Perthshire and Royal Scotland
Perthshire and Royal Scotland
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Perthshire and Royal Scotland
5 Days Starting and ending in Pitlochry PH16, UK
Visiting: Pitlochry, Blair Castle & Gardens, Perth, Dundee
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Tour code:
uk5pit1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a cultural journey through the heart of Scotland with the "Perthshire and Royal Scotland" tour. Discover the charm of Perth, known as the 'fair city', with its vibrant arts scene and unique Scottish retailers. Marvel at the breathtaking Queen's View, a favorite of Queen Victoria, and indulge in a whisky tasting at the historic Blair Athol Distillery. Explore the grandeur of Blair Castle, Scone Palace, and Glamis Castle, each steeped in rich Scottish history and royal connections. Wander through the bustling streets of Perth and Dundee, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Stay in comfort at the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, and enjoy the convenience of travel from various UK locations. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and Scottish culture, promising an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Pitlochry
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for four nights.
Day 2 Blair Castle and Queen's View
Location: Blair Castle & Gardens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a trip to Blair Castle, set at the heart of Highland Perthshire and the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Unique amongst Scottish castles, the stories to be discovered here include visits by Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Brimming with Scottish cultural history, period furnishings and beautiful paintings, highlights include the Victorian Ballroom, decorated with 175 pairs of antlers, the Entrance Hall, decorated with weapons from the Battle of Culloden, and the grand State Dining Room.
We will also make a stop at Queen's View to soak up the beautiful panorama of the surrounding scenery. The view is named after Queen Victoria who once admired this spectacular outlook.
Day 3 Scone Palace and Perth
Location: Perth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Scone Palace is the original home of the legendary Stone of Destiny, which was used to crown the ancient Kings of Scotland. It contains a superb collection of French furniture, delicate china and valuable treasures. With over 1000 years of history, it is now home to the Earls of Mansfield and, inside the palace, you can admire the needlework skills of Mary Queen of Scots and see the State Rooms where Queen Victoria was entertained on her way to the Highlands.
The palace also offers stunning formal gardens including a working kitchen garden and maze. You will have time to explore both the fascinating history of the palace and the beauty of the gardens.
In the afternoon, we continue to Perth on the River Tay. Perth was one of the ancient capitals of Scotland between the 9th and 15th centuries. It was where Scotland's monarchs were once crowned. Explore the busy high street with its mix of shops or sit and watch the world go by at a riverside cafe. There is also Perth museum which showcases artifacts from Scottish history including the Stone of Destiny which has been returned to Scotland after 700 years.
Day 4 Glamis Castle and Dundee
Location: Dundee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we visit Glamis Castle, the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Also the home of Queen Elizabeth II's grandparents, she spent many happy childhood holidays here. It is also the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth!
In the afternoon, we visit Dundee. The 4th largest city in Scotland, it is located on the Tay estuary. Famous for ship building, the waterfront area has been transformed and is now home to the V&A Dundee dedicated to design museum, which is worth a visit in your free time. If maritime history is your thing, you can head to Discovery Point to view RRS Discovery, the famous Antarctic research vessel, or HMS Unicorn, built in 1824 and the 3rd oldest ship still afloat in the world.
Day 5
Location: Pitlochry
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay either in the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, Pitlochry or the Angus Hotel and Spa in Blairgowrie.ÂCheck out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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