10 Days, 8 Nights

Groups Only - April through October

Day 1: Depart USA
Today you begin your Britain adventure. You depart from your gateway city for an overnight flight to London, England.

Day 2: Arrive London
Upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport, you will be transferred to the Forte Post house Kensington Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3: London - Edinburgh
Greetings as we begin a full day's drive through English countryside and the Northumberland National Park on our journey to the Scottish border. Our first stop in Scotland is Jedburgh, famous for its beautiful Abbey. Later, we have a chance to visit the Woollen Mills before we continue to Edinburgh - Scotland's elegant capital. We enjoy a welcome gathering with our Tour Director this evening. We spend the next two evenings at the Royal Scot Hotel.

Day 4: Around Edinburgh
This morning our sightseeing tour visits Edinburgh Castle and views Holyrood Palace, once home of Mary Queen of Scots. Later, we explore the Royal Mile and Princes Street. Then with time on your own maybe take an excursion to a nearby Stately Home. Tonight, why not join in an optional Scottish evening with dinner, Highland dancing and bagpipes?

Day 5: Edinburgh - Strathpeffer
We drive over the Forth Bridge to the Fife Coast and St. Andrews, a picturesque University town and home of the famous golf course. We continue our journey over the River Tay, through Dundee and Perth to Pitlochry before driving via Blair Atholl to Culloden Moor scene of the 1746 defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Finally, on to the Highland town of Strathpeffer.

Day 6: Highlands & Isle of Skye Excursion
We travel to the banks of Loch Ness, keep your eyes open for 'Nessie'. Then along the shores of Loch Cluanie and through Glen Shiel where the Five Sisters of Kintail surge up to heights of 3,000 feet. We visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing to the Isle of Skye where we have a chance to see some of this beautiful island. Later we return to the mainland and travel via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to Strathpeffer for the night. 

Day 7: Strathpeffer - Glasgow
Today enjoy a scenic drive past Fort William with views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak en route to Glencoe. This breathtaking glen is the site of the famous Macdonald massacre in 1692 where many of the Macdonald Clan were killed by the troops of William the Third. We have a chance to see the Clan Memorial before we drive along the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond. Perhaps enjoy a cruise on this romantic lake before we arrive in Scotland's largest city Glasgow. We enjoy dinner at world famous Harry Ramsden's this evening.

Day 8: Lowlands Excursion
Today we enjoy an excursion to Ayrshire on the Firth of Clyde. Our first stop is at Alloway to see the thatched cottage where the famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was born in 1759. Across the road is the roofless ruins of Alloway church where Robbie's father is buried and made famous in his poem Tam O'Shanter. Afterwards we visit Culzean Castle seat of the Kennedys' since the 15th Century. The castle was remodeled in 1777 taking 15 years to complete. Walk the oval staircase and enjoy the spectacular views and if time allows explore the country park surrounding the Castle. We return to Glasgow with time to shop.

Day 9: Glasgow - London 
This morning we travel south stopping to visit Gretna Green, renowned for allowing eloping couples to wed against their parents' wishes. Then, once back into England, we cross the mountains of Cumbria, and on through the Midlands arriving back in London early evening.

Day 10: Home
This morning after breakfast we transfer to the airport for our homebound flight, saying farewell to this land of contrasts, history and legends.

Price Per Person: From $1799.00, double occupancy
Single Supplement: add $245.00
Cancellation insurance is available.

Price Includes: Roundtrip airport transfers, professional tour director while touring, host service in Edinburgh, first class hotel accommodations, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling, welcome refreshment, 11 meals. Private luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning and reclining seats. Travel bag and documents.

Not Included: Airport taxes, tips and gratuities to the driver and escort, and travel insurance.