Overview
7 Days
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Winter
4 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
48
Fully Guided
WBOS
Itinerary
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 dinner. (D) Stay: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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 before enjoying time at leisure to soak up the city's festive atmosphere. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that align with performance dates. (B)
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. During your visit here enjoy free time to find some lunch and explore its riverside setting. Your day in beautiful surrounds comes to an end with a cosy dinner at your hotel located within the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. (B/D) Stay: Highlander
This morning, meet a passionate Local Specialist and learn how the preservation of Highland cattle and native woodlands is helping protect Scotland's cultural and ecological heritage on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Continue to Culloden, where you'll walk the battlefield and reflect on the events that shaped the Jacobite Rising. Follow the Great Glen and view Loch Ness—keep watch for signs of ‘Nessie'. See the striking silhouette of Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the bridge over Loch Alsh to the Isle of Skye. Stop in Broadford for lunch and take in views of the island's traditional thatched blackhouses before returning across the bridge to your hotel for the night. (B/D)
Your first stop today is to commemorate World War II history at the Commando Memorial near Fort William, from which you admire spectacular views of Britain's highest peak – Ben Nevis. Journey through the volcanic ruins and precipitous mountains that lie just beyond Glencoe to see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Here you remember the MacDonald clansmen who were massacred in 1692. Continuing towards the River Clyde, arriving at your final stop for the day – Glasgow. (B) Stay: Hilton Garden Inn City Centre
Journey to Stirling to visit the iconic hilltop fortress. Stirling Castle, once home to Scottish royalty including Mary, Queen of Scots, offers a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the nation. See the towering Wallace Monument, a tribute to William Wallace and then immerse yourself in Scotland's cultural essence with a visit to a traditional whisky distillery.
This evening, your Be My Guest experience unfolds at Craufurdland Castle, where the castle's hosts will share stories and traditions, offering you a genuine farewell to Scotland's warmth and spirit. (B/D)
The rugged beauty and warmth of Scotland's people forever in your memory, enjoy one last hearty breakfast with your travel companions before wishing them and your Travel Director a fond farewell. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Edinburgh
- Discover Glasgow
- Visit Edinburgh Castle, Pitlochry, Culloden Battlefield, the Isle of Skye, a whisky distillery in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
- View the 18th green at St. Andrews, Loch Ness and Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis and George Square in Glasgow
Be My Guest
- Kilmarnock: Experience an intimate farewell to Scotland at Craufurdland Castle, just 30 minutes south of Glasgow. This exclusive Trafalgar event offers an evening steeped in Scottish heritage and hospitality, hosted by the 29th Laird of Craufurdland, Simon Houison Craufurd, and his wife, Adity. Guests will arrive at the castle, where Simon and Adity will lead a private tour through historic rooms like the Gothic Hall, The Blue Dining Room, and King Charles' bedroom, sharing tales of the castle's royal connections and legacy. Enjoy a 3-course dinner in The Laird's Table, a restaurant within the castle that features furniture crafted by Simon himself. Relish locally sourced dishes paired with wine or soft drinks, plus fresh bread, butter, tea, and coffee. With only Trafalgar guests in attendance, this exclusive experience promises a warm and personal farewell, rich with the Craufurds' stories, Scottish history, and a commitment to sustainable hospitality that makes Craufurdland Castle truly unforgettable.
Dive Into Culture
- Glasgow: Visit Clydeside Distillery for a tour and a tasting of their whisky as you learn of their long history.
Iconic Experience
- Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
- Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland's most striking regions.
- Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
- Glencoe: Drive through this Highland village on Loch Leven.
- Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square.
- Stirling: Visit Stirling and see its castle, once the seat of Scottish royalty.
Make Travel Matter®
- Aviemore: Rothiemurchus Estate is working to promote an appreciation of the special flora and fauna and wildlife of the highlands. Nestled in Cairngorm National Park, this estate encompasses 17,500 acres and has been in the care of the Grant family for over 500 years. On your Make Travel Matter experience, you will learn about the beautiful landscape and even meet some of the most adorable animals, like the hairy coos! Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11 &15: Sustainable Cities and Communities & Life on Land.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
- Ferry from the Isle of Skye to Mallaig
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- 4 Dinners (D)
- 6 Breakfasts (B)
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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