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Kingdom- Scottish Insider - our special Scotland trip Scottish Insider 9 Day Private Guided Tour for the Discerning Traveler Custom Scottish luxury travel. This private chauffeur driven guided tour of Scotland includes not only spectacular and dramatic sights, but the experience of staying at special, outstanding accommodation. This "insider" Scotland trip journeys to Inverness, samples magnificent castles, the Whisky Trail, Loch Ness, the glens and travels over to Skye. BONUS: Homecoming Pass free of charge.  Day 1 -
STIRLING/EDINBURGH Welcome to Scotland, the land of Rob Roy, and the setting for the film, "Braveheart". Every bend in the road affords a reminder of history and romance. A few miles distant is Stirling, with its Renaissance castle perched high on a cliff. Travel to Edinburgh, Scotland's beautiful capital. Stay at Prestonfield House, an elegant country mansion complete with croquet lawn, located just 5 minutes drive from the city center. Day 2 - EDINBURGH Your exploration of the capital of Scotland includes the "Royal Mile", from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse. Some intriguing characters got their start in Edinburgh, including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Enjoy dinner with song, dance, and bagpipe music. (Departures July 31-Aug. 21 will include Tattoo tickets instead). (B,D)  Day 3 - KILDRUMMY Near the Victorian town of Pitlochry, the Highlands meet the Lowlands. The drive to Braemar is spectacular, with lush green fields giving way to heather carpeted mountains. Visit Castle Fraser, a fairytale pink fortress en route to Kildrummy Castle, a baronial country house hotel with idyllic gardens, and tapestried walls. (B)  Day 4- WHISKY/INVERNESS Visions of highland games, golf, haggis, remote islands, tartans and fine malt whisky come to life as you tour the countryside. The Whisky Trail passes little Highland villages en route to the Glenfiddich Distillery, where you sample the famous "water of life". Cawdor Castle, the place Shakespeare had in mind when he wrote Macbeth is nearby. The battle of Culloden was fought near Inverness. Stay at Culloden House, a gracious ivy clad Georgian mansion. The house's history includes spies, sieges, high chieftains and romance. (B) Day 5 - LOCH NESS/SKYE  Pass the Caledonian Canal, which links the
lochs of the Great Glen to the North and Irish Seas. View Loch Ness, the
legendary home of "Nessie". Monster spotting is a favorite pastime
here from the ruined Castle Urquhart. As you trace the shores of crystal-clear
lochs, the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle appears.
Travel over the sea to Skye, associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie. (B) Day 6 - SKYE Explore the inner Hebridean Isle of Skye, with nearly a thousand miles of dramatic coastline of sheer cliffs sweeping down to the sea, and an interior of wild peat bogs. At Portree, pastel houses line the streets and fishing boats bob in the harbor. At the Skye Croft Museum, see a traditional family home, a smithy, and a weaver's house. Visit Dunvegan Castle, the MacLeod stonghold. (B)  Day 7 - FT. WILLIAM/CALLANDER Travel by ferry to the mainland and to Ft. William, dominated by Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The Pass of Glen Coe is notorious for the 1692 massacre. The area of low mountains and serene lakes around Callander is known as the Trossachs, the setting for Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy and Lady of the Lake. The Roman Camp is a charming turreted hotel with elegant decor, built for the Dukes of Perth in 1625. (B) Day 8 - HEADING HOME OR TO IRELAND You bid your fond farewell to Scotland as you travel to Glasgow Airport for your return flight home or continue on to Ireland. (B) Custom Scottish luxury travel includes:
Some highlights: Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Castle Fraser and Garden, Glenfiddich Distillery, Culloden Battlefield, Castle Urquhart at Loch Ness, Ferry to the Isle of Skye o Glencoe Visitors Center o Military Tattoo
Best Western Hotels and Inns - refreshingly different hotel experience at distinctive hotels - There are nearly 300 hotels, and inns, all rated 3 or 4 star. All are privately owned, dedicated to providing individual care and attention, excellent food and wines. Best Western hotels in the UK reflect the personal tastes of the owners. They include centuries old inns to modern hotels, manors and inns, so you can't fail to find the right place. This category must be pre-reserved. Silver Hotels - These are our specially hand-picked properties, which have all the charm and sophistication of our higher priced category, but one set price for all. You must pre-reserve this category. These hidden treasures can be found in idyllic settings - everywhere from wooded glens and lakeshore retreats to remote fishing villages and small market towns. Romantic Castles, Hotels and Inns - These are top class 4 and 5 star properties, world-renowned for their high standards of quality and service. They are unique, charming properties, ranging from Edwardian townhouses to 17th century hunting lodges and deluxe medieval castles. We have castles in England, castles in Scotland, castles in Wales and manors throughout Britain. For other accommodation choices, click here Ask about our Clan Gathering Tours of Scotland 2009
Small Escorted Tours of Britain Small Escorted Tours of BritainGreat Britain England Scotland Wales Smaller Tours: Fully Escorted, Small Group, Scheduled Tours of Britain Can be customized for a group of six or more. 6 day Harry Potter visiting film locations. 6 day Victorian Dickens Christmas Parade 7 day Scottish Clan - Scotland Family Vacation - perfect for families. 7 Day Scotland Group Supported Biking Tours 7 Day Britain Walking Tours 7 day English Cottage Garden Hampton Court Palace Flower Show - July 7-13, 2009 8 Day Chelsea Garden Tour May 16-23, 2009 12 Day England Scotland Escorted Tour Family Travel 16 Day Ireland Scotland Escorted Tour Family Travel Great Britain England Scotland Wales Larger Tours: 1 day tours London, Edinburgh, Glasgow 2 day Highlands tour 3 day Isle of Skye tour 4 day Inverness, Skye & the Highlands 5 day Scotland Highlands and Islands 6 day Taste of Scotland tour 9 day English & Scottish Discovery 11 day Scots Irish Coach Tour 11 day Taste of Scotland and Ireland our budget two country tour Larger Escorted Tours Scotland Tours 6 day or 7 dayTaste of Scotland - our shortest budget tour 9 day Scottish Dream - first timer's tour with departures twice a week. 12 day Scottish Isles & Glens includes Orkneys Larger Escorted Tours Ireland & Scotland Tours 11 day Taste of Scotland and Ireland - our shortest two country tour-budget price 11 day Scots Irish Coach Tour 13 DayIreland and British Isles Cruise Larger Tours England, Wales and Scotland 1-3 Day Day tours from London, overnight tours 4 day Gems of Britain/British Discovery - tour of England and Scotland 4,5,8 day 4,5,8 day escorted tours of Wales 9 day English & Scottish Discovery Special Tours for groups: Dickens London, Rochester and Broadstairs Beatrix Potter & Wordsworth Lake District Literary Britain Presbyterian Tour of Scotland Methodist Tour of England Customized group travel Conditions of Travel Travel insurance Click here for a credit card form.  Questions? Call
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