Victoria Street, Edinburgh Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
homes and a castle that appears to be straight from a storybook, pausing at the ruins of Urquhart Castle. You’ ll have time to explore the many towers and chambers on your own. Arrive in Inverness later this afternoon.
Meals: B, D | Glen Mhor Hotel Inverness or similar
DAY 9 • Inverness • Culloden Battlefield • Whisky tasting We’ ll pay a visit to the Culloden Battlefield to learn about the site’ s bloody history before
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Meals: B, D | Glen Mhor Hotel Inverness or similar
DAY 10 • Explore Dunkeld • Scone Palace • Overland to Dundee We’ ll drive through the lush landscapes of Cairngorms and enjoy a hike with a local naturist along a lovely stretch of the River Tay, where we can view Birnam Oak, the iconic tree from Shakespeare’ s Macbeth. Then, we’ ll drive to Dunkeld, one of the most preserved towns in Scotland. After, we’ ll explore Scone Palace, situated near Perth, Scotland, a captivating blend of stunning architecture and rich history. Then, we’ ll continue our transfer to Dundee, Scotland’ s fourth largest city.
Meals: B, D | Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 11 • St. Andrews • Dundee Today, we’ ll visit St. Andrews for a walking tour of Scotland’ s oldest university town, starting with the clubhouse of St. Andrews Golf Club, where we’ ll learn about the history of one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. Meals: B | Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa or similar
DAY 12 • Overland to Edinburgh • Local Scottish estate On our way to Edinburgh, visit a local Scottish estate to discover everyday life in a typical Highlands estate, where we’ ll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on
activity such as fly-fishing. After, we continue on to Edinburgh, arriving later this afternoon.
Meals: B, L, D | Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket or similar
DAY 13 • Edinburgh Today, we’ ll explore Edinburgh’ s Old and New Towns, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We’ ll continue up to our final destination, the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, where we’ ll learn about the castle’ s history as a royal residence, fortress, and prison. Then, enjoy the remainder of the day on your own.
Meals: B | Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket or similar
DAY 14 • Edinburgh • Leith Take a local tram to the seaside village of Leith and see the Royal Yacht. Then, enjoy free time before sitting down to a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers as you toast to your Scottish discoveries.
Meals: B, D | Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket or similar
DAY 15 • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Or, begin your The Remote Shetlands: Wildlife, Nature & Time-Honored Traditions extension.
Meals: B
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