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Scottish Dream
This traditional Scottish tour begins in Glasgow. Some highlights include visits to Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highland’s spectacular scenery. Enjoy a whiskey tasting, explore castles, and visit the Culloden Battlefield. Visit St. Andrew’s and enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner complete with bagpipes & highland dancing. Throughout the trip you will stay in graceful manor houses.
The 9 day Scottish Dream tour from CIE Tours packs an unbelievable amount of action into those 9 days. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors or even seasoned travelers that may have experience in Scotland but are looking to dive deeper and find out what makes the Scottish experience so great. Make your dreams become reality by booking the 9 day Scottish Dream tour from CIE Tours now.
9 Days • fr. $1,879
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Blair Castle
- Culloden Battlefield
- Edinburgh Castle
- Inveraray Castle
- Isle of Skye
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
- St Andrews
- Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater and dance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 29 to August 19 departures.
- Immerse yourself in farm life at Leault Farm to see how a farmer works with highly skilled dogs to herd sheep.
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 7 dinners including a festive Scottish evening in Edinburgh
Hotel Details
- Jurys Inn Glasgow in Glasgow (1 night)
- Isles of Glencoe Hotel in Ballachulish (1 night)
- Newton Hotel in Nairn (1 night)
- Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry (2 nights)
- Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh (3 nights)
Day 1
GLASGOW CITY TOUR
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tour begins at 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a tour of central Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once famous for shipbuilding. Visit extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.
Radisson Blu Hotel or Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor
Day 2
LOCH LOMOND CRUISE & INVERARAY CASTLE
Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views.
Inveraray, United Kingdom
Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in the “Downton Abbey” series.
Ballachulish, United Kingdom
Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven.
Breakfast, Dinner
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
Day 3
ROAD TO THE ISLES & ISLE OF SKYE
Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
Take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument.
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Isle of Skye and Visit the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle.
Nairn, United Kingdom
Keep your camera handy as you travel the shores of Loch Ness on your way to Nairn.
Breakfast, Dinner
Muthu Newton Hotel
Day 4
CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD & SHEEPDOG TRIALS
Inverness, United Kingdom
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre where the British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly named Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the moorland and the visitor center.
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Day 5
BLAIR CASTLE & WHISKY TASTING
Pitlochry, United Kingdom
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria's famous stay led to the creation of Europe's only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the gardens, hotel museum, or browsing around Pitlochry.
Breakfast, Dinner
Atholl Palace Hotel
Day 6
GLAMIS CASTLE & ST ANDREWS
Glamis, United Kingdom
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings.
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse through the medieval town.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, enjoy a traditional Scottish evening with dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, and Highland dancing. (B, D)
Breakfast, Dinner
Norton House Hotel
Day 7
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of Edinburgh. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. July 28 to August 18 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Norton House Hotel
Day 8
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
TOUR ENDS IN EDINBURGH
Important information:
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 46 days prior to departure: 25% per person
- 45 - 8 days prior to departure: 35% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
