**2 SPOTS LEFT**!! EDINBURGH & THE CASTLES OF SCOTLAND (April 2025 - 10 Days)

EDINBURGH & THE CASTLES OF SCOTLAND (04/24/2025 - 05/03/2025)

JOIN SHELLY AND JEAN

From its ancient castles to its rolling landscapes and blaring bagpipes, Scotland is undeniably intriguing. With 10 days to explore, you’ll get your dose of well-known Scottish icons and then head a little off the beaten path, moving farther into the untamed Highlands and through craggy hillsides laden with lochs and Gaelic-speaking villages.

PRICING:
• Double Occupancy: $3,099
• Single Occupancy: $3,729 (inc. $630 single supplement)

R/T Airfare from Chicago O'Hare: $1,570 (alternate airports available)

Reserve your spot at https://grouptoursite.com/shellyscinto

$300 DEPOSIT (+ cost of optional insurance) REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING. No further payment required until final payment due 02/13/2025. (You may instead opt for auto-pay with a $99 deposit.)

TOUR PACE: You will walk for at least 1 hour daily across moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and unpaved trails, with some steep hills and stairs.

TRIP PRICING INCLUDES:

• Transfer to / from Airport / Hotel
• 8 nights hand-picked hotels
• Breakfast daily
• 1 lunch
• Two 3-course dinners (including wine or beer)
• One liquor tasting
• Expert Tour Director & local guides
• Private deluxe motor coach

STOPS/CITIES AND TOWNS ON TOUR:

• Glasgow Cathedral
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
• Inveraray Castle
• Urquhart Castle
• Loch Ness
• Blair Castle
• Scotch whisky distillery
• Edinburgh Castle

FULL ITINERARY -
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT (1 NIGHT)
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Glasgow today.

GLASGOW (2 NIGHTS)
Day 2: Arrival in Glasgow
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Scotland! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Glasgow
Included meal: Breakfast
Set out to explore Scotland’s “second city” today with a local as your guide.

• Drive past The Burrell Collection museum and admire the city’s university
• Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which features everything from medieval suits of armor to a collection of work by Scottish artists
• Discover local highlights, including George Square and the River Clyde
• Stop outside the city’s medieval cathedral for photos

Spend a free afternoon in Glasgow or add an excursion.

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (3 NIGHTS)
Day 4: Transfer to the Scottish Highlands
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue on to the Scottish Highlands, admiring incredible sights as you go.

• Pass Loch Lomond as you drive through scenic Trossachs National Park
• Stop to explore Inveraray Castle and its gardens with a local guide
• Take in stunning scenery as you travel through the Scottish Highlands
• Sit down for an included lunch with your group

Day 5: Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness & Inverness
Included meal: Breakfast
Surrounded by legend and lore, Loch Ness is one of Scotland’s most mysterious sites. Today, get to know the country’s largest loch as you explore the area.

• Pay a visit to the medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle
• Cruise along the legendary Loch Ness, a deep, freshwater lake, and dock in Clansman Harbour
• Stop in Inverness and enjoy free time to explore the city

Day 6: Free day in the Scottish Highlands
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in the Scottish Highlands or add an excursion.

EDINBURGH (3 NIGHTS)
Day 7: Transfer to Edinburgh
Included meals: Breakfast, Liquor tasting
En route to Edinburgh, stop in Perthshire, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

• Visit medieval Blair Castle, the former home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl
• Explore Blair Athol Distillery with a guide and enjoy a whisky tasting

Enjoy a free evening in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
Included meal: Breakfast
Get to know Edinburgh in all its medieval beauty on a tour led by a local expert.

• View the elegant Georgian New Town and the Royal Mile -- two UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Pass the King George statue, Bute House, and Sir Walter Scott monument
• Enter Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish crown jewels and Stone of Scone

Spend a free afternoon in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

Day 9: Free day in Edinburgh & bagpipe lesson
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy a free day in Edinburgh or add an excursion.

This evening, head to a private room at a local restaurant and meet with a professional bagpipe player.

• Learn about the history of the bagpipe, Scotland’s national instrument, and listen to the musician play a few songs
• Pick up your own bagpipe and follow along as they teach the group breathing techniques and tips on how to play
• Celebrate your trip during a farewell dinner

FLIGHT HOME
Day 10: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Edinburgh.