Taste of Scotland

HIGHLIGHTS

Glasgow - Loch Lomond • Glencoe Valley • Fort William • Nessie • Speyside • Distillery • Edinburgh Castle

SERVICES INCLUDED

• 7 nights in typical of the country middleclass hotels or B&Bs including breakfast

1x area Glasgow, 2x area Fort William/Ballachulish, 2x area Aviemore/Inverness, 2x area Edinburgh • Traditional Cream Tea • Distillery Tour & Tasting in the Speyside • Loch Ness Cruise

RATES

• Price pP in a Double room from £394,-

SCOTLAND

DAY 1: WELCOME TO BONNIE SCOTLAND!

Arrival to Scotland. Depending on your time of arrival, you might have time to visit Glasgow, Scotland’s largest City. It is known for its architecture, culture and art districts as well as acclaimed museums and thriving music scene. Alternatively stop it Stirling and visit its majestic castle. 1x overnight in the Glasgow area.

DAY 2: LOCH LOMOND - GLENCOE VALLEY – FORT WILLIAM

You will head north towards Fort William and drive past the largest Loch of Scotland- Loch Lomond. Once you leave Loch Lomond behind you, you will notice a change in the landscape. Brace yourself for windy roads and steep mountains. Once, you are hit by the full force of the breathtaking and beautiful scenery that is in front of you, you will know that you have reached the Glencoe Valley. Take advantage of the different parking facilities along the road. 2x overnights in the Fort William/Ballachulish area.

DAY 3: FORT WILLIAM - GLENFINNAN

Fort William is a hub for adventurers and hikers. Today you can either explore the area and go for a hike or venture west towards Mallaig. You will almost drive parallel to the Jacobite Steam Train. Stop at Glenfinnan where you will find an interesting visitor centre, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Glenfinnan Monument. We recommend to schedule your visit according to the times when the Jacobite Steam Train is crossing the viaduct. Continue to Mallaig. It’s not a big village but is surrounded by lovely white sandy beaches. Return to Fort William.

TIP: Travel on the famous Jacobite Steam Train. Just ask, we are here to help.

DAY 4: FORT AUGUSTUS - LOCH NESS CRUISE - INVERNESS/AVIEMORE

Today you will go for a hunt for the mystical monster of Loch Ness – Nessie. You will pass the quaint town of Fort Augustus and continue towards Inverness. Stop at the Clansman Hotel and enjoy a traditional Cream Tea with a unique view over Loch Ness followed by a relaxing cruise. You will have the chance to experience the Loch Ness from a different angle and even see the famous Urquhart Castle. If you are lucky enough, Nessie might even make an appearance. You should include a quick visit of the capital of the Highlands – Inverness. We recommend a relaxing walk along the river Ness. 2x overnights in the Inverness/Aviemore area.

DAY 5: SPEYSIDE – DISTILLERY - COOPERAGE

You should explore the Speyside today. It is home to well over 60 distilleries at present. You will also have the chance to attend a distillery tour including tasting. We also suggest to visit the Speyside Cooperage. The only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering (closed Saturday & Sunday).

DAY 6: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK - PITLOCHRY - EDINBURGH

Make your way down south. You will notice that the rugged mountains will slowly turn into green hills and forests. If you fancy a bit of souvenir shopping, we recommend to stop at the ‘House of Brurar’. A department store that focusses on Scottish products. In Pitlochry you should visit the Blair Castle and its gardens. Continue your journey to Edinburgh. 2x overnights in the Edinburgh area.

DAY 7: EDINBURGH CASTLE – ROYAL MILE – CARLTON HILL

Today you have the chance to visit Edinburgh. Take a stroll along the Royal Mile and visit the Edinburg Castle. Proudly sitting on top of Castle Rock. Listen to one of the many pipers in Old Town, enjoy the scenic view from Carlton Hill and visit one of many boutiques on George Street.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE BACK HOME

It’s time to say good bye to beautiful Scotland.We hope that you had an unforgettable time!