Magnificent Scotland including The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2022

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August 23 - Only one departure
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13 Days / 11 Nights
Availability : August 23 - Only one departure
Start: Toronto, Canada
End: Toronto, Canada

Magnificent Scotland including The Edinburgh Tattoo: 2 nts Edinburgh, 3 nts Sirling, 3 nts Highlands, 2 nts Glasgow, 1 nt Glasgow Airport

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

On this inclusive tour of Scotland, visit all things magnificent. From dramatic mountains to serene waterways, find out what makes Scotland so bonnie. Dive into the secrets of Rosslyn Chapel, walk the city of Stirling where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, go back in time to the Battle of Culloden, see the frequently filmed Doune Castle, find the magic of Clava Cairns, cruise Loch Lomond and of course – The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo.

The tour has been planned, and is led by, Stewart Bennett the owner of “The Wee Tartan Shop” in Port Perry, Ontario.

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Tour Details

Highlights:
– Reserved seats to The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo
– Stop at Rosslyn Chapel
– Cruise on Loch Lomond
– Visit Bannockburn
– Walking tour of old Stirling 
– Take a Jacobite Cruise and visit Urquart Castle
– Go to Culloden and Clava Cairns
– Take a ferry to the Isle of Bute

Pick Up Location & TIme

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)  (Google Map)

Drop off Location & Time

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Price Includes

  • Return Air to Glasgow on Air Transat from Toronto - Economy with 1 checked bag & seat selection
  • Executive motor coach transportation with driver & tour leader
  • 11 nights accommodation at 3 - 5 star hotels
  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 10 dinners
  • Dinner and entertainment evening
  • Local guides and walking tours
  • Entrances included as per itinerary
  • All air taxes, hotel and service charges
  • Edinburgh and Scotland maps and information package

Meals

  • 11 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 10 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

This tour will be led by Stewart Bennett, the owner of “The Wee Tartan Shop” in Port Perry.

This large coach group tour will operate with a minimum of 20 passengers, max of 30 passengers on a 53 seater coach.

You can expect time on your feet as much of this tour is spent visiting rather than driving. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tuesday, August 23rdDepart Toronto

Depart Toronto on Air Transat flight TS244 at 7:15pm.

Day 2 - Wednesday, August 24thArrive Glasgow: Welcome to Scotland!

Arrive Glasgow Airport at 6:50am.

After an early arrival we spend time in the Falkirk area visiting the Falkirk Wheel, opened in 2002 as a unique connection for shipping between the Firth and Clyde canals, and the nearby Kelpie statues opened in 2008 as a tribute to the role of horses in Scottish history. As a contrast we also visit the Scottish Fine Soap company before travelling on to Edinburgh for dinner and our 2 night stay at the Apex Grassmarket hotel.  (D)  

Accommodation: Apex Grassmaket Hotel or similar

Day 3 - Thursday, August 25thEdinburgh City Tour, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Military Tattoo

Today a tour of the city of Edinburgh including a visit to the historic Edinburgh Castle. This evening, a major highlight, with reserved seats to the world-famous Edinburgh Tattoo.  (B, D)

Accommodation: Apex Grassmaket Hotel or similar

Day 4 - Friday, August 26thRosslyn Chapel, Dumfries House, Stirling

After breakfast, we depart Edinburgh and drive south with our first stop the famous, 15th century Rosslyn Chapel. Explore inside the Chapel and discover the hidden treasures. Beneath the floor is a massive underground vault. Continuing on into Ayrshire, we visit the beautiful Dumfries House in Cumnock for a tour and lunch. This large estate is part of The Prince’s Foundation. Then back northwards to Stirling where we stay for 3 nights at the Stirling Highland Hotel. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Stirling Highland Hotel or similar

Day 5 - Saturday, August 27thLoch Lomond, Bannockburn

After breakfast, we drive to the “Bonnie Banks” before enjoying a cruise on Loch Lomond followed by lunch at the 18th century Winnock Hotel. In the afternoon we visit Bannockburn, site of the battle between the Scots and the English in 1314. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Stirling Highland Hotel or similar

Day 6 - Sunday, August 28thStirling

This morning we will enjoy a walking tour of old Stirling followed by a guided tour of Stirling Castle. The afternoon is free time in Stirling. You could go for a walk to Cambuskenneth Abbey or enjoy a local pub, dinner on you own. (B)

Accommodation: Stirling Highland Hotel or similar

Day 7 - Monday, August 29thGlencoe, Fort William, Commando Monument

After breakfast we depart Stirling and make a stop at the “Green Welly’ (!) on our way to Glencoe, perhaps Scotland’s most scenic, most famous and most historic glen. We visit Fort William and the Commando Monument. The Commando Memorial is dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. We then travel on towards Inverness and the Achnagairn Castle Estate in Kikhill where we stay for 3 nights. (B, D)

Accommodation: Achnagairn Castle Estate or similar 

Day 8 - Tuesday, August 30thFalls if Shin, the Mermaid of the North, Beauly Priory

After breakfast we drive north along the east coast, with many photostops, towards Dornoch. During the day we will visit the beautiful Falls of Shin, the Mermaid of the North and Beauly Priory. The Mermaid of the North is part of the Seaboard Sculpture Trail. Her tail submerges into the water during high tide. (B, D)

Accommodation: Achnagairn Castle Estate or similar 

Day 9 - Wednesday, August 31stJacobite Cruise, Urquart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns

Breakfast. Today a Jacobite Cruise and a visit to Urquart Castle on Loch Ness with time for a picnic, weather permitting. Watch for Nessie! Urquhart Castle is one of the largest ruins in Scotland. In the afternoon the battlefield of Culloden. The Visitor Center is well worth a visit. We then go to pre-historic Clava Cairns. This circular chamber tomb is named after a group of three cairns. (B, D)

Accommodation: Achnagairn Castle Estate or similar 

Day 10 - Thursday, September 1stCarr Bridge, Ruthven Barracks, Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry

Breakfast. Returning Southwards today we visit Carr Bridge, Ruthven Barracks, Blair Athol Distillery and Pitlochrie on our way to Glasgow where we check into the Grand Central hotel for 2 nights. (B, D)

Accommodation: Grand Central Hotel or similar

Day 11 - Friday, September 2nd Isle of Bute

After breakfast we travel, by coach and ferry, to the Isle of Bute and a visit to Mount Stuart house and gardens. (B, D)

Accommodation: Grand Central Hotel or similar

Day 12 - Saturday, September 3rdGlasgow

Breakfast. Enjoy a free day in Glasgow with an on/off bus pass. Perhaps visit Pollok Country Park, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, enjoy some live music, shopping on Buchanan Street or visit the Cathedral.  Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner and entertainment. Overnight at the Holiday Inn, Glasgow Airport. (B, D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport or similar

Day 13 - Sunday, September 4thDepart Glasgow

Depart Glasgow Airport on flight TS245 at 8:35am, arriving Toronto at 11:00am. (B)

Dates and Prices
Departure Date Double/Twin (pp) Single Rate
2022: August 23 $6,590 $8,490

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on twin/double occupancy.
Rates are is $ CAD

Payment Schedule:

Initial deposit of $1,000 per person  is due at time of booking. The deposit is 100% refundable up to 60 days prior ( June 22nd).

The final payment is due June 23rd.

Cancellation Policy:
50% is non-refundable up to 31 days prior
100% non-refundable within 30 days of travel the tour is


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

Rates include airfare from Toronto. Ask us if you wish to fly from another gateway or wish to extend your stay. 

 

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