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Scotland: Edinburgh & the Highlands

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 Trip Length
9 Days
 Trip Starts
Glasgow
 Trip Finishes
Edinburgh
9 Day Scotland: Edinburgh & the Highlands Itinerary (Abercrombie & Kent)
Countries Explored: Scotland
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Trip Style
Luxury Small Group Journey
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Accommodation
5 Star
Max. Group Size
18
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
AKSEH

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Abercrombie & Kent's 9 Day Scotland: Edinburgh & the Highlands. Discover the rich heritage and dramatic beauty of Scotland, from its refined cities steeped in time-honoured tradition to its heathered Highlands shrouded in the mists of legend, and learn about the cultures of its storied clans.

Itinerary

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. Stay: Hotel du Vin Glasgow (D)

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 Centre. 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. Stay: Hotel du Vin Glasgow (B/L)

Journey to Inveraray Castle, passing Loch Lomond en route. Walk through this aristocratic residence with a private guide on an exclusive A&K experience, 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. Stay: Dunalastair Hotel Suites (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Dunalastair Hotel Suites (B/L/D)

Travel to Dundee to discover the recently opened V&A Dundee, a museum that showcases 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, savour a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the iconic Old Course, and then check in to your hotel set on the famed links. Stay: Old Course Hotel (B/D)

Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

  • Bike to a Nature Reserve, meandering through St. Andrews links on surfaced tracks and along the shores of a lovely estuary.
  • Savour 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. Stay: Old Course Hotel (B)

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 savoury side dishes and sweets that make for a satisfying lunch. Afterwards, 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. Stay: The Balmoral (B/L)

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. Stay: The Balmoral (B/D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Set out on a four-wheel-drive safari into the wild Highlands and enjoy a picnic lunch amid stunning natural landscapes
  • Explore Scotland's heritage, trying your hand at the bagpipes in a fun workshop at the National Piping Centre
  • Gain access to areas usually off limits to the public during an exclusive experience at majestic Inveraray Castle
  • Learn the history of design in Scotland on a curator-led excursion through the recently opened V&A Dundee, a showcase of ingenuity
  • Board the majestic Royal Yacht ‘Britannia' for a private before-hours visit during an exploration of Edinburgh

  • English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
  • Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
  • Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
  • Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
  • Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
  • Traveller's Valet Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
  • 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
  • Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
  • This journey contains some active elements
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00pm on Day 1
  • Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00pm on Day 8
  • Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests
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