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Length
7 Days
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Starts in
Edinburgh (Scotland)
Ends in
Glasgow (Scotland)
Available Tour Start Dates
OCT 13, 2024 to OCT 27, 2024 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Brendan Vacations sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
Activity Level
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Language
English
Guaranteed Date(s)
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Yes
Special Interest(s)
From
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$1,962.23
Available
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Overview
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ness, before toasting bonnie Scotland’s lochs, glens and legendary locals.
The following are Best of Scotland (Summer 2024) tour dates available from Brendan Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
Start Date
End Date
Bonus Offers
From
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on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on
this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items,
including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
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means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to
confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to
cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
SundayOct 27, 2024
SaturdayNov 2, 2024
No Booking Fees!
No Booking Fees!
We do not charge booking fees on any Brendan Vacations tours.
You're sure to enjoy an affordable Brendan Vacations tour package when booking with us!
Available for new bookings made starting 10/13/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.
Bonus Offers are not combinable,
unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
Exclusive Rates on all Brendan Vacations Tours!
Exclusive Rates on all Brendan Vacations Tours!
Book any Brendan Vacations Tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!
Available for new bookings made starting 12/15/23. Subject to expire without advanced notice.
Bonus Offers are not combinable,
unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
$1,962.23
Yes
(Departure #20241027)
SundayOct 13, 2024
SaturdayOct 19, 2024
No Booking Fees!
No Booking Fees!
We do not charge booking fees on any Brendan Vacations tours.
You're sure to enjoy an affordable Brendan Vacations tour package when booking with us!
Available for new bookings made starting 10/13/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.
Bonus Offers are not combinable,
unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
Exclusive Rates on all Brendan Vacations Tours!
Exclusive Rates on all Brendan Vacations Tours!
Book any Brendan Vacations Tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!
Available for new bookings made starting 12/15/23. Subject to expire without advanced notice.
Bonus Offers are not combinable,
unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
$2,560.25
Yes
(Departure #20241013)
Tour Itinerary
Note: The version of the tour that is currently selected (via the "Select Season" options above) will be in the reverse order of what is listed below. Please select a different version of this tour above (that doesn't indicate "Reverse") if you'd prefer the tour in the order listed below.
Get lost in the narrow lanes of Edinburgh – the Scottish capital with a mystical air that combines ancient heritage with the verve of a modern city. Spend your day at leisure delving into its rich history and embracing the warm culture of the Scots, before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a light meal and drinks.
Meals Included:
Dinner
Accommodations:Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott
Day 2
Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Join your Local Specialist this morning for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city. Ascend Castle Rock and visit Edinburgh Castle, which watches over the surrounding city from its elevated vantage point. Stroll through the Old Town along the Royal Mile and see the stunning Palace of Holyroodhouse before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's festive atmosphere.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta Hotels by Marriott
Day 3
Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Tread in the footsteps of the world's golfing greats and head to St. Andrews en route to the glorious Scottish Highlands. A scenic drive takes us north and across the Firth of Tay, past the city of Dundee to Pitlochry. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore its riverside setting or join an Optional Experience to Blair Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan Murray. Our day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cozy dinner at our hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Laggan Hotel Cairngorms, Craiglynne Hotel
Day 4
Explore Culloden, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye
Continue your journey to the tragic battlefield of Culloden. Pay tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in the Jacobite Uprising, then travel past Scotland's infamous Loch Ness. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Dundreggan Rewilding Center, to learn about the preservation of the fragile Caledonian pine forest and rare animal species. The solitary beauty of Eilean Donan Castle will leave you speechless before you continue to the coast and cross to the Isle of Skye. Heather-clad peaks provide a stunning backdrop for our scenic drive across the Sleat Peninsula. Board your ferry in Armadale and cross to Mallaig, back on the mainland.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Laggan Hotel Cairngorms, Craiglynne Hotel
Day 5
Journey to Thriving Glasgow
Our first stop today sees us commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which we admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak – Ben Nevis. We journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Here we remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, we arrive at our final stop for the day – Glasgow.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Crowne Plaza Glasgow
Day 6
Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle
Madainn mhath! While your Gaelic may be a little rusty, your orientation tour around this edgy city will be anything but. Begin your day seeing Glasgow's iconic sights. Enjoy views of the Necropolis, the regal George Square and River Clyde, for over 200 years the center of shipbuilding. Later, we Dive Into Culture at a whisky distillery and enjoy a wee dram. Continue to Stirling, to see its hilltop fortress, which stands as a symbol of national pride. Stirling Castle was once the seat of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. View the Wallace Monument from the castle walls, paying tribute to the Scottish hero who fought for Scotland's independence. After we join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard to Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Be My Guest Farewell Dinner, amidst tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Crowne Plaza Glasgow
Day 7
Farewell Glasgow
The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland’s people forever in your memory, we enjoy one last hearty breakfast with our travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
Brendan Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Best of Scotland (Summer 2024) tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 on the first day of the trip only. Guests should arrive at least one hour before the last transfer time. * DAY 7: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Complimentary transfers to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) arrive at 06:30 and 09:00 on the last day of the trip only.*¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Brendan Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
Meals Included
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