Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour
8 Days Starting in Glasgow and ending in Edinburgh
Visiting: Glasgow, Oban, Isle of Mull, Inverness, Edinburgh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XBSCON20
Specialist Group:
Women Only
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound; Scotland is a sight to see. Over this 8-day women-only tour, appreciate the country’s natural beauty on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Dundreggan Rewilding Center with a conservation expert. Savor another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience over morning tea over at Ardgowan House with Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart. In Edinburgh, meet the Piper to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh since 2006 and Julie Hill, the only woman ever to have won the International Sheepdog Championship. Commemorate your small group women-only tour making your own Scottish handbag and delve into the history of Scottish royals at Stirling and Edinburgh Castle.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Accommodation: Voco Grand Central
Accommodation Name: Voco Grand Central
Meals Included: Dinner
Glasgow, the undisputed capital of Scottish culture, offers endless opportunities for the curious traveler. As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow boasts more than 20 museums and art galleries that may tempt you upon arrival. After you meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers, celebrate your first night of your Scotland women-only tour over a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Day 2: Glasgow Sightseeing
Location: Glasgow
Accommodation: Voco Grand Central
Accommodation Name: Voco Grand Central
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Embark on an orientation drive with your Travel Director who reveals Glasgow’s grand public buildings including George Square and St. Mungo’s Cathedral. The morning continues with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ardgowan House where Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle set on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. Not only will you dine with a Baronet, your host will even be involved in the food preparation. Work up an appetite walking amid the beech trees while learning about the Shaw Stewart family. Then return to the castle for a sumptuous afternoon tea of finger sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients, freshly baked scones, cream, jam and cakes.
Day 3: Travel On To Oban
Location: Glasgow, Oban
Accommodation: Ballachulish Hotel, Glencoe., Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center.
Accommodation Name: Ballachulish Hotel or Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rising above the River Forth, Stirling Castle is a symbol of Scottish national pride and was once home to Scottish royals including Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore the castle’s halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire views of the poignant Wallace Monument and battlefield of Stirling Bridge. After a morning exploring the lives of royals, arrive in scenic Scotland’s Loch Lomond for an Optional Cruise and Lunch on the ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’ according to historian and novelist Sir Walter Scott. The evening finds you in Oban, a renowned seafood capital of Scotland, where you can opt to sample the local fare over a Seafood Dinner.
Day 4: Oban
Location: Oban, Oban, Isle of Mull
Accommodation: Ballachulish Hotel, Glencoe., Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center.
Accommodation Name: Ballachulish Hotel or Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Scenic Scotland conjures up images of green highlands and wind-whipped seas. Encounter them for yourself today on a ferry from Oban to Craignure, the main ferry port on the Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Then make your way to the Isle of Iona for a visit to Iona Abbey, where it is rumoured the Book of Kells was made. Before returning to Oban, view Rèilig Odhrain, the final resting place of many Scottish kings.
Day 5: To The Highland Capital Of Inverness
Location: Inverness, Oban
Accommodation: Dornoch Station Hotel, Pentahotel Inverness.
Accommodation Name: Pentahotel Inverness or Dornoch Station Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take your Scotland tour to a deeper level at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Dundreggan, home to a pristine and fragile ecosystem, at Dundreggan Rewilding Center. Meet a conservation expert to learn about the ecology of the Highlands and the connection between nature and regenerating the Gaelic cultural heritage. After an illuminating morning, the afternoon finds you tailoring your time with an Insight Choice between a relaxing Loch Ness Cruise and a tour of Glen Ord Distillery.
Day 6: Blair Castle And Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Inverness
Accommodation: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Blair Castle is a treasure trove of history and fine 18th-century interiors. Join an Optional Experience to learn about its seven centuries as home to the Atholl family, through both turbulent and peaceful times. Even the gardens surrounding Blair Castle, featuring a nine-acre walled garden, wooded grove, gothic folly, kirk ruin and extensive deer park, will have you slowing your pace and reflecting on the castle’s past. Continue to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, where you could opt to experience the best of Scottish tradition at Ghillie Dhu Georgian hall for Scottish dining, live music and Ceilidhs, traditional Scottish Barn Dances.
Day 7: Edinburgh Castle And Orientation
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Accommodation Name: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Edinburgh offers endless possibilities for the curious traveler. Discover the sights and insights of the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the ornate Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Georgian facades of New Town, and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse, in the Old Town. Your Local Expert then guides you inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle for sights and insights into the lives of the royals. Discover the local arts and culture over an Islander Edinburgh Handbag Workshop, making your own handbag. Before dinner enjoy a demonstration and bagpipe playing workshop by Louise the Piper, who piped for the Prince and Princess of Wales. To complete your Scotland trip, dine on an unforgettable dinner joined by sheepdog herding champion, Julie Hill.
Day 8: Depart Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s time to close the chapter on a memorable Scotland tour. We bid our newfound friends and Travel Director a fond farewell.
What's Included
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts (B), 4 Dinners (D), and 1 Lunch (L) are included, offering a taste of local Scottish cuisine.
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Unique Experiences
Choose between two carefully selected activities to tailor your travel experience. Enjoy a Loch Ness cruise, delve into the history at Stirling Castle, create your own Harris Tweed Handbag in Edinburgh, and more.
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Accommodations
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, including Voco Grand Central, Ballachulish Hotel or Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center, Pentahotel Inverness or Dornoch Station Hotel, and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
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Transportation
Travel comfortably with high-speed ferry transfers, an air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom, and airport transfers if your flights align with the itinerary start and end dates.
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Expert Guides
Benefit from the knowledge of Local Experts and a Travel Director, enhancing your journey with fascinating insights and efficient navigation.
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Additional Inclusions
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in coaches and hotels, personal radio headsets for tours, luggage handling to your hotel rooms, and all tips for hotel and restaurant staff.
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered.
Some dinners and lunches will be at your own expense. -
Optional Activities
Any optional activities mentioned are not included in the tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs are not included.
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Additional Nights
Pre and post-tour accommodation and any associated transfers are not included.
Mode of Transport
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Accommodation
Hotels included in this tour are Voco Grand Central, Ballachulish Hotel or Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center (dependent on departure date), Pentahotel Inverness or Dornoch Station Hotel (dependent on departure date), and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
Check out our Q&As
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Are there any specific highlights in Edinburgh included in the tour?
Yes, specific highlights in Edinburgh include an Islander Edinburgh Handbag Workshop, a bagpipe lesson and demonstration, a visit to Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, and an exploration of the city with a Local Expert.
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Are there any meals included in the Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour?
Yes, the tour includes 4 dinners (D), 7 breakfasts (B), and 1 lunch (L).
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What are the countries visited on the Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour?
The countries visited on the Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour are Scotland and the United Kingdom.
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What is the ending location of the tour?
The ending location of the tour is Edinburgh.
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What is the starting location of the tour?
The starting location of the tour is Glasgow.
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Is there a choice of activities included in the tour?
Yes, there is a choice between two carefully selected activities included in the tour.
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What type of accommodations are included in the tour?
The accommodations included in the tour are Voco Grand Central, Ballachulish Hotel or Isle of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Center (dependent on departure date), Pentahotel Inverness or Dornoch Station Hotel (dependent on departure date), and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
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What are the highlights of the Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour?
The highlights of the Scenic Scotland a Women-Only Tour include 4 dinners, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, a choice between two activities, a Loch Ness cruise, a visit to Glen Ord Distillery, high-speed ferry transfers, complimentary Wi-Fi, personal radio headsets, bag carrying service, Insight Flourish local specialties, included hotel and restaurant tips, and visits to Stirling Castle, Edinburgh for a handbag workshop, a bagpipe lesson, sheepdog training demonstration, Dundreggan Rewilding Center, Ardgowan House, Glasgow's grand public buildings, Isle of Mull and Iona, and Edinburgh Castle.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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