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Tourguide Scotland - 5 Day Tour example
Day 1 EDINBURGH/GLASGOW - LOCH NESS
This morning, you will be met by your driver/guide in a deluxe minivan and your experience begins as you are taken north along the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond. Into the Highlands, through Fort William, in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, to Loch Ness where you can stop for a visit to the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition at Drumnadrochit. You may wish to take a boat trip on this famous stretch of water, looking out for the monster, before continuing north to Inverness, the CAPITAL of the HIGHLANDS for overnight at your hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Day 2 INVERNESS – ST. ANDREWS
A full day with your driver/guide for sightseeing as you travel through the Scottish Highlands. First, a visit to a whisky distillery where your guide explains how barley and water are turned into Scotland’s national drink. Across wild moorland to Royal Deeside for a glimpse of Balmoral Castle, the private residence of the Queen, and pause in Braemar, home of the ROYAL HIGHLAND GATHERING. Then continue south to Scone Palace, stately home of the Earl of Mansfield, and crowning place of the Kings of Scotland for 500 years.
Overnight in St, Andrews.
Day 3 ST. ANDREWS, STIRLING - EDINBURGH
In St. Andrews where you can see St. Andrews University and the famous OLD COURSE golf links.
Afterwards, continue on to Stirling where you can opt to visit the castle, Wallace Monument and Bannockburn, where the Scots defeated the English in 1314. A stop can be made at the FALKIRK WHEEL, a marvel of modern engineering. On to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, a prince among cities.
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Day 4: EDINBURGH
A full day with your driver/guide in a deluxe minivan for sightseeing in Edinburgh city. No entrances are included allowing for flexibility and the tour normally begins with a panoramic city tour and you can opt to stop and visit some attractions. Be sure to visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcano. It’s the birthplace of James VI who was cruelly snatched away from his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots. Along the Royal Mile, heart of medieval Edinburgh, there are several places of interest including St. Giles' Cathedral, the church where John Knox preached. At the other end of the Royal Mile, leading from the Castle, is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland. Return to hotel for overnight.
Evening at leisure.
Day 5: Transfer to airport.
