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Scottish Outland Adventure
Scottish Outland Adventure
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Scottish Outland Adventure
7 Days Starting and ending in Glasgow, UK
Visiting: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Culross, St Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden Moor, Strathpeffer, Ullapool, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Isle of Skye, Mallaig
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9070-2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Take a journey into the fabled land of adventure on this affordable vacation in Scotland. From the elegant Georgian squares and 12th-century cathedral in Glasgow, you’ll travel to legendary Edinburgh, stop in Stirling to admire the prized castle of Scottish kings and symbol of the country’s independence. Enjoy a full day of guided sightseeing in Edinburgh, including 200-year-old New Town—home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. Visit Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels and, for specific departures, be thrilled by the Royal Military Tattoo presented on the castle’s esplanade in a mass spectacle of Scottish pipe bands, music, dance, and pageantry by performers from around the world.Next, you’ll take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews—the home of golf, the cross Firth of Tay and head into the Highlands. You’ll stop on the way in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry before crossing haunting Culloden Moor, where the Jacobites made their final stand in 1746. Continue into the Highlands for an overnight stay in Strathpeffer and a west coast excursion through spectacular Scottish landscapes and vistas. Your Scottish adventure leads you through the heather-clad moors of the western Highlands to Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye. Then, via ferry across the Sound of Sleat, it’s back to the mainland. Take in the scenic highlights on your way back to Glasgow, including Glenfinnan and the monument to fallen clansmen, the viaduct that is recognizable to Harry Potter fans, and many other historic spots. Drive along the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond as well. Your value-minded vacation in Scotland is an experience of spectacular landscapes, legends, and lore.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Glasgow,Scotland
Location: Glasgow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Meals Included: Dinner
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, there’s time to rest or discover Scotland’s great cultural city. This evening, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 : Glasgow,Stirling,Culross,Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Culross
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your day with an orientation drive taking in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares. Continue on to Stirling where you will have time to admire the castle, a great symbol of Scottish independence and favored residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. Pause in Culross featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. After arrival in Edinburgh, why not join an optional excursion: a traditional Scottish night out with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and of course, the Ceremony of the Haggis?Today’s Distance: 69 mi/ 111 km
Day 3 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Edinburgh Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
A full day to enjoy the Scottish capital. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” home to famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Later, join an optional tour with dinner. For departure August 13 tickets are included for tonight’s performance of the world-renowned Military Tattoo, a vast spectacle of massed Scottish pipe bands that takes place in an arena on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
Day 4 : Edinburgh,St. Andrews,Pitlochry,Culloden Moor,Strathpeffer
Location: St Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden Moor, Strathpeffer, Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ben Wyvis Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day of memorable sightseeing. Take the elegant Forth Road Bridge to St. Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has given us the rules of golfing, then cross the Firth of Tay and head into the Highlands, with a stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor with its memories of Bonnie Prince Charlie, then proceed to your Highland destination.Today’s Distance: 225 mi/ 362 km
Day 5 : Strathpeffer. West Coast Excursion
Location: Ullapool
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ben Wyvis Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
More spectacular Scottish scenery: Dornoch Firth, the Kyle of Sutherland, the Falls of Shin, the Mountains of Assynt, and Knockan Crag. Then, follow Strath Oykel for a visit to Ullapool, a remote fishing harbor on Loch Broom, before returning along Loch Glascarnoch. Our recommendation for this afternoon: join the optional Loch Ness Experience, which includes a lake cruise, followed by supper.Today’s Distance: 123 mi/ 198 km
Day 6 : Strathpeffer,Isle Of Skye,Glenfinnan,Fort William,Glasgow
Location: Fort William, Glenfinnan, Isle of Skye, Strathpeffer, Mallaig
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
More heather-clad moors as you drive through the western Highlands to Lochalsh and the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. The route back to the mainland is by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Pause at Glenfinnan to see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct well known to “Harry Potter” fans before reaching Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. Glen Coe, where the MacDonald Clan was massacred in 1692, and a drive along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond are scenic highlights on the way back to Glasgow.Today’s Distance: 234 mi/ 377 km
Day 7 : Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
Breakfast-6 Dinner-3
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
UNESCO Sites
Old and New Towns of EdinburghCheck out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-4 star
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not included
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes. As detailed in the itinerary.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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