lochs, magnificent gardens, hills and glens. A welcome package including Scottish Landscape Fashioned by Geology Series and audio series from Scottish Natural Heritage will be given to everybody.
Day 1, 1st AugustExploring the largest city of Scotland,Glasgow
The group will arrive at Glasgow airport in the morning and transfer to beautiful accommodation to rest and recover from the flight. The trip will start with a visit to DrumpellierCountry Park will continue with a guided tourof the impressiveGlasgow Botanic Gardenand willend with a welcome party in a traditional Scottish award winning pub.
Drumpellier Country Park It is one of the fifth most visited parks in the region. An enjoyable 1hrs 15min nature trail in the Park will provides the group with the possibility to walk and explore 500 acres of woodland, moorland and two natural lochs.
Glasgow Botanic Garden
A full guided tour around theone of the most extraordinary Gardens in the countrywill be provided for the group. There is a great opportunity to see incredible plants, spectacular trees and amazing collections of orchids, begonias and cacti. The Garden shows some of the country’s finest.
Overnight accommodationHoliday Inn Express Theatre land.
It is a three star Hotel with located in the city centre. All rooms havegreat facilities and amazing views of the city.
1000 Arrive at Glasgow Airport
1100 Check in/rest time 90min
1230 Lunch at the Hotel 45min
1315 Depart the Hotel
1345 Arrive at Drumpellier Country Park/ 30min drive by luxury 24 seater coach.
1500 Depart Drumpellier Country Park
1525Arrive at Glasgow Botanic Garden/ Guided tour and free time within the place.
1700 Depart Botanic Garden
1725 Arrive at the Hotel/ rest time 1hrs 15min before dinner
1840 Depart Hotel
1850 Arrive at Riverhill Restaurant and Bar / Located just 10min walk from the Hotel this beautiful restaurant offers delicious Scottish food and a wide range of Scottish beers and spirits.
2020 Depart Restaurant
2030 Arrive at 13th Note/ an award- winning traditional Scottish pub will be host to the Welcome Party where guests will have opportunity to get familiar with the Scottish music played by the best musicians from the local area.
Day 2,2nd August Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
A very dynamic and exciting day will experienced by leaving the city early in the morning and arriving at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park . The day will continue with a cruise on Loch Lomond and will finish with a visit to Glencoe, the country’s most dramatic scenery.
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park- located in the first National Park of Scotland, Loch Lomond and the TheTrossachs. The group will have opportunity to explore the natural features, wildlife and to become close with the woodland occupants such as Red Squirrels, Peregrines, etc.
Loch Lomond cruise The Waterbus allows you to enjoy a comforting an hour cruise to the beautiful village of Luss, sailing through the centre islands of the loch along the way. The cruise starts from Ballock to Luss and back enjoying the beauty of the landscape.
Glencoe is popular worldwide with its spectacular and incredible landscape, wonderful wildlife and dramatic history. It is very hard to describe this special, powerful, inspiring and must see place.
Overnight accommodation Nevis Bank Inn, Fort William
This beautiful four star accommodation is located on the banks of the River Nevis and provides its guests with stylish rooms and stunning views.
0800 Have breakfast
0900 Depart Glasgow / journey time 1hrs 10min
1010 Arrive at Lodge Forest Visitor Centre/ walk trail in the forest will take 1hrs 30min
1140 Have lunch at the restaurant in the Lodge Centre where during lunch a falconry display will be given to the entire group.
1230 Depart Forest park
After 20 minutes drive the group will reach Loch Katrine. The magnificent landscape was memorialized by Sir Walter Scott in his poem “The Lady of the Lake”. A short break of 15min will give the visitors a chance to take photos of the area.
1245Depart Loch Katrine/ journey time 1hrs 15min
1400 Arrive at Loch Lomond/ 1hrs cruise exploring the beauty of the loch and its surroundings.
1515 Depart Loch Lomond
1615Arrive at Glencoe.
The group will have 45min to learn the history of the most dramatic glens and enjoy the views of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
1700 Depart Glencoe/ journey time 30min
1730 Arrive at Nevis Bank Inn, Fort William/ rest time 1hrs
1830 Depart Hotel
Located just 20min walk from your accommodation the restaurant where you will have dinner offers the best seafood in the town.
1850 Arrive at Crannog Seafood Restaurant
2130 Depart Restaurant
Day 3, 3th August The beautiful,Isle of Skye
The programme of the day includes visit to Glen Nevis, Clan Donald Centre and Armadale Gardens and will end in Portree enjoying the famous Highland Games. The road to the Isle of Skye passes through beautiful white sands beaches, mountain corridors and tiny villages.
Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK, situated behind Fort William. The Mountain or the “Ben” as Ben Nevis is called from the local people sits grandly at the head of Loch Linnhe, its presence noticeable from every one corner of the town.
Clan Donald Centre and Armadel Gardens is a 20,000 acres beautiful Estate located in the southern part of Skye and offers an incredible experience. Spending 1hr 30min at the attraction will give the group a chance to explore the magnificent Gardens, woodlands and to learn the history of the Highlands and Islands.
Highland Games Festival Opportunity to see and enjoy the famous Scottish traditional Highland Games held annually on the Isle of Skye. The Festival includes pipe band competitions, Highland dancing and variety of entertainment such as tossing the caber.
Overnight accommodationPortree Hotel
It is a luxury 4star hotel which was built in 1875 and is located on the main street of the town.
0730 Have breakfast
0820 Depart Hotel/ duration 10min
0830 Arrive at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre / tourist route with tour guide / duration time 1hrs/ relaxing break 30min.
1000 Depart Glen Nevis on route to Mallaig/ Duration time 1hrs 15min
You will pass through Glenfinnan Monument and will see Glenfinnan Viadict.
1120 Arrive at Mallaig/ Depart time of the ferry 12.15pm
A fantastic restaurant, Chlachain Inn located just 5min walk from the Mallaig Harbour is a great place to have lunch and taste traditional Fish and Chips.
1215 Depart Mallaig
1245 Arrive at Armadale
1415Depart Clan Donald Centre on route to Portree/Duration time 1 hrs
1515 Arrive at Portree/ Time spend at the event 2hrs
1715 Arrive at the Hotel/Check in /rest time 2hrs.
1915Depart Hotel
1920 Arrive at Scorrybreac Restaurant. The Restaurant offers imaginative modern meals from the Highlands and seafood from the port below.
2110Depart Restaurant.
Day 4, 4th August “The Capital of the Highlands” Inverness
The day offers exciting visits toFaerie Glen, Balmacara Estate and discovering the country’s most stunning sceneries by visiting anhistorical castle and passing through picturesque lochs.
Faerie Glen and Mealtfallsdiscover the magnificent Glen natural coastal cliff with beautiful Mealtfalls and see the gorgeous Kilt Rock.
Balmacara Estate and Woodland WalksExplore a Traditional Scottish Crofting Estate and experience a blend of history, biodiversity, gorgeous countryside and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness The group will take a cruise on Loch Ness to the Castle and will have an incredible opportunity to look for the Loch Ness monster and to discover the amazing nature of the area. Opportunity to learn the history of the Castle, enjoy the gorgeous views over the Loch and experience a glimpse of the medieval time.
Overnight accommodation Jurys Inn Inverness
It is a 3 star accommodation located just outside of the city centre, provides great facilities and services.
0700 Have breakfast
0745Depart Portree
0815Arrive at Mealtfalls and the Faerie Glen/ guided tour around the area
0900 Depart the area on route to Balmacara Estate and Woodland Walks/ journey time 90min via the famous Skye Bridge.
1030 Arrive at Balmacara Estate/ time spend 90min (guided tour)
1200 Depart Balmacara Estate/ after 10min drive the group will reach Eilean DonanCastle. It offers the most stunning views on the island. Additional 15min will give you opportunity to enjoy the amazing panorama.
1330Arrive at Invergarry/ lunch break 45min- There is a picnic area where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Loch Oich.
1415Depart Invergarry on route to Urquhart Castle via Fort Augustus.
1530 Arrive at Urquhart Castle/ 90min
1700 Depart Urquhart Castle /The group will continue travelling via A82 for an additional 45min
1745 Arrive at the Hotel/ Check in/rest time 2hrs
1945 Depart Hotel/duration time 15min walk
2000Arrive at McGonagall’s steakhouse restaurant
2200Depart Restaurant
2230Arrive at Hotel
Day 5, 5th August Cairngorms National Park
Visits of Culloden Battlefield, Glenmore Forest Park and learning about the culture of the country by visiting the Highland Folk Museum will make the day unforgettable. It will finish with a great night out in Edinburgh.
Culloden Battlefield- The Battle of Culloden was the finish of an era for Scotland and the last battle of the Jacobite rising led by Bonnie Prince Charliewho came to battle for his father’s cause. The Group will learn more about the battle and experience the fight by seeing a short film of it.
Glenmore Forest Park An enjoyable walk in the forest park will provide the visitors with opportunity to see incredible plants and some additional ordinary speciessuch as twinflower and one- flowered wintergreen.
Highland Folk Museum The group will spend 45min learning the social and working environment of Highland people from the 17th century and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the place.
Overnight accommodation Double Tree by Hilton, Edinburgh
All rooms in this 4 star Hotel are delightfully and modern furnished with large beds and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle.
0730 Have breakfast
0830 Depart Inverness on route to Culloden battlefield/ located 25min drive east.
0900 Arrive at Culloden battlefield/ guided tour 90min
1030 Depart Culloden Battlefield / travel via A9 for 40min
1110Arrive at Glenmore Forest Park/ walk trail and lunch at the area.
1400 Depart the Forest Park on route to Highland Folk Museum/ 25min drive
1520 Depart the Museum on route to Edinburgh via Forth Road Bridge/ 2hrs drive
1720 Arrive at South Queensferry/ Photo opportunity of the gorgeous panorama over the famous bridges and rest time 15min
1735Depart South Queensferry
1800 Arrive at Edinburgh/ Check in/ Rest time 2hrs before dinner at the Hotel
2035 Depart Hotel
2100 Arrive at Assembly Roxy/The group will experience Scottish Culture by learning traditional Scottish Dance and enjoying traditional music. The band who is going to entertain you at the event is one of the Edinburgh famous Ceilidh bands, Teannaich.
Complimentary landscape posters of Scotland will be given to everyone plus a Scottish Heritage Thistle Kilt Pin for all men and a Celtic Scottish Thistle Pendant for all women during the party.
Day6, 6th August“The Festival City”, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle- visiting the extraordinary capital of Scotland cannot be completed without visiting the most impressive Edinburgh Castle. Built on a magnificent rock the Castle attracts a hugenumbersof visitors every year because of its incredible history and the oldest part, St Margaret’s Chapel.
Arthur’s Seat Discovering the highest hill in Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat is an impressive extinct volcano located in Holyrood Park. A relaxing walk gives a great opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery over the city from the top of the Hill.
0830 Have breakfast
0915 Depart Hotel/ 20min walk to the Castle.
0935 Arrive Edinburgh Castle/guided tour and free time 1hrs 45min
1125 Depart Edinburgh Castle
1200 Arthur’s Seat
Opportunities to explore the Old Town, walk through the famous Royal Mile, have lunch at a restaurant and see the beautiful Princes Gardens and Walter Scot’s Monument in the New Town.
1515Arrive at Hotel/ 1hr to rest and get ready for the flight.
1615Depart Hotel
1845Depart Edinburgh