Masinter Scottish Explorations - V2

Day 1 - Sunday 14^th July - Welcome to Scotland!

Arrive into Edinburgh Airport where you will be met by a private chauffeur and transferred to your iconic city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may wish to head out and explore the city a little or you can choose to relax in your welcoming hotel.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: 1 x Deluxe Castle View Double & 1 x Classic Double (for solo occ)
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Monday 15^th July - Discovering Historic Edinburgh

Spend the morning exploring the tales of the cobbled streets and alleyways of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town with an expert local city guide. You will visit some of the famous sights as well as discovering some lesser known gems as you stroll the winding cobbled streets. At lunchtime, meet your driver guide who will be with you for the rest of your trip.

Your driver guide will be able to take you to hike up to the top of Arthur’s Seat to enjoy the sweeping views out over the city from the top of this extinct volcano. Late afternoon you will discover yet another side of Edinburgh as you adventure down underneath the city on a private underground tour of a warren of tiny fascinating streets dating from the 17th century.  Head back to your luxurious hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening before continuing your explorations tomorrow.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral
Room Type: 1 x Deluxe Castle View Double & 1 x Classic Double (for solo occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Tuesday 16^th July - Explore St Andrews, Exclusive Distillery Tour & Transfer to Gleneagles

This morning you head into the Kingdom of Fife to explore the historic university town of St Andrews. Spend your morning on a fascinating walking tour with an expert local guide hearing the stories of this beautiful coastal town. More recently the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge famously met during their studies here but St Andrews is much better known for being the home of golf and the hallowed ‘Old Course’.

Finish your afternoon with a tour of the oldest working whisky distillery in Scotland, ending with a tasting flight of special drams. Toast your adventures with the traditional Scottish ‘Slainte Mhath’, meaning good health before your guide takes you onwards. Meet up with Sarah & settle into your luxurious hotel, home for the next few nights.  

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles
Room Type: 1 x Main House Estate Double & 1 x Country Double (for Solo Occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Wednesday 17^th July - Hiking Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park & Storyteller Experience

You have the full day to explore some of the beautiful mountains and glens of the National Park on foot today and you will be spoilt for choice with all the possible routes. Together with your guide you will decide on an option which suits your preferred level of challenge (and energy!), and the weather. Maybe conquer a local summit for fabulous views, or enjoy a gentle atmospheric exploration to discover a waterfall or forest walk. No matter what you pick, your guide will make the landscape come alive with stories and local insights.

After your hike settle down with a celebratory beverage to relax together and listen to a local storyteller sharing stories of the past and Scottish legends that have been handed down through families over hundreds of years. Maybe share your own stories of your trip and laugh about your new family memories.

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles
Room Type: 1 x Main House Estate Double & 1 x Country Double (for Solo Occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Thursday 18^th July - Paul Transfers To Glasgow

A private transfer will collect Paul from Gleneagles and take you to Glasgow to start your Open adventures. Waving farewell to Highland Perthshire for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations together. Meanwhile Renee stays at Gleneagles to enjoy the luxurious facilities until the 20th.

Meals Included: Breakfast