historic sites, such as Edinburgh Castle and stunning views. Make your escape to see the best of Scotland, while enjoying reduced crowds and prices on the off-season. You’ll enjoy your guided tour of Scotland all the more!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Glasgow,Scotland
Location: Arrive In Glasgow, Scotland
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Glasgow! Free time for the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND Welcome to Glasgow! Free time for the remainder of the day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)GLASGOW-CITY-CENTER.jpg
Day 2: Glasgow. Stirling Excursion
Location: Glasgow. Stirling Excursion
Meals Included: Breakfast
GLASGOW. STIRLING EXCURSION Bravehearts & City of Arts STIRLING Visit [LF] Stirling Castle.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B) 81 mi / 131 kmLOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SPOT "They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" Explore Stirling Castle, a great symbol of Scottish national pride and the place Mel Gibson fought for in Braveheart. Through the centuries it was used as a royal residence for Scotland's Kings and Queens, a fortress, and a battlefield for independence. Now a museum, Stirling is one of the best-preserved, ornately decorated and furnished Renaissance castles in the UK.STIRLING-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 3: Glasgow,Fort William,Culloden Moor,Inverness
Location: Glasgow, Fort William, Culloden Moor, Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–CULLODEN MOOR–INVERNESS Bonnie Lands & Brave Lads Scenic drive along the banks of Loch Lomond. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site. (B,D) 178 mi / 286 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT At Culloden moor, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. On 16 April 1746, the two armies met. Over 1,500 Jacobites were killed or wounded, while British government forces lost about 100 soldiers. The last pitched battle fought on British soil lasted less than an hour.CULLODEN-MOOR-PLAQUE.jpg
Day 4: Inverness,Pitlochry,St. Andrews,Edinburgh
Location: Inverness, Pitlochry, St. Andrews, Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
INVERNESS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH Mountains & Mulligans PITLOCHRY Time in the Victorian mountain resort.ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town. EDINBURGH Free time this evening. (B) 202 mi / 326 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.ST-ANDREWS-GOLF-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 5: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Crown Jewels & Castle Views EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Edinburgh 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.EDINBURGH-CASTLE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 6: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
EDINBURGH Celebrating Scotland EDINBURGH Free time before a farewell dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS Soak in the origins of traditional Georgian architecture on your free day in Edinburgh. Stroll by the ordered symmetrical grid of Neoclassical houses and private gardens. Experience the spirit of the Scottish Enlightenment as you admire elegant ironwork of the New Town streets and squares including Charlotte Square regarded as an architectural masterpiece.EDINBURGH-ARCHITECTURE-ESCAPES.jpg
Day 7: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
EDINBURGH Safe Travles Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)EDINBURGH-BAGPIPER.jpg
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Accommodation
Glasgow:Clayton Hotel GlasgowInverness:Mercure Inverness HotelEdinburgh:Marriott Courtyard
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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