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vacations - Glasgow Sightseeing Options- Our minimum purchase is $200. Add these Glasgow tours to your Scotland vacations Glasgow Hotels Rate per person, per night including breakfast, tax and service
 Glasgow hop on hop off sightseeing tour: Tour: City Sightseeing Glasgow Start Point: George Square Duration: 75 minutes Glasgow's miles better - don't take our word for it, find out for yourself! This most vibrant and exciting of Scottish cities boasts excellent museums, art galleries, beautiful parks and buildings as well as having shopping which is second only to London. In addition our pubs, cafe bars and night clubs help to make Glasgow one of the new preferred destinations for short breaks. The visitor attractions and places of interest are spread throughout the city and the best way to visit attractions and to see the city is to step on one of our bright red open-top buses for a fully guided tour round all the main sights of Glasgow, including the Gothic Cathedral, the Riverside, the recently restored Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Glasgow University, which is the home of the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery as well as the Mackintosh House. $26 PER PERSON Day tours from Glasgowand 2 and 3 day tours throughout Scotland We have a Scotland sightseeing tour every day of the week. We depart from Glasgow to the highlands, the islands, and more. The itineraries are flexible enough to fit into any vacation plan, and perfect if you are traveling on your own, and want to be part of a small group. How many people will be on the tour? Normally we restrict the number of people travelling on any multi-day tour to 16 persons.  Our Coaches: your comfort is paramount as you travel in our eco-friendly, low emission, modern Mercedes mini-coaches, with big panoramic windows (3 out of 4 seats are window seats), stereo systems, full sized reclining seats (with seatbelts) and more leg room than your average coach. ACCOMMODATION ON TOURS BELOWWe’ve spent a lot of time selecting quality accommodation for you. After all, having somewhere pleasant to stay after an exciting day of discovery is an important part of your holiday experience. Our hotels are, without exception, first class. Alternatively you can select friendly superior quality B&B/guesthouses. All of our accommodation is regularly inspected to ensure that they meet our high standards. First Class HotelsAll of our hotels are centrally located, just a short walk from the shops, bars and restaurants. Tastefully decorated with en-suite bathrooms, television, tea and coffee making facilities and other amenities make this type of accommodation a real home from home. All our hotels have comfortable lounges where you can enjoy morning coffee, restaurants offering a wide selection of Scottish and international dishes and relaxing bars – some with evening entertainment. Friendly B&B/Guesthouses Our guesthouses are family run and conveniently located, just a short walk from the amenities of the city centre. You will find cosy accommodation in rooms with private bathrooms, tv and other facilities. Some of our guesthouses offer lounges where you can relax with other residents. The size of each house varies in size from two or three bedrooms to larger properties with ten rooms or more. If you are looking for the opportunity to meet local people then you will find selecting a guesthouse for your accommodation will add greatly to your vacation experience. What's included in our day and overnight tours from Glasgow: INCLUDES:
Edinburgh departures from: 207 High Street, Edinburgh, Glasgow Departure Point Tourist Information Office, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY Child rate applies ages 5-16. No children under 5, please. Child discount on multi day tours 20% Single supplement on multi day tours 20% ALL RATES IN USD  Tours from Glasgow from Glasgow
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Day Tour .jpg) map Your
tour passes through the remote beauty of Rannoch Moor and magnificent Glencoe,
scene of the clan massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells in 1692. Then
through Fort William to the beginning of the “Great Glen” and the
Caledonian Canal, which you follow up to Fort Augustus, nestling on the banks
of Loch Ness. Here you can enjoy your lunch, before travelling the full length
of Loch Ness to Inverness. Along the way you will have the opportunity to take
a 5 star Jacobite boat cruise on Scotland's most famous loch, giving you a
chance to search for the legendary monster, popularly known as
"Nessie" and enjoy the views to the ancient stronghold of Urquhart
Castle. From here you return south to Glasgow via “Monarch of the
Glen” country and the Cairngorms National Park, stopping in Pitlochry and
passing Stirling Castle on the way before your return journey to Glasgow.STIRLING CASTLE & LOCH LOMOND NATIONAL PARK DAY TOUR .jpg)
map You
travel first to Stirling Castle where you can visit this imposing stronghold,
the favourite residence of the Stuart kings, where Mary Queen of Scots was
crowned. You then continue into the beautiful forestcovered mountains of the
Trossachs and stop for lunch in heart of the National Park. This area, on the
southern edge of the Highlands was home to Rob Roy Macgregor, the famous
Scottish outlaw. From here a short drive takes you to the “bonny, bonny
banks” of Loch Lomond. At Loch Lomond you can visit the National Park
Centre or walk along part of the West Highland Way to a hilltop viewpoint with
spectacular views of the loch. Afterwards visit the malt whisky distillery of
Glengoyne for a tour and dram before returning to Glasgow.Wallace Monument, Lochs, Glens and Whisky Departure days – Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Departs 09.30 Returns 19.00 Our route north towards Stirling is one that has been used for thousands of years by invading armies. North of Stirling is the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument, commemorating Scotland’s great hero William Wallace. From the top you can look down over Stirling Bridge, where he defeated the English army in 1297. We travel onto Crieff, a charming resort town, which was once the main centre for the cattle trade in Scotland. We continue north over the Highland line, through the beautiful Sma’ Glen and onto Aberfeldy. Nearby is Dewar’s Whisky distillery, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland’s national drink is made. Later you travel west into the ancient lands of Breadalbane, or the ‘High Country’ surrounding Loch Tay and make your way along the loch towards Killin, with its fantastic Falls of Dochart at its heart. We take a drive through the stunning Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where we will make a stop at the gorgeous conservation village of Luss, situated on the Bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. This is Scotland's largest loch and it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore. From here you return to Glasgow at approximately 19.00. OBAN, GLEN COE WEST HIGHLAND LOCHS & CASTLES DAY TOUR 
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travel north into the Highlands, and over the “Rest and be Thankful”
pass to the whitewashed 18th century town of Inveraray, home to the Duke of
Argyll’s castle. Following a visit to Inveraray, you continue to the
iconic Kilchurn Castle*, magnificently situated at the head of Loch Awe and
surrounded by towering mountains. After lunch in the fishing port of Oban,
famous as the Gateway to the Isles, you will continue along the stunning west
coast through Appin, passing the impregnable Castle Stalker, before spending
the afternoon in the majestic beauty of Glencoe, one of the Scots’
favourite mountain regions. Then its onwards across the wild Rannoch Moor and
south to Glasgow, stopping at Loch Lomond on the way before your return journey
to Glasgow.LOCH NESS & INVERNESS HIGHLAND 2 DAY TOUR Map Depart
Glasgow at 09.00, outside the Tourist Information Office at George Square,
guests are requested to check in at least 15 minutes before departure. We
travel north into the majestic Highlands where the scenery changes quickly and
dramatically - the flat fertile plains of the Lowlands give way to shimmering
lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. It's easy to forget that
this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely
territorial Highland clans such as the MacGregors, made famous by the Highland
folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. We continue north over the wild and remote
Rannoch Moor into Glencoe and from here up the Great Glen to the mysterious
beauty of Loch Ness, travelling the whole 23 miles of the famous Loch. We
arrive at Inverness at approx 18.30 where you will be dropped off at your
booked accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the
Highlands. Day 2 You will be picked up from your accommodation between 09.00 & 09.30 and head west towards glorious Glen Affric. This is a stunning area where the River Affric flows down through a dramatic gorge, surrounded on all sides by the beautiful Caledonian pine forest. We can spend some time here and enjoy a walk through the forest, alongside the River Affric. From Glen Affric, we go east to Drumnadrochit, stopping for photos of Urquhart Castle with its mighty ruins overlooking Loch Ness. We will spend our lunchtime on the southern shore of the Loch in the charming village of Fort Augustus. We then travel south towards Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park, a mountainous area of wild land, forests lochs and glens. We continue south past Blair Castle, stopping in the lovely town of Pitlochry before returning via Stirling to Glasgow. Arrive approx 19.00. ISLE OF SKYE & THE HIGHLANDS 3 DAY TOUR  Map Day 1
Depart Glasgow at 09.00, outside the Tourist Information Office at George
Square, guests are requested to check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
We travel north into the majestic Highlands where the scenery changes quickly
and dramatically - the flat fertile plains of the Lowlands give way to
shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. It's easy to
forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the
fiercely territorial Highland clans such as the MacGregors, made famous by the
Highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. We continue north over the wild and
remote Rannoch Moor into Glencoe. This haunting glen was the scene of a great
massacre in 1692 where many of the Clan Macdonald were slaughtered. We stop in
this imposing mountain pass so you can enjoy the spectacular views. From here
we travel past Fort William and up to the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge
with great views over Ben Nevis. On the "Road to the Isles" now
through the splendour of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding
the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the famous Eilean
Donan Castle, used in the film "Highlander", set at the junction of 3
lochs as protection against Viking raiders. Crossing over the bridge to Skye,
we head north to Portree. You are then dropped off at your accommodation in the
early evening where you are free to go out and explore the town. Day 2 A very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather and your driver/guide's knowledge will come to the fore in developing the best day out. You could travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through some of Skye's extraordinary geological scenery, including Kilt Rock. After lunch you can go over to Neist Point for a walk out to the lighthouse that is the furthest point west on Skye. Or go over to Dunvegan Castle, ancient ancestral seat of the Clan McLeod. Talisker Distillery is also on Skye, as are the famous Cuillin Hills. We return you to your accommodation in Portree in the early evening. Overnight Isle of Skye. Day 3 You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south through the Cuillin Hills and back over to the mainland for stunning views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail. Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of spotting "Nessie"! Heading south now through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky Distillery, and onwards past Blair Castle stopping for refreshments before heading back to Glasgow, arriving at 19.00 approx. TRANSFERS
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If you have just eight persons in your party, we can operate this tour
exclusively for you in a minibus, with an
expert driver/guide. We can also modify the itinerary to suit your family's or
group's needs, with or without activities for children in Scotland. Planning a group tour? Ask us for a quotation for a group of any size. Great Britain travel the way you want, with the ultimate choice of hotels and sightseeing. Whether you just want a base for excursions, or are planning an extensive itinerary, we can provide exactly what you want. Explore your Scottish roots Ask about our Clan Gathering Tours of Scotland . Questions? Call Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474 USA & Canada or 01 (516) 248-2042 elsewhere
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