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SCOTLAND TOURING

Isle of Skye Culloden Battlefield
HIGHLANDS & THE ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND 12 DAYS
$

GLASGOW – FORT WILLIAM – ISLE OF SKYE – ULLAPOOL – THURSO – INVERNESS – From 3297 * ^ per person twin share
ABERDEEN – EDINBURGH
Day 1: Glasgow Day 9: Inverness to Aberdeen (B) 12 DAYS | GLASGOW TO EDINBURGH
Arrive at Glasgow and spend the day exploring the Leave Inverness and head into the Speyside region TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
city on a Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tour. Consider of Scotland, an area famous for its distilleries. Stop DEPARTS: Daily
visiting one of the many fascinating museums in the to learn about the craft of making whisky at one of
city, such as Kelvingrove where admission is free. the distilleries along the way. You can also choose to
Overnight in Glasgow. stop at the Speyside Cooperage to learn about the HIGHLIGHTS
Day 2: Glasgow to Fort William (B) craft of making whisky barrels. Continue to Aberdeen • Tranquil beauty of Loch Lomond
Pick up your rental car and drive from Glasgow to the to spend the night. • Scenic Isle of Skye
Fort William area. Along the way, you may choose Day 10: Aberdeen to Edinburgh (B) • 5,000 year old village of Skara Brae
to include a cruise on Loch Lomond, or stop in the On your way south, you may choose to stop and • Loch Ness and ‘Nessie’
pretty village of Luss. Continue your drive north across visit the stunning Glamis Castle or the new V&A
the dramatic Rannoch Moor and stop for photos of Museum in Dundee before crossing the Tay Bridge INCLUDES
spectacular Glen Coe, before arriving in your next into the Kingdom of Fife. Golf enthusiasts will want to • 11 nights 3 star accommodation
overnight location, Fort William. stop in St Andrews. Cross the Queensferry Crossing • Meals as specified
Day 3: Fort William to Isle of Skye (B) on your way to Edinburgh for a two night stay. • 24 hour Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tickets in Glasgow,
Travel along the scenic Road to the Isles, stopping at Day 11: Edinburgh (B) Inverness and Edinburgh
Glenfinnan Monument for photos of the railway bridge, Discover Edinburgh on a Hop-On, Hop-Off tour,
famous from the Harry Potter films, before crossing to before visiting Edinburgh Castle. If you have • Admissions to Edinburgh Castle and a distillery
the Isle of Skye on the ferry. Explore this stunning island developed a taste for whisky, join a tour at the • Ferry services from Mallaig to Armadale,
this afternoon. Spend the night on the Isle of Skye. Scotch Whisky Experience, or go to nearby Leith to Scrabster to Stromness and Stromness to
Day 4: Isle of Skye to Ullapool (B) visit the Royal Yacht Britannia. Scrabster
Return to the mainland by bridge. Be sure to stop Day 12: Edinburgh (B) • Local taxes and service charges
along the way to take a photo of Eilean Donan Castle, Your epic journey around the coast of Scotland has ^Does not include rental car or associated costs. Refer
one of the most photographed castles in Scotland. comes to an end when you return your car. to page 10 for vehicle rental details. Suggested tours and
Continue north to Ullapool, along the beautiful west (B = breakfast) admissions to sites and castles are not included, unless
coast. The coastal scenery is spectacular, and there otherwise specified. 4 star accommodation prices also
available.
are opportunities to stop in some of the villages
along the way. Consider a stop at Inverewe Garden,
the tropical haven on the coast of Scotland, before
arriving in the bustling harbour town of Ullapool for an Skara Brae The Ring of Brodgar
overnight stay.. Stromness Orkney
Day 5: Ullapool to Thurso (B)
Drive from Ullapool to Thurso along some of the most Scrabster
dramatic coastal scenery in Britain, before arriving into 2 Thurso
Thurso for a two night stay.
Day 6: Thurso (B)
Take the ferry to Orkney. There is so much to see
such as Skara Brae, the 5000 year old village and the Ullapool 1
Ring of Brodgar stone circle before returning to the
mainland.
Day 7: Thurso to Inverness (B) Kyle Of Inverness 2
Culloden
Head south from Thurso to Inverness. Along the Lochalsh Loch Ness Battlefield
way take the chance to stop at Dunrobin Castle, a Isle of Skye 1 Eilean Donan
fairy-tale castle on the east coast. Check into your Armadale Castle 1 Aberdeen
accommodation in Inverness, before exploring the city Mallaig
and its traditional music pubs on foot or on a Hop-On,
Hop-Off tour. Stay the next two nights in Inverness. 1 Fort William
Day 8: Inverness (B) Tay Bridge Dundee
Spend the day exploring the Loch Ness and Inverness St Andrews
area – why not visit Urquhart Castle or take a cruise.
For Outlander fans, don’t miss the nearby Clava Cairns Loch Lomond
and Culloden Battlefield. Edinburgh START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
1 Glasgow 2 ATTRACTION
FERRY

* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 51