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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 2922 * ^ 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 B&B accommodation
overnight location, Fort William. stop in St Andrews. Cross the Queensferry Crossing • Meals as specified
Day 3: Fort William to Kyle of Lochalsh (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 Day 11: Edinburgh (B) Inverness and Edinburgh
at Glenfinnan Monument for photos of the railway Discover Edinburgh on a Hop-On, Hop-Off tour,
bridge, famous from the Harry Potter films, before before visiting Edinburgh Castle. If you have • Admissions to Edinburgh Castle and a distillery
crossing to the Isle of Skye on the ferry. Explore the developed a taste for whisky, join a tour at the • Ferry services from Mallaig to Armadale,
island this afternoon before returning to the mainland Scotch Whisky Experience, or go to nearby Leith to Scrabster to Stromness and Stromness to
by bridge, stop along the way to take a photo of Eilean visit the Royal Yacht Britannia. Scrabster
Donan Castle, one of the most photographed castles Day 12: Edinburgh (B) • Local taxes and service charges
in Scotland. Continue to your hotel in the Kyle of Your epic journey around the coast of Scotland has ^Does not include rental car or associated costs. Refer
Lochalsh for an overnight stay. comes to an end when you return your car. to page 10 for vehicle rental details. Suggested tours and
Day 4: Kyle of Lochalsh to Ullapool (B) (B = breakfast) admissions to sites and castles are not included, unless
Today, drive north to Ullapool, along the beautiful otherwise specified. 4 star accommodation prices also
available.
west coast. The coastal scenery is spectacular, and
there 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 Skara Brae The Ring of Brodgar
arriving in the bustling harbour town of Ullapool for an Stromness Orkney
overnight stay.
Day 5: Ullapool to Thurso (B) Scrabster
Drive from Ullapool to Thurso along some of the most 2 Thurso
dramatic coastal scenery in Britain, before arriving into
Thurso for a two night stay.
Day 6: Thurso (B)
Take the ferry to Orkney. There is so much to see Ullapool 1
such as Skara Brae, the 5000 year old village and the
Ring of Brodgar stone circle before returning to the
mainland. Kyle Of Inverness 2
Culloden
Day 7: Thurso to Inverness (B) Lochalsh Loch Ness Battlefield
Head south from Thurso to Inverness. Along the Isle of Skye 1 Eilean Donan
way take the chance to stop at Dunrobin Castle, a Armadale Castle 1 Aberdeen
fairy-tale castle on the east coast. Check into your Mallaig
accommodation in Inverness, before exploring the city 1 Fort William
and its traditional music pubs on foot or on a Hop-On,
Hop-Off tour. Stay the next two nights in Inverness. Tay Bridge Dundee
Day 8: Inverness (B) St Andrews
Spend the day exploring the Loch Ness and Inverness
area – why not visit Urquhart Castle or take a cruise. Loch Lomond
For Outlander fans, don’t miss the nearby Clava Cairns Edinburgh START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
and Culloden Battlefield. 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.
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