10 Day Scotland tour vacation package
Supreme Scottish Experience Tour
The Isle of Skye or "Misty Isle" which has been occupied since the Mesolithic period is steeped in history and beauty. When visiting Skye, you may feel as if you are part of another world. The moment you leave, Glen Coe, you will notice the change in the landscape creating an all together mystical experience as you journey towards Eilean Donan Castle. This tour brings you the highlights of Scotland, visiting Eilean Donan Castle, Stirling Castle, The Wallace Monument and Edinburgh - visiting Edinburgh Castle and much more.
Day 1
Arriving at Glasgow or Edinburgh airport, you will be welcomed by your Tour Driver and whisked off to the Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. Dependant on arrival time, you will be spending your first day within Scotland's First National Park before heading on to the town of Dunoon "The Gateway to the Highlands". Once at your Hotel, you can relax and enjoy a fine Scottish Dinner.
Day 2
After a hearty Scottish Breakfast, we will depart for the Isle of Skye. We take the Highland roads via Dalmally, and then on to Glen Coe, where we will get to know a little more about the history surrounding the Highlands at the Glen Coe Visitor Centre. Travelling on to Eilean Donan Castle, probably one of Scotland's most photographed Castles, we then continue on to the Kyles of Lochalsh for our first night in the Highlands at a Country Hotel..
Day 3
Today, we will visit the Isle of Skye including Portree the capital of the Island. Then follows a visit to the Talisker Whiskey Distillery (the only Distillery on Skye) for a Connoisseurs Tour (includes tasting and a little keepsake). In the afternoon, we will visit Armadale Castle and Gardens, the Cuillin Mountains and Dunvegan Castle. We then return to the Highland Hotel for a second evening in the Misty Isle.
Day 4
After Breakfast, we head for Fort Augustus at the foot of Loch Ness. Here you will be able to witness the beauty of Loch Ness and the engineering that joins the Loch to the sea at the Caledonian Canal. From here we will head to Edradour Distillery which is claimed to be the smallest distillery in Scotland which produces some of the finest single malt. Then we carry on into Pitlochry which wins the "Town in Bloom" each year before heading to our hotel for dinner and our overnight stay.
Day 5
Today after breakfast, we make our way to Stirling where we will visit the Wallace monument which commemorates Scotland's greatest national hero, Sir William Wallace who defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in the year 1297. We then visit Stirling Castle set high atop ancient rock and amazing history. Here we can arrange lunch or high tea in the Stirling Castle Vaults to make a memory to last a lifetime. We also aim to visit the Bannockburn Heritage Centre today time permitting. After a wonderful day, we will head to our hotel for our dinner and our overnight stay.
Day 6
This morning we have an early start as we will go to Edinburgh Castle for our pre opening visit. We will be escorted around the Castle prior to the opening hours to give you a personal experience of the Castle, followed by a lovely Scottish breakfast. After lunch, we will visit Roslyn Chapel and if time permits you can even do some shopping along the Royal mile. We then head off to our hotel for our evening meal.
Day 7
This morning we have another early start as we make our way to St Andrews in time to place our ballot to play the "Old Course". Dependant on ballot, we will take the day to enjoy a round of golf on the historic course. Alternatively, we will play the new addition of the courses at St Andrews, the Castle Course. We then head off to our hotel for our final nights dinner.
Day 8
After breakfast today, we will be making the journey from our Hotel to the Holy Loch Marina where we will be joining the St Hilda for our Sea Adventure.
Sail Loch Long and Loch Goil and experiment with sailing and navigating one of the smallest "Tall Ships". Anchor off Carrick Castle for your first dinner on board and go ashore by tender for an evening stroll.
Day 9
In the morning head for the beautiful Kyles of Bute and explore the sea lochs of Riddon and Striven, watching for grey seals and marine birdlife. After dinner lay lobster pots or try fishing from the boat tender.
Day 10
If the weather allows, sail across the Sound of Bute for Arran or explore the south of Loch Fyne which is excellent for water based activities.
Day 11
After breakfast, head back to Holy Loch for disembarking at 11am where you will be returned to the airport for you flights home.
Scotland Tour Booking Information
Standrad Tour |
Experience Tour |
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| Dinner, bed and breakfast in 3 star or above accommodation |  |
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| Luxury vehicle | |
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| Tour Driver/Guide | |
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Entrance fees |
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| Inverary Castle | |
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| Kilmartin Glen musean | |
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| Glen Coe Visitor Centre | |
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| Eilean Donan Castle | |
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| Armadale Castle and Gardens | |
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| Dunvegan Castle | |
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| Edradour Distillery | |
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| Falkland Palace | |
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| Stirling Castle and Wallace monument | |
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| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | |
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| Rabbie Burns birthplace and heritage centre | |
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| Tam 'O' Shanter Heritage Centre | |
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| Roslyn Chapel | |
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| St Andrews, visit Turnberry and play the course here with Lunch | |
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| Talisker Whiskey Distillery - on Skye | |
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| lunch or high tea in the Stirling Castle Vaults | |
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| Breakfast in Edinburgh Castle | |
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| St Andrew's Old Course | |
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| St Hilda for (Sea Adventures) | |
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| Price (per person, based on 6 people) | £2310.00 |
£2682.00 |
Whilst on St Hilda Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are fully inclusive.
Not included in the tour price:
Airfare.
Lunches unless named on itinerary.
Beverages.
*This tour is calculated on a 6 person group on a per person basis.
**Please note that this itinerary can be changed around to accommodate needs. (eg: cruise can be done and beginning or end of land tour - we can also re arrange the cruise to be in the middle of the land tour. We can also deduct experiences to lower price or add in extra experiences should you have specifics in mind that you would like to include whilst in Scotland.
*Experience tour price and Standard tour price breakdown:
Experience Tour for group of 6 = £16092.00 or £2682.00 per person
Standard Tour for group of 6 = £13860.00 or £2310.00 per person
**Please also note that tour length can be adjusted to accommodate budget.