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Tour Routing
Highlights
- Visit the ‘heart of history’ in Scotland – Stirling Castle
- Cruise the famous Loch Lomond
- Explore the picturesque Isle of Skye – taking in famous sights such as Skye Bridge and Eilean Donan Castle
- Learn about the famous beverage, renowned throughout Scotland in Speyside – whisky
- Marvel at the ruins of Elgin Cathedral
- Enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in Scotland at Dunnottar Castle
- Walk the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh on a panoramic tour
Itinerary
Arrive Edinburgh, Scotland
Welcome to Edinburgh!
On arrival into Edinburgh, please make your way to the starting hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Meals: n/a
Accommodation: Yotel Edinburgh 4* or similar
Edinburgh
Stirling
Glasgow
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Stirling to explore the magnificent Castle, the heart of Scotland’s history. Lunch is at your leisure.
Next, visit a whisky distillery to uncover the secrets of its production and take part in a tasting session (this visit can be rescheduled for another day).
Continue your journey to Glasgow, where you’ll have a panoramic tour of the city, including an entrance to St. Mungo Cathedral (the Glasgow city tour and cathedral visit can be done on Day 3).
Tonight, dinner is at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Moxy Glasgow SEC 4* or similar
Glasgow
Loch Lomond
Inverary
Oban
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Western Highlands, travelling along the scenic shores of Loch Lomond where you will embark on a cruise on the Loch.
Visit the impressive Inveraray Castle, which remains the home of the Dukes of Argyll.
Lunch is at your leisure.
Afterward, continue to Glencoe to admire its dramatic landscapes, before heading to the Fort William/Oban area for the night.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Cruachan Cabin 3* or similar
Oban
Isle of Skye
Inverness
After breakfast at the hotel, depart early for a scenic journey northwest to Mallaig, travelling through the stunning Glenfinnan Valley, famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films.
Board the ferry to the Isle of Skye, with lunch at your leisure.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the southern part of Skye. Then, cross the Skye Bridge to the mainland, passing the enchanting Eilean Donan Castle, with its iconic moat and towers, featured in the 1980s film Highlander and James Bond’s Skyfall.
Spend tonight in the Aviemore or Inverness.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Grant Arms Hotel 4* or similar
Inverness
Speyside
Aberdeen
Journey to Loch Ness and explore the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Then, depart for Forres via Inverness, with lunch at your leisure along the way. Continue through Speyside, one of Scotland’s most renowned whisky-producing regions, known for its significance in the production of the country’s national drink and largest export.
Next, visit the impressive ruins of Elgin Cathedral before heading to Aberdeen.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Aberdeen TECA 4* or similar
Aberdeen
St Andrews
Edinburgh
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Stonehaven and make a stop at Dunnottar Castle to capture a photo and take in one of the most stunning views in Scotland— the castle ruins perched atop high cliffs by the sea (this photo stop can be arranged for the previous day).
Continue south to St. Andrews, a charming coastal town renowned for its university and as the birthplace of golf. The Old Course, the most famous golf course in the world, is where the rules of golf were first established. Lunch is at your leisure. Visit St. Andrews Cathedral (subject to partial closures; if needed, the visit can be replaced with St. Andrews Castle).
Arrive in Edinburgh in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yotel Edinburgh 4* or similar
Edinburgh
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, exploring both the Old Town and New Town, UNESCO World Heritage sites renowned for their distinctive history and architecture. The tour includes entrance to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the city from a volcanic hill at the heart of town, as well as a visit to St Giles’ Cathedral.
Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Optional Scottish Evening at the Royal College of Surgeons or a similar venue: Enjoy a 3-course dinner, including haggis tasting, wine, and a 2-hour performance featuring Scottish music and dance. Bookable whilst on tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yotel Edinburgh 4* or similar
Depart Edinburgh
Today marks the end of your tour of Scotland.
Upon checking out of your hotel, commence your own arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- 7 nights accommodation in 3 & 4-star accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 3 dinners
- Fully escorted by an English-speaking local guide
- Whisky tasting en route to Stirling
- Guided tours of Glasgow, south-side of Skye and Edinburgh
- Boat cruise on Loch Lomond
- Ferry ticket to the Isle of Skye
- Entrance into Stirling castle, Urquhart castle, Elgin Cathedral, St Andrews Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and Inveraray Castle
- Photo-stop to Dunnottar Castle
- Private, coach transportation throughout
Excluded
- International airfares
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Porterage
- Airport transfers
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Fine Print
How to book and Payments
AVG Travels offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan”, you will be required to settle a small deposit followed by a series of instalments when you select to book your departure tour.
- First payment: You will be required to settle a $300 per person deposit online through our website link
- Second payment: You will be required to settle the second payment $2,000 per person after 7 days when you receive our company invoice
- Final payment: Final payment will be collected 120 days before your departure.
However, you will have a 7-day cooling off period. Please refer to the “Flexible Cancellation” section.
Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Flight Information
This is a land package only.
If you would like to add airfares to your booking, please select the departure city where we have the economy return flights add-on for your selection. If you would like to book the business class or premium class, please contact us anytime and our ticketing expert would assist you. Currently we use Emirates Airlines or similar.
Flight requests, amendments or preferences
We understand customers may wish to request changes to their included airfares. If you wish to fly with a certain airline, land at a certain time or change your flight in other ways we will gladly provide you with a personalised quote tailored to your specific requirements.
We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:
Airline Preferences – You may wish to fly with a particular airline
Cabin Preferences – These include upgrading to premium economy or business class
Extensions (start and end cities must remain the same) – You may request to extend your stay pre or post tour.
Meal Requests – You may request a specific meal for dietary requirements.
Seat Requests – If you would like to request particular seating. However please note, not all airlines allow the selection of pre-purchased seat arrangements.
Important Information
AVG Travels Trusted Partner Tour
AVG Travels have sourced a local, trusted partner to operate this tour. Our team has carefully vetted the itinerary and on-ground operations to ensure our AVG Travels clients are in good hands.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1.046 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required. Participants should be comfortable navigating stairs, boarding and disembarking from the coach and ship, and walking reasonable distances, typically around 2 kilometres per day or more. Please disclose any physical conditions at the time of booking to assess suitability for the tour.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package.
Industry standard is USD$10-15 per person per day – however the final amount you may wish to give, is completely at your discretion.
Group Size
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 45
Please do not book your international flights until this tour is guaranteed. If you are wanting to know the status of your departure, please contact our Call Centre for this information.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
AU Passport holders:
No visa is required for entry into the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) if you are staying less than 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Visa requirements may change at any time without notice. You should contact the nearest high commission/embassy or consulate for the latest details.
Children
Children under the age of 12 years will not be permitted to travel on this tour.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while travelling. We have partnered with NibTravel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi- trip journeys simply with us.
How to Extend Your Stay
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can pay extra for arriving early or extending your trip.
Pre tour and post tour accommodation in Edinburgh, including breakfast – $464 per room, per night for double/twin/single
Private transfer from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Hotel (and reverse) $194 per car per way (max 2 passengers)
Private transfer from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Hotel (and reverse) $228 per car per way (max 2 passengers)
Please note: arrival transfers required prior to 8am and departure transfers required prior to 10am will incur a $75 per car surcharge.