ItinErary "Bonnie Scotland" Tour by Globus
Rolling hills and rugged coastlines, mythical creatures, and elusive monsters, quiet fairways, and boisterous bagpipes, this tour of Scotland is a study in stark contrasts among the most beautiful of classrooms. Hitting the highpoints of the Highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh, you’ll cruise on beautiful Loch Lomond, ferry to the dramatic Isle of Skye, and visit the home of golf, St. Andrews. More lush landscapes await as you search for the mysterious Nessie along the banks of Loch Ness, stand before the famous Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films, and swoon over the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle nestled on a tidal island and featured in numerous films. If green means go, you have the go-ahead to pack your tams, tartans, and knickers for vibrant and verdant Scotland.
Sept. 24th: Depart from USA
Sept. 25th : Arrive in Glasgow Scotland
Free time remainder of day. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director & travel companions for a welcome dinner at hotel.
Sept. 26th : Glasgow, Excursion to Loch Lomond & Stirling
Keys to Scottish Lochs
- LOCH LOMOND Globus Local Favorite Enjoy a scenic cruise on the lake.
- STIRLING Visit Stirling Castle. Globus Local Favorite Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery.
- GLASGOW Orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
Travel 81 miles
Sept. 27th : Glasgow, Ft. William, Glennfinnan, Isle of Skye & Inverness
Take a scenic drive past Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe.
- FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.
- GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.
- ISLE OF SKYE Take a scenic drive across the Inner Hebridean island.
- EILEAN DONAN Drive past a picturesque castle on the small tidal island.
- LOCH NESS Stop at the lake.
- INVERNESS Free time in the evening.
Travel 269 miles
Sept. 28th : Inverness, Culloden Moor, Tomintoul & Aberdeen
Noble Warriors & Natural Wonders
- CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park.
- TOMINTOUL Stop at the highest village in the Scottish Highlands.
Travel 111 miles
Sept. 29th : Aberdeen, Perth, St. Andrews & Edinburgh
Tees & Drinks with Jam & Bread
- PERTH Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years.
- ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and Globus Local Favorite practice on the golf range.
- EDINBURGH Free time.
172 miles
Sept. 30th : Edinburgh
Crown Jewels & Castle Views
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Oct. 1st : Edinburgh
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
Hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
DoubleTree by Hilton - Glasgow is a luxury hotel in Glasgow city center. It is ideally located for the Central Train Station and for all the sights and special events that make Glasgow so unique. The hotel is within a short distance of the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Princes Square, the roar of Hampden Park for football or music events and the 'Armadillo' for concerts
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Enjoy warm Highland hospitality in Old Town Inverness at Mercure Inverness Hotel. Rebuilt on the site of the original Caledonian Hotel, the modern hotel is just 200 meters from Inverness train station and a caber toss from the city's numerous pubs and restaurants. All 121 guest bedrooms have HD TV and complimentary high speed WiFi. Enjoy panoramic views of the River Ness in the hotel's riverside restaurant or explore The 33 Church Street Bar & Brasserie signature menue.
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
A modern hotel just three miles south of the Granite City, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, complemented by friendly service and delicious food in the Cairngorm restaurant and light bites and bar snacks in the Cairngorm bar. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. The 216 rooms are fully equiped with all the facilites needed to ensure that your stay is comfortable and relaxing. The hotel also boasts a health & leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, spa pool, sauna and steam room.
Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
The Leonardo Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel lies in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the numerous sights and events in this lively city.