Isle of Iona
EUROPE
Victoria Street , Edinburgh Glasgow University , Glasgow
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart for your overnight flight to Glasgow , Scotland .
DAY 2 • Glasgow , Scotland Arrive in Glasgow and meet your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers , including those on our The Gaelic Island Culture of the Scottish Hebrides : Skye , Lewis & Harris pre-trip extension . Apex City of Glasgow Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Glasgow Embark on a panoramic tour of Glasgow , including a walking tour with a local guide through the West End , Glasgow Necropolis , and the Glasgow Cathedral . After lunch at a female-led nonprofit , the rest of the afternoon is free . Later , take a walk to the historic Mackintosh at the Willow where our Trip Experience Leader will lead a Welcome Briefing . We ’ ll then gather for a Welcome Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | Apex City of Glasgow Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Glasgow • Visit Alloway • Home- Hosted Dinner Discover one of Scotland ’ s beloved literary figures , Robert Burns , during a visit to the humble cottage where he was raised . A beloved author and poet , Burns is celebrated for works like Auld Lang Syne , the famous song sung around the world when the clock strikes midnight on New Year ’ s Eve . Then , we ’ ll weave through the village , along the Poet ’ s Path to Auld Kirk , where his parents are buried . After , enjoy some free time in Glasgow before meeting with a local family for a Home-Hosted Dinner . Meals : B , D | Apex City of Glasgow Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Loch Lomond • Glencoe • Oban Say goodbye to Glasgow and transfer to Oban today . On our way , we ’ ll visit the village of Tarbet , located on the banks of Loch Lomond , where we ’ ll embark on a boat cruise of Loch Lomond . Then , we ’ ll stop for lunch at the Drover ’ s Inn , a 300-year-old pub and inn that has served everyone from Rob Roy to Gerard Butler . We ’ ll continue to Oban , pausing at the Glencoe Visitors ’ Centre en route . Later , discover why Oban has earned its title as the seafood capital of Scotland during dinner on your own . Meals : B , L | The Scot or similar
DAY 6 • Oban • A Day in the Life of a Highland cattle farm Today , visit the Cladich Fold to experience A Day in the Life of a local Highland cattle farm where we ’ ll meet the breeders and learn about the native Highland cattle and the land . Then , enjoy a trail ride to the hilltops of Loch Awe , where we may get the opportunity to meet the hairy beasts , and later sit down to lunch featuring Scottish delights . The remainder of your afternoon is free to explore . This evening , enjoy dinner at a local restaurant . Meals : B , L , D | The Scot or similar
DAY 7 • Oban • Explore Isle of Iona Today we will take a ferry to the Isle of Mull , where we will board another ferry to the Isle of Iona , soaking in the scenic white-sand beaches and rugged landscapes along the way . We ’ ll enjoy lunch upon arrival to the Isle of Iona . Then , we ’ ll set off on a guided tour to learn about the changing religious landscape of the island — from the arrival of Christianity in the sixth century to the Scottish Reformation period in the 16th century . Later , we return to Oban for independent discoveries . Meals : B , L | The Scot or similar
DAY 8 • Oban • Inverness • Urquhart Castle Travel to Inverness , the capital of the Highlands . We ’ ll make stops along the way at the villages of Fort Augustus , located on the shores of Loch Ness . Then continue to Inverness , a quaint city of modest stone homes and a castle that appears
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 7 , set off on a guided tour of the Isle of Iona , learning all about the island ’ s historical significance with a local resident .
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