Lynott Tours Inc
  Scotland - United Kingdom Scotland
bus tour- BackScottish Dream Scottish Dream 9 Day First Class Escorted Tour The best of Scotland travel. This Scotland bus tour is just one of our ways to visit Scotland. We have many others, from 1-13 days including day tours from Edinburgh, tours to the Western Highlands and Inner Hebrides and extended tours to the rest of Scotland. Map  Day 1: Glasgow City Tour Arrive in Glasgow Airport where
your tour director or representative will greet you. Complimentary group
transfers depart Glasgow Airport at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or 12:00 noon. Passengers
arriving later will transfer to the hotel at their own expense. At 2:30 pm take
a coach tour to see the main attractions of Glasgow including red sandstone
Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral and the River Clyde,
once famous for shipbuilding. Visit extensive collections in Kelvingrove Art
Gallery and Museum, originally opened in 1901. Chat with your tour director
about your trip with a welcome drink before dinner. (D)  Day 2: Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray
Castle Depart Glasgow and drive north along the banks of Loch Lomond with
views of Ben Lomond and other Highland peaks. At Tarbet embark on a short
cruise to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views
of the Highlands. Then travel across the mountains to visit Inveraray Castle.
This imposing Campbell family home with four conical spires was built between
1746 and 1789. A guided tour will reveal the history of the family and region
as you view the magnificent Armoury Hall and many fine rooms with tapestries,
porcelains and portraits. Browse around the nearby town, planned by the
Campbell family. Journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe, a
spectacular glen made famous by the Campbells' massacre of the Clan Macdonald
in 1692, to Ballachulish on the coast. (B, D) Day 3: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre This morning head north via Fort William and take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland's loveliest scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. At Mallaig cross by ferry to the Isle of Skye, sometimes called the Misty Isle. Visit the Clan Donald Centre to discover the history of the Clan Donald, Lords of the Isles and the most powerful clan of the Isle of Skye. Drive through part of the island and return to the mainland by bridge, stopping for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Then drive along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, famous for its monster. Pause to view the huge ruins of Urquhart Castle before continuing to your hotel in the center of Inverness. (B, D)  Day 4: Sheepdog Trials & Culloden
Battlefield Enjoy a leisurely day of discovery in the lovely countryside
and majestic Highland scenery. Just south of Aviemore visit Leault Farm where
dogs herd sheep and ducks through various obstacles. Learn how each dog
responds to individual whistles and see seasonal activities with collie
puppies, newborn lambs or sheep-shearing. Drive to Culloden Moor to tour the
Visitor Centre. Walk around the battlefield where, on 16th April 1746, British
Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart in just one
hour and ended hopes of restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne.
Return to Inverness to visit a kiltmaker and learn about the traditions of
Scottish attire. After dinner enjoy a special ceilidh, traditional Scottish
entertainment with singers, a piper and Highland dancers in your hotel. (B, D)
 Day 5: Afternoon Tea & Royal Deeside DDrive along the
charming River Dee Valley, called “Royal Deeside” as it was made
popular by Queen Victoria. Pass Balmoral Castle where the Royal Family spends
the month of August and visit the lovely Crathie Church. Stop in Braemar, where
the Royal Family attends Highland games each summer and in Ballater, where many
shops show royal warrants to indicate that the Royal Family uses their goods.
Near the village of Banchory stop at the Falls of Feugh, a charming tea shop,
which is popular with local people. Sample afternoon tea with delicious
freshly-baked scones and enjoy a talk on Highland life. Return to Blairs for
some free time to relax before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)  Day 6: Glamis Castle &
St. AndrewsTravel south through the lush countryside of Aberdeenshire to
visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth" and childhood
home of the late Queen Mother. Drive across the modern Tay Bridge to St.
Andrews, the "Home of Golf." See the famous Royal and Ancient
Clubhouse and the Old Course and enjoy free time to visit the British Golf
Museum or browse through the medieval town with its cathedral and castle. Drive
south into Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. In the evening take a tour of
Edinburgh's hidden gems before sitting down to some wholesome Italian food at a
waterside restaurant in Leith. (B, D)
.jpg) Day 7: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour This
morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the wide
This morning explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour. Compare and contrast the
wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New
Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile,
the oldest part of the city. See Princes Street, the main shopping thoroughfare
that separates the two areas. Learn about many prominent Scottish inventors,
doctors and writers. Finish your tour at the imposing Edinburgh Castle where
you can see historic buildings and enjoy splendid views of Edinburgh. The
balance of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping and dining. On
July 29 to August 19 departures enjoy the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
(B) Day 8: Depart for U.S.Your vacation ends with a group transfer to arrive at Edinburgh Airport by 6:30 am or 9:00 am. This will allow you plenty of time for check-in procedures and duty-free shopping before boarding the aircraft for your return to the United States. A transfer to Glasgow Airport will be provided on request at a cost of $75 per person. (B)
Scottish Dream Includes: • Sightseeing by luxury coach throughout • Services of a professional Scottish tour director • Superior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 7 nights • 7 full Scottish breakfasts (B) •Full breakfast daily except on day 1 (B) • 6 dinners (D) including - Scottish Highland Cabaret - Prezzo Italian Restaurant in Leith, near Edinburgh - 4 table d'hote dinners • Welcome get-together drink • Tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh • Loch Lomond cruise • Ferry to the Isle of Skye • Glenfiddich Distillery tour and tasting • Tea and scones at Falls of Feugh • Twilight tour of Edinburgh • Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 29 to August 19 departures • Visits and admissions to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Inveraray Castle, Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Speyside Cooperage, Crathie Church, Glamis Castle, St. Andrews and Edinburgh Castle • Deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels:  Menzies Hotel, Glasgow (1 night) Isles of Glencoe Hotel , Ballachulish (1 night) The Newton Hotel , Nairn (1 nights) Ardoe House Hotel, Blairs (2 night) Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh (2 nights)
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: : Penalties per person apply: 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8 days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per person Travel Insurance from $60
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