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11 Days Royal Scotsman & The Military Tattoo Tour Package Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $13,595 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Jul, Aug
Fortified castles, glorious seaside, gentle glens, haunting moors and soulful melodies combine to give Scotland a mythical and evocative feeling. Spend two days on the elegant Royal Scotsman, savoring the bygone era of train travel. Celebrate traditional pageantry as we are treated to a grand display of pipes and drums at the annual Military Tattoo. From the cadence of its heritage to the subtle flavors of its famed distilleries, Scotland will stay with you long after you depart. Itinerary Days 1 & 2 - Depart for Glasgow, Scotland Arrive in Glasgow, the European Capital of Sport.
Days 3 - 5 - Loch Lomond, Fort Williams & Isle of Skye
Cruise on Loch Lomond, “Queen of the Scottish Lochs,” then wind your way through rugged hills, shining lochs and moorlands to the fishing port of Mallaig.
After a ferry ride to the Isle of Skye, enjoy a VIP tour of the renowned Talisker Distillery. If you’ve never had a whiskey tasting, or if you are an afficionado of single malts, this is the place to savor Scotland’s pride. Back on the mainland, take an exhilarating ride on the Nevis Gondola up the Aonoch Mor Mountain for spectacular views. We’ll spend three glorious nights at the Inverlochy Castle Hotel, renowned as the finest country house hotel in Scotland. Day 6 - Edinburgh Enjoy a scenic drive through the Scottish countryside, stopping to explore Stirling Castle, a favorite residence of the Stuart monarch. We will also discover the splendid Renaissance Palace of James V, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Later, browse the shops of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Days 7 & 8 - The Royal Scotsman
Harken back to the era of luxury train travel as you board the Royal Scotsman. Enjoy afternoon tea in the luxurious observation car. Summit at Druimuachdar, an area dominated by the pagodas of a 19th-century distillery. Visit The Highland Folk Museum in Kingussie and listen to a captivating orator tell the story of this land. Travel to Rothiemurchus for outdoor activities in the Scottish highlands. Enjoy an exclusive visit to Strathisla Distillery, “the home and heart of Chivas Regal.”
Days 9 - 1 - The Royal Scotsman to Edinburgh Visit the impenetrable Edinburgh Castle, which has been continuously used as a military fort since the Iron Age. Witness the unique spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. You’ll never forget the color and pageantry of the Scottish Regiments, the Massed Highland Dancers and the worldfamous Massed Pipes and Drums.
Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our United Kingdom vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 8/09
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