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Taste of Scotland
This brief tour is the ideal introduction of Scotland. You will become enamored with its energetic cities and stunning vistas. After exploring Glasgow you will continue to the Scottish Highlands and take a cruise on Loch Ness. You will also visit St Andrews and the Blair Athol Distillery before arriving in Edinburgh where you will explore the city and the Edinburgh Castle.
This 6 day Taste of Scotland tour from CIE Tours is for the adventurous traveler with a fondness for foodie culture. Scotland is famous for the pubs and restaurants that have put this country on the map as culinary travel lights up in popularity. The 6 day Taste of Scotland tour certainly brings you to the most famous destinations in Scotland but if you're also looking for some amazing food along the way this CIE Tour is perfect for you.
5 Days • fr. $1,149
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- Blair Athol Distillery including a behind the scenes tour and tasting
- Edinburgh Castle
- Loch Ness Cruise
- Provand's Lordship
- St Andrews
- Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theater and dance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 31 to August 21 departures.
- 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)
- 3 dinners including a festive Scottish evening in Edinburgh
Hotel Details
- Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central in Glasgow (1 night)
- Newton Hotel in Nairn (1 night)
- Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh (3 nights)
Day 1
Glasgow Highlights
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tour begins 2:30 PM at your Glasgow hotel. Set out on an introductory tour of central Glasgow -- a city that flourished in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and international trade. Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers, and visit Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest house. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before dinner.
Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Day 2
Fort William, United Kingdom
Travel alongside the famous Loch Lomond, renowned for its unsurpassed beauty. Drive across the haunting Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, admiring the wild and spectacular scenery. Continue through Fort William and stop at a woollen mill to shop for quality Scottish goods.
Nairn, United Kingdom
Embark on a short cruise on Loch Ness before heading to Nairn.
Breakfast, Dinner
Mutha Newton Hotel
Day 3
Whiskey Tasting & St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Visit Blair Athol Distillery to see how whiskey is distilled and enjoy a sample. Travel to St Andrews, best known as the “Home of Golf.” Take a panoramic drive around and spend some time exploring independently.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Continue to Edinburgh to your gracious manor house hotel, set on 1,000 acres with two golf courses. Enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional cuisine with a lively show of songs, stories, and dancing.
Breakfast, Dinner
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Day 4
Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore the principal sights of central Edinburgh from the bustling Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town.” Walk along part of the Royal Mile where compact medieval houses reach 11 floors tall.
Visit Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city on volcanic rock. The castle contains the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Scone. The balance of the day is free.
The July 30 - August 20 departures watch the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade.
Breakfast
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Day 5
Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tour ends after breakfast.
Breakfast
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.
