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Edinburgh & The Highlands
Set out on a captivating journey through Scotland, where time-honored traditions echo in refined cities and misty highlands alike. Discover the rich heritage and dramatic beauty that define this enchanting land and explore the storied clans that have shaped its vibrant cultures. Scotland beckons with a tapestry of history and natural wonders, inviting you to discover the allure of its diverse landscapes and the enduring spirit of its people.
Unrivaled Travel Experiences: Edinburgh & The Highlands
Day One Arrival: Airport Transfer & Welcome Dinner - Glasgow
Overnight: Hotel du Vin Glasgow
Arrive in Glasgow, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather with fellow guests for cocktails and a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day Two: Hidden Gems - Glasgow
Overnight: Hotel du Vin Glasgow
Make an exclusive before-hours visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Europe’s great art collections. Next, explore the art of the bagpipes during an interactive workshop at the National Piping Center. Eat lunch at the Willow Tea Rooms, emblematic of the local Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Home of a Laird - Inveraray
Overnight: Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Journey to Inveraray Castle, passing Loch Lomond en route. Walk through this aristocratic residence with a private guide followed by lunch. Drive through the Highlands and past Loch Tay to your hotel beside scenic Loch Rannoch. Enjoy live piping and dancing with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: A Highland "Safari" - Kinloch Rannoch
Overnight: Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Ride Like a Local into the Highlands by 4x4 vehicle on a wilderness safari, absorbing the scenic views of lakes, forests and mountains, and keeping watch for native wildlife such as red deer, mountain hares and golden eagles. Then, enjoy a picnic lunch in this idyllic location, followed by free time to relax, cast a fishing line, peruse local art galleries and craft shops, or simply marvel at the natural grandeur surrounding you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Scottish Innovation - Dundee & St. Andrews
Overnight: Old Course Hotel
Travel to Dundee to discover the V&A Dundee, a museum showcasing the history of Scottish design, technology and innovation. Enjoy time for lunch at your leisure, and then proceed on a unique Chef’s Table experience at the Scotch whisky distillery at Lindores Abbey, called whisky’s spiritual birthplace, where you indulge in a tasting. Continue to the lovely coastal town of St. Andrews, site of the Open and regarded as the home of golf. After an introduction to the historic town, savor a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the iconic Old Course, and then check in to your hotel set on the famed links.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Six: Design Your Day - St. Andrews
Overnight: Old Course Hotel
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Bike to a Nature Reserve, meandering through St. Andrews links and along the shores of a lovely estuary.
Savor a Tutored Gin Tasting and create your own signature gin and tonic at a top local distillery.
Walk St. Andrews’ Old Course, guided by a former caddy, to learn the secrets of the “Grand Old Lady” of golf.
Relax during an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day Seven: Traditional Afternoon Tea - Edinburgh
Overnight: The Balmoral
Today, journey to Edinburgh, Scotland’s elegant capital. Begin your visit with a tour of Holyrood Palace. Continue up the Royal Mile to the historic Signet Library, where you are invited to one of Edinburgh’s most substantial afternoon teas, featuring savory side dishes and sweets that make for a satisfying lunch. Afterward, explore Edinburgh Castle with an expert local guide and take in the stunning views over the city and beyond. Later, check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Eight: A Private Visit to Her Majesty's Yacht - Edinburgh
Overnight: The Balmoral
Begin your day with a private, before-hours visit to the Royal Yacht ‘Britannia,’ a proud vessel that served as a floating home to the Royal Family for over 40 years. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the local sights before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Nine: Depart Edinburgh
Overnight: Fly Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
