Scottish Dream
Escorted Tour Dates
April 17 – 24, 2024

Hit Scotland’s highlights – and its Highlands

Check the must-sees off of your wish list on this good-value Scotland tour, which is an ideal introduction to the bustling
cities and breathtaking landscapes.

Trip Highlights:

  • Loch Lomond Cruise
  • Inveraray Castle
  • St Andrews
  • Scottish Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Isle of Skye
  • Blair Athol Distillery
  • Blair Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Edinburgh Castle

Hotels:

  • Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
  • Ballachulish Hotel
  • Muthu Newton Hotel
  • Atholl Palace Hotel
  • Norton House Hotel & Spa

2024 Scottish Dream – 8 Days/7 Nights
Trip Itinerary

Some meals are included and designated with (B) Breakfast; (L) Lunch; (D) Dinner. Due to unforeseen circumstances, all hotels and visits are subject to changes until departure.

Day 1 Glasgow Tour | Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Glasgow hotel. Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights, including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.

Day 2 Loch Lomond Cruise | Inveraray Castle

Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey.” 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. (B, D)

Day 3 Isle of Skye | Loch Ness

Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles,” stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan
Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin
surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness. End the day at your hotel in Nairn, a lovely manor house set on spacious grounds near the North Sea. (B, D)

Day 4 Culloden Battlefield | Sheepdog Trials

A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield, where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. 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. (B, D)

Day 5 Blair Castle | Whisky Tasting | Pitlochry

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 hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry. (B, D)

Day 6 Glamis Castle | St Andrews | Scottish Evening

Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of
“Macbeth” and the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. 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 around the medieval town. Head to your hotel near Edinburgh, where you will enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing. (B, D)

Day 7 Edinburgh Panoramic Tour | Edinburgh Castle

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 the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. (B)

Day 8 Tour Ends in Edinburgh

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Details

Escorted Tour Dates April 17 – 24, 2024
The rate per person is $2545 USD
Single supplement is $699 USD (only 3 spots for singles)
5% discount for those who sign up early (this offer ends on August 25, 2023)
Deposit is $250 per person (non-refundable)
Final payment is due Feb. 12, 2024

For additional details, please call or email Take Time To Travel
Email: Mechele@taketimetotravelga.com, Phone: (770) 334-2256