Prices are based on two people sharing one room.
Single room supplement: $305/£200.

Air inclusive prices are from Boston, New York (JFK) and Baltimore via Reykjavik on Icelandair or from Newark (EWR) on Continental Airlines. Contact us for rates on other carriers and from other cities. Air taxes are not included.

Land only tours start in Glasgow at 13.30 hrs on day 2 (Sunday). The tour
ends after breakfast on day 9 (Sunday).

Day One - Saturday
Your vacation starts here!

Welcome Aboard your flight to Scotland. During your overnight Atlantic crossing dinner will be served along with your choice of beverage. Catch a recently released movie and you’ll soon be in Scotland.

Day Two – Sunday
Welcome to Scotland

You’ll be met on arrival at Glasgow International Airport and transferred to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the morning is free for rest and relaxation. Join your fellow passengers at 13.00hrs for a welcome reception before enjoying a tour of Glasgow. Known as the "Dear Green Place" we will enjoy a tour of the Victorian city centre before making our way to the leafy West End where there is a visit to the Museum of Transport. Later we will make our way to the country surroundings of Pollok Park to visit the famed Burrell Art Collection. This evening we will dine in a local restaurant. Overnight: Thistle Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow.

Day Three – Monday
Lochs and Glens

We leave Glasgow behind as we head for the "Bonnie, Bonnie Banks" and our first stop at wonderful Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond for morning coffee and home-made shortbread. Then it is through mysterious Glen Coe to Fort William and the Great Glen beyond. We’ll make a stop at Urquhart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness a favourite vantage point for "Nessie" hunters - you never know your luck!
Dinner and overnight: Tulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall.

Day Four – Tuesday
Lighthouses and Blackhouses

We make the drive from Dingwall to the attractive fishing port of Ullapool where we join the modern ferry for the Outer Hebrides. On our arrival in Stornoway we’ll tour across the island to the rugged Butt of Lewis where a lighthouse stands guard warning passing ships of the nearby rocks. Next we will make a fascinating visit to the Arnol Blackhouse Museum. A traditional blackhouse was a combination of home, barn and byre and it is hard to believe that this example was vacated as recently as 1964. With no chimney to let the peat fumes escape it is a difficult to imagine how life was conducted not so very long ago. Dinner and overnight: Royal Hotel, Stornoway.

Day Five – Wednesday
Standing Stones, Beaches and Rodel

First we will visit the astonishing Callanish Standing Stones. Archaeologists believe that these 15-foot stones were placed here by Neolithic people sometime during the period 3,000 and 1,500 BC. The site is rated second in importance only to Stonehenge. Next we explore the neighbouring island of Harris, including a visit to a traditional Tweed weaver. The sweeping sandy beaches on the Atlantic Coast lead us to the small community of Rodel, where we visit St Clement’s church and stroll around the pleasant harbour. We’ll retrace our steps to the ferry port of Tarbert where we join the afternoon ferry to cross "The Minch" for the Isle of Skye. Tonight we will stay in a friendly, superior guest house (with private facilities and many other comforts) and dine in a local pub. Dinner and overnight: Superior Guest House, Portree, Isle of Skye.

Day Six - Thursday
Dunvagen Castle and the Road to the Isles

This morning we drive to Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Macleod. There has been a castle on this site since the 13th Century and its treasures include the Fairy Flag, said to bring good luck to the Clan in time of trouble. We tour through the entire length of the Isle of Skye with breathtaking views of the Cuillin Mountains, then sail across the Sound of Sleat to the mainland. We will make a visit to Glenfinnan, the lonely site of a monument commemorating the landing of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his supporters in 1745. Dinner and overnight: Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish.

Day Seven - Friday
Oban and Inveraray

A day of scenic beauty lies ahead of us as we travel to the bustling fishing town of Oban, situated on the Firth of Lorne. We’ll enjoy free time for shopping or sightseeing before we continue our drive to the town of Inveraray, with its pretty white-painted cottages and attractive castle. We continue our scenic drive along the banks of Loch Eck to Dunoon where we will board our final ferry for the 20 minute crossing of the Firth of Clyde. A short drive brings us to Glasgow then onwards to Glasgow. This evening we have made no arrangements for dinner so that you may enjoy dining in one of the Capitals fine restaurants.

For passengers travelling on the 27 July and 10 August departures there is a visit to the famed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Overnight: Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh

Day Eight- Saturday
Edinburgh Awaits

After breakfast we'll join our coach for a tour of Edinburgh. On our day of discovery we'll tour the magnificent Georgian crescents and squares of the "New Town" and hear stories of murder and mystery as we travel the medieval "Royal Mile". The highlight of our tour is a visit to Edinburgh Castle where there is the opportunity to view the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny, the seat on which ancient Kings of Scotland were crowned . Our tour is timed so that you can be present at the firing of the famous 1 o'clock gun - used as a time signal throughout the city. The remainder of the day is free for individual pursuits. Overnight: Apex City Hotel, Edinburgh

Day Nine - Sunday
Homeward Bound

A morning transfer will take us to Glasgow International Airport for our flight home. We hope you have enjoyed your time in Scotland - Haste ye back!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Round trip transatlantic airfare to Glasgow. Dinner, cocktails and breakfast served on board.
Return airport transfers with air-inclusive vacations.
Superior first class hotel accommodation with private bath and/or shower for 5 nights.
Superior guest house accommodation with private bath and/or shower for 1 night.
7 full Scottish breakfasts.
5 dinners, including:
- 3 table d’hote dinners.
- Special 3 course pub dinner.
- Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Morning coffee and shortbread at Cameron House.
Visit to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo – 27 July & 10 August departures.
Admission and visits to Glasgow Museum of Transport, Burrell Art Collection, Arnol Blackhouse Museum, Dunvegan Castle, Glenfinnan Monument, Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle, Inverewe Gardens, Callanish Standing Stones and St Clement’s Church.
Tour of a malt whisky distillery with tasting.
Demonstration by a traditional Harris Tweed weaver.
All ferry fares and reservations.
Transportation throughout by luxurious Super Platinum air-conditioned motorcoach.
Services of a specially trained English speaking driver/guide.
Porterage based on one suitcase per person.
Service charges and value added taxes.

LAND ONLY – YOU CAN BUY THIS TOUR WITHOUT AIRFARE

You can provide your own airfare to Scotland. The land only version of this tour departs at 13.00 hrs on day 2 (Sunday) from the Thistle Glasgow Hotel in Glasgow. The tour ends after breakfast on day 9 (Sunday). For your convenience we can arrange airport transfers at additional cost, please ask us for details.