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Scottish Highlights
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CODE – EU/BA/FV 9071 – 06 Nights / 07 Days
Edinburgh – Aviemore – Oban – Glasgow
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Day 01 : London - Edinburgh, Scotland Arrival
Meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and depart at 8 am from your London
joining hotel (see your travel documents) for a day of northbound travel heading
for the Scottish border and capital city of Edinburgh. Dinner is included tonight
at your hotel. (D)
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Day 02 : Edinburgh
A full day to enjoy this “Prince of Cities.” Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide
introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town” and famous scientists, inventors,
and novelists. In the “Old Town,” drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle
to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels. Afternoon at leisure. Don't miss our optional
Scottish night out featuring Highland dancers, bagpipers, and, of course, the Ceremony
of the Haggis. For departures August 9, August 16 and August 23, tickets are included
for tonight's performance of the world-renowned Military Tattoo, a vast spectacle
of massed Scottish pipe bands which takes place in an arena on the esplanade of
Edinburgh Castle. (B)
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Day 03 : Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Braemar–Aviemore Arrival
A day of memorable sightseeing: St.Andrews, whose Royal and Ancient Golf Club has
given us the rules of golfing; Braemar, home of the Royal Highland Games for over
900 years; and Royal Deeside, where the Queen is an annual visitor. At a whisky
distillery, let your guide explain the ancient art of converting barley, water,
and yeast into a heart- warming liquor. Spend the night at Aviemore in the Cairngorm
Mountains.(B,D)
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Day 04 : Inverness - Isle of Skye - Fort William - Oban
Arrival
Cross the battlefield of Culloden Moor, then pause in the Highland capital of Inverness
before tracing the shores of Loch Ness, looking out for the mysterious monster.
More heather-clad moors as you drive through the western Highlands to take your
photos of picture-perfect Eilean Donan Castle before crossing the bridge from Lochalsh
onto the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. The route back to the mainland is by ferry
across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Follow the “Road to the Isles,” pausing at
Glenfinnan, the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie's standard was raised in 1745,
and Fort William, then skirt the shores of lovely Loch Linnhe on the way to the
pretty fishing port of Oban. (B,D)
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Day 05 : Oban. Excursion to The Isles of Mull and Lona
Take the ferry to the Isle of Mull. Land at Craignure and enjoy the scenic drive
to the departure point of the passenger ferry across to the beautiful and fascinating
Isle of Iona. This is the burial place of many Scottish kings and chiefs, including
Macbeth. And it is here that in 563 AD St. Columba established one of the first
Christian monasteries in the British Isles. Time to visit the cathedral and explore
the religious settlement before returning to Oban. Your Tour Director will have
dining suggestions for this evening. (B)
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Day 06 : Oban-Inveraray-Glasgow Arrival
Cross the spectacular Pass of Brander,and from Inveraray, take the road known as
“Rest and Be Thankful” to the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, the most famous loch
of all. In Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, your orientation city tour takes in
the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings , and elegant Georgian
squares built by the wealthy tobacco barons. Time for last-minute shopping before
bidding farewell to your traveling companions over dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
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Day 07 : Glasgow - London, England Departure
Relax and let the countryside pass by on your southbound journey back to London
for an evening arrival, and where the vacation ends. (B)
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Vacation Highlights:
Visits to Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh Military Tattoo (departures August
9, August 16, August 23), St. Andrews, Braemar, Culloden Moor, Inverness, Fort William,
Oban, the Centre of Celtic Christianity on the Isle of Iona, Inveraray, Glasgow
Inside Visits - Inside visits and special features are shown in
UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable,
including admission charges when applicable.
Meals - Full breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D)
Hotels Used:
EDINBURGH Novotel Edinburgh Park (F),
AVIEMORE Aviemore Inn (ST),
OBAN Regent (ST), GLASGOW Pond (F)
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What your tour price includes:
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- Ground handling services e.g. accommodation, transfers, sightseeing's as are mentioned
in the above itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of tour manager or local representative.
- Porterage at hotels.
- Presently applicable hotel taxes.
- Basic Airfare Ex-Delhi.
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What your tour price does not include:
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- International Airport Taxes
- Passport & Visa Charges.
- Tips to tour manager or local representative.
- Cost granted by The Reserve Bank of India under the basic travel quota scheme.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange, surface transportation and land arrangement,
which may come into effect, prior to departure.
- Porterage, tips, insurance, laundary, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional
tours and all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not mentioned in
inclusions.
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box.
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Visa Requirements:
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- You must be in a possession of a valid Visa for U.K.
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Important Note:
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- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Package Costing is on per person basis and subject to Availability.
- Peak Season surcharge may apply.
- Hotels/Flights/Itinerary/Routes are subject to change without notice.
- Subject to RBI / GOI Regulations.
- Terms and Conditions Apply.
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