On arrival in Edinburgh, you will be met by a chauffeur driven car and transferred to your city centre hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy this magnificent city, which is dominated by a medieval castle on a towering crag and the Royal Mile with its museums and visitor centres on everything from weaving to childhood toys. Overnight in Edinburgh.
This morning leave Edinburgh via the Firth of Forth Bridge towards Perth, the former capital of Scotland. North of Perth lays Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. Continue on to the small town of Grieff. Visit Scotland’s oldest working distillery Glenturret Distillery. home of the Famous Grouse, one of Scotland’s most famous whiskies. Overnight: Perth or area.
Travel north today to Pitlochry, a picturesque highland town. Visit the smallest distillery in Scotland, the Edradour Whisky Distillery. Afterwards, why not stroll through the Victorian city before continuing north to Braemer via the very scenic and dramatic road over the Spittal of Glenshee one of the highest points in Scotland. Descend into Braemer which sits in the heart of Royal Deeside, the magnificient valley of the river Dee and home to the Royal Family’s Highland retreat Balmoral Castle. Overnight: Aberdeenshire.
Spend this day exploring the beautiful landscape of Royal Deeside which overlaps the Cairngorms National Park. Why not visit Balmoral Castle (only open if the Royal Family is not there) or Crathie Church where the Royal Family attend Sunday Service when in residence at Balmoral. One of the most important distilleries in this area is the Royal Lochnagar Distillery situated on the south side of the River Dee. Overnight: Aberdeenshire.
Travel northwards towards Inverness. Follow the Malt Whisky Trail and visit some of the many famous distilleries in the area. Stop at Dufftown, the capital of Scottish Whisky. Visit Glenfiddich Distillery just north of Dufftown. It is the home of Glenfiddich Single Malt, one of the world’s most famous Scotch Whiskies. Continue towards Inverness via Nairn, with its beautiful sandy beaches. End the day with a glass of Scottish whisky in one of the many pubs of Inverness. Overnight: Inverness or area.
Leave Inverness and travel along the legendary Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle which dates back to the 12th century and is magnificently situated on the banks of Loch Ness. Follow the Caledonian Canal along Loch Lochy to Fort William, set in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Continue on the west coast to the fishing village of Oban. Overnight: Oban.
Before leaving Oban visit Oban Distillery, one of the few distilleries to be built prior to the actual town which grew around the distillery. Travel through the beautiful landscape surrounding Loch Fyne to Inverary and its charming castle. Home to the Duke of Argyll, the head of the Campbell Clan the castle testifies the power and wealth of the Campbells, one of the most powerful of the Highland Clans. Continue on to Loch Lomond, the largest lake in whole Great Britain and known for the tranquil beauty of its wooded shores and islands. Overnight: Glasgow or area.
Cancellation within 30 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation: No retention charge.
Cancellation within 15 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation :50 % retention
Cancellation within 10 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages / Hotel Booking / Transportation or Non Utilization of the same : 100 % Retention.
There will be no retention charges for Hotel Bookings/Transportation if cancellation is done within 40 days prior to arrival of guests. After that 100% retention . This Cancellation Policy will be applicable only during Diwali and Christmas Periods for the groups.
The above itinerary is suggested Tour Plan. The Company is responsible for only those services which are charged from the guest. All other services which are not paid by the guest to the Company are Suggested services and Company is nowhere bound to provide that service or pay the cost for the same.
Check in and Checkout Timing of the Hotel will be according to the timing of the respective Hotels.
Check in and Checkout Timing of the Hotel will be according to the timing of the respective Hotels.
Company is not responsible for compensating any loss or additional cost incurred by the guest while taking the tour.
Company is not responsible, nor liable for any damage, loss or injury caused to any passenger while taking the tour.
