Highlights of Scotland

After a warm reception from your tour manager at your dedicated pick-up point settle in your comfortable coach as we set off on our journey. Crossing the Scottish border, you will stop at Gretna Green, where eloping couples would exchange their vows over the Blacksmith’s anvil and be bound to each other forever. Visit the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, in Gretna Green, which has over 260 years of history and heritage. It is now an excellent, award-winning wedding destination, with many attractions for visitors including shopping and restaurants. Resist the urge to tie the knot yourself and continue to the bold city of Glasgow. Here in the city tour visit Glasgow Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland and the oldest building in Glasgow, George square, the famous University of Glasgow & many more. Later, we enjoy a lovely Indian dinner before checking in to the hotel.
Meals: Dinner (Y)

Today after breakfast, channel your inner Highlander as we embark on a journey north to the banks of Loch Lomond. Here enjoy an optional cruise on Loch Lomond. We then make our way along the scenic route towards Fort William, to visit the Nevis Range. On arrival, enjoy breathtaking views of Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the British Isles, the summit rising to 1,345 meters above sea level. Visit the Neptune's staircase, which is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation. We than make our way to the Glenfinnan Visitor center to have a photo stop of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Glenfinnan memorial. The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, built from 1897 to 1901. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland, the viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel. Glenfinnan Viaduct has been used as a location in several films and television series, the famous one being four of the Harry Potter films. Glenfinnan Monument was erected in 1815, in tribute to the Jacobite clansmen who fought and died in the cause of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. The 18m-high monument was built here, with the lone, kilted highlander at the top providing a poignant reminder of the clansmen who gave their lives to the Jacobite cause. End the day with an amazing dinner at one of our selected restaurants before making your way back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast (Y), Dinner (Y)

This morning after breakfast, we make our way to the beautiful Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye or simply Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. With its breath-taking scenery and rich variety of wildlife, it is no wonder that the Isle of Skye has become one of the top locations to visit in Scotland. Every year thousands of visitor’s flock to the island to see its breath-taking scenery, quaint towns, and stunning coastline. The first stop on our journey is the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, which is said to be one of the most photographed castles in the world. You may well recognise Eilean Donan from films including Highlander, James Bond – The World Is Not Enough and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, a Bollywood classic. After a photo stop, here we will continue our journey into Isle of Skye by crossing the famous “Skye Bridge”. We travel up the island’s east coast through the magnificent Red Cuillin Mountains to Sligachan, where you will have a photo stop to view the clear mountain waters. Craft shops, coastline, coffee and colourful houses are just a few of Portree’s highlights which will be our next stop. Once we reach Portree, you have free time to enjoy the capital of The Isle of Skye before we explore some of the most famous scenery of the island at the Trotternish Peninsula. The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock are all remarkably stunning. Later enjoy your dinner at one of our selected restaurants before making your way back the hotel.

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Today after breakfast, we check out of our hotel and drive towards Pitlochry, en route making a stop at Loch Morlich which is an award-winning freshwater beach (the only one in Scotland). It sits at the foot of the dramatic snow-capped Cairngorms in the Glenmore Forest Park. We will then visit a whiskey distillery where you will enjoy a guided tour and understand the are of making whiskey and get an opportunity to taste the same. Later you will have some free time at Pitlochry for lunch and shopping. Our next photo stop will be at The Kelpies, which are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting kelpies, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde. Then we drive to the capital city Edinburgh. Upon arrival, visit the famous Edinburgh Castle with its fine state apartments and ancient Scottish crown jewels. Cross the Royal Mile to see St Giles' Cathedral and its crown shaped spire. End the day with an amazing dinner at one of our selected restaurants before making your way back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast (Y), Dinner (Y)

Today morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and settle in for a scenic drive north to the Lake District. The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and is famous for its breath-taking scenery, abundant wildlife, and cultural heritage. Embrace the area’s heritage from a cruise on Lake Windermere followed by an Experience and chug between Haverthwaite and Lakeside in an old-world steam train. We than proceed towards your respective drop off points and bid farewell to all friends you have made on the tour.

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