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| Scotland Family Vacation - The Clan Tour of ScotlandChildren Welcome 7 Day Special Scottish Family Escorted Tour - Small Group Tour of Scotland UNIQUE SMALL GROUP TOUR - SCOTLAND FAMILY VACATION DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU - LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS. Tour Scotland on a small group tour of Scotland. Simply the Best Way to Travel with Children In Scots Gaelic, the word clan means
family or children. This very special Small Group Tour of Scotland for your
clan combines enriching experiences in the charming towns of Scotland staying
at child friendly hotels and B&Bs, and even a romantic castle. Fun
adventures include Harry Potter train trips, castle visits, and traditional
music. This is an escorted family vacation with activities for everyone. It can
be modified or custom designed to suit your exact needs. A totally flexible,
fully guided tour an adventure youll never forget! Saturday DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board your flight. Destination: EDINBURGH. Sunday EDINBURGH Take a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. Tour highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, Burns Monument, National Gallery, and the Palace of Holyrood House. Another suggestion: Visit the Royal Ship Britannia. For over forty years Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles. Discover the fascinating past of the most famous ship in the world. Monday ALNWICK CASTLE & GARDENS An
early morning departure for an all-day excursion to Alnwick Castle, the family
home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Set in a stunning landscape,
designed by Capability Brown, Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited
castle in England (after Windsor Castle). Alnwick Castle, the Harry Potter
castle was extensively used for external locations including the broomstick
flying and Quiddich games in the Harry Potter films. Return to Edinburgh.
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Scottish Music Show. (CB,D) Tuesday INVERNESS/LOCH NESS
MONSTER Travel to Inverness, capital of the Highlands. Today, the Highlands
of Scotland are one of the most tranquil, unhurried corners of the world, a
place where time stands still. Gaze upon mile after mile of unspoiled natural
beauty. Todays adventure: Driving alongside Loch Ness, where we enjoy
monster hunting at the ruined Urquhart Castle. Nearby, the native Caledonian
Pine Forest landscape will take you back in time to how Scotland would have
looked 500 years ago. This location was used in the film, Last of the
Mohicans. Overnight in a bed and breakfast. (B) Wednesday RIDE THE HARRY POTTER
TRAIN/ISLE OF SKYE Ride the Jacobite Hogwarts Express (The West
Coast Railway Company) steam locomotives. We head by ferry to Skye, and up to
Portree, where pastel houses line the harbor. Skye has ruined castles, awesome
scenery, Viking fortresses and is home to legendary clans, immersed in Celtic
myths & legends. Stand on the battlements of timeless castles. We stop to
visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film Highlander
and a James Bond movie, set at the junction of three lochs as protection
against Viking raiders. (B) Thursday GLEN
COE/EDINBURGHEnjoy the mystical mountains of Glencoe. In the battle here in
1692, 40 of the MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells
for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you can still hear their
cries! Our overnight accommodations are at an authentic 13th century Scottish
castle hotel set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of
the river Esk. (B) Friday EDINBURGH/HOMEBoard your return flight. Return home with great memories of the new friends youve made. (B) Scottish Family Vacation Includes: ![]()
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Transfers: Arrival transfers are not included. Taxis are plentiful at Edinburgh Aiport, and cost about $50 one way. Airlink 100 buses connect the airport and the city centre every 10 minutes from early morning until after midnight and cost $7 per person. On the way home, we are offering transfers at a set time, 7AM and 930AM to Edinburgh Airport only. If you have an earlier flight, or are returning from Glasgow Airport, you must pay for a private transfer (a 1 hour drive, at least $200). Dates for 2008 Rates are land only (without airfare). Operates with just 10 persons! PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WOULD PREFER A DEPARTURE WITHOUT CHILDREN, PLEASE CHOOSE A SEPTEMBER DEPARTURE.
On all coach tours ending in Edinburgh, you may purchase a transfer to Glasgow. Ask for details. *Airfares are based on limited availability and are subject to change. The air inclusive prices above are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Prices are plus $239 air tax. Any dates are possible for a custom designed tour. Your 3* & 4* B&B's/hotels/castles: Click here for hotel descriptions Edinburgh Apex European Hotel (2 nights) Fort William/Skye Bed and breakfast (2 nights) Edinburgh Dalhousie Castle/Borthwick Castle/Melville Castle (1 night) 2009 Dates
Harry Potter England Escorted Tour England/Scotland 10 day Tour Ask about our Clan Gathering Tours of Scotland 2009 Did You Know? The
Scottish KiltThe weave of the cloth, and the way it was worn, tended to be dictated by the custom in a particular area, rather than a family or clan. In the absence of any real evidence to the contrary, it seems that this practice dates back only as far as the early 19th century. Prior to this, clansmen of all standing seemed to have worn a mixture of tartans without any sense of a standardized 'clan' design. Tracing your family history is a journey of discovery which leads you to explore the lives and times of ancestors who lived hundreds of years ago - and perhaps even thousands of miles away - in circumstances which are all but unimaginable to you today. Scotland's culture
is rich in music, song and story, in both Scots and Gaelic languages - this is
the land of the poet Burns and the ceilidh dance. Depending upon your departure
date, we can include a highland game or music festival into your itinerary.
Experience the heart-swelling spectacle of a lone piper on the castle ramparts,
the massed pipe bands of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Musical events take place far and wide, from music festivals - an ideal opportunity to hear the Scottish fiddle in action. Before you know it, you'll be tapping your feet to impromptu sessions at the local pub or taking to the floor and joining in the fun at an organized ceilidh. Customized Vacations 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. Click here for a credit card form. BOOK THIS TODAY! CALL LYNOTT TOURS AT (800) 221-2474 OR Please Email Us For Information Irish Melody - 11 day escorted tours just for families.
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