Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design
Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design
Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design
9 Days Starting in Edinburgh, UK and ending in Glasgow, UK
Visiting: Arrive In Edinburgh, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl, Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort William, Glasgow, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FA-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
More haggis or more history? More insider stories or Outlander scenery? Another dram of whisky or a dramatic, glen? That’s the beauty of Scotland and now, you can choose how to rock your tartans on this 9-day vacation from Edinburgh to Glasgow with a menu of complimentary YourChoice Excursions. Why This Tour is Plaid to the Bone: • An in-depth journey through the Lowlands and Highlands. • A balance of Scotland’s bucket-list destinations and off-the-beaten-path delights. • Included YourChoice Excursions in Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Inverness, and Glasgow. • Bagpipes, baby!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh
Location: Arrive In Edinburgh
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH Welcome to Edinburgh! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)EDINBURGH-BAGPIPER.jpg
Day 2: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
EDINBURGH EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Tow, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 3: Edinburgh,St Andrews,Dundee,Pitlochry
Location: Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee, Pitlochry
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town. DUNDEE Visit Discovery Point and Royal Research Ship Discovery. PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort.
EDINBURGH–ST ANDREWS–DUNDEE–PITLOCHRY ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town. DUNDEE Visit Discovery Point and Royal Research Ship Discovery. PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort. (B,D)ST-ANDREWS-GOLF.jpg
Day 4: Pitlochry
Location: Pitlochry
Meals Included: Breakfast
PITLOCHRY PITLOCHRY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 5: Pitlochry,Blair Atholl,Culloden,Inverness
Location: Pitlochry, Blair Atholl, Culloden, Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle.Scenic drive through the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park. CULLODEN Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center.
PITLOCHRY–BLAIR ATHOLL–CULLODEN–INVERNESS BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle.Scenic drive through the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park. CULLODEN Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. (B)BLAIR-ATHOLL-CASTLE.jpg
Day 6: Inverness
Location: Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
INVERNESS Free time this afternoon.
INVERNESS INVERNESS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 7: Inverness,Loch Ness,Fort William,Glasgow
Location: Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort William, Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.
INVERNESS–LOCH NESS–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOW LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B)LOCH-NESS.jpg
Day 8: Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner this evening.
GLASGOW YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 9: Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
GLASGOW Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)GLASGOW-CITY-CENTER.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 4 Dinners
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Accommodation
Edinburgh:Marriott CourtyardPitlochry:Atholl PalaceInverness:Best Western Palace Hotel & SpaInverness:AC Hotel by Marriott InvernessGlasgow:Clayton Hotel GlasgowGlasgow:Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
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