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Scenic Scotland - Small Group
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Ends in
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 2, 2025 to OCT 9, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Small Group
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$4,821.25
Overview
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound; Scotland is a sight to see. Appreciate the country’s natural beauty over a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dundreggan Rewilding Center with a conservation expert who illuminates the ecology of the Highlands. Savor another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience over morning tea over at Ardgowan House with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart. And delve into the history of Scottish royals at Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle.
Visited During Tour
Edinburgh (Scotland) | Glasgow (Scotland) | Inverness (Scotland) | Isle of Mull (Scotland) | Oban (Scotland)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Scenic Scotland - Small Group tour dates available from Brendan Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Brendan Vacations Tour Code 37-102
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1Welcome to Glasgow
Glasgow, the undisputed capital of Scottish culture, offers endless opportunities for the curious traveler. As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow boasts more than 20 museums and art galleries that may tempt you upon arrival. After you meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers, celebrate your first night of your tour over dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Voco Grand Central -
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2Glasgow full day Relaxed Start
Embark on a City Tour Orientation drive with your Travel Director who reveals Glasgow’s grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. The morning continues with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ardgowan House where Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle set on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. Not only do you get to dine with a Baronet, but your host even gets involved with the food preparation. Work up an appetite walking amid the beech trees while learning about the Shaw Stewart family. Then return to the castle for a sumptuous afternoon tea of finger sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients, freshly baked scones, cream, jam and cakes.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Voco Grand Central -
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3Travel to Oban Relaxed Start
Centuries old history and a massive structure rising above the River Forth – Stirling Castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals including Mary, Queen of Scots, awaits your discovery. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. After a morning exploring the lives of royals, arrive in scenic Scotland’s Loch Lomond for an Optional Cruise and Lunch on the ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to historian and novelist Sir Walter Scott. The evening finds you in the resort town and seafood capital of Scotland, Oban, where you can opt to sample the local fare over a seafood dinner.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ballachulish, Glencoe, Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center -
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4Oban
Scenic Scotland conjures up images of green highlands and wind-whipped seas. Encounter them for yourself today on a ferry from Oban to Craignure, the main ferry port on the Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Then make your way to the Isle of Iona for a visit to Iona Abbey. Your curiosity will be piqued on this tiny island that has been a vibrant center of Christian worship. It’s even rumored that the Book of Kells was made at Iona Abbey. Before returning to Oban, view Rèilig Odhrain, the final resting place of many Scottish kings.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ballachulish, Glencoe, Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center -
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5To the Highland Capital of Inverness Relaxed Start
Take your Scotland tour to a deeper level at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Dundreggan, home to a pristine and fragile ecosystem, at Dundreggan Rewilding Center. Meet a conservation expert to learn about the ecology of the Highlands and the connection between nature and regenerating the Gaelic cultural heritage. After an illuminating morning, the afternoon finds you tailoring your time with Brendan Choice. Choose between a relaxing Loch Ness Cruise and a tour of Glen Ord Distillery.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel B&B, Inverness -
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6Blair Castle and Edinburgh
Full of curiosities, Blair Castle is a treasure trove of history and fine 18th century interiors. Join an Optional Experience to learn how it has been home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries with a history of both turbulent and peaceful times. Even the gardens surrounding Blair Castle, featuring a nine-acre walled garden, wooded grove, and extensive deer park, will have you reflecting on the castle’s past. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, where you could opt to experience the best of Scottish tradition at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall for Scottish dining, and live music.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Virgin, Edinburgh -
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7Edinburgh Castle and Orientation
Edinburgh offers endless possibilities for the curious traveler. Discover the sights and insights of the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the ornate Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Georgian facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, the palace of Holyroodhouse, in the Old Town. Your Local Expert then guides you inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle for the sights and insights into the lives of the royals. With the afternoon free, you are at leisure to continue exploring as you wish. Stroll past the charming buildings on the Edinburgh Mile or join an Optional Experience of Royal Edinburgh with a Local Expert who brings its ancient stories to life. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner of delicious local cuisine and wine.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Virgin, Edinburgh -
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8End Edinburgh
It’s time to close the chapter on a memorable Scotland tour. We bid our newfound friends and Travel Director a fond farewell.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Brendan Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Scenic Scotland - Small Group tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Glasgow International Airport (GLA) at 08:00, 11:00 and 13:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least one hour before the last transfer time. Guests meet their Travel Director at approximately 14:00 for a Welcome Dinner and a short introduction on the first day of the tour. Please be aware when booking your flights.* DAY 8: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) on the last day of the tour at 07:00 and 09:00.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Glasgow and Edinburgh. 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 should make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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