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Best of Scotland
8 Days starting from $1,575

Countries Visited:
United Kingdom

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: BBOS-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Blair Atholl, Scottish Highlands, Culloden, Kyle of Lochalsh, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Alloway, Glasgow

The serene Isle of Skye, photogenic castles, and dynamic Edinburgh beckon. Your experience is enhanced with visits to a whisky distillery and views of the beautiful Cuillin Mountains.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Edinburgh: Castle visit, views of Holyrood House, Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the new Scottish Parliament.
  • St. Andrews: See the world’s oldest golf course.
  • Blair Atholl: View the Castle.
  • Scottish Highlands: Visit a whisky distillery.
  • Culloden: See the battlefield, site of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s defeat.
  • Kyle of Lochalsh: Visit Eilean Donan Castle.
  • Isle of Skye: Visit the island of Bonnie Prince Charlie..
  • Glencoe: See the Clan Memorial.
  • Alloway: See the church and Robert Burns'' birthplace.
  • Glasgow: Visit St. Mungo’s Cathedral.
  • Culzean Castle: Visit the Adam House, set in its own Country Park.
  • Scenic drives: Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Edinburgh
  • 6 full Scottish breakfasts on tour
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Glasgow
9 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors whilst touring.
  • A qualified local city guide in Edinburgh.
  • Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Edinburgh Festival.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Arrival transfers from Edinburgh Airport on Day 2 will be provided at 8.45 and 12 noon. On Day 8 outbound transfer to Glasgow Airport will arrive at 7.00 and 9.00 and to Edinburgh Airport to arrive at 10.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Edinburgh Tattoo: 1-23 August 2008
Tickets are included for the world-famous Tattoo during the Festival. Applicable to departures July 30th through to August 20th.
London – Edinburgh train connection
For passengers wishing to join this tour in London, Trafalgar is pleased to be able to offer either one-way train service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh or return.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Edinburgh.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Edinburgh (2 nights) You will be transferred to your hotel in Edinburgh. Time perhaps for some tea and shortbread, before our Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and travelling companions.

    Hotel: Marriott / Novotel (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - Edinburgh sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing visits the Castle and views Holyrood House and Arthur’s seat. We’ll also visit the Royal Mile and the ‘New Town’, view the Scottish Parliament and drive along Princes Street. Later you may wish to take an excursion to the Rosslyn chapel recently brought to notoriety by the ‘Da Vinci Code’. During the Festival, we''ll include tickets to the dazzling Edinburgh Tattoo. This evening, why not enjoy a Scottish night out? (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - Edinburgh – Inverness (2 nights) We start with a drive over the Firth of Forth to St. Andrews, home of the famous golf course. Time to take a picture at the 18th hole and see the ecclesiastical ruins in town before continuing via Dundee and Perth to charming Pitlochry. Then we see Blair Castle and visit a famous whisky distillery en route to Culloden Moor, scene of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Finally, we arrive in Inverness for two nights. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Royal Highland (2 nights)


  • Day 5 - Highlands & Isle of Skye Excursion Today our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure with us! We drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle to see if we can spot ‘Nessie’. Then along the shores of Loch Cluanie through Glen Shiel. Next we visit Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye. We admire the beauty of the Cuillin Mountains before returning to the mainland to travel via Loch Carron and Achnasheen back to Inverness. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 6 - Inverness – Glasgow (2 nights) We drive past Fort William viewing Britain''s highest peak, Ben Nevis, en route to Glencoe. We will see the Clan Memorial before a drive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to Glasgow. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Radisson SAS (2 nights)


  • Day 7 - Glasgow orientation and Lowlands Excursion We enjoy a tour of Glasgow visiting St. Mungo’s Cathedral and viewing Clydeside, the City Chambers and George Square. Then we drive out to Alloway to see where the famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was born. Afterwards we visit Culzean Castle and country park before we head back to Glasgow. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)


  • Day 8 - Glasgow - USA We transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Full Breakfast)



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Edinburgh
  • St. Andrews
  • Blair Atholl
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Culloden
  • Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Isle of Skye
  • Glencoe
  • Alloway
  • Glasgow
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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