A great family adventure with a fun ride on the Harry Potter train, a Highland Safari, a cruise on Loch Ness and a tour of Edinburgh.
Take a breathtaking journey on the Jacobite Steam Train featured in Harry Potter movies.
Come face to face with Britain’s largest land mammal, the Red Deer, at Highland Safaris.
Reserved seats for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 – 16 departures.
Day 1: Glasgow & Tall Ship
Tour begins 2:00 PM at your Glasgow hotel with a panoramic tour of central Glasgow
including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral,
and the River Clyde, once famous for shipbuilding. On the River Clyde,
climb aboard a Victorian tall ship. Enjoy a welcome drink with your
Tour Director and fellow travellers before dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Stirling Castle & Trossachs
Drive to the historic Stirling Castle, once home to Mary,
Queen of Scots. Learn about the castle’s history and enjoy
the many interactive displays. Embark on a scenic drive through
Trossachs National Park and Glencoe before arriving at your hotel
in Fort William. Enjoy dinner with your group in the evening. (B, D)
Day 3: Highland Train Ride & Loch Ness Cruise
Travel along the scenic shores of Loch Linnhe. Board the
Jacobite Steam Train for a ride through some of
Scotland’s most picturesque scenery, including crossing the 21-
arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, which was featured in some of the
Harry Potter movies. Stop for free time in the fishing port of Mallaig.
Continue your drive to Loch Ness, where you’ll embark on a short
cruise to admire enchanting scenic views and perhaps spot the
famous monster. Your hotel tonight is in Aviemore. (B, D)
Day 4: Sheepdog Demonstration & Blair Castle
Continue your journey through majestic Highland scenery.
Visit a farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep.
Travel past the high peaks of the Grampian Mountains to
the magnificent Blair Castle, the 700-year-old home of the
Atholl family. Travel on to the Atholl Palace Hotel in
Pitlochry, a gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
(B, D)
Day 5: Highland Safaris & Pitlochry
An interactive nature experience with Highland Safaris
will introduce you to the local wildlife and habitat of the region.
At the Red Deer Encounter learn about Britain’s largest
native land mammal. You will have an opportunity to pet,
feed, and photograph the animals and take a trail into
the forest with a ranger. Have lunch there before
enjoying a free afternoon in Pitlochry, a bustling
resort town. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (B, D)A
Day 6: Boat Cruise & Scottish Evening
Drive to St Andrews, known as the
“Home of Golf”, and enjoy some
free time. On your way to Edinburgh
stop off for a relaxing boat cruise on the
Firth of Forth, admiring the beautiful panoramic
views of the Edinburgh skyline and the Three
Bridges. Later, enjoy a Scottish evening with
dinner, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, and
Highland dancing. (B, D)
Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore Edinburgh with a guide. Compare and
contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions
of the 200-year-old Georgian “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 Edinburgh. August 2 and 16 departures watch
the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on
the Castle Esplanade. (B)
Day 8: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your program ends after breakfast. (B)
HOTELS - 7 NIGHTS
Novotel Glasgow Centre | Glasgow (1)
The Moorings Hotel | Fort William(1)
Macdonald Highlands Hotel | Aviemore(1)
Atholl Palace Hotel | Pitlochry (2)
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh York Place | Edinburgh (2)IL
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