"Scotland's Castles and Tearooms"

Day 1
June 13th - Depart for Scotland's largest city, Glasgow.

Day 2
Our adventure begins in Glasgow, the architectural capitol of the United Kingdom and Scotland's largest city with the afternoon free to explore the city following Afternoon Tea at Bradford's Tearoom on Sauchiehall Street. We will then gather for a Welcoming Dinner at Two Fat Ladies. Get a good nights rest for the full day ahead tomorrow! Overnight Glasgow.(L,D)

Day 3
After a leisurely full Scottish breakfast you will tour the city aboard an Open Top Tour Bus complete with tour guide. Highlights of the tour will be Glasgow's amazing architecture, University of Glasgow, George Square and The Glasgow Cathedral. This afternoon we will visit Glasgow's City Chambers Building. The City Chambers is truly and architectural delight in the grandest Victorian Style and the tour is wonderful. This evening will be out to Dinner and a Performance at King's Theatre. Overnight Glasgow.(B,D)

Day 4
Today we make our way out of the city and into The Trossachs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. A Cruise up Loch Katrine on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott is an essential part of any day in the Trossachs. The Steamer leaves from the lovely little Trossachs pier and sails to Stronachlacher at the other end of Loch Katrine. After the cruise we head further into The Trossachs for Afternoon Tea at Brig O Turk Tearoom. Then off to the wee village of Callander for an afternoon free for shopping and exploring one of the more picturesque villages of Scotland. Dinner at The Forth Inn Aberfoyle. Overnight Trossachs.(B,L,D)

Day 5
After a full Scots breakfast we will visit Doune and Doune Castle, a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle and famous for Monty Python's The Holy Grail. Next it is on to Dunblane and Dunblane Cathedral. The first church was established her by St. Blane in the year 600 and the current cathedral dates from the 12th century. Lunch at the River House at the base of Stirling Castle. Next is a visit to Stirling Castle itself, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots was crowned here and the Great Hall and Chapel Royal are wonderful highlights. This evening we will be out to Dinner at The Lion and Unicorn in Thornhill for a Traditional Pub Outing! Overnight The Trossachs.(B,L,D)

Day 6
This morning our journey takes us north to Highland Village of Pitlochry where we will spend the next 2 nights. Pitlochry is one of the most delightful highland villages in Scotland. On the way we will stop at Balhousie Castle in Perth which houses the Museum of the Black Watch, the first ever Highland Regiment. After visiting Dunkeld and Dunkeld Cathedral we will stop for Tea in Birnum at Katie's Tearoom followed by a visit to Beatrix Potter Garden and Visitors Centre. Afternoon and Evening Free to enjoy all the lovely shops and enjoy the many fine restaurants in Pitlochry. Overnight Pitlochry.(B,L)

Day 7
After breakfast we will drive to The Queen's View named after Robert The Bruce's wife Isabel but made popular by Queen Victoria. This is one of the most breathtaking sights in Scotland and will become a favorite of yours. You can't stop here without Visiting the Tearoom and having a piece of millionaires shortbread! Next we visit Castle Menzies, a fine 16th century mansion house visited by Bonny Prince Charlie on his way to Culloden in 1746. This afternoon we visit Blair Atholl and Blair Castle. Bonnie Prince Charlie spent 2 days here in this 700 year old rambling, turreted castle with over 32 rooms open to the public. This evening's highlight will be Dinner and Performance at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre! Overnight Pitlochry.(B,L,D)

Day 8
This morning we leave the Highlands behind on the way to Glamis and Glamis Castle, the childhood home of The Queen Mother and the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth. From here we journey to Falkland and will take Afternoon Tea at Kind Kyttock's Tearoom before a visit to Falkland Palace. The Royal Palace of Falkland was the country residence of Stuart Kings and Queens when they hunted deer and wild boar in the Fife forest. Mary, Queen of Scots spent some of the happiest days of her tragic life here. Traditional Pub Outing in a 400 year old Coaching Inn. Overnight Kingdom of Fife.(B,L,D)

Day 9
This mornings journey will take us south toward Edinburgh but not before stopping in Dunfermline and visiting Dunfermline Palace and Abbey. Dunfermline was once the capitol of Scotland and the palace was the birthplace of Charles I. King Robert the Bruce is laid to rest under the pulpit in the cathedral. This afternoon will find us stopping in Linlithgow to visit Linlithgow Palace birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and also home to The Church of St. Michaels. We will Lunch at The Four Mary's Pub prior to visiting the Palace. The rest of the afternoon and evening free for shopping on Princes Street and the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Dinner on your own tonight. Overnight Edinburgh.(B,L)

Day 10
After breakfast you will take in the sights of Scotland's Capitol City aboard an Open Top Tour Bus where on your way about the city you will see Holyrood Palace, Grey Friar's Bobby and Deacon Brodie's. Edinburgh Castle is a must stop as is The Royal Mile. You will have entrance tickets for both the Castle and Holyrood Palace. After an afternoon of taking in Princes Street we will gather for a Farewell Dinner and Jamie's Scottish Evening for our last night in Scotland. The evening is complete with Highland dances, song, bagpipes and of course...the dreaded Haggis. Overnight Edinburgh.(B,D)

Day 11
Today we make our way back to Glasgow Airport after saying a fond farewell to this lovely city.

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Price/Person: $2895 DOL
Number of participants 10
Duration: 11 Days

Area: Scotland
Accomodation is included in this tour: Tour includes all accommodation, full Scottish breakfast each morning. All lunches and dinners as listed in itinerary. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Motorcoach travel including tour guide. Knowledgeable guide for all tourist venues. All sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including any entrance fees. All taxes and service charges.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english
   spanish

Special Hints: Glasgow Cathedral, Open Top Bus Tour Of Glasgow, Loch Katrine Cruise, Brig O' Turk Tearoom, Stirling Castle, Dunblane Cathedral, Doune Castle, Lion and Unicorn Pub Outing, Drummond Castle Gardens, Dunkeld Cathedral, Katie's Tearoom, Queen's View, Castle Menzies, Blair Castle, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Dunfermline Palace and Abbey, Linlithgow Palace, Edinburgh Castle, Open Top Bus Tour Of Edinburgh, Shopping on the Royal Mile and Princes Street Edinburgh, Scottish Dinner & Show.

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Guide details

Shannon McDonald Tate

Web: To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above.
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Vita
Scottish Dream Tours is a small group tour operator that prefers to arrange, schedule and conduct each of our tours personally so our tours are usually offered just once a year. We specialize in quaint tearooms, amazing castles, glorious gardens, cozy pubs, fascinating history, picturesque villages and spectacular scenery.

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