Scottish Highlands Escape
Scottish Highlands Escape
Scottish Highlands Escape
6 Days
Visiting: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Culloden Moor, Fort William, Oban, The Trossachs, Glasgow, Europe
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KATX-2024
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$1094NB: Prices correct on 02-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Take an exciting Caledonian adventure through the highlands from Edinburgh to Glasgow on this guided vacation in Scotland! Enjoy the moors even more by visiting during the off season, with fewer crowds and lower prices. Begin in Edinburgh to visit the Castle and admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the home of golf at St. Andrews. Stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry to admire its Scottish Baronial architecture and take a spirited tour of a whisky distillery. Spend the night in the Highland capital of Inverness, and prepare for a day of glorious Scottish scenery crossing the battleground at Culloden Moor on your drive along the shores of Loch Ness to Fort William. Admire even more beautifully rugged landscapes from Glen Coe to Oban on the western coast of Scotland.Travel through the serene glens, lush forests, and rushing rivers of The Trossachs—Scotland’s first national park. Relish in the lovely views of Loch Lomond. Take a drive through Glasgow to see its 12th-century cathedral, stately university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built in the heyday of the tobacco barons. Finally, gather with your traveling companions, and raise a glass to this bonnie jaunt of a guided vacation in Scotland.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Edinburgh,Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh! Tonight, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and Old Town. Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.
Day 3: Edinburgh,St. Andrews,Pitlochry,Inverness
Location: Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness
Meals Included: Breakfast
Scenic drive over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through the historic county of Fife.ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.PITLOCHRY [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery. 200 mi / 325 km
Day 4: Inverness,Culloden Moor,Fort William,Oban
Location: Inverness, Culloden Moor, Fort William, Oban
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site.Scenic drive along the shores of Loch Ness.FORT WILLIAM free time. OBAN Free time. 125 mi / 201 km
Day 5: Oban,The Trossachs,Glasgow
Location: Oban, The Trossachs, Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through The Trossachs and past Loch Lomond.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. A farewell dinner at your hotel. 99 mi / 160 km
Day 6: Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Accommodation
Edinburgh:Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh HaymarketInverness:Mercure Inverness HotelInverness:AC Hotel by Marriott InvernessOban Area:The Ballachulish HotelOban Area:Oban Bay HotelGlasgow:Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Check out our Q&As
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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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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
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.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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