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DAY
1 DEPARTURE FROM NORTH AMERICA
Enjoy full meal service on your scheduled wide-bodied flight
to Glasgow.
DAY
2 ARRIVAL IN GLASGOW (1 NIGHT)
You will be met at the airport by your tour manager/guide
where we you board your own private coach and be transferred
to you hotel in Glasgow. After time to relax we will take a
Walking Tour of Glasgow, known as the "dear green
place", including a visit to the Transport Museum and
the Burrell Art Collection.
DAY
3 GLASGOW - BALLACHULISH/FORT WILLIAM
- SCOTTISH
HIGHLANDS (1 NIGHT)
We begin this morning with a scenic drive through the
Highlands. Our first visit is to Glengoyne Malt Whisky
Distillery where, after a tour, there is a chance to taste
the end product! A short drive brings us to Ballachulish and
our hotel
DAY
4 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - ISLE OF SKYE EXCURSION
- THE
SPEY VALLEY TO INVERNESS/AVIEMORE
AREA (2 NIGHTS)
We begin this morning with an unforgettable rail journey - the
West Highland Line. From the train window spectacular views
of mountains and lochs are seen as the train heads for Mallaig.
It's a 30 minute sail aboard the ferry "over the sea to
Skye". At Armadale, on Skye, there is a visit to the Clan
Donald Centre, recalling the history of one of Scotland's
most powerful Clans. After a scenic drive, with views of the
Cuillin Mountains, we return the mainland and travel through
Glen Carron to our hotel in the Inverness area.
· Your First Concert Performance will
be today
DAY
5 INVERNESS & LOCH NESS EXCURSION
This morning we begin with a drive to Culloden Moor,
where Bonnie prince Charlie's army was routed by the
Government troops in 1746. After ample free time in Inverness
for shopping and sightseeing we drive along the banks of
Loch Ness to
Urquhart Castle,
one of Scotland's largest, on a promontory overlooking Loch
Ness. The chief of Clan Grant owned the castle in 1509, and
most of the extensive ruins date from that period. In 1692,
the castle was blown up by the Grants to prevent it from
becoming a Jacobite stronghold. Rising from crumbling walls,
the jagged keep still remains. From Urquhart Castle we will
enjoy great views, and have the best chance of seeing the Loch
Ness monster.
We continue back to the hotel for the night.
DAY
6 INVERNESS - CRATHIE KIRK - CRATHES
CASTLE -
ABERDEEN AREA (1 NIGHT)
We begin the day with a climb over the famous Lecht Road,
between Tomintoul and Cockbridge. On Royal Deeside there is a
visit to Crathie Kirk, where the Royal Family worships
when staying at nearby Balmoral Castle. We travel along the
banks of the River Dee, through picturesque Ballater and
Aboyne to Crathes Castle and Gardens, an outstanding
example of a Scottish tower house, dating from 1553. On
arrival in Aberdeen we will take a panoramic city tour, before
making our way to our hotel.
DAY
7 ABERDEEN - EDINBURGH (4 NIGHTS)
This morning we will take a beautiful drive along the coastal
route through Stonehaven, Montrose and Arbroath to Dundee then
across the Tay Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife. In St. Andrews,
the home of golf, we will visit the ancient University,
the Cathedral, the castle before continuing over the
Forth Road Bridge into Edinburgh. On arrival we have an
orientation tour followed by a visit to Edinburgh Castle.
DAY
8 DAY TRIP TO THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
We begin today with a visit to the Burns National Heritage
Park, where we will experience the pride, passion and
power of Robert Burns. Set among the delightful scenery of
historic Alloway, Burns National Heritage Park is an unmatched
opportunity to experience Scotland's National Poet. Robert
Burns' birthplace is brought to life through a mixture of
modern technology and unique authentic locations and
artifacts. During our visit we will travel back in time with
a visit to the Burns Cottage, fully restored to its
original state; view the world’s most important Robert Burns
collection in the Museum and view Robert Burns' beloved
Ayrshire countryside from the roof of the Burns Monument.
This afternoon we continue to our hotel in Edinburgh.
· Your Second Concert Performance
will be today
DAY
9 EDINBURGH
Our day begins with a visit to
Edinburgh Castle,
a place filled with history, legend, and lore. Our visit will
include: St. Margaret's Chapel, the State Apartments, the
Great Hall and the Crown Chamber, which houses the Honours of
Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels). We continue with a
Walking Tour along the Royal Mile, where we will view many
of the city’s most interesting structures, with turrets,
gables, and towering chimneys. During our walk, we will visit
St. Giles Cathedral,
one of the most important architectural landmarks along the
Royal Mile.
DAY
10 EDINBURGH
Today is yours to spend at leisure before your
last concert performance.
· Your Third Concert Performance will
be today
DAY
11 DEPARTURE FROM EDINBURGH
Your enjoyable and rewarding tour will come to
an end as your tour manager/guide accompanies you to the airport
for the return flight home.
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